How Our Advocacy and Support Efforts Impact Sorority Communities

STATE OF THE CONFERENCE NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE the voice for sorority advancement Increased visibility through marketing and communication Stronger connections and enhanced relationships Affirmation of our tenets Position statements to reinforce our stance Research on well-being and retention Expanded NPC Foundation Board of Trustees First Chapter Management Summit Creation of strategic plan

STATE OF THE CONFERENCE NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE the voice for sorority advancement Seat at the Table Sexual Assault Awareness Women and Leadership Vision 2020

STATE OF THE CONFERENCE NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE the voice for sorority advancement Advocacy in Washington

STATE OF THE CONFERENCE NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE the voice for sorority advancement Advocacy in Washington White House Council on Women & Girls Rape Abuse & Incest National Network

STATE OF THE CONFERENCE NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE the voice for sorority advancement Well-Being Research Fraternity and sorority members… are more engaged in the workplace. are more prepared for life after college. have a greater sense of community well-being. have a greater sense of loyalty and alumni attachment.

STATE OF THE CONFERENCE NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE the voice for sorority advancement Retention Research NPC sorority members graduated “on time” (in four years) at a higher rate than nonmembers (58 percent and 46 percent, respectively). NPC sorority members were retained from freshman to sophomore year at a higher rate than nonmembers (93 percent, versus 82 percent). NPC sorority members graduated in 6 years at a higher rate than nonmembers (84 percent, versus 71 percent, respectively). NPC sorority members graduated with similar final GPA as nonmembers (3.30, versus 3.29, respectively).

STATE OF THE CONFERENCE NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE the voice for sorority advancement NPC Growth: RFM Data 338 campuses reporting OPH%: ,952 women OPH Matched %: ,600 women Colony NMs: 4,088

STATE OF THE CONFERENCE NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE the voice for sorority advancement Task Forces and Pilots Created “Something of Value” Review Task Force Bylaws Review Task Force Benefits of Single-Sex Status Task Force Campus Mergers Task Force Recruitment Counselor Disaffiliation Pilot Student Safety and Sexual Assault Awareness Task Force

2014 LEGISLATIVE UPDATES NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE the voice for sorority advancement UA II. Jurisdiction of Panhellenic Associations Added language preserving a College Panhellenic’s status as a women’s-only organization UA III. The Panhellenic Compact Clarified COB acceptance for the purpose of eligibility of a PNM to participate in the recruitment process once pledged

2014 LEGISLATIVE UPDATES NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE the voice for sorority advancement UA VII. College Panhellenic Association Judicial Procedure Added language preventing men and alumnae to serve on the College Panhellenic judicial board Extension Social media policy Stacking policy

College and Alumnae Panhellenic Updates NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE the voice for sorority advancement College Panhellenic Academy January 23-24, 2015 Presidents, Recruitment & Judicial officers invited FSA track Registration closes January 9 Model recruitment information event Updated guide including PPT and script thesororitylife.com YouTube video

PLANS FOR NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE the voice for sorority advancement Host target meetings Roll out NPC Foundation's case for support Implement the adopted strategic plan Facilitate discussions with interfraternal partners Continue campus visits

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QUESTIONS? NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE the voice for sorority advancement Jean Mrasek, Chairman Donna King, Vice Chairman Mary Jane Beach, Advocacy Chairman Lynnda Hoefler, Finance Chairman Julie Johnson, Panhellenics Chairman NPC Office

How Our Advocacy and Support Efforts Impact Sorority Communities