Assistant Director, Neil Bourgeois (he/him) nbourgeois@tulane.edu
504.247.1903
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Assistant Director, Rebecca Reed (she/her)
rreed2@tulane edu 504 865 6377
OFSP Policies & Marketing
Crisis Management
Neighborhood Relations & OFSP
Housing
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Advisor
Grade Reports
OFSP's Strategy for Tomorrow & EDI Initiatives
Interfraternity Council (IFC) Advisor
Greek Ambassadors
Health & Wellness Programming
Social Media
Event Registration
Panhellenic Council Advisor
Leadership Development Initiatives
New Member Education
MISSION PRINCIPLES
The mission of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Programs is to enrich the capacities of members of the fraternity and sorority community through opportunities and experiences that develop and maintain the values of friendship, leadership, scholarship, service, and social responsibility.
Promoting the intellectual, social, and moral development of students
Developing leadership, interpersonal, and social skills
Promoting student involvement in co-curricular activities and community service projects
Enriching the collegiate experience through educational and restorative programs
Educating the community on social accountability
Expanding the knowledge and awareness of global citizenship
VALUES IN ACTION
The following self-reported data illustrates our community’s impact on the student experience during the 2023-2024 academic year. AT LEAST
38% of the undergraduate population
50.9% of the community on the Dean’s List | 3.700+
3.560
3,262 undergraduateGreek communitymembers
87 educational programs offered AT LEAST 9,500 hours of community service served
80 student leaders were introduced to StrengthsQuest
1,039 newmembersjoined ourcommunity!
Spring Semseter GPA
OFSP MEMBERSHIP DATA
Data collected on 05/15/2024
OFSP MEMBERSHIP DATA
FALL 2023 OFSP
FALL 2023 TULANE
SPRING 2024 OFSP
SPRING 2024 TULANE
--Not Applicable
Data collected on 05/15/2024
FALL 23 ACADEMIC REPORT
INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC)
2023 Executive Board
Scott Klinefelter, President
Sam Altschuler, Executive Vice President
Brent Daniel, Director of Recruitment & Retention
Ben Mariani, Director of Communication & Marketing
Max Lasdon, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Tate Blasco, Director of Member Development
Eli Resnik, Director of Health Initiatives
Bryan Flanagan, Assistant Director of Health Initiatives
Accomplishments:
1.Welcomed 51 New Members in Fall 2023 and 241 New Members in Spring 2024.
2.Raised over $2,500 (18th Ward & The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and 500+ cans (Second Harvest Food Bank) during their Inaugural Basketball Tournament
3.Beta Theta Pi joined our IFC Community.
4.Phi Delta Theta was installed as the Louisiana Alpha Chapter.
5.Held an in-person NARCAN Training where chapters learned how to administer NARCAN, the benefits of early detection for NARCAN, and left with 4 dosages each.
--Not Applicable Data is self-reported to the university through Chapter Rosters.
NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC)
2023-2024 Council of Presidents
Avery Liggon, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Chairwoman Anaya Rodgers, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Nilya McKenzie, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Accomplishments:
1.Held the NPHC Plots Groundbreaking Ceremony on February 23rd inviting over 200 Students, Alumni, and Tulane Community Members during Black Alumni Weekend.
2.Grew our community by 125% taking our total from 20 Total Members at the start of the academic year to 44 at the end of the academic year.
3.Completely revamped Meet the Greeks to include more pertinent information about the joining process and steps for better candidacy preparation.
4.Partnered with Tulane Panhellenic to collect over 100 boxes of Feminine Hygiene Products for the New Orleans Women and Children’s Shelter.
5.Reinstated Friday on the Yard for students to meet members and elevate the Black Tulane Experience.
--Not Applicable
Data is self-reported to the university through Chapter Rosters.
PANHELLENIC COUNCIL (PANHEL)
2023 Executive Board
Margo Lyons, President
Jen Silverman, President-Elect
Colleen Fisher, Vice President Administration
Kwesil Ezeh, Vice President Diversity & Inclusion
Madeline Smith, Vice President Philanthropy
Whitney Julien, Vice President Programming
Zoe Hill, Vice President Public Relations
Emilia Wilke, Vice President Recruitment
Marley Capata, Recruitment Assistant
Elizabeth Miller, Vice President Scholarship
Accomplishments:
1.Welcomed 31 New Members in Fall 2023 and 706 New Members in Spring 2024.
2.Raised $32,000+ during Panhellenic Greek Groove for TWO charities.
3.Raised $5,000 during the Spelling Bee partnered with Tulane’s Strong City Chapter for New Orleans Women and Children’s Shelter.
4.Introduced 10 New Initiatives to build Panhel Love, improve connections to PNMs, and strengthen relationships amongst the Greater New Orleans.
5.Partnered with Tulane NPHC to collect over 100 boxes of Feminine Hygiene Products for the New Orleans Women and Children’s Shelter.
PANHEL MEMBERSHIP
--Not Applicable Data is self-reported to the university through Chapter Rosters.
SIGNATURE UNIVERSITY EVENTS
Greek Goove
Panhellenic hosted their 7th Annual Greek Groove program which is a week-long philanthropy program ending in a dance competition. This year
Panhellenic raised $32,000+ to donate to TWO charities: Eden House and BATI School.
1st Place Banner: Phi Mu
1st Place Carnival Winner: SIgma Delta Tau
1st Place Performance: Alpha Epsilon Phi
Overall Winner: Kappa Alpha Theta
Spelling Bee
Tulane Panhel partnered with Tulane Strong City to host their Second Annual Spelling Bee raising $5,000 for the New Orleans Women and Children’s Shelter. Congratulations to Delta Delta Delta on their win!
Homecoming
Homecoming Royalty Kwesil Ezeh, Kappa Kappa Gamma
Homecoming Royalty Olufunke Adeleye, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Katie McCormick, Phi Mu
Simran Gupta, Chi Omega
Emily Bullock, Phi Mu
Vishy Kandala, Chi Omega
ALL-IN STRATEGIC PLAN
Tulane University is All In to combat sexual violence
Tulane University affirms the right of all students to access an education free of sexual violence Tulane's motto, ‘Not for One’s Self, But for One’s Own’ expresses the care and safety we collectively strive to provide for each and every member of our community. Members of the Tulane community interested in working to prevent sexual violence are encouraged to explore Tulane’s prevention plan as well as opportunities to get involved on campus. At Tulane, we remain resolute in our shared commitment. We ALL have a role to play. We are ALL instrumental. And we are ALL IN to combat sexual violence in our community.
OFSP has 5 tactics within Goal 3: Integrate Sexual Violence Work in both curricular and co-curricular life and one goal within Goal 4: Be a national leader in campus-based sexual violence prevention assessment and research.
Accomplishments:
1.Held We Got This: Black Women and the Sexual Assault Awareness Movement Workshop, TWICE!
2.Piloted Dude Chat to increase men ’ s engagement around Sexual Violence Prevention.
3.Title IX Coordinator Marcus Foster, JD visited our community six times to train 115+ people.
4.1,319 PNMs completed the Sexual Literacy Module.
5. Partnered with SAPHE on Denim Day to increase awareness on Sexual Violence.
STRATEGY FOR TOMORROW STRATEGIC PLAN
The Tulane Strategy for Tomorrow is a university-wide strategic planning process to guide our equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and anti-racism initiatives and track our progress from July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2027 While as a community Tulane University has made significant, tangible progress over the past few years, what matters now is how we will build on this progress for the future. Alongside existing university initiatives included in “A Plan for Now” and those led by the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and by our campus units, the Strategy for Tomorrow will set us on a new course, one that engages our full community in a vision for Tulane related to EDI that will help us coordinate our EDI and anti-racism work and progress in measurable, data-informed ways to build a Tulane community.
OFSP has 15 tactics within Strategic Priority 1: Build Equitable Relationships Amongst Tulane, Local, Regional, and Global Communities; 4 tactics within Strategic Priority 2: Promote EDI Excellence in Research, Teaching, and Service; and 7 tactics within Strategic Priority 3 Build a Campus Climate Where All Can Succeed.
Accomplishments:
1.Held the NPHC Plots Groundbreaking Ceremony on February 23rd inviting over 200 Students, Alumni, and Tulane Community Members during Black Alumni Weekend
2 Held Consider the Costume workshop to educate the community on Cultural Appreciation and Cultural Appropriation and provide alternatives to inappropriate costumes.
3.Collected local and national philanthropies and service opportunities to gauge the impact of OFSP on our community.
4.Researched peer institutions success with fraternity and sorority specific affinity groups.
5 Celebrated 30+ identity-based/religious/EDI holidays on the OFSP Instagram Account
Thanks to our amazing partnership with the Office of Student Conduct. We have been able to see the impact of the footprint of the Fraternity & Sorority Community on Tulane University and New Orleans, LA.
12 PARTNERSHIP PROPOSALS
NEIGHBORHOOD RELATED REPORTS
We are constantly working to improve relations with our Carrollton neighbors. We have decrease this number by 38% this year.
11 EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Reserved for instances of misconduct which strain the relationship between Tulane and the surrounding communities. This data point includes the Community Disruption Workshop for instances of noise and/or trash complaints; Social Events for instances of incorrect social event submissions; and community cleanups. TWO ORGANIZATIONS SUSPENDED
Suspension means the student organization will cease and desist all activities and disband for a defined period of time. During this time, the organization may have additional sanctions to complete to help them realign with the mission of Tulane and their organizational values.
2023-2024 OFSP GOALS
National Hazing Prevention Week
Donut Haze: Sign the Anti-Hazing Pledge
Lunch & Learn for NME to learn more about their role in preventing hazing.
Hazing Prevention Roundtable: An open discussion on how to prevent hazing at Tulane
Lunch & Learn for Risk Managers to learn more about their role in preventing hazing.
Greek Ambassadors Training
The Greek Ambassadors are our peer-to-peer educators for our community, and this 2-day training is designed to prepare them for their roles. This year we also introduced Strengthsfinder for their personal development as well as reevaluated their mission/vision and curriculum.
New Member Splash
This program was completely revitalized this year to focus on building community within and across our councils while include identity defining, expectations analyzation, case studies exercises, hazing law review, and shared resources for new members.
Presidential Current
OFSP PROGRAMS
Presidents’ Wave
This program is a 2-day intensive held at the beginning of each semester to help student leaders in their role as Chapter President.
We cover a variety of topics including our Title IX and Student Conduct partners, Strengthsfinder for personal growth, and the Presidents’ Manual review.
A new initiative for Chapter Presidents to build community and receive ongoing support in their roles. We have also featured campus partners to share their resources with student leaders as well as provide relevant updates that may impact their chapters.
Officer Wave
A new initiative for Chapter Offers to attend workshops facilitated by campus partners and the OFSP Staff. Officer Wave also serves as an event where student leaders come together to cultivate community, share ideas, and dialogue with councils other than their own.
Breakout Sessions: New Member Education
Well-Being & Leadership by Wave of Support
EDI in your Chapter
WaveSync
Accountability & Carefrontations by Tulane Title IX Marketing the Experience
W.A.V.E. Standards of Excellence
OFSP PROGRAMS
Open House for Families
OFSP knows that a key partner is our families that support our students. We hosted an Open House during Family WAVE to answer questions regarding the OFSP Community, how to join the OFSP Community, and the current f/s experience. We also shared OFSP resources created specifically for our OFSP Families to over 75 families.
Mardi
Gras Meeting
This initiative is to assist our Chapter Officers in managing a safe Mardi Gras experience through a comprehensive review of OFSP Social Event Policy, New Orleans Municipal Code Review by TUPD, and incorporating new initiatives such as the blockade efforts on Broadway St.
Mock Party
Three of our chapters worked together to put on a mock social event in partnership with TUPD and the office of Student Conduct. This was to evaluate the potential risk of social events and brainstorm ways to improve the safety of social events through a hands-on approach.
Mardi Gras Mess
To help combat some of the craziness of Mardi Gras, Tulane Panhel organized a Mardi Gras Mess Cleanup in collaboration with Tulane Sustainability and Tulane IFC to clean up the mess down Broadway St and adjacent streets ilities.
Love the Boot
We had over 100 members participate in Love the Boot where we collected 15 55-gallon bags of litter from the waterways and natural environments of New Orleans, Louisiana! This is an Annual partnership with Tulane Sustainability to help foster Social Responsibility within our members and beautify our beloved New Orleans!
Social Event Training
This new initiative is designed to help key officers of social events host and manage safe social events. Student leaders learned about components of social risk management, safety of members, local policies and laws, bystander intervention tools and relevant practices to ensure a safe and fun event. We also highlighted our new trash management plans and the New Orleans Municipal Code review and expectations from TUPD.
Strategic Priorities
Branding
Community Development
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Greek Ambassadors
Leadership
Neighborhood Relations/Housing
Recruitment/Expansion
Risk Management
Accomplishments:
1.Completely rebranded the OFSP documents, website, instagram, and marketing pieces to align across multiple platforms and better identify the office.
2 Created The Current: Greek Guide, Presidents’ Manual, Advisors’ Manual, and Greek Ambassadors’ Manual to better orient, prepare, and support key officers within our community.
3.Celebrated and highlighted 142+ Identity-Based Holidays on our Instagram account.
4.38% decrease in Neighborhood Reports for the Fall 23 semester from the Fall 22 semester including no reports during Homecoming and Halloween weekends.
5.Launched the W.A.V.E. Standards of Excellence to the community.
6.Introduced CliftonStrengths to our community for student leaders to better utilize their strengths in their role and future. Talent x Investment = Strength
7.Held two Neighborhood Cleanup Opportunities for post Mardi Gras and Love the Boot.
8.14% decrease in total Student Conduct reports for the Fall 23 semester from the Fall 22 semester
9. Completely redesign the New Member Splash program to orient our new members.
10. Implemented the Officer Wave to develop and train the executive boards of our chapters.
OFSP EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
It’s been a very busy year for the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Programs at Tulane. The OFSP team, newly formed and eager to make a difference, not only learned the ropes together but also tackled major projects with determination and success. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners who have helped fortify and enhance our community this year We're thrilled to witness the positive impact of the W.A.V.E. Standards of Excellence and the Gallup CliftonStrengths, both initiated this year.
OFSP has significantly ramped up education and prevention efforts in hazing, sexual assault, bystander intervention, and leadership development. This year, we launched the Social Event Training program to equip Social Chairs, House Managers, Risk Chairs, and Presidents with the knowledge to host safe events. Additionally, our new Trash Mitigation Plan has been incorporated into our Social Event policy, resulting in a notable decrease in neighborhood and trash-related reports from our community. We also completely revamped our New Member Splash to ensure that new members were prepared for their experience with resources, met members of different chapter/councils, and had an understanding of the overall Greek experience
A major focus for OFSP has been providing resources that foster student development. With this objective, we created The Current: Greek Guide, Presidents’ Manual, Advisors’ Manual, and Greek Ambassadors’ Manual to better orient, prepare, and support our key officers. We also developed single-sheet overviews of our Social Event Policy and mirror clings with emergency contact information to ensure safer social events. Lastly, we completely rebranded our office’s website and Instagram to better answer questions, celebrate our differences, and update the greater community on OFSP related items.
Though this year was a very eventful year, we were able to learn a lot about the needs of our community. This summer we met as a team to realign our OFSP Strategic Plan, review our Strategy for Tomorrow and All-In strategic items, and outline areas to focus on for the upcoming year. You can find our 2024-2025 goals on the next page then circle back next year to see the outcomes!
