1. Greek Facts THINK GREEK National Statistics:
48% of all US Presidents have been Greek
Many Lawyers, Teachers, and Doctors are Greek
42% of US Senators are Greek
Many Actors and Actresses are Greek
40%of all US Supreme Court Justices have been Greek
30% of Fortune 500 Executives are Greek
Many Musicians and Artists are Greek
And Greeks only make up 3% of the US population
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2. What is a fraternity or sorority?
Greek Life Basics
Fraternity and sorority life started in the early 1800’s
Organizations grounded by common values
Participating in Greek Life can enrich the college experience
Our Mission
As members of fraternities and sororities at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, we are committed to ensuring our success as students and invested partners in our organizations through celebrating friendship, leadership, scholarship, service, and social advancement while appreciating the diversity of our member organizations.
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3. Historical Context THINK GREEK
Since 1872, 114 organizations have been a part of our Greek Community and campus at some point. 90 of these organizations are still in existence.
1st Fraternity: Delta Tau Delta, 1872
1st Sororities: Kappa Alpha Theta & Pi Beta Phi, 1895
1st historically African American Fraternity:
Kappa Alpha Psi, 1913
1st historically African American Sorority:
Alpha Kappa Alpha, 1914
1st Latin Co-Ed Fraternity Greek-letter organization:
Alpha Psi Lambda, 1986
1st historically Asian-American Fraternity:
Lambda Phi Epsilon, 1997
1st historically Asian-American Sorority:
Alpha Kappa Delta Phi, 2001
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4. Greek Values THINK GREEK The common thread that tie
Greek-letter organizations together:
Friendship
Leadership
Scholarship
Service
Social Advancement
Diversity
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5. Friendship THINK GREEK
Friendship To create an eternal bond of loyalty, camaraderie, and respect based on the pride and unity that encompasses our community
Sisterhood/Brotherhood
Makes the campus smaller
Learn from one another
Fraternities and sororities are unique because of inter-generational ties. “Once initiated… you’re a lifetime member.”
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6. Leadership THINK GREEK
To develop the skills and talents for our members to impact our campus, community, state, country and world as undergraduate members and as graduate and alumni members.
Potentially successful leadership development program for college students
Opportunities in chapters, campus, & community
Involved in diverse range of campus activities including honor societies, residence halls, athletics, government, service organizations, and other clubs
Member development programs typically include leadership training opportunities
42 of this year’s Senior 100 Honorary are Greek
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7. Scholarship THINK GREEK
To encourage and provide the resources for our members to succeed academically through continuous learning, moral development, and scholastic recognition.
Greek GPA is consistently higher than the All undergraduate GPA:
Scholarship and incentive programs for members
35% of Greeks were on the Dean’s List in Fall 2003
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8. Service
To enrich the lives of our members through meaningful involvement in service and philanthropic events.
Thousands of dollars raised and countless service hours donated this past year to local and national agencies
Bowl for Kids Sake
Relay for Life
Up ‘Til Dawn
Each organization has specific service and/or philanthropic agencies they support
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9. Social Advancement THINK GREEK
To formulate meaningful friendships through a wide range of activities that bring together our members and develop personal and professional skills.
Building social skills
Etiquette seminars, professional and career development
Social events
Formals, parties, exchanges, we have it but it is regulated
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10. Diversity
To create an opportunity for people of different backgrounds, cultures and interests to come together and celebrate the common experiences that we have as fraternity and sorority members while appreciating our individual differences.
Four councils represent diverse fraternity/sorority experiences; chapter diversity.
Programs with campus organizations
Opportunity to come together with different views and perspectives but share common values and experiences
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11. Illinois Greeks THINK GREEK 6000 Greek Students at Illinois
22% of the Undergraduate population
90 chapters (32 sororities & 58 fraternities)
63 Chapter Houses- Certified Housing by University
22% of the chapters are culturally-based
Types of Social Chapters: Cultural, Professional, and Religious
Average Fraternity size: 70 (3-140 members)
Average Sorority size: 98 (2-170 members)
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12. Governing Councils THINK GREEK Black Greek Council
7 fraternities and 4 sororities
Interfraternity Council
47 fraternities
Panhellenic Council
22 sororities
United Greek Council
6 fraternities and 5 sororities
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13. 2004 Black Greek Council Intake
BGC is composed of 7 fraternities and 4 sororities
Most candidates have a 2.5 minimum GPA and Sophomore Standing
Chapters host informationals
Membership Intake differs among organizations
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14. 2004 Interfraternity Recruitment
For more information visit
Recruitment takes place at the beginning of each semester (1 ½ months)
Recruitment Events are listed in the Daily Illini and on website (No Fee)
Monetary Scholarship Applications are available over summer and fall
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15. 2004 Interfraternity Recruitment
Chapter
Informal Year-Round Process
Each organization hosts various events
Can receive multiple bids (invitation for membership)
Rush, Recruitment and Joining
- what’s the difference?
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16. 2004 Panhellenic Recruitment
Mutual selection process (“preferencing”)
Visit 20 chapters to meet the members
4 stages, visit fewer and fewer chapters
Formal process 2nd & 3rd weekends of Fall semester
Orientation September 2nd
September 3rd – 5th
September 10th – 12th
Register online: before your student arrives in the Fall ($40)
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17. United Greek Council THINK GREEK
UGC is composed of 6 fraternities and 5 sororities
Membership Intake/Recruitment process varies by organization
Chapters host informationals and events
Get to know people in the organizations
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18. To Learn More about Greek Life
Visit Greek Affairs and Council Websites
Read Summer “Go Greek” materials
Greek CD-Rom in residence hall rooms
Quad Day: Tuesday, August 24th
Attend Scheduled Events
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19. Financial Information for Housed Groups
Average Costs per semester for IFC and Panhellenic Chapters ( )
1st Semester Fee (1x fee) $ 550
Living In-House $3076
Living Out-of-House $ 407
Proposed Residence Halls
per semester= $3,208 (double room with 14 meals)
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20. The Role of the Fraternity and Sorority Community today
Overall Greek GPA above campus GPA
Provides forums for education on various life issues; strong component of the co-curriculum on our campus
Philanthropic and service continue as primary focal points of organizations
Provides an option for housing with close proximity to campus
Contribute to the campus through participation in campus life
Can impact allegiance to host institution and impact retention
Foster opportunities for people with similar values to engage in friendships that can transcend generations
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21. Greek Affairs Website: www.odos.uiuc.edu/greek
Grades
Philanthropy Money Raised
Service Hours
Health Advocates
Policy on Hazing
Parent’s Brochure
Award Winning Chapters
Greek Housing
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