Texas Tech University
FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE
Four Councils, One Community
Table of Contents Welcome From the President...................................................................................................1 Welcome From the Director......................................................................................................2 What is FSL?............................................................................................................................................3 Community Values............................................................................................................................4 Meet the Staff.........................................................................................................................................5 Community Statistics & Mission..............................................................................................6 Greek Alphabet.....................................................................................................................................7 Opportunities for Growth.............................................................................................................9 Education in the Community..................................................................................................10 Interfraternity Council (IFC) Information/Chapters..................................................11 Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) Information/Chapters..............................14 National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Information/Chapters.......................17 College Panhellenic Council (CPH) Information/Chapters...............................19 Terms to Know....................................................................................................................................21 Frequently Asked Questions...................................................................................................23 Financial Expectancy & Anti-Hazing Policy.................................................................24
WELCOME TO TEXAS TECH
Welcome to Texas Tech University and the Red Raider Family! You are just beginning a journey that will further enrich your lives, lead to long-lasting friendships and prepare you for your futures.
I’m always excited when students return to campus. You are the reason we are here. I confidently speak for the administration, faculty and staff when I say we are proud you are students at Texas Tech University. You had many options available when deciding to pursue higher education and we are grateful you chose Texas Tech.
The Fraternity & Sorority Community at Texas Tech University is strong and boasts a tradition of developing strong leaders in business, industry, education and many other fields. The bonds you will form, along with the leadership and community-minded opportunities afforded you through this experience, will contribute greatly to your futures.
Our students make this place great. Members of our fraternal organizations are visible throughout campus in many leadership roles and in the recruitment of future students. You set the example for the university that attracts new students. We are here to help make that happen, so reach out to us, lean on us, and be successful.
Sincerely,
Lawrence Schovanec Texas Tech University President
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WELCOME FROM OUR DIRECTOR
Hello Red Raiders!
Congratulations on deciding to to attend Texas Tech University and explore our Fraternity & Sorority Community. Joining a sorority or fraternity is one of the best decisions you can make during your time at Texas Tech. Committing to one of our 50+ chapters will expand your connections and offer you experiences to engage as a leader at TTU. I am thrilled you are considering our community as a part of your campus experience.
Our community works to give back to those around them, builds up their brothers and sisters, excels academically and strives for honor in all that they do. The impact of this community is seen throughout the campus and community and will prvoide you a network of thousands of alumni across the country. As a member of a sorority or fraternity you will be challenged and empowered to make a difference in all that you do.
As an alumnae member of my own organization, I credit much of my personal and professional growth to what I learned from members of my organization. As the Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life, I am committed to your personal and collective achievements and support you as you navigate your own journey at Texas Tech University and in our community.
JoieLeRette
Joie LeRette Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life
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Wreck ‘EM,
WHAT IS FSL?
OUR MISSION OUR MISSION
The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life empowers our members to represent the values of their respective organizations, and of the university. We promote an inclusive, safe, and responsible fraternal community that fosters a sense of belonging and connection through leadership development, personal growth, civic engagement, and positive siblinghood.
WHY WE EXIST WHY WE EXIST COMMITMENTS
To serve as a liaison amongst collegiate chapters, parents, alumni, organizations, and Texas Tech University.
To provide guidance, resources, and advocacy for all Texas Tech Fraternity & Sorority Life Students.
To empower Fraternity & Sorority Life members to create change for the common good
To support the university's mission, purpose, and strategic plan.
COMMITMENTS
The Texas Tech Fraternity & Sorority Life Office and Staff are committed to promoting student success through the following:
Assessment and data-informed decision making
Innovation, adaptability, and challenging conventional thinking
Engaging key stakeholders, both internal and external through communication, relationships, and partnerships
Fostering a safe, healthy, and responsible community through proactive advising, support, resources, and student-centered training and education.
Upholding the Texas Tech University values of people first, integrity, community, respect, and exemplary service.
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Our Community Values
Member Development
Texas Tech fraternities and sororities strive to develop members holistically From established scholarship programs and resources to a dedicated staff who is consistently looking for ways to uplift and promote the community. Examples include Academic Achievement Weeks, Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards, and FSL Week.
Brotherhood & Sisterhood
Brotherhood and sisterhood are the foundations of the fraternity and sorority experience. Students will form friendships, unlike any other. Brotherhood or sisterhood is not conformity, no fraternity or sorority is made up of members who are exactly alike. The FSL community benefits from the rich diversity of the TTU campus, which is what makes the fraternity or sorority experience so valuable. By interacting with people from various cultural, religious, and racial backgrounds, members are better prepared to face the challenges of life after college.
Community & Belonging
Texas Tech University Fraternity and Sorority chapters offer diverse experiences for their members. Chapters engage in critical conversations about inclusion, diversity and challenging inequalities by exposing members to opportunities they may not otherwise experience. The community welcomes all students to join our variety of chapters, which provide a vast array of opportunities to help each individual student succeed at Texas Tech University.
Leadership Development
The community offers numerous opportunities to gain valuable leadership experience Fraternities and sororities also encourage their members to become involved in numerous campus activities. Today’s employers & graduate schools search for the type of individual who not only excelled in academics, but is also well-rounded through active involvement on campus The Greek community offers students an excellent opportunity to meet & exceed these standards.
Civic Engagement
Community service and philanthropy play an important role in the Texas Tech University fraternities and sororities. These projects give students a chance to contribute and give back to Texas Tech University and Lubbock. All fraternities and sororities have national philanthropic organizations that they support locally. Fraternities and sororities also collaborate in community service projects that benefit local charities.
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness is a top priority of the Texas Tech Fraternity & Sorority Life Community. Striving to provide a positive and safe member experience, where every member is supported mentally, physically, and emotionally is the ultimate goal. Current health & wellness programs include Clay R. Warren Risk Management Trainings, proactive advising, resource sharing, finals support, and mental health programming.
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MEET THE STAFF
Oversee Office Operations
Strategic Planning & Assessment
Risk Compliance
Conduct/Partnership Process
Advisor/Alumni Engagement & Education
University Reports
Budget & Financial Management for the Department
Campus & Community Partnerships
University Wide Committees
Council of Presidents
College Panhellenic Council (CPH) Presidents & Executive Board
CPH New Member Education
Potential Member Engagement
FSL Office Pillars
FSL Awards
Development of Council New Member Education
Educational & Program Assessment
Enhancement Plan Development & Management
Graduate & Staff Professional Development
Committees focused on Health & Safety and Assessment
Marketing
Graduate Assistant Opportunities
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) Presidents & Executive Board
MGC New Member Education
Council Assessment
Enhancement Plan
Development & Management
Student Assistant Professional Development
General Committees
Student Employment
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Presidents & Executive Board
NPHC Roster Management
NPHC New Member Education
NPHC & IFC Interest Forms
Interfraternity Council (IFC) Presidents & Executive Board
IFC New Member Education
NPHC & IFC 101's
Alexis Ortiz Associate Director Robbie Guilford Assistant Director Joie LeRette DirectorGraduate Assistants Graduate Assistants Student Assistants Student Assistants Honor Societies | Grade Reports | Coadvise Councils & Chapters | Social Media & Website Updates Administrative Duties such as answering phones, emails, and greeting visitors | Weekly FSL Newsletter | Room Reservations
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Over $500,000 in philanthropy funds was raised by the FSL community in 2022, and OVER 15,000 service hours are completed each year across the community.
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
115% 5%
15 FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS
OVER 5,000 STUDENTS FROM 28 STATES CALL TEXAS TECH
History of History of TTU FSL TTU FSL
Fraternities & Sororities at Texas Tech date back to 1953, making our community 70 years old.
47%
HAVE A 3.5+ GPA
HAVE A 4.0 GPA
THE FSL COMMUNITY GPA IS HIGHER THAN THE ALL-UNDERGRAD STUDENT GPA
Second-Year 28% Fourth-Year 26% Third-Year 25% First-Year 21%
of Membership Benefits of Membership
Benefits
home.
COMMUNITY | NETWORKING | PERSONAL GROWTH | SERVICE | SOCIAL SKILLS ACADEMIC SUPPORT | LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS | PHILANTHROPY | RESOURCES
Philanthropy Philanthropy & Service & Service
Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Ν Ξ Ο Π Ρ Σ
Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon Zeta
Nu Xi
Omicron Pi Rho Sigma
Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ T Y Φ Χ Ψ Ω
Eta Theta Iota Kappa Lambda Mu
Tau Upsilon Phi Chi P i O
Opportunities for Growth
FSL Ambassadors
Fraternity & Sorority Ambassadors communicate the benefits of fraternity and sorority membership to those inside and outside the FSL community, while seeking to change the negative perspectives of our community. In addition to being a positive representative of fraternity and sorority life, FSL ambassadors host informational sessions for potential students, as well as facilitate various leadership development and risk management workshops for fraternities and sororities at Texas Tech. Students are selected to participate through formal nominations and applications
AFLV Conference Attendance
Students from all councils have the opportunity to attend the Association of Fraternal Values and Leadership National Conferences as members of the association. Where they can learn skills on member development, risk management, leadership and life after college.
Order of Omega
Order of Omega is a leadership honor society among fraternity men and women. It recognizes juniors and seniors who have exemplified high standards in the areas of scholarship, leadership and involvement within the fraternity & sorority, campus and local community Members are selected from the top three percent of students at each institution. To date, over 500 chapters have been chartered through North America, each sharing the common goal of recognizing the many outstanding student leaders at their institutions.
Rho Lambda
Rho Lambda is an all-women's sorority honor society dedicated to honoring women within the fraternity and sorority life community, who have been outstanding in the display of demonstrating leadership, ability and loyalty to her sorority.
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EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY
Clay R. Warren Risk Education
Clay’s Story
In September of 2002, Clay R Warren was traveling back to Lubbock from a fraternity-sponsored event when the driver of his vehicle fell asleep at the wheel. Clay died due to injuries sustained from the car accident. Clay was a vivacious young man who loved life, his family, Texas Tech University and his fraternity. He had only been at Texas Tech for five weeks before he passed away.
Why Risk Education?
After Clay’s death his parents, Freada and Mark, became advocates of providing risk management education to other college students. Their message is simple. No parent or loved one should have to go through what they went through.
The Warren’s teamed up with Senator Robert Duncan, the former Chancellor of Texas Tech University to create legislation that would require risk management education for all student organizations in the state of Texas. The early efforts of the Clay R. Warren Risk Management Education were created in a collaboration with the Fraternity & Sorority Life staff in the fall of 2006.
CRW Risk Education Events
CRW Risk Education Trainings are hosted each spring to equip organization leadership with tools and skills focused around prevention models, problem identification, response, self-reporting, accountability, and the Ladder of Risk.
Leadership Development Education
Leadership Speaker Series
All members of the fraternity and sorority community are engaged twice a year in the Leadership Speaker Series. Active and new members from each council are required to attend and engage in relevant and timely topical information.
FSL Leadership Summit
Leadership Summit is a three-day institute style learning experience for fraternity and sorority organization presidents on Texas Tech’s campus. Drawing on elements from programs like UIFI®, LeaderShape®, iLead® and other leadership academies across the country – TTU FSL seeks to elevate our current community through a focus on leadership development, community-building and critical thinking skills. Leadership Summit is designed to bring leaders in the fraternity and sorority life community together, working towards common goals of helping the community at large and ensure the success of the Fraternity & Sorority community.
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IFCInterfraternity Council
Texas Tech Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing body of the fraternities at Tech who are members of the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). IFC strives to promote high academic standards, philanthropic services, resources for recruitment and inter-fraternity unity These organizations are dedicated to personal development, academic achievement, leadership and service to the campus community. Activities of an NIC fraternity may include study halls, community service projects, cookouts, intramural sports, educational programs, sorority mixers, formal dances and leadership training. Fraternities also offer close friendships that will last through college and beyond.
HOW DO I JOIN?
There are several opportunities for students to join the organizations of the Interfraternity Council. The majority of students join through the week-long fall Formal Recruitment process. The Interfraternity Council also organizes an Informal Recruitment process in the spring. While most organizations will participate in spring recruitment, please keep in mind that not all will For additional information about the Interfraternity Council and the organizations that are members of the council, please refer to the Interfraternity Council website.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
All men enrolled as a full-time student at Texas Tech are eligible to join chapters in the Interfraternity Council A man does not have to be a first semester student to receive a bid
WEBSITE: IFC-TEXASTECH.COM EMAIL: TTUIFCRECRUITMENT@GMAIL.COM 11
MEET THE IFC CHAPTERS
AΓP
Alpha Gamma Rho
“To Make Better Men”
Founded TTU
Website Instagram
October 10, 1904 1987
www.alphagammarho.org @alphagammarhottu
ATΩ Alpha Tau Omega
“America’s Leadership Development Fraternity”
Founded TTU
Website Instagram
B
September 11, 1865 1953
www.ato.org @atotexastech
ΘΠ Beta Theta Pi
“To Develop Men of Principle for a Principled Life”
Founded TTU
Website Instagram
August 8, 1839 1970 wwwbetaorg @beta ttu
BYX Beta Upsilon Chi
“Behold, How Good and How Pleasing it is When Brothers Dwell Together in Unity! -Psalms 133:!”
Founded
TTU
Website
April 27, 1985 1998
www.betaupsilonchi.org @ttubyx
XΨ Chi Psi
“Brothers for Life”
Founded
TTU
Website
May 20, 1841 1983 www.chipsi.org @chipsittu
ΔX Delta Chi
“Leges (Law)”
Founded
TTU
Website
October 13, 1890 1983 wwwdeltachiorg @ttudeltachi
ΔΚΕ
Delta Kappa Epsilon
“Friends from the Heart, Forever”
Founded TTU
Website Instagram
June 22, 1844 2021 ttudke.org @ttudke
ΔΣΦ Delta Sigma Phi
"Better Men, Better Lives"
Founded TTU
Website Instagram
December 10, 1899 2022 deltasig.org @ttudeltasig
ΔTΔ Delta Tau Delta
“Labor for the Beautiful and the Good”
Founded
TTU
Website Instagram
FH
October 1858 1969 wwwdeltaorg @ttudelt
FarmHouse
"Builder of Men"
Founded TTU
Website Instagram
April 15, 1905 1978 www.farmhouse.org @farmhouse ttu
KA Kappa Alpha Order
“God and the Ladies; Brothers Faithful unto Death”
Founded TTU
Website Instagram
December 21, 1865 1961
wwwkappaalphaorderorg @texastech ka
KΣ Kappa Sigma
“One Heart, One Way”
Founded
TTU
Website Instagram
December 10, 1869 2019 www.kappasigma.org @techkappasigma
ΛXA Lambda Chi Alpha
“Crescent Through the Cross; Naught Without Labor; Every Man a Man”
Founded
TTU
Website
November 2, 1909 1976
\www.lambdachi.org @ttulxa
ΦΔΘ Phi Delta Theta
“One Man is No Man”
Founded TTU
Website Instagram
March 15, 1848 1953 www.phideltatheta.org @ttuphidelt
ΦΓΔ Phi Gamma Delta
"Fortiter, Fideliter, Feliciter"
Founded
TTU
Website
May 1, 1848 1953
www.phigam.org @texastechfiji
ΦKΨ Phi Kappa Psi
“United by Friendship, Sustained by Honor, And Led by Truth, We Live and We Flourish”
Founded
TTU
Website
February 19, 1852 1953 wwwphikappapsicom @texastechphipsi
ΦKT Phi Kappa Tau
“Learning. Leading. Serving.”
Founded TTU
Website Instagram
March 17th, 1906 2024 www.phikappatau.org @texastechphitau
ΠKΦ Pi Kappa Phi
“Nothing shall ever tear us asunder”
Founded TTU
Website
December 10, 1904 1986 www.pikapp.org @texastechpikapp
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MEET THE IFC CHAPTERS
ΣAE
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
“The True Gentleman”
Founded TTU
Website
March 9, 1856 1953 www.sae.net @ttusae
ΣX Sigma Chi
“In This Sign You Shall Conquer”
Founded TTU
Website Instagram
ΣN
June 28, 1855 2017
www.sigmachi.org @texastechsigmachi
Sigma Nu
“Love, Honor, Truth”
Founded
TTU
Website
January 1, 1869 1953 wwwsigmanuorg @ttusigmanu
TKE Tau Kappa Epsilon
“Not for Wealth, Rank, or Honor, but for Personal Worth and Character”
Founded
TTU
Website
January 10, 1899 1976
www.tke.org @texastechtke
ΘX Theta Chi
“An Assisting Hand”
Founded
TTU
Website
April 10, 1856 1990
www.thetachi.org @ttuthetachi
ΘΞ Theta Xi
“Juncti Juvant. United They Serve.”
Founded TTU
Website
April 29th, 1864 2002
https://wwwthetaxiorg/ @ttuthetaxi
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MGCMulticultural Greek Council
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) provides a forum that allows for the exchange of ideas, programs, and services between its constituent fraternities and sororities; to promote the awareness of multicultural diversity within collegiate institutions and their surrounding communities; and to support and promote the works of its member organizations. At Texas Tech there are currently 12 fraternities and sororities in this council.
HOW DO I JOIN?
During each semester, chapters in the Multicultural Greek Council host programs, community service opportunities and tabling events, during which students will have the opportunity to interact with different fraternities and sororities in the council. It is encouraged that interested students utilize those opportunities to engage with the current chapter members to discuss the specific processes for any organization they are interested in potentially joining.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
All MGC organizations have national membership guidelines that they must follow. These guidelines include a minimum GPA requirement specific to each chapter and proof of enrollment as an undergraduate student at Texas Tech
WEBSITE: WWW.DEPTS.TTU.EDU/FSL/MGC.PHP EMAIL: TTUMGC@GMAIL.COM 14
MEET THE MGC CHAPTERS
AΣP
Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc
“Strength in Unity”
Founded TTU
Website
October 10, 1904 1987
www.alphagammarho.org @alphagammarhottu
ΔAΩ Delta Alpha Omega Multicultural Fraternity, Inc.
“The harder you work in the beginning, the more fruitful you will be in the end”
Founded TTU
Website
August 18, 2001 2012 wwwdeltaalphaomegacom @dao ttu
ΔAΣ Delta Alpha Sigma Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
“Friends from the beginning, sisters ‘till the end”
Founded TTU
Website
March 10, 2004 2015
wwwdeltaalphasigmaorg @DAS TexasTech
ΔEΨ Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity, Inc.
“We don’t turn boys into men, we turn men into leaders”
Founded TTU
Website
October 1st, 1998 2008
www.deltaepsilonpsi.org/national @depsi ttu
ΔKΔ Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc.
“Sisterhood Built Through Service”
Founded TTU
Website
Δ
Φ
October 1, 1999 2012 wwwdeltakappadeltacom @dkd ttu
Ω Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc.
“We dreamt, we saw, we conquered”
Founded TTU
Website
December 6, 1998 2013
wwwdeltaphiomegaorg/ @dpo alphagamma
ΓAΩ
Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc
“Nos Una Crescemus (United We Will Grow)”
Founded TTU
Website Instagram
Γ
B
January 25, 1993 1999
www.gammaalphaomega.org @ttugammas
Gamma Beta National Fraternity, Inc
“Making Good Men Better”
Founded TTU
Website
May 1, 2000 2008
www.gammabeta.com @ttugammabeta
KΔX Kappa Delta
Chi Sorority, Inc.
“Leading with Integrity, United Through Service”
Founded TTU
Website
ΛΔΨ
April 6, 1987 1987
wwwkappadeltachiorg @kdchi alpha
Lambda Delta Psi Sorority, Inc.
“Through love and devotion, sisterhood”
Founded
TTU
Website
May 1, 2009 2012 www.lambdadeltapsi.org @techldpsi
ΩΔΦ Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc.
“Crescit Eundo- It Grows As It Goes”
Founded TTU
Website
November 25, 1987 1987
wwwomegadeltaphicom @odphi alpha
ΣΛB Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.
“Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture”
Founded TTU
Website Instagram
April 4, 1986 1999
www.sigmalambdabeta.com @texastechbetas
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MEET THE MGC CHAPTERS
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NPHCNational Pan-Hellenic Council
T Council (NPHC) is a collective of nine historically African-American fra nine organizations are sometimes collectively known as the “Divine Nine The NPHC at Texas Tech consists of five of the nine organizations The council promotes interaction through forums, meetings, cooperative programming and initiatives throughout campus.
HOW DO I JOIN?
Each NPHC organization has their own expectations for those interested in membership. Chapters host events throughout the year that are open to the campus community If you are interested in a specific organization, it is highly encouraged that you communicate with current members of that organization directly to receive additional information. WEBSITE:
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
All NPHC organizations have national membership guidelines that they must follow These guidelines include a minimum GPA requirement specific to each chapter and proof of enrollment as an undergraduate student at Texas Tech.
WWW.DEPTS.TTU.EDU/FSL/NPHC.PHP EMAIL: TEXASTECH.NPHC@GMAIL.COM 17
MEET THE NPHC CHAPTERS
AΦA Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
“First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All”
Founded
TTU
Website
AKA
December 4, 1906 January 13th, 1972 wwwapa1906net @ttualphas
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc.
“By Culture and By Merit”
Founded TTU
Website
January 15, 1908 December 6th, 1971 www.aka1908.com @texastechakas
ΔΣΘ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
“Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom”
Founded
TTU
Website
ΩΨΦ
January 13, 1913 April 17, 1970
wwwdeltasigmathetaorg @ttu dst
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
“Friendship is Essential to the Soul”
Founded TTU
Website
ZΦB
November 17, 1911 December 6th, 1975 www.oppf.org @texastechques
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
“A Community Conscious, Action Oriented Organization”
Founded
TTU
Website
January 16, 1920 July 17th, 1993 wwwzphib1920org @lo zetas
CPHCollege Panhellenic Council
The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is the national coordinating body of 26 member sororities. Locally, the Texas Tech College Panhellenic Council is the governing body of the 12 CPH sororities on campus, composed of eight executive council officers The College Panhellenic Council coordinates recruitment, provides programming and activities for college panhellenic members, and works as a self-governing support system to the panhellenic sororities on the Texas Tech campus. The council promotes the five founding values of the FSL Community at Tex- as Tech and strives to uphold success and excellence in its members.
HOW DO I JOIN?
There are several opportunities for women to join the organizations of the Panhellenic Council. The majority of students join through the weeklong fall Primary Recruitment process the week before school begins While some organizations will have open roster spots throughout the year, only some will choose to fill these spots through Continuous Open Bidding (COB). It is highly suggested women who are interested in being considered by all organizations in the council participate in the formal recruitment process.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
All women enrolled as a full-time student at Texas Tech are eligible to join chapters in the College Panhellenic Council. A woman does not have to be a first semester freshmen to receive a bid.
WEBSITE: WWW.TTUPANHELLENIC.COM EMAIL: TTUCPHRECRUITMENT@GMAIL.COM 19
MEET THE CPH CHAPTERS
AXΩ
Alpha Chi Omega
“Together Let Us Seek the Heights”
Founded
TTU
Website
October 15th, 1885 1954
www.alphachiomega.org @ttuaxo
AΔΠ Alpha Delta Pi
“We Live For Each Other”
Founded TTU
Website Instagram
A
May 15th, 1851 1966
wwwalphadeltapiorg @texastechadpi
Φ Alpha Phi
“Union Hand in Hand”
Founded
TTU
Website
A
September 18, 1872 1955 wwwalphaphiorg @techalphaphi
ΞΔ Alpha Xi Delta
“Inspiring Women to Realize Their Potential”
Founded
TTU
Website
April 17th, 1893 2016
wwwalphaxideltaorg @texastechalphaxi
XΩ Chi Omega
"Hellenic Culture and Christian Ideals”
Founded TTU
Website
April 5th, 1895 1961 wwwchiomegaorg @texastechchio
ΔΔΔ Delta Delta Delta
“Let Us Steadfastly Love One Another”
Founded
TTU
Website
November 27th, 1888 1952 wwwtrideltaorg @txtechtridelta
ΔΓ “Do
Good”
Delta Gamma
Founded TTU
Website Instagram
December 25th, 1873 1954
www.deltagamma.org @ttudeltagamma
KAΘ Kappa Alpha Theta
“Leading Women”
Founded
TTU
Website
January 27th, 1870 1953
wwwkappaalphathetaorg @texastechtheta
KΔ Kappa Delta
"Let Us Strive for That Which is Honorable, Beautiful and Highest”
Founded
TTU
Website
October 27th, 1897 1987
wwwkappadeltaorg @texastechkd
KKΓ Kappa Kappa Gamma
“Aspire to Be”
Founded TTU
Website
October 13th, 1870 1953
wwwkappakappagammaorg @texastechkappa
ΠBΦ Pi Beta Phi
“Cultivating Sincere Friendships”
Founded
TTU
Website
April 28th, 1867 1953 wwwpibetaphiorg @texastechpiphi
ZTA Zeta Tau Alpha
“Seek the Noblest”
Founded TTU
Website Instagram
October 15th, 1898 1953
wwwzetataualphaorg @ttuzeta
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Terms
Bid: A formal invitation to join a fraternity or sorority.
Bid Day: The last day of recruitment when potential new members receive formal invitations to join a fraternity or sorority.
Big: Short for big sister/brother. An active member that serves as a mentor for a new member.
Call/Chant: A vocal sound used by culturally-based fraternal organizations to acknowledge or gain the attention of other members. Calls may vary regionally, and chapters may use more than one call.
Chapter: A local membership unit of a national or international fraternity or sorority.
Continuous Open Bidding (COB): COB bids may be extended and accepted at any time during the school year, outside of the Primary Recruitment period. COB is also referred to as Open Bidding or Informal Membership Recruitment.
Club: Refers to a member’s designated spot on line within culturally-based fraternal organizations, i.e. Ace Club and Tail Club.
Dean/DP/Induction Officer/Membership Intake Coordinator: The membership educator for NPHC & MGC Organizations. Synonym: New Member Educator
Fraternity: Refers to a Greek-lettered organization composed of individuals that share common values and interests.
Initiation: The formal, secret ceremony that brings a new member into membership.
Intake: The recruitment process for most MGC & NPHC Chapters. Synonym: Recruitment
Line: The new member class of an NPHC or MGC organization. Synonym: New Member Class
Little: Short for little sister/brother. A new member who is mentored by an older member of the organization.
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Terms (Continued)
Mutual Selection Process: The process in which both the potential new members and the individual fraternities and sororities are making membership selections during primary recruitment.
Neophyte/Neo: A newly initiated MGC or NPHC member. Synonym: New Member
Philanthropy: A service project revolving around the raising of funds by a fraternity or sorority chapter for a local or national non-profit or cause.
Pledge Class/ New Member Class: A group of new members that are initiated together.
Synonym: Line
Potential New Member (PNM): Any individual pursuing membership into a Greeklettered organization.
Probate/New Member Show: A showcase by the new members of an NPHC or MGC chapter to signify the completion of the new member process and introduce themselves to the campus community.
Prophyte: An older member of an MGC or NPHC organization.
Recruitment Captain/Rho Gamma/Recruitment Counselors: A current member of an IFC or CPH chapter carefully selected and trained to guide and assist potential new members through the recruitment process.
Saluting: A means by which Multicultural organizations honor their brothers/sisters, celebrate their milestones, and share the passion, pain, and triumph of their journeys. They do it to honor the past, celebrate the present, and as a reminder of what they strive for in their future.
Sister/Brother/Soror/Frater: A term used by current members to recognize another member of the same fraternity or sorority.
Sorority: Refers to a Greek-lettered organization composed of individuals that share common values and interest.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between the four councils?
The largest difference between the four councils is the way each recruits. While MGC & NPHC conduct an individualized recruitment process unique to each chapter, CPH & IFC conduct a collective recruitment process run by their respective elected recruitment teams. The second largest difference between the four councils is the reason each was founded. From academic networking to providing a safe space for minoritized students on college campuses, all were created to serve a different purpose. We encourage any interested member of our community to research all four councils, their unique purposes, and what they value.
Will joining a fraternity or sorority effect my academics?
Sororities and fraternities serve as a great resource for students academically through study hours and tutoring programs. Most fraternities and sororities have a GPA requirement for initial membership and to remain active members in the organization. These requirements are often higher than the general campus average. Organizations often regulate study hours, maintain resource files, reward those who do well academically and help those experiencing difficulties. The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life releases a grade report with each individual chapter ranking cumulative grade point average every fall and spring.
Are chapter members required to live in fraternity/sorority housing?
Though a few of our fraternities and sororities have lodges near campus, they are non-residential houses. The lodges are mostly used as meeting and study spaces for the chapters.
What is the time commitment when you join a fraternity or sorority?
Typically, the first semester is the most time consuming for members, due to each chapter’s new member education process. In addition, members can expect to attend weekly chapter meetings, study hours and the occasional philanthropy or service event.
I’m having a hard time figuring out which chapter to join. How do I decide?
Each of the fraternities and sororities at Texas Tech have a rich history tied to their individual values and traditions. Interested members should research the organizations and look for values and attributes that meet their interests. It is encouraged to visit the national and local websites for additional information, and the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life is available to answer any questions prospective members have about our chapters.
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FINANCIAL EXPECTANCY
ANTI-HAZING POLICY
According to Subchapter, F, Chapter 37, of the Texas Education Code, the definition of hazing is the intentional, knowing, or reckless act directed against a student by one person acting alone or by more than one person occurring on or off University premises that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging or associating with, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, seeking and/or maintaining membership in any organization whose membership consists of students. Texas Tech University has zero tolerance for organizational hazing.
To report hazing, please contact the TTU Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life at fsl@ttu.edu or (806) 742-2403.
For complete details, check out the TTU Student Handbook at www.ttu.edu/studenthandbook.
Council 1st Semester Range (New Members) 2nd Semester Range (Active Members) Interfraternity Council (IFC) $800- $2,000 $800 - $1,800 Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) $125 - $450 $195 - $450 National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) $850 - $2,600 $0-$350 annually College Panhellenic Council (CPH) $1,050-$1,150 $620-$1,150
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