Greek Facts National Statistics:

48% of all US Presidents have been Greek Many Lawyers, Teachers, and Doctors are Greek 42% of US Senators are Greek Many Actors and Actresses are Greek 40%of all US Supreme Court Justices have been Greek 30% of Fortune 500 Executives are Greek Many Musicians and Artists are GreekAnd Greeks only make up 3% of the US populationWHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR STUDENT?

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What is a fraternity or sorority?

Greek Life Basics Fraternity and sorority life started in the early 1800’s Organizations grounded by common values Participating in Greek Life can enrich the college

experience Our Mission

As members of fraternities and sororities at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign,we are committed to ensuring our success as students and invested partners in ourorganizations through celebrating friendship, leadership, scholarship, service, and socialadvancement while appreciating the diversity of our member organizations.

Historical Context Since 1872, 114 organizations have been a part of our Greek

Community and campus at some point. 90 of these organizations are still in existence.

1st Fraternity: Delta Tau Delta, 1872 1st Sororities: Kappa Alpha Theta & Pi Beta Phi, 1895 1st historically African American Fraternity:

Kappa Alpha Psi, 1913 1st historically African American Sorority:

Alpha Kappa Alpha, 1914 1st Latin Co-Ed Fraternity Greek-letter organization:

Alpha Psi Lambda, 1986 1st historically Asian-American Fraternity:

Lambda Phi Epsilon, 1997 1st historically Asian-American Sorority:

Alpha Kappa Delta Phi, 2001

Greek ValuesThe common thread that tie

Greek-letter organizations together: Friendship Leadership Scholarship Service Social Advancement Diversity

Friendship Friendship

To create an eternal bond of loyalty, camaraderie, and respect based on the pride and unity that encompasses our community

Sisterhood/Brotherhood Makes the campus smaller Learn from one another

Fraternities and sororities are unique because of inter-generational ties. “Once initiated… you’re a lifetime member.”

Leadership To develop the skills and talents for our

members to impact our campus, community, state, country and world as undergraduate members and as graduate and alumni members.

Potentially successful leadership development program for college students

Opportunities in chapters, campus, & community Involved in diverse range of campus activities including

honor societies, residence halls, athletics, government, service organizations, and other clubs

Member development programs typically include leadership training opportunities

42 of this year’s Senior 100 Honorary are Greek

Scholarship

To encourage and provide the resources for our members to succeed academically through continuous learning, moral development, and scholastic recognition.

Greek GPA is consistently higher than the All undergraduate GPA: www.odos.uiuc.edu/greek

Scholarship and incentive programs for members 35% of Greeks were on the Dean’s List in Fall

2003

Service

To enrich the lives of our members through meaningful involvement in service and philanthropic events.

Thousands of dollars raised and countless service hours donated this past year to local and national agencies Bowl for Kids Sake Relay for Life Up ‘Til Dawn

Each organization has specific service and/or philanthropic agencies they support

Social Advancement

To formulate meaningful friendships through a wide range of activities that bring together our members and develop personal and professional skills.

Building social skills Etiquette seminars, professional and career

development Social events

Formals, parties, exchanges, we have it but it is regulated

Diversity

To create an opportunity for people of different backgrounds, cultures and interests to come together and celebrate the common experiences that we have as fraternity and sorority members while appreciating our individual differences.

Four councils represent diverse fraternity/sorority experiences; chapter diversity.

Programs with campus organizations Opportunity to come together with different views

and perspectives but share common values and experiences

Illinois Greeks 6000 Greek Students at Illinois 22% of the Undergraduate population 90 chapters (32 sororities & 58 fraternities) 63 Chapter Houses- Certified Housing by University 22% of the chapters are culturally-based Types of Social Chapters: Cultural,

Professional, and Religious Average Fraternity size: 70 (3-140 members) Average Sorority size: 98 (2-170 members)

Governing Councils Black Greek Council

7 fraternities and 4 sororities Interfraternity Council

47 fraternities Panhellenic Council

22 sororities United Greek Council

6 fraternities and 5 sororities

2004 Black Greek Council Intake

BGC is composed of 7 fraternities and 4 sororities

Most candidates have a 2.5 minimum GPA and Sophomore Standing

Chapters host informationals Membership Intake differs among

organizations www.uiuc.edu/ro/bgc

2004 Interfraternity Recruitment For more information visit www.illinigreeks.com Recruitment takes place at the beginning of

each semester (1 ½ months) Recruitment Events are listed in the Daily

Illini and on website (No Fee) Monetary Scholarship Applications are

available over summer and fall

2004 Interfraternity Recruitment

Chapter Informal Year-Round Process Each organization hosts various

events Can receive multiple bids (invitation

for membership) Rush, Recruitment and Joining- what’s the difference?

2004 Panhellenic Recruitment

Mutual selection process (“preferencing”) Visit 20 chapters to meet the members4 stages, visit fewer and fewer chapters Formal process 2nd & 3rd weekends of Fall

semester Orientation September 2nd September 3rd – 5th September 10th – 12th

Register online: www.illinigreeks.com/phc before your student arrives in the Fall ($40)

United Greek Council UGC is composed of 6 fraternities and 5

sororities Membership Intake/Recruitment process

varies by organization Chapters host informationals and events Get to know people in the organizations

To Learn More about Greek Life Visit Greek Affairs and Council Websites Read Summer “Go Greek” materials Greek CD-Rom in residence hall rooms Quad Day: Tuesday, August 24th

Attend Scheduled Events

Financial Information for Housed Groups

Average Costs per semester for IFC and Panhellenic Chapters (2003-04) 1st Semester Fee (1x fee) $ 550 Living In-House $3076 Living Out-of-House $ 407

Proposed 2004-05 Residence Halls per semester= $3,208 (double room with 14

meals)

The Role of the Fraternity and Sorority Community today Overall Greek GPA above campus GPA Provides forums for education on various life issues; strong

component of the co-curriculum on our campus Philanthropic and service continue as primary focal points

of organizations Provides an option for housing with close proximity to

campus Contribute to the campus through participation in campus

life Can impact allegiance to host institution and impact

retention Foster opportunities for people with similar values to

engage in friendships that can transcend generations

Greek Affairs Website:www.odos.uiuc.edu/greek Grades Philanthropy Money Raised Service Hours Health Advocates Policy on Hazing Parent’s Brochure Award Winning Chapters Greek Housing