College Panhellenic Mini Book 2024 Primary Recruitment
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FSL: 1-2
MGC: 3-4
NPHC: 5-6
MEET US: 7-8
GET INVOLVED: 9 EVENTS: 10 SOCIALS: 11 QUESTIONS: 12
GREEK ALPHABET: 13
LETTER: 14 RHO GAMMA: 15
STAFF: 16
RUSH BAG: 17
SCHEDULE: 18-20
BUSES AND PARKING: 21-22
PHILANTHROPY: 23
SELECTIONS: 24
PNM BILL OF RIGHTS: 25
RULES: 26-27
ADVICE: 28-29
MEET THE CHAPTERS: 30-53
SPONSORS: 54-55
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE
Fraternities and sororities are the largest and most visible values-based organizations on campus. With more than 5,000 students that make up 15 percent of the student body, Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations are committed to health & wellness, community, personal growth, and civic engagement. Involvement on campus and in the Lubbock community, leadership development opportunities, and life-long friendships make Fraternity and Sorority Life one of the most memorable aspects of a student's experience at Texas Tech University.
Values
We believe in fraternity and sorority life and advocate for the organizations and students in their pursuit of fraternal ideals. We strive to provide opportunities to create life-long bonds through the principles encompassed in the shared values of fraternity and sorority life.
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE AT TEXAS TECH
Philanthropy & Service
Over $500,000 in philanthropy funds was raised by the FSL community in 2023, and OVER 15,000 service hours are completed each year across the community 28
COUNTRIES
Multicultural greek council
OUR MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL SORORITIES
Delta Alpha Sigma Multicultural Sorority, Inc
@texastech das
Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc.
@dkd ttu
Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc
@dpo_alphagamma
Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc.
@ttugammas
Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc
@kdchi.alpha
Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc.
@ttuasr
Lambda Delta Psi Sorority, Inc
@techldpsi
National Pan-hellenic council
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
@texastechakas
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
@lo zetas
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Meet the Panhellenic Council
PANHELLENIC AT TTU
CURRENTLY, AT TEXAS TECH, WE HOST 12 OUT OF 26 NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CHAPTERS. GROWING OUR COMMUNITY TAKES TIME; WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING OUT OPPORTUNITIES TO BRING MORE CHAPTERS TO OUR CAMPUS. OUR 5 PILLARS INCLUDE: ACADEMICS, LEADERSHIP, SOCIAL JUSTICE, SISTERHOOD, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE/PHILANTHROPY.
THE GOVERNING BODY
THE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL COORDINATES RECRUITMENT, PROVIDES PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES FOR SORORITY WOMEN, AND WORKS AS A SELF-GOVERNING SUPPORT SYSTEM TO THE SORORITIES AT TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY. THE COUNCIL PROMOTES THE FOUR FOUNDING VALUES OF FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE AT TEXAS TECH AND STRIVES TO UPHOLD SUCCESS AND EXCELLENCE IN ITS MEMBERS. TEXAS TECH'S PANHELLENIC COMMUNITY IS MADE UP OF OVER 2,600 UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
EIGHT MEMBERS MAKE UP THE PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE BOARD, AND HELP GUIDE AND FACILITATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. THEY SERVE INDEPENDENT POSITIONS TO EXPLORE NEW IDEAS AND BRING STABILITY AND ORDER TO THE PANHELLENIC COMMUNITY. THEY ARE AIDED IN PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS THROUGH CABINET POSITIONS CABINET POSITIONS SERVE ALONGSIDE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD TO PLAN EVENTS, PROGRAM FOR THE COMMUNITY, AND STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER TEXAS TECH ORGANIZATIONS.
Meet Our Executive Board
*Name and position going left to right*
Sabrina Mechler : VP of Administration
Riley Weaver: VP of Engagement
Vivian Pfister: Executive Vice President
Abby Rose: President
Delaney Mooney: VP of Philanthropy
Mandi Kosmack: Associate Vice President of Recruitment
Jaydin Riley: Vice President of Recruitment
Juliet Nigo: Vice President of Judicial Affairs
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
JUNIOR PANHELLENIC
JUNIOR PANHELLENIC IS AN ORGANIZATION COMPOSED OF SORORITY NEW MEMBERS WHO WERE INITIATED WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. THIS GROUP OF WOMEN WORK CLOSELY WITH PANHELLENIC COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH PANHELLENIC DUTIES AND GAIN EXPERIENCE THAT PREPARES MEMBERS FOR STRONG LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL. THE PURPOSE OF JUNIOR PANHELLENIC IS TO PROMOTE INTERFRATERNAL FRIENDSHIP AND INCREASE AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION IT ENCOURAGES THE SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND GOOD CAMPUS CITIZENSHIP THAT SORORITY MEMBERSHIP ENTAILS.
PANHELLENIC VALUES COMMITTEE
THIS COMMITTEE FOCUSES ON RISK MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES EACH MONTH WITHIN THE PANHELLENIC COMMUNITY THE MEMBERS OF THIS COMMITTEE ALSO SERVE AS THE PANHELLENIC JUDICIAL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE FROM THEIR CHAPTER.
PHILANTHROPY AND SERVICE COMMITTEE
PHILANTHROPY AND SERVICE COMIMITTEE IS A GROUP OF WOMEN WITHIN THE PANHELLENIC COMMUNITY WHO ARE APPOINTED FROM EACH PANHELLENIC SORORITY. THE COMMITTEE WORKS TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THE DIFFERENT PANHELLENIC SOROITIES PHILANTHROPIES AND HELP TO GIVE INSIGHT AND IDEAS ABOUT WHAT EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS HELP THE COMMUNITY THRIVE THE WOMEN WORK TO SUPPORT THE RAINBOW ROOM OF LUBBOCK WHICH IS THE PANHELLENIC PHILANTHROPY THROUGH ACTS OF SERVICE AND FUNDRAISERS.
ORDER OF OMEGA
ORDER OF OMEGA IS A LEADERSHIP HONOR SOCIETY FOR MEMBERS OF GREEK ORGANIZATIONS ORDER OF OMEGA RECOGNIZES JUNIORS AND SENIORS WHO HAVE EXEMPLIFIED HIGH STANDARDS IN THE AREAS OF SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND INVOLVEMENT WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS WITH THE GREEK, CAMPUS, AND LOCAL COMMUNITY.
EVENTS AND MORE
Panhellenic hosts events throughout the semester for all of the members in the community to enjoy! Some events that have been hosted in the past include.....
Study at the Stadium
Coffee Tabs
Setting Goals and Smoothie Bowls
Desserts with Deans
Arbor Day
School Suppl
And so much
QUESTIONS?
WHILE ON GREEK CIRCLE, YOU MAY ASK THE PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OR A RHO GAMMA
FOR ASSISTANCE PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ANY CONVERSATIONS WITH RHO GAMMAS, THE PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, OR THE PANHELLENIC ADVISOR WILL BE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.
Panhellenic Daily
EACH NIGHT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH IMPORTANT REMINDERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE DAY AHEAD. IF WE HAVE TO MAKE ANY CHANGES OR LAST MINUTE UPDATES TO ACCOMMODATE WEATHER, WE WILL ADDRESS THEM IN THE EMAIL. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO UPDATE, CHANGE OR ADD AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO OUR MAILING LIST PLEASE EMAIL TTUCPHRECRUITMENT@GMAIL.COM.
Parent Questions
PARENTS' EMAILS COLLECTED DURING REGISTRATION WILL RECEIVE EMAILS BEFORE AND DURING RECRUITMENT TO HELP ADDRESS ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS THEY MAY HAVE.
ANY CALLS OR EMAILS FROM PARENTS WILL BE RETURNED AS TIME PERMITS, BUT THE BEST WAY TO GET A RESPONSE IS FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ASK STAFF DIRECTLY. PARENT HOTLINE: 806-590-0846
FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE
IF AT ANY TIME YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK WITH A STAFF MEMBER IN FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE OR THE DEAN OF STUDENTS, YOU CAN CONTACT 806-742-5433.
A PEEK AT GREEK!
A LETTER TO OUR FUTURE MEMBERS
Dear Potential New Members,
We're thrilled to extend a warm welcome as you prepare to join us on campus this coming fall and immerse yourself in the vibrant Panhellenic community at Texas Tech! Throughout recruitment week, you'll have the opportunity to explore our twelve exceptional chapters and hopefully discover one that resonates with you, providing a home away from home during your time in Lubbock.
As you navigate the recruitment process, you may find yourself drawn to one or more of our chapters. We encourage you to approach this experience with an open mind, envisioning yourself as part of our broader community rather than focusing solely on individual chapters. Becoming a Panhellenic woman goes beyond the letters you'll proudly wear on bid day. It's about joining a supportive community of empowered women who will stand by your side not just throughout your college years, but well into the future. Reflecting on our own journey, just a few years ago, we never could have anticipated the incredible opportunities and lifelong friendships we would find within the Panhellenic community.
As your dedicated team through this process, it's our privilege to cheer you on, advocate for you, and provide support every step of the way. Take the time to connect with our Rho Gammas and the Panhellenic Recruitment Team—they're here to support you throughout recruitment week and beyo
Let's make this week unforgettable, and as alwa Wreck 'em!
Love,
Jaydin & Mandi VP of Recruitment, Associate VP of Recruitment
WHAT IS A RHO GAMMA?
A RECRUITMENT COUNSELOR, ALSO KNOWN AS A RHO GAMMA, PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN SUPPORTING THE PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE BOARD THROUGHOUT THE PRIMARY RECRUITMENT PROCESS. SELECTED AND TRAINED WITH CARE BEFOREHAND, EACH RHO GAMMA IS A CURRENT MEMBER OF THE TEXAS TECH PANHELLENIC COMMUNITY, READY TO OFFER ASSISTANCE DAILY DURING RECRUITMENT.
WHAT ARE THEY THERE FOR?
DURING PERIOD I, YOU'LL JOIN A GROUP OF OTHER POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS (PNMS) AND BE PAIRED WITH A RHO GAMMA FOR THE DAY THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK, YOU WON'T HAVE A SPECIFIC RHO GAMMA ASSIGNED INSTEAD, ALL RHO GAMMAS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PERSONALLY ADDRESS ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT RECRUITMENT AND ASSIST WITH ANY ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE.
THE PRIMARY ROLE OF A RHO GAMMA IS TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A POSITIVE RECRUITMENT EXPERIENCE AND TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT. THEY'RE THERE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS, OFFER A LISTENING EAR, AND EMPATHIZE WITH YOUR DECISIONS, HAVING BEEN PNMS THEMSELVES IN THE PAST.
GETTING TO KNOW OUR STAFF
OUR RECRUITMENT STAFF MEMBERS EACH HAVE A SORORITY EXPERIENCE OF THEIR OWN. ON THEIR NAME TAGS YOU WILL NOT ONLY FIND THEIR NAME, POSITION, AND MAJOR(S)/MINOR(S):
LEGACY = A FAMILY MEMBER OF CLOSE RELATION HAS ALSO BEEN A MEMBER OF A SORORITY
OUT OF STATE = CAME TO TEXAS TECH FROM OUTSIDE OF TEXAS
RURAL STUDENT = HOMETOWN OF FEWER THAN 2,000 PEOPLE
FIRST GENERATION = FIRST IN THEIR FAMILY TO ATTEND HIGHER EDUCATION
SORORITY DUES = RESPONSIBLE FOR FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING THEIR OWN SORORITY EXPERIENCE
CHAPTER OFFICER = ELECTED OR APPOINTED LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THEIR CHAPTER
PART-TIME WORK = WORKS A PART-TIME JOB ALONGSIDE SCHOOL
TRANSFER STUDENT = HAS TRANSFERRED FROM ANOTHER COLLEGE
CPR CERTIFIED
STUDY ABROAD = HAVE STUDIED ABROAD AS AN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT.
LGBTQIA ALLY = ALLY TO THE LGBTQIA COMMUNITY
DOG PERSON
CAT PERSON
WHAT’S IN MY RUSH BAG?
Purses and bags will not be allowed inside of the events. Your belongings will be kept outside and watched over by your Rho Gammas.
PLEASE CONSIDER BRINGING THE FOLLOWING:
Student ID
Change of Shoes
Rain Jacket or Disposable Ponchos
Reusable Water Bottle
Insurance Card
Umbrella
Towel to Sit on Hair Brush
Medication
Deodorant
Mints
Lip Gloss/ Chapstick
Small Mirror Touch up Makeup Snacks!!!
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED WHILE ON GREEK CIRCLE ON THURSDAY OR FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY.
LIGHT SNACKS & WATER STATIONS AVAILABLE ALL DAY
Panhellenic D A Y O F F
In an effort to respect your time and energy this week we have structured our first round (Period I) to allow you to visit all sorority chapters in one day However, this process takes two days to complete with the number of participants we have. This creates a "day off" for you as the other half of the participants are completing Period I.
On your day off, you will attend a mandatory education program, Panhellenic 101, to assist in your successful transition to sorority life at Texas Tech. Pay close attention to times
We also encourage you to take care of any school-related and personal errands. Groups 1-12 will attend recruitment events on Greek Circle on Wednesday; groups 13-24 will attend recruitment events on Thursday
Panhellenic 101
During Panhellenic Day Off all participants will attend Panhellenic 101 at the USA Basketball Arena, an educational program aimed at addressing:
Details about the recruitment mutual selection process
What to expect during the first 3 weeks of college and the uniqueness of fraternity and sorority life during that time
Tools and resources available to help with difficult situations
Healthy attitudes and realistic expectations/norms about alcohol, drugs, sex, mental health, and other issues related to your wellness and safety
DAY OFF SCHEDULE
Day Off Thursday (Groups 13-24):
8:30am: Arrive at USA Arena
9:05am: Programming Begins 12pm: Dismissal
Day Off Friday (Groups 1-12):
8:30am: Arrive at USA Arena
9:05am: Programming Begins 12pm: Dismissal
PRIMARY RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
PERIOD I & PANHELLENIC 101
ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH, GROUPS 1-12 WILL ATTEND EVENTS ON GREEK CIRCLE WHILE GROUPS 13-24 WILL ATTEND PANHELLENIC 101 AT THE UNITED SUPERMARKETS ARENA FROM 8:30AM-12:00PM. THE TWO GROUPS WILL SWITCH THE FOLLOWING DAY.
P E R I O D I
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C - 1 5 P a r k i n g L o t : 9 : 0 0 a m
E v e n t 1 : 1 0 : 0 0 - 1 0 : 2 5 a m
E v e n t 2 : 1 0 : 4 0 - 1 1 : 0 5 A M
E v e n t 3 : 1 1 : 2 0 - 1 1 : 4 5 A M
E v e n t 4 : 1 2 : 0 0 - 1 2 : 2 5 P M
E v e n t 5 : 1 2 : 4 0 - 1 : 0 5 p m
L U N C H : 1 : 0 5 - 2 : 0 5 ( T B D )
E v e n t 6 : 2 : 2 0 - 2 : 4 5 P M
E v e n t 7 : 3 : 0 0 - 3 : 2 5 P M
E v e n t 8 : 3 : 4 0 - 4 : 0 5 P M
E v e n t 9 : 4 : 2 0 - 4 : 4 5 P M
E v e n t 1 0 : 5 : 0 0 - 5 : 2 5 p m
E v e n t 1 1 : 5 : 4 0 - 6 : 0 5 p m
E v e n t 1 2 : 6 : 2 0 - 6 : 4 5 p m
PERIOD II:
Saturday August 17th
C-15 Parking Lot: 8:30am
Event 1: 9:30 – 10:00am
Event 2: 10:15 – 10:45am
Event 3: 11:00 – 11:30pm Event 4: 11:45 – 12:15pm Event 5: 12:30 – 1:00pm LUNCH: 1:00pm – 2:00pm (TBD) Event 6: 2:15 – 2:45pm Event 7: 3:00 – 3:30pm Event 8: 3:45 – 4:15pm Event 9: 4:30 – 5:00pm
Event 10: 5:15 – 5:45pm Event 11: 6:00 – 6:30pm Event 12: 6:45 – 7:15pm Event 13: 7:30 – 8:00pm Event 14: 8:15 – 8:45pm Event 15: 9:00 – 9:30pm
Each round of recruitment is refered to as a PERIOD.
Each PERIOD is made up of events.
The number of events on the schedule do NOT correspond with the maximum number of invitations to events you can recieve.
YOU MAY ATTEND UP TO
Period I - 12 Events Period III - 6 Events
Period II - 9 Events
Preference - 2 Events
PERIOD III: SUNDAY, AUGUST 18TH
C-15 PARKING LOT: 8:15AM
EVENT 1: 9:30 – 10:15AM
EVENT 2: 10:30– 11:15AM
EVENT 3: 11:30 – 12:15PM
EVENT 4: 12:30– 1:15PM
LUNCH: 1:15-2:15PM (TBD)
EVENT 5: 2:30 – 3:15PM
EVENT 6: 3:30 – 4:15PM
EVENT 7: 4:30 – 5:15PM
EVENT 8: 5:30 – 6:15PM
EVENT 9: 6:30 – 7:15PM
EVENT 10: 7:30 – 8:15PM
EVENT 11: 8:30 – 9:15PM
PREFERENCE: MONDAY, AUGUST 19TH
C-15 PARKING LOT: 12:45PM
EVENT 1: 2:00 – 3:10PM
EVENT 2: 3:50 – 5:00PM
EVENT 3: 5:40 – 6:50PM
EVENT 4: 7:30 – 8:40PM
SELECTIONS
PERIOD I-III:
WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE OF CHAPTER LODGES OR IN THE PANHELLENIC TENT
PREFERENCE:
3:00 – 4:30PM - PANHELLENIC TENT
5:00 – 11:00PM - STUDENT UNION BUILDING BALLROOM
BID DAY: TUESDAY, AUGUST 20TH
MEET AT UNITED SUPERMARKETS ARENA: 3:00 PM
BUSES & PARKING
Due to safety and parking concerns, we provide bus transportation to and from Greek Circle and campus. All participants will meet each day in the C-15 parking lot just west of the United Supermarket Arena.
If you live on campus, you will walk to the C-15 parking lot; find other women in recruitment to walk with! Those living off campus will be allowed to park in C-15. You must have a 2024-2025 residential or commuter parking pass.
When returning from events, the bus will return you to campus. From there you can drive or walk back home. Please always Check the Bus for a sign in the front window describing the route to make sure you are getting on the correct shuttle. When in doubt you can always ask a Rho Gamma to help you!
*Where is the C-15 Parking Lot?*
BUSES & PARKING
Route 1: Lot C-15 to Greek Circle
Route 2: Greek Circle to Wall/Gates to C-15
Route 3: ( Monday Only): Greek Circle to Student Union Building for Selections
Route 4: (Monday Only): Student Union Building to Residence Halls and C-15
BID DAY: Parking is available at Lot C-15 if you choose to drive to Bid Day
After receiving bids New Members will board buses to head to their Bid Day celebrations at Greek Circle.
There will be a bus on Greek Circle running from 4:30pm-9:00pm back to lot C-15 and the Residence Halls for your convenience.
Ways We Give Back
Looking for ways to get involved within community service? Well you came to the right place! Not only does each sorority have their own philanthropy that they chose give back to, but so does Panhellenic as an organization.
The Lubbock County Rainbow Room helps Child Protective Services caseworkers with providing essential items to meet the needs of children and their families, ideally helping to keep the families together. Suppose the children are placed in the foster system. In that case, however, the Rainbow Room provides items to ensure quality of life and normalcy during the adjustment and to aid the foster families.
The Lubbock County Rainbow Room is the official 2024 Philanthropy of the Texas Tech Panhellenic Community. The Community works to provide volunteers and resources for rainbow room! Rainbow Room Website: www.communitypartnerslubbock.org
Each day, following your final event you will be given the opportunity to indicate which chapters you enjoyed the most These preferences will be put into a program with assistance from a Rho Gamma They will ask that you cluster your preferred groups, and rank all other groups. Example: Period I you will cluster 9 and rank 3 chapters. A Daily Ranking sheet will be provided to assist you in thinking through your selections.
You will exit your last event, and immediately enter selections through the phone app (iPhone) or in the tent (if you do not have an iPhone). You will need to show the Rho Gamma your selections, and verify they are in the correct order. She will enter in a PIN that submits your preferences into our system. Period II and Period III allow you to make selections throughout the day as you finish your last event.
During Panhellenic 101 we will discuss mutual selection, and how your schedule is determined for Period II through Bid Day. Pref Night selections are made at the Student Union Building and must be made with a member of Panhellenic. This process may take longer than previous days, as decisions at this point are often times more difficult.
SELECTIONS Priority Prefernce MRABA
Accepting your Bid
Recruitment is an exciting time, but it is also a thoughtful process to match a potential new member to a sorority. After the final round of recruitment, participants are asked to sign a document called the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement, or MRABA. The purpose of the MRABA is to ensure your awareness of the commitment you are making when you submit your final selections. The MRABA is your formal acceptance of your bid.
If you receive a bid from a chapter you list and later choose not to pursue membership or not to be initiated, you may not join another NPC chapter at Texas Tech until the Fall 2025 Primary Recruitment.
The MRABA is a document to help you make the best decision possible. If you have questions, you can talk to the executive board or FSL Staff.
If after the final round you would like to discuss listing only one chapter on your MRABA, you will need to meet with Fraternity & Sorority Life staff before submitting your selections
BILLOFRIGHTS
The right to be treated as an individual. 1. The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process. 2. The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment counselors and members.
3. The right to be treated with respect. 4. The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized.
5. The right to ask how and why and receive straight answers.
6. The right to have and express opinions to recruitment counselors.
7. The right to have inviolable confi dentiality when sharing information with recruitment counselors.
8. The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others.
9. The right to be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in the membership acceptance signing. 10. The right to make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision. 11. The right to have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member experience. 12. You have the right to report a sorority if they violate any portion of the Membership Recruitment Rules. Contact your Rho Gamma to report a violation. 13.
If you feel as though your rights were violated notify your Rho Gamma, reach out to the PNM Hotline via call or text or email ttucphvpjudicialaffairs@gmail.com
RULES
A woman wishing to participate in Primary membership recruitment must be a regularly matriculated student at Texas Tech University.
1) First year will be defined as students who have graduated high school in May or June prior to Fall Primary Recruitment, regardless of completed college credit hours.
2) Second year will be defined as students who have completed twenty-four (24) hours, or have completed one (1) year of college.
3) Third years will be defined as students who have completed fifty-eight (58) hours or have completed two (2) years of college.
4) Fourth years will be defined as being in their last year or semester of college.
PNMs must complete the registration process with Texas Tech University College Panhellenic on or before the specified deadline prior to the start of primary membership recruitment events with the option of making an extenuating circumstance, or special request to register after the deadline.
A potential new member (PNM) shall attend recruitment orientation and all membership recruitment events for which she receives invitations. PNMs unable to attend all of the scheduled events during Recruitment (due to participation in a University-sponsored activity or due to a personal emergency) will be allowed to rank the sororities they are invited to attend. The Panhellenic Executive Board will then attempt to allow them to attend the events of the sororities they most want to attend. However, if a PNM purposely decides to not attend an event for reasons other than illness, a personal emergency, or another conflicting University activity, then she will be removed from Primary Recruitment and not be permitted to accept a bid during Primary Recruitment.
In accordance with the NPC Unanimous Agreements, Section VI, 2, C-D, alcoholic beverages and the participation of men in recruitment and bid day activities are prohibited. Recruitment is defined as beginning the first day of Period I and ending at the time bids are distributed on Bid Day. Bid Day is defined as the twenty-four (24) hour period following the distribution of bids.
Mandatory transportation will be provided for all PNMs to and from the individual events. Members, alumnae, patronesses, or new members are not permitted to transport PNMs. If an emergency arises, the Panhellenic Executive Board must be notified.
PNM nametags and wristbands are distributed by the Panhellenic Executive Board during Recruitment Kick-Off and are to be worn at all times during the week.
Positive Panhellenic Spirit
It is in the best interest of Texas Tech Panhellenic to foster a primary recruitment process that promotes positive Panhellenic relationships.
“Panhellenic Spirit” is defined as being friendly, kind, and considerate of all Texas Tech Panhellenic chapters and their members. Just as Panhellenic members are expected to be kind and respectful to each other and PNMS, PNMs are also expected to be kind and respectful to chapter members and other PNMS.
Panhellenic Executive Board will train Rho Gammas in a manner that ensures they are prepared to handle situations in which negative Panhellenic spirit occurs.
Notification of Violation to Panhellenic Executive Board:
If a PNM is disrespectful to a chapter, the chapter’s recruitment officer, or main Panhellenic contact, will communicate their experience with the PNM with Panhellenic Executive Board.
If a PNM is being disrespectful as reported by another PNM or a Rho Gamma, the Rho Gamma and/or the PNM shall notify the Panhellenic Executive Board of the violation.
Disrespect is defined as any instance of name-calling, privacy invasion, slurs, insults, teasing, homophobic or racist remarks, verbal abuse, humiliating remarks, sexual harassment, mimicking unkindly, encouraging exclusion of a chapter to others involved in the recruitment process, making false claims about a chapter or PNM, or any instance of intentional and/or repeated harm inflicted that causes physical or emotional distress. Chapter recruitment contacts, PNMS, and Rho Gammas reporting a violation must provide the Panhellenic Executive Board with justifiable and substantial proof when notifying the Panhellenic Executive Board of an alleged violation.
The Panhellenic Executive Board reserves the right to dismiss an alleged violation if the evidence provided by the accuser is disrespectful to the accused as defined by the rules.
Chapter recruitment officers, PNMS, and Rho Gammas reporting violations must provide specific details of the incident to the Panhellenic Executive Board within 4 hours following the alleged violation for the violation to be confirmed and communicated back to chapters.
Violation Procedures:
First Violation: the PNM will receive a verbal warning from Panhellenic Executive Board and will notify all chapters of the violation. Panhellenic Executive Board shall report to all chapters that “PNM ### has violated Section 5(E) of the Panhellenic Primary Recruitment Rules”.
Second Violation: the PNM will be dismissed from primary recruitment and will not be allowed to join a Panhellenic chapter for one calendar year. Panhellenic Executive Board shall report to all chapters that “PNM ### has violated Section 5(E) of the Panhellenic Primary Recruitment Rules and has been dismissed from primary recruitment”.
ADVICE FOR RECRUITMENT
READ ALL PANHELLENIC DAILY EMAILS as they contain important information.
ATTEND ALL EVENTS you are invited to each day. Any unexcused absence will cause you to be removed from the recruitment process.
WEAR YOUR NAME TAG at all times when attending recruitment events. Replacement nametags are available outside each lodge.
INFORM A RHO GAMMA AND/OR PANHELLENIC if an emergency arises, also contact your Community Advisor if you are in a Residence Hall.
REPORT ANY SCHEDULE CONFLICTS to Panhellenic in advance of an anticipated absence.
Do Not believe the rumors that you hear or the things you see on social media! If it doesn’t sound true it most likely isn’t, also please don’t contribute to the spreading of these rumors.
ASK QUESTIONS. Make sure to ask questions when you do not understand. Rho Gammas and Panhellenic are happy to help you through the process.
BE POLITE AND RESPECTFUL when attending events at ALL TIMES!
INFORM PANHELLENIC if you want to withdraw from recruitment, we will send you to one of our staff members to walk you through the process.
BE HONEST. Tell the sororities about your interests, hobbies, or accomplishments. The sorority members are excited about getting to know you.
BE CAREFUL. Traffic in Greek Circle moves very quickly. Please cross the street with purpose and remain alert. Use sidewalks whenever possible.
Drink lots of water! Lubbock is very hot in August and we don’t want you getting dehydrated.
Make friends! Regardless of what chapter you join you will still be apart of the Panhellenic community!
ADVICE FOR RECRUITMENT
DON’T STAY GLUED TO YOUR CELL PHONE. You will be busy making new friends and moving from event to event.
DON’T BE LATE! We will do our best to keep to a strict schedule, please do the same.
DON’T GO IN WITH YOUR HEART SET on one sorority. Keep an open mind! You may not be familiar with all the sororities, so take time to consider membership in each group. Every sorority offers something unique. Also, consider that being a legacy of a group does not ensure membership in that group.
DON’T COMMUNICATE with current or alumnae sorority members about specific organizations. No one should pressure or influence you during this time (this includes emails, text messages, and all social media outlets).
DON’T PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS AFTER RECRUITMENT that includes men and/or alcohol. Go to the REC or attend a Raider Welcome Event or a if you have downtime at night.
DON’T TALK BADLY ABOUT CHAPTERS. There is a home for everyone and you never know where that home will be for you or your new PNM friends.
DON’T ACCEPT gifts, letters, flowers, or meals from current or alumnae sorority members.
DON’T ALLOW current or alumnae sorority members to imply or promise a bid to membership. This practice is invalid, illegal, and forbidden during Primary Recruitment.
ANSWER YOUR CALLS. Panhellenic may call you throughout the week, and you must provide response within 15 minutes.
GET TO KNOW OUR CHAPTERS
Throughout this process you will get the chance to learn about the 12 Panhellenic sororities at Texas Tech. As you look through the next few pages you will get to know some fun facts and a glimpse of what it is like to join our community!
AXΩ ALPHA CHI OMEGA "ALPHA CHI"
ANNUAL EVENTS
Alpha Chi-Sino, Pizza Pie with Alpha Chi, Healthy Relationships Week, Denim Day, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Galantine's Brunch, and ongoing mentoring for children at Women's Protective Services of Lubbock
COLORS
Scarlet and Olive Green
FLOWER
Scarlet Carnation
SYMBOL Lyre
NATIONAL FOUNDING
October 15, 1885
LOCAL FOUNDING
1954
PHILANTHROPY
Domestic Violence Awareness
ALPHA DELTA PI "A D PI"
ANNUAL EVENTS
PR Social, Diamond Dogs, Picnic with the Pi’s, Casino Night, and Philanthropy week, all benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest and the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation
COLORS
Azure Blue and White
FLOWER
Woodland Violet
MASCOT
NATIONAL FOUNDING
May 15th, 1851
LOCAL FOUNDING
1966
PHILANTHROPY
Ronald McDonald House Charities
ALPHA PHI "A PHI"
Bordeaux
ANNUAL EVENTS
Taste of Texas Food Truck Festival, Hug-A-Bear for Lubbock Heart Hospital, Alpha Phifa Soccer Tournament, Red Dress Gala Benefiting Women's Heart Health through the Alpha Phi Foundation, Mac n Phi's
COLORS
Silver and Bordeaux
FLOWER
Lily of the Valley and Forget-Me-Not
MASCOT
Teddy Bear
SYMBOL
Ivy Leaf
NATIONAL FOUNDING September 18, 1872
LOCAL FOUNDING 1955
PHILANTHROPY
The Alpha Phi Foundation (Benefiting Women's Heart Health)
ALPHA XI DELTA
"A
ANNUAL EVENTS
Sports Frenxi benefiting the Kindly Hearts Initiative, Backyard Bayou benefiting the Kindly Hearts Initiative, Parents Day out where we are able to babysit the children directly experiencing foster care or homelessness for UpBring which is our our local philanthropyinLubbock.
COLORS
DarkBlue,LightBlue,andGold
FLOWER
PinkRose
MASCOT
BetaXiBear
SYMBOL
GoldenQuill
NATIONALFOUNDING
April17,1893
LOCALFOUNDING
2016
PHILANTHROPY
KindlyHeartsCampaign
ΧΩ CHI OMEGA "CHI O"
ANNUAL EVENTS
Wish Week, Chi O Carnival, Walk for Wishes, Make-a-Wish Wednesday, Wings for Wishes, Make-a-Wish Gala, and Fall Silent
AuctionsbenefitingMake-a-WishFoundation
COLORS
CardinalandStraw FLOWER
WhiteCarnation
MASCOT
Owl
SYMBOL
SkullandCrossbones
NATIONALFOUNDING
April5,1893
LOCALFOUNDING
1961
PHILANTHROPY
MakeAWishFoundation
DELT "TRI
ANNUAL EVENTS
Delta After Dark Cookout, Tri Delta Invitational Golf Tournament, DHOP, 10K in a day, and Sincerely Yours Letter-Writing Campaign, allbenefitingSt.JudeChildren'sResearchHospital
COLORS
Silver,Gold,andBlue
FLOWER Pansy
SYMBOL
Dolphin MASCOT
Pear,Star,Crescent,andTrident
NATIONALFOUNDING November27,1888
LOCALFOUNDING
1952
PHILANTHROPY
St.JudeChildren'sResearchHospital
ΔΓ DELTA GAMMA "D
ANNUAL EVENTS
Anchor Splash, Deserts with DG, "Do Good" Week, Therapeutic Riding Center (Aiding the visually impaired in Military), School for the Blind, and Golden Anchor Program
COLORS
Bronze, Pink, and Blue
FLOWER
Cream Rose
MASCOT
Hannah Doll
SYMBOL Anchor
NATIONAL FOUNDING December 25, 1873
LOCAL FOUNDING 1954
PHILANTHROPY
Service for Sight. and Aid to the Blind
KAΘ KAPPA ALPHA THETA "THETA"
ANNUAL EVENTS
Thetasgiving or Deep in the Heart of Theta, CASA 5K, Teddy Bear Drive for Sarah Grace, Theta Thursday, Inspiration Week
COLORS Gold. and Black FLOWER Pansy SYMBOL Kite
NATIONAL FOUNDING January 27, 1870
LOCAL FOUNDING 1953
PHILANTHROPY
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Friendship Fund, Theta Foundation
ΚAPPA DELTA
"K
ANNUAL EVENTS
Shamrock Week benefi ting Children's Advocacy Center of Lubbock and Prevent Child Abuse America, The Confi dance Coalition, and programs with the Girl Scouts of the USA, Shamrock shootout, KD Campfire,KDChristmas,InternationalFriendshipMonth
COLORS
OliveGreenandPearlWhite
FLOWER
WhiteRose
MASCOT
TeddyBear
NATIONALFOUNDING
October.27,1897
LOCALFOUNDING
1987
PHILANTHROPY
Girl Scouts of America and Prevent ChildAbuseAmerica
ΚΚΓ KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
"KAPPA"
ANNUAL EVENTS
Kappa Kookout benefiting UMC Children’s Miracle Network, Kappa Klassic annual golf tournament on Dad's weekend benefiting the JedFoundationandChildren’sMiracleNetwork
COLORS
DarkBlueandLightBlue
FLOWER
Fleur-de-lis
MASCOT Owl SYMBOL Key
NATIONALFOUNDING
October13,1870
LOCALFOUNDING
1953
PHILANTHROPY
Children's Miracle Network
Jed Foundation, and Kappa KappaGammaFoundation
PI BETA PHI
"PI PHI"
ANNUAL EVENTS
Pi Beta Phi Pi Phest benefiting the Pi Phi Friendship Fund, Fraternity Day of Service at Lubbock Boys and Girls Club and local library benefiting the Read>Lead>Achieve and the Story and One Initiative, Champions are Readers mentor program, Angel Library at Covenant Children's Hospital, and annual Philanthropy Events; Monmouth Book Drive, Pi Burger Phry Cookout, and Pi Ph Palooza,allbenefitingthePiPhiLiteracyFund
COLORS
WineandSilverBlue
SYMBOL
NATIONALFOUNDING
April28,1867
LOCALFOUNDING 1953 PHILANTHROPY Literacy
ZTA ZETA TAU ALPHA "ZETA"
ANNUAL EVENTS
ZLAM Cram, October THINK PINK® Month, Cupcakes for a Cure, Big Man on Campus, Annual Honest Voices program with BSA,WeeklyvolunteeringatLubbockAnimalShelter
COLORS
SYMBOL
CrownandStrawberries
NATIONALFOUNDING October15,1898
LOCALFOUNDING 1953
PHILANTHROPY
Breast Cancer Awareness andEducation
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