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FSL Make Up Office
Programming/Chapter support FSL staff provide support to HQs, chapters on campus. Provides support to the individual goals of each organization through helping to find methods of collaboration with other fraternities and sororities and/or community and university partners FSL Staff is not a disciplinary body or office. While we do support our chapters should they find themselves in precarious situations, Fraternity and Sorority Life does not provide sanctions. Those are through councils or the Office of Student Support and Accountability Education/Training Responsible for developing and implementing and education and training opportunities to support the betterment of the fraternal and sororal experience Events/Programs Fraternity and Sorority Life Office supports our councils in hosting programs and events that both forward the mission of our office, also to increase access to the fraternity and sorority experience Liaise Between University and Community Partners
55 Chapters 4 councils 1 honor society 5,000 students
FSL
Staff Dr. ShirDonna Lawrence
Elana Levy
Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life
Assistant Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life
Liaison between Fraternity and Sorority Life the larger MSU and East Lansing community. Strategic planning, development and implementation related to bettering the fraternal experience and connecting the FSL experience to MSU and SLE university and divisional goals Provide advisement to the MGC
Provides administrative leadership in tasks such as FSL scorecards and roster management Coordinates risk management initiatives Provides intensive advisement to NPHC and PC programs and events
Hayley Jones Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life Provides leadership and coordination of major events and programs hosted by joint councils and FSL office Coordinates leadership trainings for council and chapter leaders Provides intensive advisement to IFC and Order of Omega
FSL Staff are located in the Student Services Building Office 314-316 556 E Circle Rd East Lansing, MI 48824 https://fsl.msu.edu/about/Contact%20Us.html
FSL Make Up Councils
There are 4 Councils that make up the FSL Community Interfraternity Council The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the local governing body for National Interfraternity Conference fraternity chapters at Michigan State University. IFC works to promote the highest ideals of scholarship, leadership, service and fraternalism among its member organizations. Multicultural Greek Council The Multicultural Greek Council promotes multiculturalism by advocating for justice and equity, cultivating interfraternal relationships, and empowering its member organizations. National Pan-Hellenic Council A collaborative umbrella council composed of historically African American fraternities and sororities also referred to as Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs). The NPHC was formed as a permanent organization on May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington, D.C. Panhellenic Council The National Panhellenic Conference is an umbrella organization for 26 (inter)national women's sororities throughout the United States and Canada. Each member group is autonomous as a social, Greekletter society of college women and alumnae.
FSL Make Up Chapters
A local group of the larger (inter)national organization, designated by a given name.
FSL Make Up Members A fraternity or sorority member is a part of a brotherhood or sisterhood, or siblinghood formed around common goals and aspirations. These individuals make a commitment to each other for life. The members that form a fraternity or sorority share their efforts, friendship, and knowledge.
What is MGC? Multicultural Greek Council We represent 7 chapters at Michigan State University with over 50 members. Promotes multiculturalism by advocating for justice and equity, cultivating interfraternal relationships, and empowering its member organizations. Who represents the Multicultural Greek Council? The council is made up of the follwoing positions. President- Amos Amigon Vice President- Taryn Vielma VP of Finance- Jacob Macias VP of Internal Affairs- Phillip Wright VP of External Affairs- Daniel Hluz VP of Philanthropy- Vacant VP of Communications- Ermalinda Pedro
Active Sororities: Kappa Delta Chi Lambda Theta Alpha Sigma Lambda Gamma Active Fraternities: Lambda Phi Epsilon Lambda Theta Phi Phi Iota Alpha Sigma Lambda Beta
What is MGC? Multicultural Greek Council Organizations were founded in the 1900s - 2000s Created to support small minority populations on campuses and to celebrate various cultures Cultural minorities were unable to join the predominately White or early organizations Cultural minorities were becoming larger in numbers at universities across the country MGC on campuses were founded in the late 1970s to present
What is NPHC? National Pan-Hellenic Council We represent 7 chapters at Michigan State University with over 80 members. Provide members with opportunities for strong brotherhood and sisterhood. These fraternities and sororities deeply respect and place important emphasis on the cultural and historical context of their organizations. Who represents the National Pan-Hellenic Council? The council is made up of the follwoing positions. President- Dylan Kemp Internal Vice President- Vacant External Vice President- Lillian Lockhart Treasurer- Kailyn Butler Secretary- Matai Swain ASMSU Rep.- Joya Bailey RHA & UAB Rep. - Eryn Savage BSA Rep.- Jadyn Turner
Active Sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Delta Sigma Theta Sigma Gamma Rho Active Fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha Kappa Alpha Psi Omega Psi Phi Phi Beta Sigma
What is NPHC? National Pan-Hellenic Council National Pan-Hellenic Council was founded in 1930 Known as the ‘Divine 9’ Originally 8 groups (Elite 8) Iota Phi Theta was admitted in 1997 Have undergraduate and graduate initiation/Graduate Chapters
https://www.nphchq.com
Membership Requirements Costs Initiation Fees One time cost Range from $300 - $3,000 Chapter Dues Semesterly, range from $150 - $1000 Council Dues Each semester you will pay chapter dues and council dues Council dues range from $10 - $30 and fund large scale programs, initiatives, speakers, events, and more General Body Meetings Following a member’s initiation and new member presentation, they must attend council general body meetings NPHC General Body Meetings require 1/3 attendance per chapter MGC General Body Meetings are attended by a chapter’s MGC Representative
GPA Requirements Each fraternity/sorority has a minimum GPA to join and stay active Can range from 2.00 - 3.00 Greeks Take the Lead The Greeks Take the Lead Program is a mandatory workshop series for all fraternity and sorority chapters The Greeks Take the Lead Program serves as a way to help fraternity and sorority students feel empowered by providing further education on how they can intervene and end sexual violence in their chapters and greater community There are several different sessions each semester that members can choose to attend based on their interests Upon joining, each fraternity or sorority each member must attend a GTTL session each year
Showing Interest & Involvement How to approach It is important to get to know members individually and as people It is not recommended to go up to a member and state that you want to be a member of their fraternity/sorority Do not try to mimic any signs or dance moves/strolls/steps/hops Attend events Attend events that the organization is hosting Engage in those events fully Attend other events at MSU that you are passionate about Attend events hosted by the councils that are open to the public Ex: Philanthropy events, showcases, service. . . Be involved on campus & in the community Fraternities/sororities want to see that you are involved and care about the MSU and surrounding communities
What to wear Wear what makes you feel confident and comfortable, and shows your personality Note: Some events will have a dress code or preferred attire - pay attention to those details Do not recommend showing up to an event wearing an organization’s colors Discretion It is important to keep your interest in an organization more private Once in a membership process, you will most likely need to keep your involvement private until told otherwise. The FSL staff and AVP for DEIB will be notified of who these members are participating
Communication/Advertising Each chapter will advertise their interest meeting/formal rush events on their Instagram accounts and some may hang up fliers It is your responsibility to look for these events and to know when they are taking place If you see fliers hung up, please leave them where they are so others can see the flier as well Please pay close attention to required attire, date, time, and location - must be punctual Some events may be invite only - will be stated on the flier and/or in the caption Follow organization’s Instagram’s for updates
Commitment Time Commitment Joining a fraternity or sorority is a time commitment, similar to taking another class. It is important to be aware of your time commitments Membership is also a time commitment and can range from 1-5hrs each week depending on involvement in the chapter and/or council (MGC or NPHC) Life Long Membership Joining an NPHC and MGC organization is for life It is an expectation that you continue your membership in a graduate chapter post graduation and/or give back to your fraternity/sorority life long Always representing your fraternity/sorority No matter if you are wearing your letters or not, you will always be representing your fraternity/sorority Even if you are not on campus or even in the country, you are representing your organization and your actions will reflect on the fraternity/sorority and not just your self
Michigan State Policies Student Organizations (SO) are members of the MSU community. With this membership come benefits and responsibilities. The General Student Regulations, the Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other student conduct policies form the basis for the behavioral expectations in the MSU community. Student Rights and Responsibilities It is important to review the Student Rights and Responsibilities so you understand the rules and expectations put forth for you at Michigan State University https://spartanexperiences.msu.edu/about/handbook/rights -and-responsibilities/index.html MSU Student Organization Conduct Policies and Procedures It is important to review the Student Organization Conduct Policies and Procedures so you understand the rules and expectations put forth for student organization and their members https://ossa.msu.edu/sites/default/files/content/Organizatio n%20Conduct%20Policy%20and%20Procedures%20Fall% 202022%20FINAL.pdf
Hazing Policies Michigan State University Michigan State University is committed to providing a safe environment in which all students have the right to belong to student organizations without undergoing hazing as a right of entry. As such, it is the policy of the University that hazing is strictly prohibited. Hazing can result in irrevocable harm to students, their families, and the University community. No student organization or individual student shall conduct nor condone hazing activities. Any group or individual responsible for hazing may be subject to disciplinary action, criminal prosecution, and/or civil prosecution. State of Michigan The State of Michigan has criminalized certain types of hazing at educational institutions under “Garret’s Law” Under Garret’s Law, hazing means “an intentional, knowing, or reckless act by a person acting alone or acting with others that is directed against an individual and that the person knew or should have known endangers the physical health or safety of the individual, and that is done for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, participating in, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization.” Garret’s Law does not apply to an activity that is normal and customary in an athletic, physical education, military training, or similar program sanctioned by the educational institution. Whether the individual against whom the hazing was directed consented or acquiesced in the hazing is not a defense to a crime under Garret’s Law.
Hazing Policies What is Hazing? Hazing is defined as “requiring or encouraging any act, whether or not the act is voluntarily agreed upon, in conjunction with initiation, affiliation with, continued membership, or participation in any group, that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm or humiliation.” Reporting Hazing Any incident involving a crime, an emergency, or an imminent threat to the health or safety of any person should be reported immediately to local law enforcement authorities by dialing 911. Acts or potential acts of hazing that do not constitute an emergency should be reported to the Office of Student Support & Accountability (OSSA). Concerns may also be reported anonymously through the MSU Misconduct Hotline. Students residing in a residence hall may report to a Resident Assistant (RA) or Residence Education and Housing Services (REHS) staff member in their residence hall. Community members may contact the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety (MSUPD) at the non-emergency number (517) 355-2221 or by texting anonymously the word “MSUPD” along with a tip to CRIMES (274637). Other resources include the National Hazing Prevention Hotline at 1-888-NOT-HAZE or 1-888-668-4293. More Information on Hazing Office of Student Support & Accountability has a lot of resources on Hazing, please visit the website below to learn more https://ossa.msu.edu/hazing-information-and-resources
Hazing Policies Examples of hazing include, but are not limited to, the following: Any physical act of violence or intimidation. Forced physical activities (e.g. working out excessively). Peer-pressuring or coercing someone to consume any legal or illegal substance. Placing foreign substances on one’s body or that of another (e.g., using a permanent marker on the body). Not allowing someone to use or possess certain items. Depriving individuals of sleep, meals, ways to keep their body clean, or means of communication Forcing an individual to create and/or distribute digital content to cause ridicule or embarrassment Forcing someone to expose themselves to weather. Activities such as scavenger hunts, pledge ditches, kidnapping, forced road trips, or abandonment which result in illegal or otherwise prohibited conduct. Requiring someone to possess specific items (e.g., carry a brick). Servitude (e.g., expecting a new member to do the tasks of an existing member). Changing appearance (e.g., wearing a costume or shaving head). Line-ups and berating. Coerced lewd/sexually explicit conduct (e.g., nudity) or sexual acts. Engaging in games, activities or public stunts that are purposely degrading or intend to cause embarrassment. Interference with academic pursuits (e.g., not permitting someone to attend class or exams) Violation of University policies. Requiring illegal and/or unlawful activities. A claim that the individual against whom the hazing
Spectrum of Hazing
https://stophazing.org/resources/spectrum/
Resources Counseling & Psychiatric Services Looking for options to support your mental health? Please visit CAPS to find options for therapy, crisis counseling, and more.
Office of Student Support & Accountability OSSA is a resource that can help you when you see a concern. You can report a conduct concern or a care concern to them.
University Ombudsperson
Center for Survivors
The University Ombudsperson is an impartial and confidential resource that students can use to talk through academic and non-academic concerns. They provide unbiased, fair, and equitable services.
The Center for Survivors works with sexual assault survivors and all others who are impacted by sexual violence. They provide free and confidential individual counseling, advocacy, and support groups.
Prevention, Outreach, and Education POE works to prevent Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct. POE oversees the Greeks Take the Lead program and are a confidential resource for students, Other Concerns For immediate emergencies always call 911 MSUPD East Lansing PD CAPS Crisis Hotline Misconduct Hotline
What Now? Information Meeting Form The Information Meeting Form MUST be completed to be completed before a new member process begins. Form Follow the us on Instagram for Updates @mgc_msu @msu_nphc @michiganstatefsl Questions? Reach out with any questions to Elana Levy, Assistant Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life via email at fsl@sle.msu.edu
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