About the National Pan HellenicCouncil
Being a New Member
This is the time between when a man/woman joins a fraternity/sorority and his/her initiation into that organizations. Each Chapterhas a new member education experience that can last from about 6 to 8 weeks to a whole semester, dependingon the individual chapter, the national organization, and other Greek organizations at Delta State. This is a time in a new member’slife whenlifelongfriends are made and when some of the most memorable moments of thecollege career take place. Being a new member gets you involved in campusactivitiesquickly by participating in many events that the campus holds. New member classes usually meet one night each week to discuss the activities of the upcoming week and learn about the Chapterjoined. Most establish special scholarship programs to assist members with their studies. Participation in service projects and social activities is also an important part of the semester’sactivities.
Any regularly enrolled male/female at Delta State University, who is neither on social nor scholasticprobationand is properly registered for membership recruitment, is eligible for participation. Each individual fraternity has its ownminimumscholasticrequirements to consider in the selection process.
Scholarship
DSU Greek memberstake great pride in our level of scholarshipachievement. Both the new member and the NPHC’s grade point averagetypicallyexceed the university’s all-men/women’s average. Chaptersplace great emphasis on encouraging,developing and monitoring academic progress.
Tutors, study programs, and other incentives provided by each chapter are indicative of this goal.Additionally, time management skills for membersimprove as they work to attaindesiredscholastic goals while meeting chapter responsibilities.
Leadership
Membership provides many opportunities for you to be involved in leadership roles. As a chapter officer or coordinator of a chapter event or community service project, you can further your leadership skills. Each chapter has committee structures that allow you to be involved in all operational aspects of the organization. Additionally, chapters provide educational programming in such areas as timemanagement, leadership, diversity, communication, and overall health and well-being. Greeks also participate inuniversity-wide leadershipactivities National Pan Hellenic Council Chapter memberscan be found in the Student Government Association, Union Program Council, and many leadership and academic honor societies. Many other organizations have fraternity men and sorority women as members and many of theorganizationsare lead by these individuals. Involvement and active participation in activities enable fraternity men to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the fast-paced job market of today.
Social
The Delta State University Greeksystem provides a diverse selection of events to expose members to a wide variety of social programs and events. Formal, homecoming, Greek Week, and chapter retreats all support the goal of bringing men and womentogether to develop the bonds of brother- and sisterhood. Development of values, traditions, and honor contribute to the interfraternal commitment of social programs enabling personaldevelopment as well as development for each chapter as a whole. All fraternities maintain a responsible socialpolicypromoting interfraternal standards for careful planning of safe social activities.
Philanthropy
National Pan Hellenic Council chapters support a strong tradition of service to our campus, community, state, and nation. Each year Greekmen and women donate thousands of dollars and, more importantly, thousands of hours to various charities. Each Chapterfocuses on national philanthropies, but all donate services to local agencies. Because of strength in numbers and organizational qualities found infraternities and sororities, their membersachieve great success in efforts to aid in the community.
Membership Intake
The National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations at Delta State University select members through a process called Membership Intake. Membership Intake is the process of selecting, educating, and initiating new members into an NPHC chapter.
Specific requirements for intake are to be determined by the individual chapter’s national organization.
A student enrolled at other colleges or universities is not eligible for membership. NPHC groups will individually announce their membership selection/intake process during the semester and they will explain their membership process at the initial informational meeting. Interested students are encouraged to check out the national websites for the various NPHC organizations and to attend events sponsored by the local chapters. By doing this, you will have a better perspective of the organization and its members so that you can make the best decision for yourself.
NPHC Chapterswill individually announce their membership selection/intake process during the semester.Interested students are encouraged to visitthe national web sites for the various NPHC organizations and to attend events sponsored by the local chapters.
For more information, contact the NPHC Advisor by email at tsmith@deltastate.edu or by phone at 662-846-4666.
