University Greek Life organizations introduced themselves to students at a Sorority and Fraternity Life Welcome Barbecue during the first week of fall semester.
The four greek councils, which represent the 37 fraternities and sororities on campus, hosted the Tuesday, Aug. 25 event with hopes of attracting new students to greek life.
Each organization’s recruitment process is initiated differently depending on the council, according to Dashaah Shirley, an international business senior who represents the National Pan-Hellenic Council of fraternity members. “It is required to participate in NPHC 101 in order to intake on the council,” he said.
Jancarla Hernandez, communication arts major and president of the Multicultural Greek Council, said the group’s form of recruitment is promoted through flyers and volunteering.
As for the InterFraternity Council, Rob Depass states that their recruitment takes place year-round and involves a simple offer bid process.
Greek organizations have certain expectations for those who wish to join. The NPHC seeks gentlemen who are scholars and possess an integrity for a progressive generation according to Shirley.
“Make sure you establish yourself as a student first on campus and make sure you are a leader on campus before trying to become a member of our council,” said Shirley. We will only enhance who you are already. Not change the person you are.”
The InterFraternity Council looks forward to meeting men with a well-spoken, honest, confident, open and an understanding attitude.
“Just be open-minded, be respectful and be honest,” said Depass. “And most of all, listen to your advisors and move on from there.”
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