Recent Fraternity Development and Studies

Fraternity Reconstruction

Fraternities underwent more review in 1992 as a Task Force was created to discuss the future relationship between fraternities and the University of Minnesota. Decisions were made to change

  • The way academic progress information is reported to the Greek system
  • The way chapters are informed about and assisted with the building inspection process
  • The relationship between the Special Counseling Office (now called Student Judicial Affairs) and IFC/PH J-Boards
  • The role of the Greek System in All-University orientation
  • The way the Greek system is included in University housing information1

A subcommittee on organizational development was also set up to make recommendations on Greek life. It made recommendations on rushing, membership education, organizational needs, and public relations.

Rush

  • University Orientation should allow promotion of Greek System
  • Acknowledge Greeks as alternate student housing
  • Facilitate Greek rushing on Dorms

Membership Education

  • SODC and National programming on:

-Alcohol / chemical abuse

-Career planning

-Continuing education opportunities

-Leadership development

Organizational Needs

  • University assistance in compilation of Greek database
  • Consistent office space
  • Need information o regulations existing between Greeks and University
  • Training for Judicial officers and J-Board members
  • Assistance in creating effective Judiciary system

Public Relations

  • Annual recognition night for Greek service to the University

In January of 2005, a partnership was developed between the university and the Greek community. It expressed positive action towards the relationship and gave some guidelines for fraternities. It listed the expectations for both parties in academics, student development, leadership, community service, housing, recruitment, and mutual support.2

Study on the Greeks

In September of 1997, a study of the Greek experience was conducted at the U. The study surveyed fraternity and sorority members on alcohol, personal growth and development, the chapter house, chapter advising, and general involvement in the campus community. Images of the results can be found on the sidebar to the right.3

History of Fraternities

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