2021 Panhellenic Association Look Book

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DISCOVER PANHELLENIC

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Index

Introduction to Panhellenic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Meet the Panhellenic Executive Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Meet the Rho Gammas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Potential New Member Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Potential New Member Bill of Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Panhellenic Code of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Hazing and Alcohol Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Mutual Selection and Legacies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Binding Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Suggestions and Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Values Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Meet the Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Phi Alpha Sigma Alpha Chi Omega Delta Gamma Gamma Phi Beta Gamma Phi Omega Sigma Kappa Zeta Tau Alpha National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Chapters Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Introduction to Panhellenic

The National Panhellenic Conference

The National Panhellenic Conference, known at Indiana State University as the Panhellenic Association, is an organization composed of 26 national and international women's-only sororities.

Each member organization is an autonomous social group consisting of women who are college and university undergraduates and alumnae.

Mission, Vision, and Values NPC is the primary advocacy and support organization for the advancement of the sorority experience. The vision statement for NPC is "Advancing the Sorority Experience Together".

At Indiana State University, the Panhellenic Association is committed to relationships built on trust through transparency, accountability, and mutual respect. Innovation and our core values of friendship, leadership, service, knowledge, integrity, and community guide us in fulfilling our mission.

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Purpose of NPC The purpose of the National Panhellenic Conference is to promote and advance the common interest of women's-only sororities. The Conference achieves this through interfraternal cooperation and strong partnerships with college and university representatives to support high academic and social standards for women.

Panhellenic Creed We, as Undergraduate Members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community.

Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities.

We, as Fraternity Women, stand for service through the development of character inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life.

The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.

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Meet the

Panhellenic Executive Board

The Panhellenic Association serves as the primary advocacy and support organization for the advancement of the sorority experience, and the governing body for the local chapters of the nine national sororities on Indiana State University’s campus.

Isabella Brown

Autumn Bontrager

Hannah Ketchum

Emma Behrens

President of the

Vice President of

Vice President of

Vice President of

Panhellenic

Standards

Recruitment and

Academic

Retention

Success

Association

Lily Jones

Shelby Bizik

Grace Davis

Charlotte Sheffield

Vice President of

Vice President of

Vice President of

Assistant to the VP

Community

Interfraternal

Administration

of Interfraternal

Engagement

Relations

Relations for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Meet the Rho Gammas

Recruitment counselors are a critical part of the Panhellenic team during recruitment. The Panhellenic Association trains a special and talented group of sorority women for the purpose of providing support and guidance during the recruitment process. These recruitment counselors model the way for PNMs as they navigate primary recruitment. Rho Gammas, or recruitment counselors, serve as a confidant and guide as PNMs search for organizations that meet their needs and match their values. Rho Gammas fully remove themselves from their sororities and do not reveal their affiliation during the recruitment process. This enables them to focus on Potential New Members' questions and concerns. The Rho Gammas offer valuable information regarding Fraternity & Sorority Life, academic classes, and other opportunities available to you as a member of Indiana State University. PNMs should make the most of their relationship with their Rho Gammas.

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Meet the Rho Gammas Grace Davis

Delanie Maggart

Ella Myers

Caitlyn Aubrey

Daisy Palacios

Meaghan Ogle

Kenzie Cochrun

Bella McIntyre

Renee Forneris

Tia Webb

Brooke Hunter

Brittney Lausas

Phajja Johnson

Abby Zila

Emma Behrens

Sami Worden

Mackenzie Smith

Ciera Wathen

Kalee Dunham

Taylor Gephart

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Potential New Member Responsibilities Recruitment is a process that requires a reasonable commitment of time

and effort. The Panhellenic Association expects that each PNM will attend

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every round of recruitment and will attend each party that they are invited to by any given chapter. If a PNM cannot attend recruitment events, they must communicate with their Rho Gamma in advance. They will have the opportunity to submit one letter per recruitment round she will miss, which will go to all chapters she was invited back to.

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PPNMs may communicate with Chapter Members outside recruitment events. However, PNMs shall not discuss recruitment with chapter members in any form (written, verbal, etc.) outside of recruitment rounds.

PNMs must report any violation of this requirement to their Rho Gammas, Panhellenic Executive Officers, or the Fraternity & Sorority Life Office.

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PNMs must wear the provided name tag throughout each recruitment

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A PNM must contact one of her Rho Gammas if she wishes to withdraw

round.

from recruitment and must complete a withdrawal evaluation.

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Potential New Member Bill of Rights A potential new member has the right to...

Be treated as an individual Be treated with respect Be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized Be fully informed about the recruitment process Be fully informed about the NPC Unanimous Agreements implicit in the membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement (MRABA) signing process Ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment counselors and members Ask how and why and receive straight answers

Make informed choices without undue pressure from others Make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision Have and express opinions to recruitment counselors Have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment counselors

Have a positive, safe and enriching recruitment and new member experience

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PANHELLENIC CODE OF ETHICS We, the members of sororities at Indiana State University, agree to promote honesty, respect, sisterhood, and cooperation within the College Panhellenic and our respective chapters and in our daily lives. This code of ethics is designed to inspire our members, reinforce exemplary conduct and values-based leadership and perpetuate lifelong membership to enrich the sorority and Panhellenic experience.

We, as College Panhellenic members of Indiana State University, agree on and commit to: Uphold and demonstrate the Panhellenic spirit in thought, word and action through our chapters as well as individual members.

Demonstrate ethical behavior and conduct ourselves in a manner consistent with the mission and values of the College Panhellenic, each inter/national organization and our institution.

Respectfully adhere to the Unanimous Agreements and all policies established by the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC).

Avoid disparaging remarks about any sorority or collegiate woman and refrain from discussing Panhellenic matters with nonmembers.

Recognize friendly relations with all collegiate women, both sorority members and nonmembers, realizing the importance of creating and building friendships.

Plan recruitment events that provide opportunities for the greatest possible number of women to become sorority members while protecting the rights and privileges of individuals and the chapters.

Provide a safe, positive and enriching recruitment experience, understanding that membership is a social experience arrived at by mutual selection.

Strive to be truthful, honorable, open and friendly to all potential new members during all recruitment events.

Be respectful of the rights of every potential new member to make a personal choice, including the right not to join the women’s-only sorority community.

Refrain from limiting a potential new member’s chances of becoming a member of the Panhellenic community by encouraging the potential new member to make an intentional single preference.

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We, as College Panhellenic members of Indiana State University, also agree and commit to: Respectfully adhere to the bylaws and recruitment rules of the Indiana State University Panhellenic Association.

Abide by all local and federal laws and NPC inter/national member organization bylaws.

Hold one another accountable to these standards, remembering at all times that we represent not only our individual chapters but also the Panhellenic community as a whole.

As Panhellenic women of Indiana State University, these are the tenets by which we strive to live.

Hazing Policy Hazing in any form at Indiana State University is prohibited. Hazing is defined as any activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental health, physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into, or affiliation with, any organization operating subject to the sanction of the public or private school or of any institution of higher education in the state of Indiana. In addition, Indiana State University Student Rights and Responsibilities Governing Student Behavior document prohibits any form of racial, ethnic and sexual harassment.

Alcohol Policy Policies regarding the use and distribution of alcohol can be found in the Code of Student Conduct. Panhellenic Association-planned or -sponsored events shall be alcohol-free. Each College Panhellenic Association shall prohibit the use of alcoholic beverages in membership recruitment and Bid Day activities. The recruitment counselors and Panhellenic officers are required to abstain from alcohol use prior to and throughout the recruitment proces. Additionally, members of fraternities and sororities must comply with local, state, and federal laws, as well as policies outlined by their national organization, advisor(s), and housing board (if applicable).

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Mutual Selection Process

Mutual selection is an organized and unbiased membership selection process that balances the preferences of each potential new member with those of the chapters. PNMs will visit all of the chapters during the open house round.

Invitations to the second, third, and fourth rounds are made based on the preferences of the PNM and the selections of the chapters. A PNM's schedule will be maximized so that they are able to meet with as many chapters as possible during their primary recruitment experience.

There is no guarantee that a PNM will receive a bid to any sorority. However, if a PNM progresses through the week, attends all the events they are invited to during the fourth round, and lists all of those chapters on their preference sheet that night, they will likely receive a bid to one of those chapters. The Panhellenic Association makes every effort to allow each PNM the best opportunity to join the sorority of their choice, but there are no guarantees a PNM will be placed within that specific sorority. It is important for PNMs to keep an open mind during the recruitment process and use this as an opportunity to make new friends!

Statement on Legacies

A legacy may be defined differently by each NPC organization. In general, a legacy is a daughter, sister, or granddaughter of an initiated member of an NPC sorority. A sorority is not obligated to offer a bid to a legacy, nor is a potential new member obligated by anyone to commit to a chapter where they are a legacy. The PNM should not make their decision solely based on their legacy status, but on where they are most comfortable.

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Binding Agreement

At the completion of the primary recruitment period, all PNMs who were invited to at least one preference event are given the option to sign a membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement (MRABA). In order to receive a bid from a sorority on campus, an MRABA must be signed.

The MRABA is used on every campus that has NPC member organizations.

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Expectations

Round 1

The purpose of this round is to introduce you to all nine sororities in our Greek community. You will visit each sorority and get to know a little about the chapter.

One woman will meet you at the door, and act as your hostess while you are visiting her chapter. You may be introduced to multiple women in each chapter. During this round, you will visit each sorority for fifteen minutes. You may feel a little overwhelmed because the pace of this day is so fast. This round is just meant to give you and the chapter an opportunity to get to know a little about each other.

Conversation Suggestions Don’t worry if you don’t have time for in-depth conversations. Don’t be afraid to ask your hostess questions about her sorority or sorority life in general. Be sure to tell her about yourself as well. Each sorority wants to get to know as much about you as possible. Also, be careful of first impressions, they can be misleading. Remember that the parties are short, so if you feel you need another look to decide, take it. Most importantly, have fun and be yourself. Remember, the sororities want you to like them as much as you want them to like you!

Following Round 1 Answer the following questions.

At which sororities did you feel the most comfortable? Why? At which sororities did you get to discuss things that are most important to you?

List some qualities about yourself that would be an asset to a sorority. For a minute, assume that you don’t receive an invitation from your favorite chapters.

We’d like you to focus on the three sororities that currently give you the least positive feelings. List those on a separate sheet of paper. Next to each one, write down the people there whom you liked, the attitudes they had, and the ways the chapter was able to make a positive impression on you.

It is possible that you will not receive every invitation you desire. What will you do if this happens? You might want to discuss this possibility with your Rho Gamma.

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Rounds 2 & 3

Expectations

Typically, each of these rounds is about either sisterhood or philanthropy. You will partake in activities and conversations that will help you to understand and appreciate each chapter’s philanthropic contributions locally and nationwide. During these rounds, you will also be given the opportunity to look closer at each chapter’s personality and to become better acquainted with members of the chapters.

Conversations will allow you to learn more about the chapter women and programs that can enhance your Indiana State experience.

Conversation Suggestions During these two rounds, communication is key. Conversations are longer, more meaningful,and more in-depth. You should be looking for certain attributes you want in your sorority and sorority sisters. Scholarship, sincerity, friendliness, and adaptability are all strong attributes that are emphasized during this round. Listen carefully to decide if the achievements and activities they speak about are also important aspects of your college goals. Ask the hostess about her sorority. It is important to also keep your values in mind during these rounds.

Following Round 2 & 3 Answer the following questions.

Make a list of the qualities you admire in your closest friends. Now, make a list of the sororities you visited today. Do you feel each chapter you attended exhibits those qualities?

For a minute, let’s assume that you don’t receive an invitation from your favorite chapters. We’d like you to focus on the three sororities that currently give you the least positive feelings. List them on a separate sheet of paper. Also, make a list of the good things you were able to notice about the sorority as well as the people you liked there.

List the skills and abilities you have that you would like to share with a sorority.

In which chapters do you think these could be utilized?

For a minute, let’s assume that you don’t receive an invitation from your favorite chapters. We’d like you to list all chapters that you visited tonight. Make a list of the ways that these sororities could contribute to your college experience.

Make another of the talents you have that you could use to contribute to the sorority.

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Preparing for Preference Preference is the most serious day of recruitment. You may visit up to two sororities on this night. This round can be the most emotional step of the sorority recruitment process because it is after preferences that you must decide which sorority you would like to be a part of. During preferences, think back on the previous rounds and recall what you liked best about each sorority. This will help you form a complete impression of the sororities, and help you to decide where you feel most comfortable.

After the preference, please consider the following questions to help you determine your choices.

List each of the chapters you will visit for preference. Read each statement below as it relates to each. Respond yes, no, or unsure.

I would be happy to participate in this chapter’s philanthropy because it is interesting to me.

I would be happy to participate in this chapter’s activities on campus.

This sorority seems open to listening to the ideas of its members and willing to discuss important issues.

This sorority has members that share my recreational and leisure activities.

This sorority has members with the same academic interests as me and would help me keep up with my studies.

The amount of time that I would be required to spend participating in chapter activities is reasonable.

This sorority has an environment that I believe will encourage me to develop my talents as well as my new skills.

I feel comfortable talking with the members of this sorority about things that are important to me.

This sorority seems like a group that would support me as I progress through college.

I can be myself when I am with the members of this sorority.

The members of this sorority seem to get along well, and I think I would fit in well there.

Being a member of this sorority can positively contribute to my college experience.

I have qualities that would make me an asset to this sorority.

I share the same values as this sorority.

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In general, if your feelings about at least some aspects of the chapter are somewhat negative, this may cause you not to be truly happy as a member there. If you think you want to talk about this with someone, please grab your Rho Gamma or a PA Executive Board member to discuss your concerns. If you chose “not sure” as an answer for any sorority, these are things you still need more information on. Use these questions as a guide for some questions to ask as you attend the preference party of that sorority.

Are the members interested in the same things as I am?

Are the financial requirements within my means?

Do I like their philanthropy?

Would I be happy supporting and working for their philanthropy?

Does the chapter seem to be open to new ideas and care about individual members?

Is there a commitment to academic excellence?

Can they help me with my studies?

Do the chapter's values align with mine?

Does the chapter provide an environment that will encourage me to grow, learn new skills, and become a more educated person?

Are there members with whom I can share things that are important to me?

Do I see myself as a member of this chapter?

Would I be happy to be a lifetime member of this organization?

Values Quiz

YOU WIN THE LOTTERY. YOU DONATE A PORTION OF THE MONEY TO. . .

A. A scholarship fund B. A friend in need C. A local charity D. A campaign IT WORRIES YOU MOST KNOWING. . .

A. You missed a question on an exam B. You forgot a friend's birthday C. You're not doing enough to change the world D. People won't want to listen to your ideas YOU'RE HEADED TO THE MOVIES. YOU WOULD PREFER TO SEE. . .

A. A documentary - something that educates you B. A comedy with your good friends C. A story that draws attention to a forgotten problem in the world D. A strong lead overcoming an obstacle A FAMOUS PERSON YOU WOULD LIKE TO MEET MOST IS. . .

A. Malala Yousafzai B. Ariana Grande C. Greta Thunberg D. Kamala Harris YOU PREFER FRIENDS WHO. . .

A. You can study with B. You can hang out and go out to eat with C. You can do a service project with D. You can talk to about current events and involvement

If you got mostly A’s. . . Scholarship & Academics If you got mostly B’s. . . Sisterhood & Friendship If you got mostly C’s. . . Philanthropy & Service If you got mostly D’s. . . Leadership & Integrity

Consider the results of your values quiz as you read through the values of the Indiana State University sorority community on the following pages. How will you address how your values align with the values of the chapters you visit during recruitment week? This is great food for thought as you start to practice your conversation skills for recruitment!

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SCHOLARSHIP & ACADEMICS Sorority women exhibit a high level of commitment to and place a special emphasis on academics. Members benefit from programs that provide supervised study periods and peer tutoring. Additionally, they learn time management skills and how to prioritize responsibilities. Each sorority also requires certain minimum GPAs of its members. All of the chapters, as well as Panhellenic, place a great deal of importance on encouraging, developing, maintaining, and rewarding academic success.

SISTERHOOD & FRIENDSHIP The goal of the sorority community is to provide a variety of co-curricular programs to expose members to a wide range of opportunities, including social activities. You will be able to enjoy chapter retreats, sisterhood activities, philanthropic activities, and formals in the company of your new sisters. The development of these relationships can lead to lasting friendships and a lifetime of memories.

PHILANTHROPY & SERVICE A strong tradition shared by all of Indiana State’s sororities is the support of chosen philanthropies and service-oriented projects on the local, national, and international levels. Sorority women on Indiana State’s campus volunteer and raise money for worthy causes. Our organizations also support local charities and participate in a wide variety of service projects throughout the year.

LEADERSHIP & INTEGRITY The Greek community offers a wide variety of opportunities for women to develop leadership skills and find a venue for campus and community involvement in the many organizations in their chapter and on Indiana State’s campus outside the Greek community. Sorority women can be found in the Student Government Association, Residential Life staff, The Statesman staff, as well as academic and leadership honorariums, just to name a few.

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Meet the

Chapters

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Alpha Chi Omega VALUES Academic Interest, Character, Financial Responsibility, Leadership, Personal Development NICKNAMES Alpha Chi, A-Chi-O COLORS Scarlet Red and Olive Green FLOWER Red Carnation SYMBOLS Lyre NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY Domestic Violence Awareness, Prevention, and Education GPA REQUIREMENT 3.0 high school and college FINANCIAL COMMITMENT New Member: $872 Initiated Member: $475 MOTTO Together, let us seek the heights

@isu_axo

Alpha Omicron Pi VALUES

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY

Character, Dignity, Scholarship, and

The Arthritis Foundation

College Loyalty GPA REQUIREMENT NICKNAMES

3.0 high school

Alpha O, A-O-Pi

2.75 college/transfer

COLORS

FINANCIAL COMMITMENT

Red, Pink, and Coral

New Member: $1158 Initiated Member: $906

FLOWER Jacqueminot Rose

MOTTO Inspire Ambition

SYMBOLS Infinity Rose, Panda

@aoii_indstate

Alpha Phi VALUES

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY

Generosity, Innovation, Character,

The Alpha Phi Foundation

and Sisterhood GPA REQUIREMENT NICKNAMES

2.7 high school and college

A-Phi FINANCIAL COMMITMENT COLORS

New Member: $1411

Silver and Bordeaux

Initiated Member: $916

FLOWER

MOTTO

Lily of the Valley, Forget-Me-Not

Union hand in hand

SYMBOLS Ivy Leaf

@alphaphi_isu

Alpha SigmaAlpha VALUES

Balance, Generosity, Growth, Integrity, Learning, Relationships, Responsibility, and Enjoyment NICKNAMES Alpha Sig, A-S-A COLORS Crimson, Pearl White, Palm Green, and Gold FLOWER Aster, Narcissus SYMBOLS Star, Palm Tree, Crown, Phoenix NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY Girls on the Run, Special Olympics, and the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation GPA REQUIREMENT 2.8 high school and college FINANCIAL COMMITMENT New Member: $650 Initiated Member: $475 MOTTO Aspire, Seek, Attain

@asa_indstate

VALUES

Chi Omega

Friendship, High Standards of Personnel, Sincere Learning and Credible Scholarship, Participation in Campus Activities, Career Development, Community Service NICKNAMES Chi-O COLORS Cardinal and Straw FLOWER White Carnation SYMBOLS Owl, Skull and Cross Bones NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY Make-A-Wish Foundation GPA REQUIREMENT 2.75 high school and college FINANCIAL COMMITMENT New Member: $650 Initiated Member: $390 MOTTO Sisters on Purpose

@chiomegaisu

Delta Gamma VALUES

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY

Friendship, Social Responsibility,

Service for Sight

Educational and Cultural Interests, and Character

GPA REQUIREMENT 2.7 high school and college

NICKNAMES D-G, Delta-G

FINANCIAL COMMITMENT New Member: $1098

COLORS

Initiated Member: $834

Bronze, Pink, and Blue MOTTO FLOWER

Do Good

Cream Colored Rose SYMBOLS Anchor

@dg_isu

Gamma Phi Beta VALUES

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY

Labor, Loyalty, Love, and Learning

Girls on the Run

NICKNAMES

GPA REQUIREMENT

Gamma Phi, G-Phi

2.7 high school and college

COLORS

FINANCIAL COMMITMENT

Brown and Blush

New Member: $485 Initiated Member: $400

FLOWER Carnation

MOTTO

SYMBOLS

Build Strong Women

The Crescent

@gammaphibetaisu

Gamma Phi Omega VALUES Cultural Awareness, Sisterhood, Academic Excellence, and Community Service NICKNAMES G-Phi-O The Swans COLORS Maroon and Navy FLOWER Fire and Ice Rose SYMBOLS Swan NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY American Diabetes Association GPA REQUIREMENT College: 2.8 FINANCIAL COMMITMENT In-Person: $375 Online: $175 MOTTO Unity and Sisterhood, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable

Note: Gamma Phi Omega is an associate chapter of the Panhellenic Association and does not participate in primary recruitment. They will be joining the new fourth greek council that is establishingat ISU.

@gphioindianasu

Sigma Kappa VALUES Service, Loyalty, Friendship, and Personal Growth NICKNAMES Sig Kap, S-K COLORS Maroon and Lavender FLOWER Wild Purple Violet SYMBOLS Dove and Heart NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY The Sigma Kappa Foundation and Alzheimer's Association GPA REQUIREMENT 2.8 high school 2.5 college FINANCIAL COMMITMENT New Member: $809 Initiated Member: $530 MOTTO One Heart, One Way

@sigkap_indstate

Zeta TauAlpha

VALUES

Leadership, Loyalty, Commitment, Responsibility, and Service NICKNAMES Zeta, Z-T-A COLORS Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray FLOWER White Violet SYMBOLS Five Point Crown and Strawberry NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY Breast Cancer Education and Awareness GPA REQUIREMENT 3.0 high school and college FINANCIAL COMMITMENT New Member: $659 Initiated Member: $479 MOTTO Seek the Noblest

@state_zta

Strength in Sisterhood The theme of this fall's primary recruitment process is "Strength in

Sisterhood." Our goal is to show Potential New Members as well as remind chapter members what a strong sisterhood looks like. As women apart of the Greek community, we uplift, support & honor each other. Sisterhood is about forming lifelong connections, holding each other accountable, being able to count on others & being counted on to make a difference in the community. This is an opportunity to interact with women from all majors, grade levels, socioeconomic statuses, diversity of thought, racial backgrounds and exemplify the core strength of sisterhood, which is "acceptance of all".

From these interactions, our community is made stronger. This is sisterhood.

The Panhellenic Association is the advocate group for women's-only Greek organizations, devoted to creating a community of respect, diversity, creativity, and integrity. We, officers of the Panhellenic Association at Indiana State, would like to promote and advocate all sisterhood organizations within the Fraternity and Sorority Life at Indiana State. The councils that oversee these organizations are the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the Interfraternity Council (IFC), and a fourth council that is being established this semester. The Panhellenic Association wants to help create a community of trust throughout all of Greek life by illustrating advocacy, support and strengthening the sorority experience.

Sincerely,

Officers of the

Panhellenic Association,

Hellenic Council National Pan-

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) at Indiana State University is

composed of 7 international historically African-American fraternities and sororities. NPHC's purpose is to "foster cooperative actions of its members in dealing with matters of mutual concern. To this end, the NPHC promotes the well-being of its affiliate fraternities and sororities, facilities the establishment and development of local councils of the NPHC and provides leadership training for its constituents."

The NPHC member organizations host their own membership intake events when approved throughout the academic year.

Information about those events can be found on Indiana State website (www.indstate.edu/fsl).

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. @epsilonxi_aka Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. @zetanu_isu Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. @isu_sgrho Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. @isuzetas_1920 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. . @isu_alphas1969 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. @aznupes Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. @isu_sgrho

Interfratnerity Council

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is composed of 12 fraternity chapters and provisional chapters at ISU.

The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is the national umbrella organization for most IFC member fraternities. The NIC strives to "advocate the needs of its member fraternities through enrichment of the fraternity experience; advancement and growth of the fraternity community; and enhancement of the education mission of the hose institutions." Want more information about the fraternity experience? Check out MyFraternityLife.org.

Alpha Sigma Alpha @isu_alphasig Alpha Tau Omega @ato_indstate Delta Sigma Phi @isudeltasig Kappa Alpha Order @kao_isu Lambda Chi Alpha @lambdachi_indstate Phi Kappa Psi @phikappapsi_isu Pi Kappa Alpha @isupike Pi Kappa Phi @ isu_pi_kappa_phi Sigma Alpha Epsilon @statesae Sigma Phi Epsilon @isu_sigep Tau Kappa Epsilon @tke_indstate Theta Chi @isuthetachi

Fourth Council - Coming Soon Indiana State University is excited to be in the process of establishing a fourth greek council. This council will be home to three fraternal organizations. Two of these organizations are members of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) — Alpha Psi Lambda and Gamma Phi Omega— and the third is a genderinclusive literary society— Alpha Delta Phi Society.

Each organization oversees their own unique recruitment and intake process.

Organizations will host events and activities during the first few weeks of each semester to promote themselves on campus. Interested individuals should attend those events, learn more about the organization, and meet the current members. If selected for membership, individuals will receive an invitation to join, known as a "bid" and begin a membership education period prior to being inducted/initiated as a full and active member. We are excited to establish this fourth council at ISU! For more information, please visit the FSL website (www.indstate.edu/fsl).

Alpha Delta Phi Society @isuadphis Alpha Psi Lambda @apsiindianastate Gamma Phi Omega @gphioindianasu

Glossary Active Badge Fee

Bid CampusDirector Chapter Chapter Dues

House Usage Fee

Initiation Initiation Fee Intentional Single Preference Legacy New Member

An initiated member who is a college student.

Each member organization has a badge/pin. Some organizations require a member to purchase a badge and others include it in the initiation fee. Badges may be very simple or jeweled. If a member is purchasing her badge, she determines how much or little she would like to spend.

An invitation to join a sorority.

The recruitment management software used at ISU. The campus extension of a regional, inter/national, or locally recognized sorority.

These monies fund member activities including programming, recruitment, chapter supplies, and chapter operations.

The entire membership has access to the house and thus the property is subject to a great deal of wear and tear. This fee is used primarily for care and maintenance of the property and furnishings in the common areas of the chapter facility.

The formal ceremony in which an individual becomes a full member of a Greek organization.

Fee paid to finalize initial membership in the organization.

When a woman who attended more than one preference event lists only one chapter on her membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement following preference round.

A potential new member whose immediate family member is a member of a particular sorority.

A woman who has accepted a bid from a sorority, but has not yet been initiated.

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New Member Fee Recruitment Counselor Released

Fee paid to establish membership in the organization..

A Panhellenic representative who is available to guide women through the recruitment process and answer questions, also known as a Rho Gamma.

If a PNM does not match with a chapter through any round of the primary recruitment process or she does not receive a bid, she is removed from the process.

Ritual

The traditions, beliefs, and oaths of a sorority.

Sister

Term used by sorority members when referring to each other.

Strict Silence

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The period of time after the close of preference events and prior to the distribution of bids when there is no communication between potential new members and sorority women.

The maximum number of members a Panhellenic chapter is allowed to have on campus.

Greek Alphabet