Fraternity andSorority Life

Annual Report2012-2013

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Fraternity and Sorority Life Annual Report

2012-2013

NEW STAFFWelcome Cara Jenkins, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Prior to accepting the position as director of fraternity and sorority life as interim last summer and permanently in December, Cara worked in Student Affairs at WCU with Student Leadership and Involvement, as well as Judicial Affairs. Before arriving at WCU, she was the fraternity and sorority advisor at Virginia Commonwealth University (2006-

2010) where she advised four award-winning governing councils and more than 30 chapters. Before that, she worked with the leadership programs and fraternity and sorority life at Quinnipiac University. Cara received her bachelor of arts in 2003 from Randolph-Macon College in Virginia and master of education from the University of South Carolina in 2005. Cara has volunteered on a national level for almost ten years, serving as a facilitator for numerous fraternity/sorority leadership programs including those for the National Panhellenic Conference, CAMPUSPEAK, Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI), Sigma Phi Epsilon, Beta Theta Pi and Triangle Fraternity. She has volunteered with her sorority (Kappa Alpha Theta) as a district officer, and most recently as the education advisor at Swarthmore College. Cara served the Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values as a conference planning team member for the past four years and as a cluster facilitator for the AFLV LeaderShape® Institute.

Welcome Meghan Gaffney, Assistant Director of Student Involvement and Fraternity and Sorority LifeMeghan began working at WCU in August 2012 as an interim appointment for the offices of Student Leadership and Involvement and Fraternity and Sorority Life before being permanently hired in April. She comes from The Pennsylvania State University where she earned her masters of education in college student affairs in 2012. Her background in residence life, parent programs, and leadership development provided experience in advising groups, chapter management, program planning, and facilitation. Meghan also earned her bachelor of arts from Penn State in 2006.

When not on campus, Meghan serves as a co-lead facilitator for the LeaderShape® Institute, a national program designed to encourage leaders to live and lead with integrity. She has facilitated sessions across the country once or twice each year since 2010. Meghan has volunteered her time with Sigma Phi Epsilon and Theta Phi Alpha leadership training experiences. Her undergraduate involvement with the Alpha chapter of Theta Kappa Pi (a local organization) offered her initial exposure to the fraternal movement. Meghan was offered alumna initiation into Phi Mu Fraternity and will be initiated in fall 2013.

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Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Year in Review Letter from the Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Community Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Nonprofit Organizations Served . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Fraternity and Sorority Grade Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Governing Council Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Fraternity and Sorority Awards & Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Community Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Long-Term Expansion Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

WCU Welcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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DEPARMENT NAME CHANGEOn August 1, 2013, the “Office of Greek Life Programs” will officially change its name to the “Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.” The name change is consistent with most campuses across the country, in order to better reflect the purpose and actual activities associated with fraternities and sororities. At times, there is confusion as to whether or not Greek Life is an organization associated with Greek culture and ancestry, rather than Greek Letter Organizations. Please note a

few points about the name change:• Any student organizations (InterGreek Council, Black and Latino

Greek Council) will maintain their current names, as will com-munity programming such as Greek Week and Meet the Greeks.

• Staff titles will change to reflect the office name.Please assist the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life in making this change. We appreciate your help in the move and your patience as we work to switch over our materials and web presence.

YEAR IN REVIEWIt has been quite a year of growth and development in Fraternity and Sorority Life. As I reflect on the layers of foundation built over the past two semesters, I am amazed about the potential of this community. Defining the fraternity and sorority experience at WCU is our greatest challenge, and as we approach the 50th anniversary of fraternity and sorority life on campus, I believe we are making strides in determining our story.

New staff brought a great deal of transition, which is not easy for fraternities and sororities. Rather than frame transition as “change,” we are calling it “elevation,” instead. As West Chester University continues to grow, the community reflects this growth not simply in the numbers of chapters and members but in the ability to reflect the founding values of its organizations and contribute to the overall mission of the University.

Faced with the challenge of elevating the relevance of membership, the community began the start of this evolution through the following new programs and milestones:

• Total membership of 1,087 students resulting in an overall increase of 8%, which is the largest total membership in the history of fraternity and sorority life at WCU.

• Learning outcomes assessment incorporated into the chapter president and council officer experience• Redevelopment of the Future Greek Leaders program with a 90% attendance rate, including members from the Black

and Latino Greek Council chapters• First-time attendance at the Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values/National Black Greek Leadership Conference

in Indianapolis, Indiana• Establishment of the Fraternal Values Society, a national organization committed to furthering the values-based

fraternity/sorority conversation• Complete overhaul of the Black and Latino Greek Council governing documents to update officer structure and new

chapter establishment procedures • Long-term expansion plans adopted for the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council that will result in nine new

chapters over the next seven years• 99% chapter participation in IMPACT, the national leadership institute from the North-American Interfraternity

Conference • From spring 2012 to spring 2013, a 7% increase of fraternity/sorority members earning a 3.0 GPA or higher and 4%

increase of members earning Dean’s List status

It is hard to quantify the extraordinary success of individual chapters and the total progress of the community. Achievement can be seen in the fantastic programming and philanthropic efforts of chapters and the overall steps toward self governance of each council, but it also means the continued success of being scholars in the classroom and leaders on campus.

This annual report is describes the success and challenges for the past exciting year in the history of fraternity and sorority life at WCU. We hope that you read this and celebrate all that has been accomplished. We invite you to be a part of the conversation on how we can best sustain and improve this community to realize its potential.

Fraternally,

Cara JenkinsDirector of Fraternity and Sorority Life

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“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John Fitzgerald Kennedy

acKnoWledGeMentSAs we reflect on the accomplishments of the WCU fraternity and sorority community over the past year, we would like to take the time to thank those who assisted in that growth and development on campus:

Mr. John Baker, Chairperson, Department of Art Mr. Barrett McGee, Student Activities Coordinator, Student Services, Inc.

Mr. Terry Beattie, Associate Director of Athletics Ms. Nora McGinley-Hence, Secretary, Student Government Association

Ms. Ilana Berger, Student Photographer Ms. Marion McKinney, Director, Residence Life

Ms. Frances Boshell, Graduate Assistant, Sykes Student Union Mr. Chris Mehrholz, Administrative Assistant, Student Services, Inc.

Dr. Mary Braz, Communication Studies, Assistant Professor Ms. Diane Miller, Catering Event Sales Manager, ARAMARK

Ms. Christina Brenner, Associate Director, Sykes Student Union Ms. Kellianne Milliner, Asst. Athletic Director for Academic and Student Services

Dr. Matthew Bricketto, Vice President for Student Affairs Ms. Amanda Mitchell, Asst. Director, Twardowski Career Development Center

Mr. Jared Brown, Director, New Student Programs Dr. Katherine Norris, Early and Middle Grades Education, Associate Professor

Ms. Ann Callaghan, Secretary, Sykes Student Union Dr. Brian O’Neill, Criminal Justice, Associate Professor

Ms. Krista Carstens, Staff Assistant, Twardowski Career Development Center Mr. Alex Paez, Graduate Assistant, Multicultural Affairs

Ms. Amber Cifrese, Graduate Assistant, Fraternity and Sorority Life Ms. Mary Ellen Panaccio, Secretary, Student Leadership and Involvement/Fraternity and Sorority Life

Dr. Angela Clarke, Psychology, Associate Professor Ms. Stephanie Paulachok, Administrative Assistant, Office of Residence Life

Mr. Lance Collier, Resident Director, Tyson Hall Ms. Kathryn Pawlowski, Staff, Information Center

Mr. Brady Colyer, Resident Director, Brandywine Hall Dr. Julie Perone, Director, Counseling Center

Ms. Carolyn Comitta, Mayor of West Chester Dr. Thomas Purce, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

Dr. Joanne Conlon, Director, Pre-Major Academic Advising Mr. Matthew Queh, Custodial Worker, Sykes Student Union

Ms. Trudy Cruice, Executive Associate, Vice President for Student Affairs Ms. Ashley Reichenbach, Asst. Dir., Twardowski Career Development Center

Ms. Diane DeVestern, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Ms. Joellen Reindl, Secretary, Service Learning and Volunteer Programs

Ms. Thelma Dillard, Secretary, Multicultural Affairs Ms. Sabrina Rightmer, Administrative Assistant, Sykes Student Union

Ms. Ellen DiSanti, Secretary, New Student Programs Ms. Mary Jane Rogan, Coordinator, Wellness and Alcohol Education

Mr. Austin Duckett, Resident Director, Village Apartments Ms. Becky Ross, Director, Twardowski Career Development Center

Ms. Tracy Duckert, Director, Alumni Relations Ms. Jodi Roth, Director, Service Learning and Volunteer Programs

Mr. Carlos Esteve, Custodial Worker, Sykes Student Union Dr. Lisa Ruchti, Women’s and Gender Studies/Sociology, Associate Professor

Mr. Peter Galloway, Assistant Dean of Student Involvement Dr. Simon Ruchti, Philosophy, Assistant Professor

Dr. Stephen Gambino, Director, Campus Recreation Ms. Hannah Schmitz, Graduate Assistant, LGBTQA Services

Ms. Alicia Hahn, Assistant Coordinator, Wellness Education Mr. Mike Selby, Director of Housing, University Student Housing, Inc.

Dr. Brian Halsey, Associate Professor, Marketing Dr. Adale Sholock, Director, Women’s Center

Ms. Mary Ann Hammond, Assistant Dean of Students Ms. Shelley Siedzikowski, Assistant Director, Judicial Affairs

Mr. Marcus Harrison, Resident Director, Allegheny Hall Ms. Christine Siegl, Secretary, Service Learning and Volunteer Programs

Ms. Stacy Houck, Business Office Generalist/SGA Relations, Student Services Inc. Ms. Preeti Singh, Associate Director, Twardowski Career Development Center

Mr. Jerome Hutson, Director, Multicultural Affairs Ms. Aneesah Smith, Asst. to the Vice Pres. for Student Affairs, LGBTQA Services/Special Projects

Mr. Jeff Iliff, Custodial Worker, Sykes Student Union Ms. Julianne Spadine, Grad. Asst., Service Learning and Volunteer Programs

Ms. Lisa Iliff, Custodial Worker, Sykes Student Union Ms. Mallieen Steimel, Staff, Information Center

Ms. Dawna Jones, Resident Director, Wayne Hall Lt. Raymond C. Stevenson, Asst. Dir., Res. Hall Security/Community Policing

Ms. Sandra Jones, Assistant to the Director for Sykes Student Union Ms. Michelle Strausbaugh, President, Student Government Association

Ms. Mell Josephs, Executive Director, Student Services, Inc. Mr. David Timmann, Director, Sykes Student Union

Ms. Toni Koch Kampf, Assistant Director, Sykes Student Union Mr. David Thompson, Vice President, Student Government Association

Ms. Katie Kearney, Treasurer, Student Government Association Ms. Alyssa Trytek, Resident Director, Schmidt Hall

Ms. Lynn M. Klingensmith, Director, Judicial Affairs and Student Assistance Mr. Kyle VanHart, Parliamentarian, Student Government Association

Mr. Doug Kohen, Custodial Worker, Sykes Student Union Ms. Susan Visoskas, Assistant Director, Housing

Mr. Craig Leduc, Assistant Director, Campus Recreation Ms. Michelle Walker, Resident Director, Goshen Hall

Ms. Levette Lewis, Custodial Worker, Sykes Student Union Mr. Charles Warner, Director, Student Leadership and Involvement

Ms. Abigail Lim, Undergraduate Intern, Student Leadership and Involvement Ms. Monica Woutersz, Secretary, Campus Recreation

Ms. Querida Lugo, Associate Director, Multicultural Affairs Dr. Richard Winston, Communication Studies, Adjunct Faculty

Ms. Kim McCann, Administrative Asst., Judicial Affairs and Student Assistance Dr. Deanne Zotter, Psychology, Professor

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CoMMuNITY STATISTICS

Chapter and Council Programming

Chapter Programs: 163 Council Programs: 66 Total Programs: 229

8,411 Hoursof service donated

1.5 Tonsof food donated

89 Philanthropy Events

139 Service Programs

$46,376.65donated to

Philanthropic causes

$11,000.00Total raised from the Fraternity and Sorority Community Philanthropy, Camp

Dreamcatcher: Benefitting children and families affected and infected by HIV/AIDS

53Non-Profit Organizations

Served in 2012-2013

9/11 Memorial FoundationAdopt-A-BlockAmerican Cancer SocietyAmerican Red CrossAutism SpeaksBorough of West ChesterBreast Cancer Education and

AwarenessBreast Cancer Research

FoundationCamp DreamcatcherCardiac CareChester County Chamber of

CommerceChester County Food Bank Chester County Hospital NICU and

Pediatrics Department Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

City-2-City Bike Tour /Family Fall Day for Parkinson’s Disease

Cradles to Crayons

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

College Wednesdays Program, Lexington, Ky.

Gallaudet University

Greater Delaware Valley Multiple Sclerosis Society

Huddle up for Autism at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Jimmy V Foundation

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Make a Wish Foundation

March of Dimes

Men and Women for Human Excellence, Inc.

Miller-Keystone Blood Center

National Bone Marrow Registry

National Kidney Foundation

Nemours A. I. DuPont Children’s Hospital

Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation

Play 4 Kay

Push America

Relay for Life

Safe Harbor

Saint Baldrick’s Foundation

Salvation Army

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America

Smiles Change the World

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Susan G. Komen FoundationThe Alpha Phi Foundation The Crohn’s and Colitis

Foundation of AmericaThe Cystic Fibrosis FoundationThe Delta Phi Epsilon Educational

FoundationThe National Association of

Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)The National Kidney FoundationThe Painted Turtle CampThe Starkey Hearing FoundationWest Chester Area YMCA West Chester Food CupboardWest Chester Area Day Care Center

Social

Chapter Management

Ritual

Recruitment

Scholarship

Community Development

Health & Wellness

Leadership

Financial Management

Cultural

Career Planning

Risk Management0 10 20 30 40 50 60

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Rank +/- FA12 CHAPTER Council Chapter/

Colony SizeSem. GPA

+/- FA12

Cuml. GPA

+/- FA12

# of New Members

New Mem Sem GPA

New Mem Cuml. GPA

1 3 Delta Phi Epsilon PHC 91 3.40 0.11 3.25 0.04

2 3 Phi Sigma Sigma PHC 78 3.39 0.11 3.28 0.07

3 0 Alpha Xi Delta PHC 82 3.35 0.04 3.24 -0.02 5 3.09 3.06

4 -2 Alpha Phi PHC 82 3.34 0.00 3.30 -0.10 3 3.33 3.25

5 5 Zeta Tau Alpha PHC 90 3.34 0.15 3.15 0.02

6 3 Delta Zeta PHC 80 3.34 0.13 3.14 0.06

7 0 Alpha Sigma Tau PHC 77 3.33 0.06 3.20 0.04

8 6 Sigma Lambda Gamma* BLGC 15 3.26 0.32 3.07 0.07 1* 3.07 3.11

9 2 Phi Mu PHC 83 3.17 -0.01 3.12 -0.05 11 2.83 3.06

10 -2 Zeta Phi Beta BLGC 4 3.11 -0.15 2.92 -0.07

11 4 Chi Upsilon Sigma BLGC 5 2.93 0.23 2.62 -0.02

12 0 Alpha Kappa Alpha BLGC 5 2.82 -0.22 3.06 0.07

13 0 Sigma Gamma Rho BLGC 10 2.74 -0.29 2.83 -0.11 5 2.19 2.69

14 -13 Delta Sigma Theta BLGC 12 2.62 -0.77 3.13 -0.04 6 2.22 3.14

1 0 Sigma Phi Epsilon IFC 53 3.16 0.00 3.13 -0.05 5 3.18 3.17

2 0 Delta Chi IFC 48 3.14 0.02 3.11 0.03 8 3.18 3.19

3 0 Pi Kappa Phi IFC 76 3.07 0.19 2.99 0.14 8 3.08 3.00

4 2 Kappa Delta Rho IFC 39 3.07 0.23 2.86 0.01

5 0 Sigma Alpha Epsilon IFC 52 2.95 0.10 2.87 0.09 9 2.96 2.93

6 1 Sigma Pi IFC 69 2.88 0.06 2.81 0.06 14 2.71 2.76

7 3 Lambda Alpha Upsilon BLGC 9 2.83 0.51 2.70 0.12 3 2.80 2.89

8 1 Kappa Alpha Psi BLGC 8 2.73 0.10 2.64 -0.05

9 -1 Sigma Lambda Beta BLGC 11 2.66 -0.12 2.67 -0.03 3 2.69 2.67

10 -6 Phi Beta Sigma BLGC 8 2.62 -0.24 2.60 -0.13 5 2.39 2.51

Semester Cumulative Semester Cumulative

3.01 2.93 2.97 2.973.31 3.19 3.28 3.252.85 2.99

All Fraternity/Sorority (1,087) 11.2%

All Fraternity (373)

All Sorority (714)

All New Members (87)

3.15 3.14

*organizations with one member/new member will not list the GPA for that individual student.

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WCU Fraternities

FTE Men (4,536)

Com

mun

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Stat

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s Undergraduate FTE11,370

FTE Women (6834)

3.21 3.10

FRATERNITY AND SoRoRITY CoMMuNITY GRADE REPoRT - SPRING 2013

70% earned a 3.00 GPA or higher for the spring 2013 semester25% earned a 3.67 (Dean’s List status) for the spring 2013 semester

5.8% earned a 4.00 for the spring 2013 semester62% currently have a 3.00 or higher cumulative average at WCU

The average fraternity/sorority member at WCU earned a 3.21 GPA for the spring 2013 semester

The list of 272 fraternity and sorority members who achieved Dean’s List status can be found on the Fraternity and Sorority Life website (www.wcupa.edu/greeklife).

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GoVERNING CouNCIL uPDATESBlack and Latino Greek Council (BLGC) BLGC started the year off focused on internal operations, making tremendous changes to officer structures that included streamlining positions and aligning the election schedule to be consistent with other governing councils. The BLGC also redeveloped its new chapter recognition procedures which outlined new membership status categories. The new process resulted in formally recognizing two new chapters: Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity and Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority. After a fantastic Meet the Greeks during WCU Homecoming, BLGC member organizations participated in many campus events, including co-sponsorship with the Office for Multicultural Affairs on a number of culturally relevant speakers and programs. In the beginning of the spring semester, the BLGC president attended the National Black Greek Leadership Conference which informed the membership on national-level best practices.

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Interfraternity Council (IFC)The Interfraternity Council focused on progress and growth in the 2012-2013 year. Through initial development of the Judicial Hearing Board, Roberts Rules training for delegates, recruitment vision meetings, an enhanced social media presence, and a potential IFC scholarship in development, the men made progress on providing a more meaningful experience to the community. They continue to amend their by-laws to accurately reflect efforts made by members of the board. In addition, the IFC partnered with Dr. Michael Kimmel, a speaker specializing in gender studies. Overall, most efforts were placed on the expansion process, summarized on page 9.

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Panhellenic Council (PHC) With current membership comprising 70 percent of the total fraternity and sorority population, the Panhellenic Community had its most successful recruitment process ever. Chapter and council leadership worked hard all year to complete the formal National Panhellenic Conference extension process, and will welcome multiple new chapters to WCU in order to meet the needs of women on campus seeking a sorority experience. (More details on extension are found on page 9.) While the focus this past year was on extension, Panhellenic participated in many campus events including MLK Day of Service, Camp Dreamcatcher Adopt-A-Family, Maggie Tripp Week of Service, and WCU’s Pink Zone.

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PRoGRAMMING BoARD uPDATE

Inter-Greek Council (IGC)The Inter-Greek Council made valuable contributions to the WCU community in 2012-2013. Supporting chapter participation in Homecoming, the board emphasized the inclusion of all fraternities and sororities in pairings this year. Held in Asplundh Concert Hall, IGC also sponsored one of the most well-attended Greek Forums ever, with TJ Sullivan’s “Motivating the Middle” program. An Olympic-themed Greek Week 2013 also brought together all three governing councils. Greek of the Month and other related articles were featured regularly in The Quad, and a social media presence for IGC is being established. In the spring semester, IGC voted to change the

structure of the board and elected new officers into a new structure in April. The condensed board features six positions, including a seat for a representative from the brand new Alpha Iota chapter of the Fraternal Values Society.

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The best part of the year was taking the Unity Picture after Panhellenic’s Bid Day. It highlighted our growth, our increased community and our great accomplishments.” Christine Mackin, President, Phi Mu

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FRATERNITY AND SoRoRITY AWARDS AND RECoGNITIoNFIVE STAR CHAPTER ASSESSMENT (spring 2012-fall 2012)The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life conducts a yearly assessment of its chapters to determine how the core values of individual fraternities and sororities support the community at WCU. The assessment is composed of five different categories through which individual chapter performance is measured: scholarship development, chapter development, new member development, risk management, and service to campus. A score of 90 or higher in a category means the chapter is achieving minimum standards set by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and the chapter earns a star. The chapter that receives the highest point value in each of the categories below is recognized with the overall excellence award for that category.

Chapter DevelopmentChi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc.Delta ChiDelta Phi EpsilonDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Phi MuPhi Sigma SigmaPi Kappa PhiSigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.Sigma Phi EpsilonZeta Tau Alpha

Risk ManagementAlpha PhiAlpha Xi DeltaDelta Phi EpsilonKappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.Phi MuPi Kappa PhiSigma Phi EpsilonZeta Tau Alpha

Scholarship DevelopmentAlpha PhiDelta ChiSigma Phi EpsilonZeta Tau Alpha

Service to CampusAlpha PhiAlpha Xi DeltaDelta Phi EpsilonPhi Sigma SigmaSigma Phi EpsilonSigma PiZeta Tau Alpha

New Member DevelopmentAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Alpha PhiAlpha Sigma Tau

Alpha Xi DeltaDelta ChiDelta Phi EpsilonDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Delta ZetaKappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.Phi MuPhi Sigma SigmaSigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, Inc.Sigma Phi EpsilonZeta Tau Alpha

hereOverall Excellence in Scholarship Development Overall Excellence in Risk ManagementAlpha Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon Phi Mu

Overall Excellence in Chapter Development Overall Excellence in Service to CampusSigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Pi Kappa Phi Zeta Tau Alpha and Sigma Phi Epsilon

Overall Excellence in New Member Development Overall Excellence in InterfraternalismAlpha Xi Delta and Delta Chi Phi Sigma Sigma and Sigma Phi Epsilon

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“The best part of the year was becoming a better developed organization and a better leader on campus.” Denaya Holland, President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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INDIVIDuAL AWARDSIn addition to the chapter area of excellence awards, recognition is also offered to chapters and individuals who have provided exemplary leadership to the community throughout the spring 2012 and fall 2012 semesters. The honored individuals were nominated by their peers or advisors and recognized.

Charles W. Warner Fraternity of the Year Sigma Phi Epsilon

James J. Jackson Sorority of the Year Zeta Tau Alpha

Fraternity Man of the Year Malik Muhammad, Sigma Phi Epsilon

Sorority Woman of the Year Jessie McNevin, Delta Phi Epsilon

Fraternity Emerging Leader John Matz, Delta Chi

Sorority Emerging Leader Ashley Stone, Alpha Xi Delta

Chapter Advisor of the Year Ebony Carter, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Faculty Advisor of the Year Dr. Simon Ruchti, Delta Chi/Sigma Phi Epsilon

Outstanding Chapter Presidents Aisha Hynson, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Mike Slavin, Sigma Phi Epsilon Anthony LaFratte, Delta Chi

James Weese Award for New Member Academic Achievement Devon Becker, Phi Mu Angelina Reiher, Phi Mu

Fraternal Values Society AwardsRichard Gonzales, Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. Shannon O’Connell, Phi Sigma Sigma John Scheck, Sigma Phi Epsilon

Student Leadership and Involvement Awards*:

WCU Leaders of the Year Abigail Lim, Delta Zeta David Goldenberg, Pi Kappa Phi Danielle Lewis, Zeta Tau Alpha Kevin Hammond, Pi Kappa Phi

People’s Choice: Richard Gonzalez, Lambda Alpha Upsilon

Emerging Student Leader: Anthony LaFratte, Delta Chi

Senior Leaders of the Year: Alexis Parks, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Organization Advisor of the Year: Dr. Deanne Zotter for Sister-to-Sister Peer Mentor Organization

Best Student Club Collaboration: “Eating Disorders Awareness Week” - Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority, Sister-To-Sister Peer Mentor Organization, Association of Women’s Empowerment, and Active Minds

*Student leaders in this category were recognized by the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement during the Leadership Awards in 2013.

“The community has challenged me to create interpersonal

relationships, encouraged me to live by my values, and allowed me to

strengthen my leadership abilities.”

John Scheck, IFC VP Scholarship

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CoMMuNITY HIGHLIGHTS

National Conference Attendance

For the first time ever, WCU sent four community leaders to Indianapolis, Indiana for the Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values (AFLV) and National Black Greek Leadership Conference in February. The conference was as an exciting opportunity for officers to see how other colleges and universities enhance their students’ fraternity and sorority experiences. The WCU delegates learned about best practices from students and professionals from across the nation. In addition, they targeted resources to help them better serve and meet the needs of their community. An article in the WCU paper, The Quad, shared information about the experience with all students on campus. Read the article at http://www.wcuquad.com/.

Fraternal Values Society

The Fraternal Values Society exists to provide voice to the values movement. It creates a network for members who want their experience to be representative of

the founding values of their fraternal organizations. Its mission is to illuminate

the central values that guided the historical founding of general fraternities and sororities, and to incorporate these values into the contemporary fraternity and sorority experience. West Chester University inducted its inaugural class, April 21, 2013.

“This was a great year for leadership opportunities, and I loved watching my fellow students grow.” – Alexis Townsend, president, Panhellenic Council

Members of the Alpha Class of the Alpha Iota Chapter are:Jennifer Bowers, Zeta Tau AlphaKirsten Cirelli, Delta Phi EpsilonKate Colagreco, Phi Sigma SigmaKyle Gallagher, Sigma Phi EpsilonRichard Gonzalez, Lambda Alpha Upsilon

Fraternity, Inc.Aisha Hynson, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.Christine Mackin, Phi Mu

Jessie McNevin, Delta Phi EpsilonShannon O’Connell, Phi Sigma SigmaAngelina Reiher, Phi Mu FraternityJohn Scheck, Sigma Phi EpsilonAlexandra Soscia, Phi Mu Ashley Stone, Alpha Xi Delta Sonia Vazquez, Sigma Lambda Gamma

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“Looking back on this past year, I am most impressed with the growth of our community. While we increased in numbers, the courageous action of new members and [fraternity and

sorority] veterans alike towards values-based decision making has been tremendously inspiring.”-Jessie McNevin, President, IGC and Fraternal Values Society

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IMPACT® Leadership RetreatSeventy members of WCU fraternities and sororities participated in IMPACT®, a two-and-a-half day campus-based leadership institute in March 2013. Governing council leaders, chapter presidents, and emerging leaders from each chapter traveled to Sandy Cove Retreat Center in North East, Maryland, to experience the NIC program. Facilitators from across the country, including two lead facilitators, joined the WCU community to contribute to relationship-building through intensive, interactive programs. The programs emphasized problem solving, leadership development, values-based decision making, effective communication, and community development. Students identified five areas of improvement for the campus community at WCU: values congruence, communication, community/unity, risk management, motivation and leadership. In the coming year, community members will continue to make progress in these areas. More coverage can be read in The Quad at www.wcuquad.com

“Model the Way!” – Aisha Hynson, President,

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. quoting a lesson from Impact

“The best part of the year for me had to be going to IMPACT. Meeting new friends, challenging myself, and learning how to be a leader to others.” – Kirsten Cirelli, internal vice president, Panhellenic Council

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“The realization of our community strengths and weaknesses at Impact was the best part of the semester because it is allowing us to stimulate positive growth.” – Mitch Paulinho, president, IFC

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LoNG-TERM EXPANSIoN PLANNING

Panhellenic Council Extension Officially approving to begin the extension process in November, the Panhellenic Council voted on the final recommendation from the Panhellenic Extension Committee, extending an invitation to Alpha Delta Pi to establish a chapter in the fall 2013 semester and Alpha Sigma Alpha in the fall 2014 semester. Based on chapter sizes and recruitment success after fall 2014, an invitation to Kappa Delta could be extended for no later than 2017. All three organizations participated in presentations to the Panhellenic Extension Committee, which then made selections based on the four main areas of criteria: local advisory board support, actual establishment procedures, ongoing support from the inter/national organization and quality of inter/national programs.

The original recommendation of the Exploratory Committee approved one sorority to come to campus in the fall of 2013. However, through the evaluation process, the Extension Committee realized the need for multiple chapters over a four-year period. Eight chapters comprise 700 women with an average chapter size of 85. With the goal of returning to an average chapter size of 65, the extension committee concluded selecting more than one chapter was the logical solution. Known as “stacking” in the inter/national sorority community, adding multiple chapters allows for NPC member organizations to maintain a manageable chapter size while creating as many opportunities as possible for WCU students to join an NPC sorority.

Interfraternity Council ExpansionThe Interfraternity Council approved its long-term growth plan in November, with the intention of inviting three chapters to campus. However, the Expansion Committee received more applicants than anticipated, with 15 packets

submitted by various North-American Interfraternity Council (NIC) fraternities. (A full listing can be found in the official press release online.) From these 15 organizations, the field was narrowed down to eight that proceeded to the presentation stage of the selection process. After presentations were complete, the Expansion Committee made selections based on four main areas of criteria: local advisory board support, actual establishment procedures, ongoing support from the inter/national organization, and quality of inter/national programs. At this point, the committee determined that

long-term expansion at WCU would consist of three phases outlined below. The selected organizations all agreed to work collaboratively to evaluate and assess campus culture after each new chapter is established, which could potentially influence a shift in tentative dates listed below. The resulting list for Phase I and Phase II, then is a preferred order of establishment with provisional dates. The Interfraternity Council will re-engage with the inter/national organizations listed in Phase III in spring of 2015 after the first two new chapters are established.

PhASE IPi Kappa Alpha (fall 2013)

Phi Gamma Delta (fall 2014)

PhASE IIAlpha Tau Omega (fall 2015)

Sigma Chi (fall 2016)

PhASE IIIDelta Upsilon

Lambda Chi Alpha

“The best part of the year for me was the process of bring-ing another sorority to campus and having a hand in help-

ing write the history of our Panhellenic community.” – Angelina Reiher, VP of Recruitment, Panhellenic Council

“The best part of the year for me was meeting a young man at the first IFC meet and greet. I instantly saw my 18 year-old self in him. I introduced him to PiKapp, where he became my little brother and quickly one

of my best friends.” Kyle Lisiecki, former IFC internal vice president

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NEW CHAPTERS

WCU WELCOMED THE FOLLOWING NEW FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES IN 2012-2013:

Black and Latino Greek CouncilSigma Lambda Beta International FraternityFounded: April 4, 1986Nickname: The BetasMotto: “Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture”Colors: Royal Purple and Pure WhiteSymbol: White StallionPhilanthropy: Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Latino Vote USAActive undergraduate chapters: 118

Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.Founded: April 9, 1990Nickname: The GammasMotto: “Culture is Pride, Pride is Success”Colors: Shocking Pink and Majestic PurpleSymbol: Purple PantherPhilanthropy: Breast Cancer, TRIO ProgramsActive undergraduate chapters: 129

WCU LOOKS FORWARD TO WELCOMING THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS IN 2013-2014:

Interfraternity CouncilPi Kappa Alpha FraternityFounded: March 1, 1868 at the University of VirginiaNickname: PIKEMotto: “Once a Pike Always a Pike”Colors: Garnet and Old GoldSymbol: Shield and DiamondPhilanthropy: determined by local chapterActive undergraduate chapters: 220

Panhellenic CouncilAlpha Delta Pi Sorority Founded: May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan CollegeNickname: ADPiMotto: “We Live For Each Other”Colors: Azure and WhiteSymbol: Diamond (mascot is the Lion)Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House CharitiesActive undergraduate chapters: 146

Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life110 W. Rosedale Avenue

Sykes Student Union, Room 238West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383

610-436-2117www.wcupa.edu/greeklife

“Fraternity and sorority life will be the foremost vehicle for the development of leadership, citizenship, intellect, and

positive relationships among college students.”Interfraternity Institute Vision