heard of the Divine Nine which consist of 9 different African American fraternities and sorority organizations which has been a pivotal part of African American history and culture since the early 20th century. Which are the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Phi Beta Sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity. In the early 1900s, African Americans in universities proved…
Within each fraternity and sorority, there are public affairs and issue management designed individuals with various position titles, but all assigned similar roles and tasks. When a fraternity or sorority gets into trouble nationwide, there are individuals assigned at the local and national level that work to inform chapter members about the issue and…
programs designed to enhance the cultural experience of UA students. These organizations are often referred to as divine nine: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Sigma Gamma Rho Fraternity, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity. NPHC organizations are committed to community service and support academic excellence between members and the student body by…
million people who attend colleges across the nation, 9 million participate in Greek life. Although sororities and fraternities were founded on noble principles, the public is quick to focus on headlines generated by hazing incidents. The fraternity and sorority community’s valuable contributions to the campus and community can be overshadowed by hazing. Every international/national fraternity and sorority, the National Panhellenic Conference and the National Interfraternity Conference have…
within our communities. They are prominent figures in history, and furthermore, members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. The majority of the men I have inspired to be like when growing up, I have discovered that they are “Alpha Men”. In addition, they play a large role in why inspire to be a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, incorporated. The members of this fraternity are amongst the most noble,…
everyday person can help stop rape. In particular, which stands out the most, and even more recently, is the rape culture within the Greek system at colleges. There is a strong correlation between rape and the Greek system within sororities and fraternities. As, Cortney Franklin states in “Physically Forced, Alcohol-Induced, and Verbally Coerced Sexual Victimization: Assessing Risk Factors Among University Women”,…
Start Educate Sustain NEW CHAPTER SUPPORT PLAN GUIDE chapter leaders Minimum of two years Provide one-on-one support FRATERNITY appointed alumna Trains alumnae to work with the chapter Builds a culture of care and support LOCALLY appointed advisers An adviser for every chapter officer What an awesome opportunity! I would love to see ISU have a Kappa chapter! I grew up in…
track, both academically and socially, was to realize that being a role model to my fellow fraternity brothers while having a low GPA was in no way justifiable. Though it took a while, I did whatever was necessary to revitalize my motivation and increase my GPA; working one-on-one with professors, going to grief counseling and keeping a defined goal in my mind at all times; law…
of here at Alabama. The maximum amount that women pay to belong to a sorority at University of Alabama is $7,100 a semester according to the National Panhellenic Association. Membership dues are only a fraction of the income. The Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Alabama Alpha chapter just built a mansion this year on “new row” that cost 7.2…
Roles Responsibilities Culture of Giving Reading Is Key Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Deadlines Human and Written Resources Plan and supervise chapter philanthropy events.Serve as the chairman of the Philanthropy Committee. Work with the New Member Chairman to present information to new members. Implement Kappa’s philanthropic strategy and promote a culture of giving. Track service hours. Plan donations to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. Educate the chapter about the Fraternity’s…