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- 25 United States Presidents have belonged to Greek-letter organizations. - Fraternities and sororities have maintained a higher grade point average than the undergraduate average at most universities. - A U.S. Government study shows that over 70% of Greeks graduate, while under 50% of non-Greeks graduate. - A study by the Center for the Study of College Fraternities found that fraternity and sorority members were significantly more satisfied with their college experience than non-members. - 63 percent of the U.S. President's cabinet since 1900 have been fraternity men. - Of North America's 50 largest corporations, 43 are headed by Greek men and women. - 70 percent of Who's Who in America are Greek. - As undergraduates, Greeks raise approximately $7 million per year for charities. - As undergraduates, Greeks give approximately 850,000 volunteer hours per year. - Employers consider 18 key factors in evaluating job interviews. The Greek community provides opportunity to develop 12 of those key factors: Real-World Experience, Leadership Qualities, Personal Presentation, Attitude, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Community Service Orientation, Adaptability-Drive-Initiative, Proven Track Record, Ability to Learn, Preparation for Interviews. Bid: An invitation to join a fraternity or a sorority. Formal Rush: Scheduled socials and required events. Induction: The ceremony in which an individual begins their pledge process to become a member. Informal Rush: Not an organized event, can take place anytime. Initiation: A ceremony in which pledges become sisters Pledge or New Member: Status of someone who has accepted a bid who is in the process of becoming a sister. Pledge Class: Group of people who acceped a bid to the same sorority and are pledging together. Rush or Recruitment: The time when fraternities and sororities recruit new members. For IFC fraternities, they recruit the first two weeks of each semester while Panhellenic sororities recruit the first week and a half of Fall semester. For NPHC groups, they recruit or "intake", depending on the chapter. Each NPHC group conducts intake separately. For Greek Alliance Council fraternities and sororities, rush times differ. VT αΚΔΦ usually schedules rush the first two weeks of classes; however, there is not an event everyday. Rushee: A non-member who is eligible to participate in the rush program who was interest in possibly addiliating with the organization. Sister: An initiated member of the sosority. Sorority: A group of women bonded together by their ritual containing the founding principles, ideals and aspirations of the group. << back |
