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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/. “This was a great year for leadership opportunities, and I loved watching my fellow students grow.” – Alexis Townsend, president, Panhellenic Council 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. Members of the Alpha Class of the Alpha Iota Chapter are: Jennifer Bowers, Zeta Tau Alpha Jessie McNevin, Delta Phi Epsilon Kirsten Cirelli, Delta Phi Epsilon Shannon O’Connell, Phi Sigma Sigma Kate Colagreco, Phi Sigma Sigma Angelina Reiher, Phi Mu Fraternity Kyle Gallagher, Sigma Phi Epsilon John Scheck, Sigma Phi Epsilon Alexandra Soscia, Phi Mu Richard Gonzalez, Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. Ashley Stone, Alpha Xi Delta Aisha Hynson, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Sonia Vazquez, Sigma Lambda Gamma Christine Mackin, Phi Mu National Sorority j
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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