Auburn NPHC Recruitment Guide 2023

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL RECRUITMENT GUIDE

War Eagle and welcome to the Loveliest Village on the Plains!

My name is Zoey Cunningham, and I am pleased to serve as the 2023 Auburn University National Pan-Hellenic Council President. I would like to first thank you for showing an interest in learning more about our community. We are the only council at Auburn that has both fraternities and sororities within it. Our council strives to uphold the four pillars of leadership, scholarship, friendship, and service.

NPHC has a diverse culture and rich history dating back to 1972 with the chartering of the Sigma Delta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. This past year, we celebrated 50 years of Black Greek Life at Auburn University with the grand opening of the NPHC Legacy Plaza.

As you continue to determine which organization you are interested in joining, I would encourage you to attend the events hosted by our community as they are typically open to all. This allows you to connect with members, ask questions, and discover each organization’s history.

Thank you again for showing interest in our community, and I look forward to seeing you in the future.

War Eagle!

Zoey Cunningham, NPHC President

Auburn University National Pan-Hellenic Council

The National Pan-Hellenic Council, or NPHC, is the official coordinating agent for nine historically Black Greek letter fraternities and sororities. NPHC and its member organizations have a profound commitment to providing community service and promoting the welfare of the campus and community. The Auburn University NPHC serves as the communication link among the affiliate organizations. It develops and supports programs designed to meet the needs of the Auburn campus and community in the following ways:

STANDARD-SETTING

NPHC serves as a standard-setting body for the affiliate organizations present on campus.

COOPERATIVE ENVIRONMENT

NPHC strives to foster and maintain a cooperative environment among member fraternities and sororities.

INTERACTION

NPHC encourages the interaction of its affiliate organizations with the general campus and community.

FORUM

NPHC serves as a forum for the consideration of issues important to its member organizations.

COORDINATE

NPHC acts as a coordinator of activities and matters of common interest among member fraternities and sororities.

Greek Glossary

Active: A fraternity or sorority member who has been initiated and is in good standing with their chapter

Alumna/Alumnae: An initiated sorority member who has received their undergraduate degree

Alumnus/Alumni: An initiated fraternity member who has received their undergraduate degree

Chapter: A chartered undergraduate or alumni group recognized by the Inter/National fraternity or sorority

Charter: The official document drafted by an Inter/National fraternity or sorority that allows for creating a local chapter affiliated with a college or university campus

Founders Day: An event celebrated by fraternities and sororities to highlight the founding of their organization and celebrate its history

General Assembly (GA): Bi-weekly council meeting

Legacy: A prospective member whose parent, sibling or grandparent is an alumnae/alumnus or active member of a sorority or fraternity

Line: People who were initiated together. The term is primarily used in NPHC and multicultural Greek letter organizations.

Membership Intake: The process of acquiring membership into NPHC and some multicultural Greek letter organizations.

Neophyte: A new member of an NPHC organization during his/her first year of membership or until they bring in new members

New Membership Presentation Show/Neophyte Show/ Probate: After initiation, newly initiated members will participate in a new member presentation show to the campus to announce their membership in their organization.

Stepping: A creative form of artistic dance and musical entertainment unique to culturally based fraternities and sororities, especially those of historically African American heritage

Stroll: An informal form of stepping

Yard: The campus Yard Show: A structured stepping and strolling performance normally done on campus in the evening that takes place in an indoor or outdoor facility

Meet the Greeks

On the second Thursday of each semester the Auburn NPHC host Meet the Greeks, an event where participants can learn more about the NPHC organizations that are currently active at Auburn. Connect with members, ask questions, and discover each organization’s history, academic and financial obligations, and on-campus events.

This program provides an opportunity to learn about all NPHC organizations so there is no worry about showing a preference for one group over another. To join an NPHC organization,

you must attend Meet the Greeks during the academic year of your selection.

We encourage students to research all NPHC fraternities and sororities historically, to identify which organization resonates with them. After identifying your interested organizations, please prepare questions to ask at Meet the Greeks to better understand each organization, particularly regarding chapter culture, chapter requirements, and overall fit.

Greek Life 101

Auburn University Greek Life is a vibrant part of the Auburn student experience. With 50 organizations across three governing councils, more than 9,000 Auburn students call one of our fraternities or sororities home. Auburn fraternities and sororities offer students a wide variety of experiences, including service projects, philanthropic efforts, leadership development, and social engagement. Membership connects students to alumni from across the nation and in every professional industry and area.

Councils

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

@auburnifc

There are 26 fraternity chapters affiliated with the Auburn Interfraternity Council, or IFC, which serves as the governing body for national and international men’s fraternities, many of which are affiliated with the North American Interfraternity Conference, or NIC. These 26 chapters host recruitment activities throughout the fall and spring and have a formal recruitment week at the beginning of each semester.

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL

@aunphc

The six fraternities and sororities of the Auburn National Pan-Hellenic Council, or NPHC, are affiliated with the National Pan-Hellenic Council, which consists of nine fraternities and sororities known as the Divine Nine. These organizations are historically African American fraternities and sororities that participate in a deferred membership selection process known as Intake. For an aspirant to participate in a chapter’s Membership Intake Process, or MIP, the aspirant must have completed at least 12 Auburn credit hours and have attended Auburn NPHC’s Meet the Greeks during the academic year of Intake participation.

All fraternities and sororities were founded on core values and beliefs centered on improving their members’ lives while the members improve the campus and community. By joining a fraternity or sorority, you are committing to uphold the standards of the organization and the institution. Membership in a fraternity or sorority is open to regularly enrolled undergraduate students and is selected by the current membership within the organization.

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

@au_panhellenic

The 18 sorority chapters affiliated with the Auburn Panhellenic Council select membership through a mutual selection process which primarily takes place before the start of the fall term, with some opportunities available throughout the year. The chapters are affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference, or NPC, the umbrella organization for 26 national and international sororities and women’s fraternities across North America.

LEADERSHIP

Four Pillars of the Auburn NPHC SCHOLARSHIP

Developing and preparing student leaders for life after college is one of the many goals of Auburn NPHC. Whether at the chapter level or beyond, fraternities and sororities will teach, encourage, and assist students in developing leadership skills.

Every organizational member has an active role in leading the chapter. Members learn valuable skills by working in group situations, including goal-creation, delegation, risk management, teamwork, event planning, and communication. These skills will help prepare members for future careers within the industry they desire.

NPHC members are actively involved in many campus organizations including:

Student Government Association

War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen

The Cater Society

Spades Honorary

Black Student Union

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Student Recruiters

Athletics

National Society of Black Engineers

Camp War Eagle Counselors

The top priority for all students at Auburn should be academics. NPHC supports this commitment to scholarship. The NPHC provides additional support to its members by ensuring they are introduced to academic resources on campus including academic support, tutoring networks, and proctored study halls.

All organizations have academic requirements that encourage members to excel academically so that they complete their degrees and have successful careers. These requirements must be met for a member to stay active in their organization. Every organization has resources and assistance available to help its members do all they can inside and outside the classroom.

The grade point average of NPHC men and women is typically higher than the all-undergraduate male/female GPA comparatively.

FRIENDSHIP

Joining the NPHC is the beginning of a new experience.

One of the most enjoyable parts of joining the community is making new friends and forming bonds that will last long after college. You will not only learn to communicate with others, but through sharing the same experiences, environment, and interests, you will develop a very special closeness to those around you. Brotherhood/Sisterhood means more than wearing Greek letters, attending meetings and social events, it is about developing friendships and a sense of camaraderie that you will carry on throughout the rest of your life.

Throughout the year, chapters participate in various events on campus and host events between chapters to build relationships and get to know members of other organizations in the sorority and fraternity community. These events help members build friendships and relationships beyond college and serve as a foundation and network for the rest of their lives. Relationships continue to be fostered and created following graduation because of opportunities provided to alumni members of sororities and fraternities.

SERVICE

Community service and philanthropic projects provide fraternity/sorority organization members with the opportunity to support many causes. All Auburn NPHC organizations volunteer in local and national programs including voter registration drives, blood drives, the East Alabama Food Bank, and Adopt-a-Mile.

The NPHC works together on projects to serve the community and foster personal growth and greater unity among the Greek community. Members are empowered to make a positive impact on the community and develop an understanding of civic responsibility through the process of serving others.

Council Presidents

Legacy Week of Events

HISTORY OF BLACK GREEK LIFE AT AUB URN

The History of Black Greek Life at Auburn panel discussion provided insight on the history of Black Greek Life at Auburn University through the eyes of alumni members from the 1970s through 2000s. Panelists provided personal testimonies of their time on the Plains and what the culture was like on campus during their era.

NPHC DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE PANEL DISCUSSION

The Diversity in the Workplace Panel discussed the importance of implementing and maintaining diversity within the workplace. Panelists provided best practices in diversity with examples of practices they have seen work within their workplace and within their industry. We had representation from six NPHC organizations, Auburn Athletics, and the Kinsey Collection.

Legacy Week of Events

NPHC LEGACY PLAZA RIBBON CUTTING

On September 30, 2022, the NPHC Legacy Plaza Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held to celebrate the grand opening of the plaza. More than 400 students, staff, alumni, and friends attended this significant event.

The NPHC Legacy Plaza celebrates the past, present and future of Black Greek Letter Organizations on the campus of Auburn University.

Prominently situated alongside one of the university’s main corridors, the Legacy Plaza’s nine markers represent each of the historically African American Greek letter organizations, also known as the Divine Nine. The plaza’s granite pillars are inscribed with each organization’s Greek letters and crest, along with chapter names for the eight that have been established at Auburn. A tenth marker provides information on the plaza’s purpose and significance and recognizes project donors.

In addition to serving as an event and gathering space for Black Greek students and alumni, the Legacy Plaza is a testament to the university’s charge to create a more inclusive environment and the student body’s desire to ensure their peers are equally represented.

NPHC LEGACY PLAZA RECEPTION

This was the celebratory reception for the NPHC Legacy Plaza grand opening. Students, alumni, and friends of the council participated in dinner and dancing throughout the event. Participants were also privy to a special screening of the NPHC Legacy Plaza Grand Opening video, which highlighted all events, including special interviews, with notable alumni and current students.

LEGACY TAILGATE

This was the culminating tailgate to wrap up the celebration of 50 Years of Black Greek Life at Auburn. The tailgate was hosted at the new NPHC Legacy Plaza with several students and alumni in attendance.

NPHC Chapter Room

The NPHC Chapter Room is a multipurpose space used by the community to host council and chapter meetings, programs, and step show rehearsals. The chapter room includes a meeting space with a sink, private office space, storage closets, and restrooms. The NPHC Chapter Room is in the Village across from the mail room.

NPHC Week & Greek Weeks

NPHC Week is held each Spring semester to expose Auburn University to the history and culture of the Divine Nine organizations. The week typically includes service events, social events, and academic events that display the traditions of the NPHC while equally showcasing each fraternity and sorority. This week also allows you to observe all the organizations working together without fear of showing favoritism.

Greek Weeks are individual organizational weeks designed to highlight one specific NPHC organization. During this week organizations typically host several events that correspond with their national/local service and philanthropic areas. Organizations also host social events during this week to encourage engagement with the campus community and abroad.

Tiger Stomp

Join Auburn’s chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council for one of the most exciting yearly events of the homecoming season. Auburn is proud to present a tradition of excellence that spans several years here at Auburn. Watch our Divine Nine battle it out on the stage in a series of intricate dance steps, vibrant music selections, and elaborate show themes. The show will feature a funny and energetic host, as well as exhibition performances from a variety of campus groups.

Stepping is an expressive performance art that also functions as a ritual of group identity for many of the nine NPHC organizations represented on our campus. The Homecoming Step Show is an interactive experience that draws the audience into a variety of stories, exciting dance moves, and stunts. If you have never seen a step show live or experienced the dance art of stepping, this event is for you. All are welcome. See you there!

NPHC Organizations, in order of their charter at Auburn

NAME Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

WEBSITE oppf.org

MOTTO Friendship is essential to the Soul

NATIONAL FOUNDER’S DAY November 17, 1911

CHAPTER NAME Sigma Delta

AUBURN CHARTER DATE May 19, 1972

CHAPTER GPA 2.61

ACTIVE MEMBERS 5

PRESIDENT NAME Mark Brewer

PRESIDENT EMAIL mlb0141@auburn.edu

ADVISOR NAME Dr. Clint Foster

ADVISOR EMAIL clintfoster495@gmail.com

PHILANTHROPY

Nationally Mandated Programs: Achievement Week, Scholarship Program, National Social Action, Talent Hunt Program, Memorial Service, Reclamation and Retention, National High School Essay Contest, Assault on Illiteracy Program, United Negro College Fund

INVOLVEMENT

• Black Student Union

• Auburn University Recreation

• National Society of Black Engineers

• National Pan-Hellenic Executive Board

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. is the first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black college.

NAME Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

WEBSITE deltasigmatheta.org

MOTTO Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom

NATIONAL FOUNDER’S DAY January 13, 1913

CHAPTER NAME Kappa Upsilon

AUBURN CHARTER DATE January 12, 1974

CHAPTER GPA 3.24

ACTIVE MEMBERS 18

PRESIDENT NAME Jaylin Hubbert

PRESIDENT EMAIL jsh0068@auburn.edu

ADVISOR NAME Konnie Pace

ADVISOR EMAIL aukappaupsilonadvisor@gmail.com

PHILANTHROPY

Morningside of Auburn, Diabetes Awareness, Reading is Fundamental, K-OOP Cares, Domestic Violence Awareness, Food Bank of East Alabama

INVOLVEMENT

• Black Student Union

• National Society of Black Engineers

• College of Education Student Ambassadors

• Lady’s Society

• NPHC Executive Board

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is an organization of college-educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and public service with a primary focus on the Black community.

Chapter GPA is based on the Fall 2022 cumulative GPA of the chapter.

NAME Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

WEBSITE aka1908.com

MOTTO By Culture and By Merit

NATIONAL FOUNDER’S DAY January 15, 1908

CHAPTER NAME Kappa Chi

AUBURN CHARTER DATE June 12, 1976

CHAPTER GPA 3.19

ACTIVE MEMBERS 36

PRESIDENT NAME Alana Joseph

PRESIDENT EMAIL anj0034@auburn.edu

ADVISOR NAME Angela Stringer

ADVISOR EMAIL kappachigradadvisor@gmail.com

PHILANTHROPY

Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack, Mental Health Awareness, Black Dollar Days, Tree Planting, Waste Reduction, Voter Education, Registration, and Mobilization

INVOLVEMENT

• Black Student Union

• Camp War Eagle Counselor

• Student Government Association

• National Society of Black Engineers

• Auburn Gymnastics

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is an international service organization founded on the Howard University campus in Washington, D.C. in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women.

NAME Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.

WEBSITE phibetasigma1914.org

MOTTO Culture for Service and Service for Humanity

NATIONAL FOUNDER’S DAY January 9, 1914

CHAPTER NAME Kappa Zeta

AUBURN CHARTER DATE June 14, 1978

CHAPTER GPA 2.72

ACTIVE MEMBERS 6

PRESIDENT NAME Deon Wise

PRESIDENT EMAIL dlw0056@auburn.edu

ADVISOR NAME Glenn Johnson

ADVISOR EMAIL glennbjohnsonii@gmail.com

PHILANTHROPY

Bigger Better Business, Education, Social Action, Sigma Beta Club

INVOLVEMENT

• Student Government Association

• Emerge

• Auburn Track & Field

• National Society of Black Engineers

• National Pan-Hellenic Council Executive Board

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. is an international organization comprised of 150,000 college-educated men and built primarily on the ideology of promoting Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service.

Chapter GPA is based on the Fall 2022 cumulative GPA of the chapter.

NAME Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

WEBSITE zphib1920.org

MOTTO A community-conscious, action-oriented organization

NATIONAL FOUNDER’S DAY January 16, 1920

CHAPTER NAME Gamma Xi

AUBURN CHARTER DATE June 27, 1989

ACTIVE MEMBERS 3

PRESIDENT NAME Kyndal Staley

PRESIDENT EMAIL kms0174@auburn.edu

ADVISOR NAME Arielle Dallas

ADVISOR EMAIL abd0042@auburn.edu

PHILANTHROPY

March of Dimes, Stork’s Nest, National Education Foundation, American Chemical Society, and St. Jude

INVOLVEMENT

• Poultry Science Club

• Phi Theta Kappa

• Black Student Union

• Emerge of Auburn

• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

• Society of Women Engineers

• Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (oSTEM)

NAME Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.

WEBSITE sgrho1922.org

MOTTO Greater Service, Greater Progress

NATIONAL FOUNDER’S DAY November 12, 1922

CHAPTER NAME Omicron Iota

AUBURN CHARTER DATE June 8, 1997

CHAPTER GPA 2.54

ACTIVE MEMBERS 6

PRESIDENT NAME Layla Oliver

PRESIDENT EMAIL lao0017@auburn.edu

ADVISOR NAME Antjuana Sumbry-Smith

ADVISOR EMAIL kas.3rdantibasileus@gmail.com

PHILANTHROPY

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, National Urban League, the United Negro College Fund

INVOLVEMENT

• AU National Council of Negro Women

• Financial Literacy Club

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

• Ladies Society

• Auburn Alumni Association

• National Association of Black Accountants

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. is a historically African American sorority. In 1920, five women from Howard University envisioned a sorority that would raise the consciousness of their people, encourage the highest standards of scholastic achievement and foster a greater sense of unity among its members.

Sigma Gamma Rho is a national collegiate sorority incorporated in 1922. Over the years, Sigma Gamma Rho has served as a home for thousands of collegiate and professional women looking for a place to share inspiring life experiences, learn new things, conquer life challenges, thrive in society and uplift the community through sisterhood, scholarship and service.

Chapter GPA is based on the Fall 2022 cumulative GPA of the chapter.

Membership in the National Pan-Hellenic Council is open to all enrolled Auburn University students regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.