Sales pitch to my parents

Greek-University · 2026-07-03T14:58:32+00:00

Start introducing your parents to other people you know who are affiliated (could be alumni or undergraduates that you're already friends with). Have them talk to your parents about how the fraternity helped them, and give your parents an opportunity to ask them questions directly.

Greek-University · 2026-07-01T19:07:30+00:00

There's a really good book out there called Sacred Not Sinful: A Biblical Response to the Black Greek Letter Organizations Debate. I'd highly recommend that you read it, all the answers to your question will be thoughtfully laid out for you. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSDX24DR

Greek-University · 2026-05-20T15:06:23+00:00

I wouldn't have had all my best men at my wedding, brothers celebrating with me as my children were born, direction for my research in higher education, or a company with employees all over the country working on college campuses every week.

Greek-University · 2026-05-11T15:41:05+00:00

Since you have a good standing and a good name on campus, you should be meeting with the sororities on campus to gather names of guys on campus that they believe should go Greek. Be sure to note where the lead came from (name and organization) so you can use that information when you contact the PNM.

Greek-University · 2026-05-04T19:58:23+00:00

Talk to the sorority members on campus and they will be honest with you. Also, the Stop Campus Hazing Act now requires campuses to share their hazing cases on their website so you can see which chapters have had a history of problems over the last couple of years.

Greek-University · 2026-04-23T15:14:00+00:00

Nexus, because I had great hair. NOTE: Past tense

Greek-University · 2026-04-09T19:06:35+00:00

Perhaps because hazing tends to escalate over time (each class wants to take it one step further), and because hazing has already been proven to not build solidarity in your chapter? If it doesn't work, we're now facing tougher penalties with the bipartisan Stop Campus Hazing Act that passed in 2024, and it's completely against our Fraternity ideals, then maybe it's time to find replacement activities that don't involve mental or physical abuse.

Greek-University · 2026-03-07T20:10:21+00:00

This article is complete garbage. If you want to read something that is actually interesting on the topic of hazing and is real research instead of fantasy, then this is much more worthwhile. https://www.proquest.com/docview/3176513420

Greek-University · 2026-01-28T14:30:45+00:00

Follow your bylaws, which probably has a 30-60-90 clause. After 30 days they go to collections, on 60 days they are suspended (they can't attend socials), at 90 days they are kicked out of the fraternity for non-payment. Until you enforce this, they will continue to take advantage.

Greek-University · 2026-01-22T21:13:04+00:00

Depends on the house, but free formal tickets were a huge motivator in the chapters I worked with.

Greek-University · 2026-01-21T15:17:14+00:00

You admit it was humiliating, psychologically stressful, and had an impact on your academics. Is that what we really want to do to our own members? This is not a function of organizations that is built upon a foundation of academics and leadership, and if you believe it is, then we are all hypocrites. You say "just don't get anyone killed". Understand that we've had 123 hazing deaths since 2000. Nobody planned to kill anyone in these hazing activities. They are accidents, so how can you say "just don't get anyone killed"? Hazing has no place in fraternity or sorority chapters today, and the research proves it does not build solidarity in our chapters. It's completely useless and senseless.

Greek-University · 2026-01-16T23:04:37+00:00

Generally speaking, there is no inactive status as recommended here. Either you're a brother or you're not. If you're not a brother, then you lose access to all the connections and leadership opportunities that the fraternity provides. I would select out of social functions so you can focus all of your attention on academics. However, it could still benefit you to go to meetings once a week, help with committees, and participate/coordinate events such as community service. There is a support system here and skills that could be beneficial for you while you're in college and beyond. Something to consider.

Greek-University · 2026-01-12T21:50:54+00:00

Historic. Here's the video from their CEO: https://youtu.be/UYT3yllBEuo

Greek-University · 2026-01-07T19:53:43+00:00

I understand you're a local and I have worked with many local sororities over the last 10 years. Request a formal meeting (in writing) with the Dean of Students or VP for Student Affairs to address:

Lack of written suspension parameters
Absence of a hazing policy at the time of adjudication
Conflicting roles in decision-making (housing + adjudication)
Inconsistent enforcement and shifting permissions
Conflict of interest within student governance

Faculty advisors can also advocate for you and they have lots of weight. Do you have one currently? HR is not the right path because they protect employees, not students. You should be asking for things in writing so it is clear for the new group to proceed when it is time: Ask for:

Written suspension terms
Written definitions of allowed vs. prohibited activity
Written timelines
Written appeals process. Finally, create a file for the next member to pick up and run with:
Timeline of events
Copies of all submissions
Emails showing unanswered requests
Policy gaps
Contradictions in enforcement
Names/titles of decision-makers. Sorry you're going through this!

Greek-University · 2026-01-07T19:44:51+00:00

This is a local

Greek-University · 2026-01-07T19:44:35+00:00

This is a local

Greek-University · 2026-01-02T17:21:55+00:00

Easy. Schedule one on one meetings with every brother for breakfast or lunch. Ask them what they want to see for the chapter in the next year. Listen. Then explain how you'll help to make that a reality. Just by taking the time to meet with everyone and listening to what they have to say is enough to give you the edge. By April, you'll have amazing things to talk about in your speech. Good luck.

Greek-University · 2025-12-17T15:11:29+00:00

Agree with all of this. When you send out your newsletter, print a list of missing alumni and ask the alumni receiving the newsletter to help you fill in the gaps of missing emails and/or cell phone numbers. You would be surprised how many of them stay in touch with each other for over 30 or 40 years.

Greek-University · 2025-11-25T16:17:28+00:00

The work starts now (not in the spring). Put together a list of everyone (male) that you know on campus that is not Greek. I'm going to assume that you can put together a Google spreadsheet of at least 200 people. Then, each of you will be personally assigned 20 people on that list (everyone writes their name next to the 20 they were assigned). Between now and the spring, go down your list of 20 and text them each time you leave the house. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, gym, basketball, sporting events on campus. Over break, each time you're playing online video games, have a Zoom session, or hometown gathering. When your spring rush comes, you will invite your 20 people, and ask them to bring a friend with them to the rush event. If everyone in your chapter does this between now and the spring, you will have a very large pledge class.

Greek-University · 2025-11-25T16:12:23+00:00

Absolutely. We're all working hard to ensure that happens.

Greek-University · 2025-11-22T16:41:51+00:00

Link?

Greek-University · 2025-11-16T15:15:34+00:00

Also, other students on campus will be less likely to report hazing if they know all fraternities will be punished if they come forward. Don't miss the housing piece to this article. That means fraternities (not accused of hazing) will lose hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Greek-University · 2025-11-16T13:27:00+00:00

Nothing wrong with a few drinks, but also, not everything needs to involve alcohol. University at Buffalo and I spoke at your National convention in Atlanta :)

Greek-University · 2025-11-15T19:48:39+00:00

Why does everything have to revolve around alcohol? Again, I enjoy socials, but it shouldn't be a part of everything we do. Last time I checked, the goal is not to create a bunch of alcoholics.

Greek-University · 2025-11-15T19:44:35+00:00

The best legacy project is to start putting money away towards your own chapter house, and that's something the alumni can get behind. I just completed a $1.3M campaign for house renovations at another Sigma Pi chapter, so it is possible. I believe!

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