Panhellenic Associat ion Sorority Information Session
Agenda Welcome! Introductions What is the Panhellenic Association (PHA)? Eligibility to Join Expenses Register Formal Recruitment Informal Recruitment Upcoming Events Multicultural Greek Council (MCGC) National Pan-Hellenic Council Break-out Sessions with Recruitment Guides
Intr oduct ions Kristyn Tomlinson Ohio State Coordinator of Greek Life, hired by OSU to assist with all Greek affairs Erin Ferlet Vice President of Recruitment and Retention Recruitment Team The coordinators of the recruitment process Recruitment Guides (Rho Gammas) Your personal guide through the recruitment process, divided up by residence halls
What is PHA? The Panhellenic Association (PHA) is the student-run government body of the 16 Panhellenic sororities present at Ohio State. Our Mission As members of fraternities and sororities at The Ohio State University, we are committed to ensuring our success as students and invested partners in our organizations through celebrating friendship, leadership, scholarship, service, and social development while appreciating the diversity of our member organizations.
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Wher e wil l you f ind Sor or ity women? Buckeyethon Great Women Go Greek Homecoming Greek Week Service/Philanthropy
What ar e t he diff er ent PHA Chapter s? Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Epsilon Phi Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Xi Delta Alpha Phi Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Delta Zeta Kappa Delta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Kappa Gamma Pi Beta Phi Alpha Sigma Upsilon (agriculture) and Phi Sigma Rho (engineering) will not be participating in formal recruitment.
How do you know if you r e el igibl e? 12 college credit hours 2.5 grade point average, minimum* *Please note, most chapters also have their own minimum GPA required for membership. **You must also register online, available tonight! (ONLY IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN FORMAL RECRUITMENT)
How much does being in a Sor or ity cost? Average costs for all 14 chapters: new member quarter expenses *in-house quarterly expenses out-of-house quarterly expenses $728 $2184 $555 *Most chapters have a live-in requirement! Some chapters offer financial assistance.
What ar e t he l eader ship opport unit ies? Each chapter has its own leadership opportunities including positions on the executive board, and various chairmanships. These include roles such as President, VP Recruitment, VP New Member Education, VP Community Service, VP Philanthropy, Sisterhood chair, Social chair, Greek Events chair, Fine Arts chair, PHA delegate, and so much more! *All these positions provide members the opportunity to develop their leadership abilities and gain valuable skills that can be used throughout college and in the work place.
What s t he next st ep? Visit us online at osugreeks.com/pha Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the gray button that says Register for Sorority Formal Recruitment Read the Registration Agreement Terms You must accept these terms to register Fill out as much information as you can on the forms Don t be afraid of using detail Make sure you set aside enough time to throughly complete the registration Each chapter will receive your information to help them learn more about you throughout the recruitment process
What is For mal Recr uitment Round Overview Introduction Round - January 9th Open House Round- January 10th Philanthropy Round - January 16th Preference Round - January 17th BID Day - January 18th
Intr oduct ion Round January 9th First official round of formal recruitment. Mix and mingle with women from all 14 sororities. Slowly begin to narrow your list of potential organizations to join.
Open House Round January 10th Second round. Visit up to 10 chapters. Take a tour of their chapter facilities.
Philanthr opy Round January 16th Third round. Visit up to 6 chapters. Participate in a project benefiting the philanthropic organizations of each chapter. Chance to learn about the chapter s many philanthropy and service opportunities.
Prefer ence Round January 17t h Final round. Visit up to 3 chapters. Learn about the rituals and traditions of each chapter.
B id D ay January 18th Congratulations! You ve completed the recruitment process!
So make sure to register for recruitment today so you can receive updates about recruitment and get questions answered by your recruitment guides!
What is inf or mal r ecr uitment? When Fall and Spring Quarters Who is eligible Anyone with 12 college credit hours and a 2.5 minimum GPA (this is aimed at transfer students and upperclassmen) How to join Attend all chapter informal events (dates can be found on website)
Upcoming Events October 28th - Greek Life Comes to You 7:00pm-8:30pm Park Hall Basement and Morrill Tower Lobby November 24th - Showcase Night 7:00pm-9:00pm Independence Hall Room 100 (If you are registered for formal recruitment, your recruitment guide will pick you up at your residence hall and walk with you to the event) January 8th - Orientation for Formal Recruitment Time and Location TBA
Join O ur Faceb ook G r oup Ohio State Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment 2009-2010
Recr uitment G uides AKA Rho Gammas Your personal guide through recruitment. They are here to help you with ANYTHING you need!
Q uest ions and Answer s
Multicultural Greek Council
What is MCGC Multicultural Greek Council Six multicultural and cultural sororities and fraternities Most Chapters have a cultural interest, but all students are welcome Mix of all female, all male, and co-ed Greek organizations
Chapters Kappa Phi Lambda: Asian interest sorority Sigma Epsilon Phi: Greek Orthodox co-ed fraternity Pi Delta Psi: Asian interest fraternity Delta Xi Phi: Multicultural sorority Omega Tau Zeta: Asian interest sorority Alpha Psi Lambda: Latino interest, co-ed fraternity
Recruitment Each MCGC Chapter has its own recruitment process based on its organization s values All Chapters have events that prospective members can attend to meet the Brothers/Sisters of the Chapter and learn about the organization
Eligibility 12 College Credit Hours 2.5 Minimum GPA* *Some Chapters may have a higher GPA requirement for membership
Next Step MCGC breakout session to learn more Contact individual Chapters for more information Attend Chapters events to learn more about the organization and members
National Pan-Hellenic Council
What is NPHC? National Pan-Hellenic Council established in May 10, 1930 Historically African American organizations focused on uplifting the African American community through service and educational programs. Primary purpose and focus of member organizations remains community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities. A lifetime commitment to the goals and ideals of each respective organization is stressed. The council s purpose is to promote unity and expose members to the service for life philosophy and foster leadership development and scholarship.
Chapters Sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 1908 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 1913 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 1920 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 1922 Fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 1906 (not on campus) Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 1911 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 1911 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 1914 Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. 1963
Recruitment Each NPHC Chapter has its own recruitment process based on its organization s values All Chapters have events that prospective members can attend to meet the Brothers/ Sisters of the Chapter and learn about the organization NPHC Greek Informationals occur each quarter
Eligibility 12 College Credit Hours 2.5 Minimum GPA* Evidence of Community Service Letter of Recommendation (s) Commitment Towards Organizational Values *Some Chapters may have a higher GPA requirement for membership
Next Steps Contact Individual Chapters, Membership Chairs Attend Chapters events to learn more about the organization and members
Break-out Sessions with Recruitment Guides Director of Recruitment Guides - Mallory Fairman - Carolyn Sweeney