Kappa Gamma Research Paper

The binge drinking and partying of fraternities and sororities is now under the concern of the chapter locally and nationally. Every year there is a national hazing awareness week that every fraternity and sorority on every campus in America participates in. The only way to fix the problem is the educate people about the problem. To outweigh the heavy expense on a member’s pocket is the ability to apply for scholarships within a fraternity or sorority nationally. A Greek organization offers aid when needed and if cannot solely help look for other outlets for financial aid for a member. Organizations focus on education and give endless resources to members within the house and on campus. Members of Greek organizations have so much potential to become well-rounded individuals and being in these organizations helps them shape these potentials to achieve the most success as

Any event away from the chapter facility involving chapter members and/or new members (e.g., a new member retreat) or any event where there is a potential risk involved.

One of the biggest stereotypes about being in a fraternity or sorority is that you party and drink a lot. Drinking alcohol is not a focal point of Greek life, although alcohol is at almost every social occasion in Greek life. In Blake’s article it is said that no matter what Greek organization you are a part of underage

The article by Carly Stern entitled “The Outdated Double Standard Plaguing Greek Life” has a clear theme, her title states just that. The double standard that exists in Greek Life, chapter recognized organizations, is the limitations Sorority houses have. She starts out stating that “the majority of the 26 recognized sororities are forbidden from hosting parties deserving alcohol in chapter houses… even if residents are 21”. While Fraternities are given permission to host parties by paying extra in insurance to cover the cost of damages, Sororities are not allowed to do so, many of these Sororities are not even allowed to have male guests in their home as guests. With this being the 21st century women are more proactive and independent and they are breaking barriers in academia and I the professional world, but yet under national chapters Sorority sisters are being restricted.

While Ithaca College’s Greek life scene was vibrant in the seventies and eighties, a number of hazing scandals occurred in the 80s. These scandals were brought to national attention following the hazing related death of one student. Because of this, Ithaca College no longer recognizes any social or service fraternities and sororities. Students who are interested in joining a social fraternity or sorority are able to rush at neighboring Cornell

Chapters, alumnae associations and members may not speak for the Fraternity on any political, commercial or controversial issue, or indicate involvement of the Fraternity by the use of Kappa stationery or other means.

Attendance at community events is encouraged however they must be approved by myself or Ms. Addo. Once approved

In the article Sorority Parties Would Help Reduce Sexual Assaults on Campus they show that if Sororities held parties the sorority members would feel more comfortable than having everything ran by men. For example “[..] one of the key reasons fraternity members feel so entitled to women's bodies, because women have no ownership of the social scene. You can't kick a guy out of his own house" (Rickford 1). Thus being a possible solution to the problem of sexual assault from fraternities on college and university

Kristin Czubkowski wrote in the article “Greek Life Turns 150 Years” that frat parties in the early twentieth century were mainly ball parties. Students dressed up and had formal interactions between fraternities and sororities. These parties were closely monitored by the college staff and all the participants were quite restrained. From this information, we know that frat parties were not so chaotic in the past and the form of partying can be influenced by policies and decisions of higher authorities.

Increased overall Participation: I feel that Executive Committee highly influences if chapter members are attending events or not. If chapter members see that the role models for our chapter are participating, it will make them want to participate more as well. Also, EC needs to always be talking highly of all events the chapter is participating in rather than giving a negative attitude. If EC starts the increased participation, than the rest of the chapter will follow

Phi Delta Theta was exacerbating rapidly before the policy was in place. It came to the point that “Alcohol abuse had led to [a] horrible image damage that curtailed [their] ability to recruit [members] and campus leaders” (“Reason Why PDT…”). With the excess of alcohol, new members did not even desire joining the fraternity. Something had to be done about binge drinking, so in 1997 the General Council of that fraternity decided to implement the Alcohol-Free Housing Policy. Around the world, chapters of Phi Delta Theta were given from 1997 to July 1, 2000 to implement this “paradigm shift on their campus” (“A Fraternity with Alcohol-Free Housing”). This same policy should be incorporated in all fraternities and sororities. The campus official who owns the house, whether it be a local house corporation, the College or University or another entity simply goes to the General Council of the designated fraternity or sorority and expresses the solution of banning alcohol in the chapter’s house. This process may take some time, as it did with Sigma Nu and Phi Delta Theta, but it is definitely advantageous. Furthermore, a chapter in the Greek glossary refers to a specific fraternity or sorority on a campus. The reason the time frame of three years for Sigma Nu and

Visitors, Aspirants, inquirers and candidates are encouraged to attend; this is a wonderful experience to see the inner workings of the structure of the fraternity. Several of our candidates have volunteered to help with our upcoming elections.

The following is a sample of what Kappa Chapter’s Alumni Association accomplished with access to limited membership dues:

If the chapter is housed, be sure the Membership Chairman communicates regularly with the House Director regarding all membership recruitment activities. Encourage the Membership Committee to keep these lines of communication open at all times. Contact the campus Panhellenic adviser annually to keep Kappa’s avenue of communication open with this campus official. Be an active member of the campus Panhellenic recruitment advisory committee and serve as a liaison for the chapter, campus Panhellenic and local alumnae. Be familiar with all current Fraternity, National Panhellenic Conference and campus membership resources. Keep the following additional resources and information at hand. •

Our members’ safety is our top priority. Chapters and individual members are held to high standards and are expected to do their part to contribute to a safe campus and Greek-letter community.