MGC & NPHC INTERESTED MEMBER MEETING
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
56 Chapters
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
Dr. ShirDonna Lawrence
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
FSL Staff
Elana Levy
Assistant Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life
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 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 70 members. Promotes multiculturalism by advocating for justice and equity, cultivating interfraternal relationships, and empowering its member organizations.
Who represents the Multicultural Greek Council?
Active Sororities:
alpha Kappa Delta Phi
President- Amos Amigon
Vice President- Gabi Diaz
VP of Finance- Aaron Davila Calderon
VP of Internal Affairs- Vacant
VP of External Affairs- Vacant
VP of Philanthropy- Vacant
VP of Communications- Marissa Carr
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 6 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?
President- Kailyn Butler
Internal Vice President- McKayla Foster-Raymond
External Vice President- Kendall Turk
Treasurer- Jamie Parker
Secretary- Devin Crawford
Parliamentarian- Cha’Brea Weaver
Historian- Latrell White
ASMSU Rep.- Dimitrion Cotton
RHA & UAB Rep. - Summer Lee
BSA Rep.- Alexcia Slappy
Active Sororities:
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Delta Sigma Theta
Sigma Gamma Rho
Active Fraternities:
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
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
All prospective members must be enrolled at Michigan State University by the start of their intake/recruitment process.
GPA requirements the semester they would like to join a fraternity/sorority:
A minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.50 (for first semester college students)
A minimum college cumulative GPA of 2.50
Greeks Take the Lead
The Greeks Take the Lead Program is a mandatory workshop series for all fraternity and sorority chapters (must attend one program each year)
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
Financial Responsability
Costs
Initiation Fees
One time cost
Range from $300 - $3,000
Chapter Dues
Annually, range from $150 - $1000
Council Dues
Semesterly, Range from $10 - $25
FSL Contribution
Members of fraternity and sorority community will be charged $50/semester
The programming fee is assessed each semester and applied to student account.
This fee is an expectation for all members since their organizations receive additional benefits and support from the university beyond other self-governing student organizations that have selective membership processes.
The funds are used for the following:
Educational programs
Leadership development opportunities
Prevention and wellness programming
Staff support from Fraternity and Sorority Life
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
“Tobeearlyistobeontime,to beontimeistbelate,tobelate isunacceptable”
Business Casual vs. Professional
Wear Neutral Colors
Better to dress up than dress down
No pearls
Tights if wearing skirts/dresses
Closed toed shoes
No capsleves Professional shoes (No sneakers)
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
Check outside of Student Services Building Room 325 for fliers
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
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
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.
Center for Survivors
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
This training must be completed by the time a new member process begins.
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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