Recruitment University of Virginia Inter-Sorority Council

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1 Recruitment 2012 University of Virginia Inter-Sorority Council

2 Welcome to the University of Virginia! You are about to enter one of the most amazing chapters of your life and are fortunate to be doing so at the University of Virginia. Attending such a prestigious and well-rounded university has truly been an honor, and joining a sorority has made our experiences at UVa all the more rewarding. The University has a longstanding tradition of student self-governance that allows all students to take an active and leadership-oriented role in the many organizations that UVa has to offer. The fraternity and sorority systems support the practice of a student-led community and embrace the ideals of student self-governance. The Inter-Sorority Council (ISC) is composed of a diverse group of women with varying interests that span across the organizations of the University. The ISC includes sixteen chapters, making it the largest women s organization on grounds. We, as a sorority community, strive to enhance the experiences of all Greek and potentially Greek women at the University by providing resources and opportunities for leadership, service, scholastic growth and social development. Sorority life has enriched the college experiences of countless women throughout our sixteen chapters, ours included. Greek life provides an opportunity for personal growth as well as the chance to enrich oneself in the company of other amazing women. Each woman s experience is unique, but sororities add a meaningful dimension that last well beyond graduation to the lives of all sorority women alike. We encourage each of you to learn about the opportunities that the Inter- Sorority Council has to offer and to participate in ISC recruitment this spring. Being a part of this community has given us the opportunity to develop as individuals and as leaders, providing us the opportunity to excel as the University in ways we never thought possible. We have greatly enjoyed our time so far as part of this supportive network of women and are certain that we will carry our experiences with us for the rest of our lives. We hope that you consider joining the sorority community and that you too will find a home within the ISC. We wish you the best of luck as you begin your first semester at UVa and look forward to seeing you at upcoming ISC events and recruitment! Best, Alexis Tarbet Inter-Sorority Council President amt5h@virginia.edu Kendall Galant Vice President of Recruitment, Inter-Sorority Council kendallgalant@gmail.com

3 Inter-Sorority Council Executive Board The Inter-Sorority Council is the governing body of the sixteen National Panhellenic Council (NPC) affiliated sororities at the University of Virginia. ISC promotes the sorority community by encouraging leadership, academic achievement, and service among all sororities. By interaction with each other, the chapters learn from one another and increase their connections among the many students at the University. In addition, ISC serves as a forum for the discussion of current issues facing college students and the sorority community. ISC also promotes equality; therefore, policies governing membership recruitment, social activities, publicity, and member conduct and responsibilities are established and monitored by the Inter-Sorority Council. As you can see, our Inter- Sorority Council is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of sorority life for women at UVa. ISC Inter-Sorority Council The Inter-Sorority Council, ISC, is the largest body of undergraduate women at the University of Virginia. Approximately 33% of all undergraduate women are members of the Greek system. Sororities are not isolated groups, but rather they are part of the whole community. When you become a member of a sorority, you become a member of the ISC. Like most organizations, a president, vice-president of judiciary, vice-president of administration, and vice-president of recruitment head the ISC. Eight other chair women serve on the executive board as well. These women lead committees designed to promote and protect the interests of the women of ISC. ISC representatives from each of the 16 sororities serve as members of each committee. As a potential new member you will get to know the Recruitment Team, whose responsibilities include: organizing Recruitment, the Recruitment Counselors Program, Recruitment Orientation, and matching bid lists. The Recruitment Team work continuously throughout the year to create a successful Recruitment. Every week, there are several meetings held to ensure the continued success of the ISC community. The executive board holds a meeting to discuss issues pertinent to all 16 chapters. There are also weekly meetings of chapter representatives, as well as meetings between the 16 chapter presidents, to instill cooperation and communication amongst the chapters. These three weekly meetings serve as forums for discussion and interaction in the ISC. The ISC has its own judicial board, which relies on a mediation process for cases that arise between chapters. Keeping with the University s tradition of student self-governance, sorority women serve as the mediators. ISC is continuously expanding in order to meet the needs of the chapters and their respective members. We hope that you will consider the sorority community at the University of Virginia a future possibility. ISC ACW ADP AF CW DDD DG DZ GFB KAQ KD KKG PBF SDT SK SSS ZTA 1

4 Sorority Life Scholarship All sorority members share one commonality: we are students first. The all sorority grade point average consistently ranks at or above the all women s grade point average with the GPA for Fall 2010 standing at and the all-women s GPA at a Additionally 59% of our women (972) were on Dean s List for the fall semester. Both the ISC and the individual chapters host intentional programming geared at improving and supporting the scholastic performance of its members. Service & Philanthropies An important part of the undergraduate experience is learning to work with others and to give of yourself. Each of the 16 sororities believes in making a difference in the world, both locally and nationally. Members of the ISC never stop giving back. Our sororities at UVA host their own community service and philanthropic activities as well as participate in Dance Marathon, InterGreek Habitat, and other major campus service events, devoting countless hours and millions of dollars over the course of the Inter Sorority Council s existence to causes greater than themselves. Sisterhood Joining the sorority community here affords you the opportunity to form meaningful connections and lifelong friendships with a diverse group of students who share a common set of values and ideals. These special bonds provide you with support, guidance, networking opportunities and are invaluable in every phase of your life, both here at UVA and beyond. Becoming part of our community not only enriches your undergraduate experience, but provides you with a home away from home for your time at UVA. Leadership Developing strong leadership skills, opportunities to practice these new skills and recognition for achievements are integral parts of the sorority experience. Greek women here at the university not only serve within the ISC and their own chapters but they lead some of UVA s most prestigious and honored student organizations including Honor and Judicial committees, Student Council, Madison House and University Programs Council. Joining our community provides you with the opportunity to learn and grow as a leader both within the ISC and greater UVA community. Social Activities There is never a dull moment in the life of a sorority woman at UVA. From socials to formals, sisterhood activities, participation in intramurals and Parents Weekends, each chapter provides their members social outlets in a safe and fun environment. Through joining a sorority at UVA, women can achieve a proper balance between social and academic values and activities. Money Raised for Philanthropic Causes: Fall 2010: $86,872 Spring 2011: $60,506 Total: $147, 378 Total Number of Service Hours: Fall 2010: 15,237 hours Spring 2011: 10,053 hours Total: 25,290 hours 2

5 Chapter Profiles AF ACW Alpha Chi Omega Nickname: AChi O Address: 158 Madison Lane Founded: DePauw University, 1885 University of Virginia, 1980 Philanthropy: Domestic Violence Awareness AF Alpha Phi Nickname: A-Phi Address: th Street Founded: Syracuse University, 1872 University of Virginia, 1978 Minimum GPA: 2.0 Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation ADP CW ACW ADP Alpha Delta Pi Nickname: ADPi Address: 502 Rugby Road Founded: Wesleyan College, 1851 University of Virginia, 1977 Minimum GPA: 2.6 Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House CW Chi Omega Nickname: Chi O Address: 123 Chancellor Street Founded: University of Arkansas, 1895 University of Virginia, 1927 Minimum GPA: 2.0 Philanthropy: Make a Wish Foundation Agencies Benefitting from UVa Fraternities & Sororities Abundant Life Ministries AIDS Service Group Alternative Spring Break Alzheimers Association Best Buddies Big Brothers Big Siblings Bike to Uganda Blood Drive Boys & Girls Club Camp Kesem Cavaliers Care Cedars Nursing Home Charlottesville City Parks Charlottesville Free Clinic Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad Clark Elementary School Community Clean-Up Crozet JABA Assisted Living Community Dance Marathon Days on the Lawn Food Bank Girl Scouts Greer Elementary School Habitat for Humanity Hillel Hope Community Center I Have a Dream Foundation Johnson Elementary School Lose the Shoes Madison House March for 3

6 DDD Delta Delta Delta Nickname: Tri-Delt, Tri-Delta Address: 1537 Virginia Avenue Founded: Boston University, 1888 University of Virginia, 1975 Minimum GPA: 2.25 Philanthropy: St. Jude s Children s Research Hospital DZ Delta Zeta Nickname: DZ Address: 150 Chancellor Street Founded: Miami of Ohio, 1902 University of Virginia, 1976 Minimum GPA: 2.7 Philanthropy: Stanley Hearing Foundation, Gallaudet University, House Ear Institute DG GFB DDD DZ DG Delta Gamma Nickname: DG Address: 138 Madison Lane Founded: Lewis School, 1873 University of Virginia, 1978 Philanthropy: Service for Sight GFB Gamma Phi Beta Nickname: Gamma Phi Address: th Street Founded: Syracuse University, 1874 University of Virginia, 1994 Minimum GPA: 2.4 Philanthropy: I Have a Dream Foundation, Campfire USA Babies March of Dimes Martha Jefferson House MS Walk Pancakes for Parkinsons Peer Advisor Program Prevent Child Abuse America PUSH America Reach Out & Read Rebuilding Together - New Orleans Relay for Life Ronald McDonald House Salvation Army School Supply Drive SEED Shelter for Help & Emergency Sigma Nu Breast Cancer Research Foundation SOCA HotShots Youth Soccer Coaching SPCA Special Olympics St. Baldricks Stony Point Elementary School Stony Point Fire Station Team AGUA University Children s Hospital UVa Cardiac Care UVa Hospital UVa Patients and Friends Research Fund for Breast Cancer Research UVa Recycling Virginia Service Coalition Water for Wum YMCA Basketball Zion Union Baptist Church 4

7 Chapter Profiles KAQ KD KAQ Kappa Alpha Theta Nickname: Theta Address: 127 Chancellor Street Founded: DePauw University, 1870 University of Virginia, 1976 Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) PBF KKG KKG Kappa Kappa Gamma Nickname: Kappa Address: 503 Rugby Road Founded: Monmouth College, 1870 University of Virginia, 1975 Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental Kappa Delta Nickname: KD Address: 136 Chancellor Street Founded: Longwood College, 1897 University of Virginia, 1932 Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America, Richmond Children s Hospital, Girl Scouts of America, Orthopaedic Research Awards PBF Pi Beta Phi Nickname: Pi Phi Address: 1509 Grady Avenue Founded: Monmouth College, 1867 University of Virginia, 1976 Minimum GPA: 2.0 Philanthropy: First Book; SARA (Sexual Assault Resource Agency) 5

8 SDT Sigma Delta Tau Nickname: SDT Founded: Cornell University, 1917 University of Virginia, 2011 Minimum GPA: 2.25 Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America Sigma Kappa Nickname: SK Address: th Street Founded: Colby College, 1874 University of Virginia, 1987 Philanthropy: Alzheimer s Association & Maine Sea Coast Mission SSS ZTA SDT SK The ISC has been thrilled to welcome our newest chapter to grounds this past year! SSS Sigma Sigma Sigma Nickname: Tri-Sigma Address: 1 University Court Founded: Longwood College, 1898 University of Virginia, 1982 Philanthropy: Robbie Page Memorial ZTA Zeta Tau Alpha Nickname: Zeta Address: 136 Madison Lane Founded: Longwood College, 1898 University of Virginia, 1952 Philanthropy: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 6

9 Rounds of Recruitment Round Robbins: This is the first round of recruitment, split between two days, during which potential new members get to visit all 16 chapters. The round consists of casual conversations and is designed to give you a brief overview and introduction to all of the sororities here at the university. These events are short, so we encourage everyone to relax and enjoy themselves! Themes: The second round of recruitment allows potential new members to visit a maximum of 11 chapters. This round is considered a favorite by sisters and potential new members alike. The round is designed to allow each chapter to showcase their individual personalities through skits and more detailed information about their philanthropies, activities and financial requirements. House Tours: It is during the third round of recruitment that potential new members visit a maximum of 7 chapters. This round usually includes a tour of the house and affords potential new members and sisters the opportunity for longer conversations, so use this time to get all of your questions answered. Preferentials: This is the final round of recruitment and potential new members can attend up to 3 chapters. During this final round chapters share part of their ritual with potential new members and reveal more about what their individual sorority experience and sisterhood means to them. We encourage you to listen carefully as the women are revealing the specific characteristics, values and ideals that are most important to their sisterhood. Bid Day: This is the last day of the recruitment process and the point in which a potential new member would receive their invitation or bid to join a particular sorority. It is an exciting day as potential new members are welcomed into both the ISC community and their respective chapters. How do I register for Recruitment? It s easy! Go online to Registration opens on October 12th and ends on the December 2nd. What do I wear during Recruitment? Each round gets progressively dressier, beginning as snappy casual attire during Round Robbins, and ending with cocktail or little black dresses at Preferences. Once you have registered for Recruitment, the appropriate clothes for the specific rounds will be discussed more in depth. What are my financial obligations when I join a sorority? Dues will be different at every house depending on many different factors, but generally the first semester as a New Member will have the highest fees. The average is around $1,200, and will decrease after your first semester in your new sorority. Am I to talk to sorority women before I join a sorority? Because Formal Recruitment takes place in the spring at UVA, we have a Responsible Contact Policy in place. The Responsible Contact Policy allows potential new members to develop their own senses of the sorority community through natural experiences and FAQs friendly contact among ISC sorority women and first-year women. Through these open conversations, no potential new member should feel that she is in anyway more privileged than others in the eyes of any one sorority. All women deserve the right to have an equal opportunity of membership upon entering Formal Recruitment and this policy insures that no women participating in recruitment feel that they are either at a disadvantage or an advantage for being offered a bid. Do I need a recommendation or to be a legacy to join a sorority? No, recommendations are by no means necessary to participate in Formal Recruitment but are certainly accepted by the chapters. Similarly, you do not need to be a legacy to join a sorority. We want each potential new member to join the chapter she feels most comfortable in, regardless of legacy status or recommendations. Do sororities haze? Absolutely not. Hazing is prohibited by the University Judiciary Committee, the student self-governing body at UVA, as well as the Inter-Sorority Council. Hazing, as stated by the UVA policy, includes not only physical harm, but also mental and emotional harm. The ISC, along with individual chapters are committed to ensuring that the member s experience with Greek life is a positive and healthy one, and completely void of hazing in any way shape or form. Will I have to live in the sorority house? Each sorority has a different policy on living in the house. Typically, many women will choose to live in their sorority house during their third year. Though living in the house may not be necessary, it is a great opportunity to become closer to your sisters as well as a wonderful housing opportunity. More questions? After registering for Formal Recruitment, you will be assigned a Recruitment Counselor who can answer any questions you have as well as guide you through the recruitment process. Until then, feel free to the Vice President of Recruitment, Kendall Galant (kendallgalant@gmail.com) or the Assistant Recruitment Chair, Andrea Kaplan (amk4xy@virginia.edu) with questions or concerns. 7

10 Policies Contact Policy The Contact Policy exists to maintain a level playing field, so to speak, between all potential new members and the sororities and vice versa. This policy ensures that until the first day of Formal Recruitment no women participating in recruitment feel that they are either at a disadvantage or an advantage to being offered a bid. During the fall semester until the first day of Formal Recruitment, the Responsible Contact Policy will be in place, which allows for natural friendships to develop between first-year women and sorority women. While sorority women may reveal their chapters, all discussion about sororities should be about the ISC community as a whole and should not singly promote one chapter. In addition, the following restrictions must be respected: I. Sorority women may neither give gifts nor spend money on first-year women (relatives are exempt). II. First-year women are neither permitted in, nor invited to any residence of a sorority woman until the first day of Formal Recruitment, with exceptions including sorority-sponsored philanthropies and Panhellenic preview events. Relatives are permitted to visit their affiliated family member s residence, as long as it is not the Chapter House. III. Sorority women are not permitted in any first year woman s dorm room or place of residency (relatives are exempt). IV. Sorority woman may not engage in contact beyond a common courtesy greeting as an unaffiliated Greek woman with first year woman in any situation where alcohol is present. V. Sorority women may not engage in contact beyond a common courtesy greeting with First year women in any situation where alcohol is present. Financial Obligations Average Financial Dues for New Member Semester: $ This number is an average for all 16 houses and a range exists based on what the individual chapters choose to include and to make optional. Some houses will have required dues that are higher, and others that are lower. This money is divided among different things at each chapter; however, they may go towards things like: new member fees, chapter fees, parlor fees, initiation, rent and any other miscellaneous items. After the new member semester, the costs to be a member of a sorority will decrease. Safe Ride: Potential New Members: For your safety, please never walk alone at night. Call the Safe Ride service, your Recruitment Counselor, or take the University Loop (U-Loop) bus line back to Grounds from Beta Bridge or Grady Avenue. The bus comes frequently, and you can call for exact bus times. President Alexis Tarbet amt5h@virginia.edu Vice President Recruitment Kendall Galant kendallgalant@gmail.com Recruitment Team Vice President Judiciary Katie Beyer keb6h@virginia.edu Recruitment Counselor Director Charlotte Bowden cbb9v@virginia.edu Assistant Recruitment Chair Andrea Kaplan amk4xy@virginia.edu 8

11 Greek Speak Alumna/ae an initiated member who is no longer in college. Bid an invitation of sorority membership. Bid Card a card signed by the potential new member after her last Formal Recruitment round upon which she states the sororities she would like to join in order of preference. If a woman receives a bid from a sorority on her bid card and does not accept it, she may not join another sorority for one full calendar year. Bid Day the last day of Recruitment, which includes activities at the chapter house. Big Sister after several weeks, the new member is often paired with an initiated member to be her big sister. This older sister serves as a resource and role model for the new member. Chapter the women who make-up the local collegiate membership of the international sorority. Formal Recruitment a series of events hosted by all sixteen sororities in order to meet potential new members during a scheduled time period and governed by the Inter-Sorority Council. Informal Recruitment less structured than formal recruitment, this process occurs in the fall semester and only upper-class women are eligible to participate. While not all chapters participate, each chapter recruiting in the fall holds a series of causal events in order to get to know and recruit upper-class women. Initiation a ceremony that brings a new member into full membership. Inter-Sorority Council the governing body of the sixteen NPC sororities at UVa. ( council.com) Recruitment Counselor a sorority woman carefully selected and trained to guide potential new members and answer any questions with regard to ISC recruitment. Sister a term used by a member of a sorority to refer to another member of the same sorority. Sorority a group of women joined together in friendship for leadership, service, social and academic purposes. 9

12 Recruitment Schedule October 12, Formal Recruitment Registration Opens December 2, Registration Deadline Register online at Saturday, January 14, Move-in Day/ Meeting with PNMs Sunday, January 15, Round Robbins Monday, January 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day No Recruitment Tuesday, January 17, Round Robbins Wednesday, January 18, Themes (and first day of classes) Thursday, January 19, Themes Friday, January 20, Themes Saturday, January 21, House Tours Sunday, January 22, Preferentials Monday, January 23, BID DAY!!! If you have any questions or concerns, please Kendall Galant at ISC SORORITY MAP *SDT is not housed