(Click here to download PDF document) Update Feb 2007
Fraternity and Sorority chapters have been established on the campus
of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh through joint sponsorship of
the University and the various inter/national organizations. This
statement affirms the relationship among the University of Wisconsin
Oshkosh, its recognized chapters/colonies of National Panhellenic Conference
(NPC), National Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and National Pan-Hellenic
Council, Inc. (NPHC) member groups, and their respective inter/national
organizations. In recognition of the potentially important role Greek-letter
organizations in individual student development and the significant
contribution they can provide to the comprehensive mission of the University,
the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh continues to support their growth.
The University is committed to assisting each member chapter of the
Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils to develop and pursue a positive,
intellectual and social atmosphere and to meet both University standards
and the standards of it’s inter/national organization. In
recognition of thApril 6, 2007 organizations are reflective of the University Mission, self regulation
of the recognized chapters, acting independently or through IFC and/or
NPC, will be encouraged and supported at all times.
University’s Expectations of the Greek Community
Greek-letter organizations are different in some respects from other
student organizations, particularly in member selection, secret rituals
of initiation, the broad scope of organizational activities, high campus
visibility and their relationship to their inter/national organization.
Therefore, the University has expectationsof performance and behavior
that all Greek-letter organizations must meet to be looked upon favorably
by the University. These expectations include, but are not limited
to:
Integrity: All fraternity and sorority chapter members, new members,
and affiliates are expected to speak and act with honesty and respect
for the human dignity of others and the standards/principles of the
individual organizations.
Academic Success: Each Greek organization hasprograms and policies
that will promote and encourage academic success leading to positive
results in recruitment and retention.
Involvement: Encourage members of individual chapters to be
actively involved in at least one other organization on campus.
Social Activities: Socials areconducted in a manner that promotes
safe and positive social development.
Communication: Each individual organization meets with the University
Greek Advisor at least once per semester.
Advisement: Each individual organization secures an active faculty
advisor.
Accountability: Each individual organization holds members accountable
for their actions with each respective organization’s disciplinary
board being the body that deals with any internalsituations.
Annual Review to the Administration:
Every Greek-letter organization
shall file a yearly review if they do not apply for the Chancellor’s
Award for Greek excellence, due to the Greek Advisor no later than
the first day of April.
Greek Community’s Expectations of the University
With the expectations set forth by the University on the Greek Community,
it is vital that the University understand that assistance will be
needed in meetingthese expectations. The following expectations
will aid in creating a cooperative effort to make the Greek Community
as beneficial as possible to the University and each organizations
respective members.
Integrity: Although espousing higher principles invites criticism
when we fail, the opposite that of having no principles, is a greater
offense. Therefore, we expectuniversity officials to endorse
the positive aspects of Greek life and firmly adhere to the standards
and policies set forth in the Faculty Handbook in regards to the treatment
of students.
Academic Success: The University, recognizing academic success,
will assist Greek organizations todevelop and maintain programs that
will further academic achievement among Greek members.
Leadership: Develop, in collaboration with Greek organizations,
leadership conferences and seminars to promote leadership within Greek
organizations and the campus beyond.
Advisement: Create and maintain a list of those faculty/staff that
would be willing to serve actively as academic advisors to the Greek
community and recognizethose advisors who put time and effort into
the Greek community (i.e. through a possible Advisor of the Year Award).
Public Relations: Establish effective mechanisms to communicate
the successes, positive aspects, and purposes of Greek organizations
to the campus and surrounding community.
Community Service: Create and maintain a list of philanthropic/community
service organizations and activities and recognize those Greek organizations
with outstanding community service (i.e. chapters who average at least
10 hours per member and the highest chapter average).
Discipline: Recognize the integral and primary role of Greek
organizations is to practice self-regulation of recognized chapters
in deciding disciplinary measures. The inter/national offices
of Greek organizations have the utmost authority in the formulations
and implementation of disciplinary measures when the situation arises. It
is important to promote increased cooperation and coordination between
the Dean of Students Office and the inter/national offices of Greek
organizations to ensure a multifaceted and sustainable approach to
disciplinary procedures.
The expectations set forth in this document are to enhance the relationship
between the University and Greek Community. By embracing these
expectations we will grow stronger as a community and maintain our
status as an integral part of the University. And, through the
upholding of these expectations the University will actively support
the growth and expansion of the Greek community. By evaluating
this document as necessApril 6, 2007sure that we have set forth reasonable and purposeful expectations.
