Hello and welcome to the university of connecticut’s center for fraternity and security development first steps into training so ready life programming community is so excited that you are considering joining more than 2 000 affiliated huskies and a community dedicated to the advancement of fraternal bonds impacting local national and international communities
And engaging with lifelong social responsibility before we were able to help you find your new home we think it’s imperative to cover some basics about fraternities and sororities introduce you to the expectations of being in a yukon training authority teach you a little bit about the center for fraternity and sorority development
The councils with which govern affiliated members at uconn and give you a greater understanding of our community at large at the center for fraternity and sorority development our mission and vision are to provide quality support services and educational experiences that enhance the holistic developments of students as global citizens
Furthermore we set an expectation of excellence that challenges our diverse returning and sorority community to exemplify the highest scholastic social and ethical standards as yukon is a community of values-driven individuals committed to the lifelong social responsibility cfsd commits to the advancement of student learning being in a social fraternity and
Sorority is a lot of fun in fact some of our uconn graduates would say joining a fraternity sorority was the best decision they made in their time here joining a fraternity authority allows students to network with thousands of other students and alumni along with connecting students at an institution in larger dupont
To one another making a big campus feel a little smaller and a lot more like home fraternities and sororities are organizations formed around common goals and aspirations which encourage members to find home in brotherhood and sisterhood the members that form a fraternity sorority share their efforts friendship and knowledge so that together they
Learn grow and help to make their organization stronger uconn fraternities and sororities also commit countless hours and philanthropy dollars to improving and impacting the people and spaces around them their common experiences build ties that last a lifetime which aid them in service to self and others joining a social fraternity or sorority
Is a lifelong commitment to values service and support at the university of connecticut over 10 percent of undergraduates are affiliated with a social fraternity or sorority this means that when you look around a large lecture hall or search through the list of students in your online class you are likely to
See or find someone who has chosen to dedicate part of their collegiate experience to bettering themselves their peers and their community through fraternal or sorority bonds the center for fraternity sorority development or cfsd for short plans prepares and executes student leader learning opportunities to prepare our members for success
Whether it’s inside their classroom their chapter their council or their community for example every year the office hosts the irete leadership academy which is designed for chapter presidents and all council executive board members to come together and engage in conversations such as motivating members dealing with conflict and leading with your values
For those new to our community project synergy is an all-day event in which new members have the chance to compete and work with others from chapters in a race to solve various brain teasers and challenges that cultivate cross-council relationships cfsd is led by director jamel cato and assistant director kia francis as
Well as supported by risk education and prevention specialist rinda ritchio husky village hall director shea middleton and our graduate assistants jose v and connor at uconn we have a big community we are 2 200 members strong and counting all recognized yukon social fraternities and sororities belong to one of
Four governing councils these councils include the intercultural greek council the interfraternity council the national panhellenic council and the university of connecticut panhellenic council these four councils provide members with educational leadership educational leadership and social opportunities as well as work collaboratively to connect and support members of the fraternity and sorority community The yukon intercultural greek council or igc governs and serves the needs of all culturally based fraternities and sororities represented and recognized at the university of connecticut additionally the igc unites its member organizations through mutual respect and equality to advocate the needs and interests of all member organizations igc strives to put forth initiatives
That foster citizenship friendship and leadership as well as scholarship while promoting cultural awareness and positively representing the under-represented repre underrepresented student communities the yukon interfraternity council or ifc is an organized cooperative structure of all interested and recognized fraternities of the stores connecticut campus ifc is a democratic and representative
Organization that serves as a voice for the fraternal movement assists fraternities to recruit new members educates fraternity men and provides its members worthwhile living and learning experiences the yukon national panhellenic council or mphc serves as a collaborative coalition of historically black and african intercollegiate greek letter fraternities and sororities
The purpose of yukon mphc is to promote the thought and action as far as possible in relation to greek letter collegiate fraternities and sororities and to consider the problems of mutual interest to its member organization mphc promotes superior standards of scholarship service leadership creates harmonious working relationships amongst its member organizations
And provides programs designed to enhance the life of the campus community the university of connecticut panhellenic council often referred to as panhellenic or ucpc strives to promote superior scholastic scholarship as the foundation of intellectual development providing programming to increase the strength of its members and serve as a resource by providing
Up-to-date information for member chapters within the university of connecticut fraternity and sorority community we take great pride in our commitments and shared values as such our four pillars reflect the values that the members of our community work to emulate and uphold these pillars include citizenship scholarship leadership and fellowship why are these
Values so important and why do i keep hearing about them so much well our values whether individual or collective inform our thoughts words actions and serve duly to understand how we develop and grow individuals and fraternities and sororities as organizations make complex decisions every day these decisions are directly reflective of our
Understanding and interpretation of our core values and beliefs dedication to intellectual growth and academic excellence is a vital aspect of fraternity and sorority membership at the university of connecticut programming incentives recognition and support from peers to help fraternity sorority members meet the scholastic standards held by their chapters and broader community
All of our organizations have a minimum gpa requirement which you must satisfy before being offered membership additionally once you have accepted your membership you will be held to a high scholastic standard as a new member associate member and full member developing leaders today is an important part of the fraternity and sorority experience
Our leaders take the initiative to create positive innovative change while making decisions with integrity ethics and authenticity rooted in personal and organizational values there are many ways for you to become a leader in yukon’s fraternity and sorority community including voting chapter or council officer positions serving on a variety of committees and
Attending leadership conferences the experiences and skills you learn in these leadership roles will greatly prepare you for life after uconn joining a fraternity or sorority is about building lifelong relationships that extend beyond ordinary friendships it is shared interest among individuals within trust unity compassion and appreciation of differences
The bonds that are formed within each organization provide members with a home away from home networking opportunities and sense of community citizenship is an active commitment to advocacy diversity and inclusion within our local and global communities members are provided with opportunities to participate in hands-on volunteer work and put together fundraising events for
Charitable organizations these opportunities ensure that fraternity and sorority members have an impact on their communities and develop lifelong habits of giving back to get a better understanding of how important scholarship is to our community let’s look to the past year in the fall 2019 our all greek gpa was a 3.334
Higher than the all student gpa at 3.215 additionally our all fraternity gpa a 3.208 and our all sorority gpa a 3.432 were higher than all male and all-female campus gpa last semester in the spring of 2020 even with the onset of a global pandemic our students still maintained a high
Scholastic and academic standard in the online classroom our all greek gpa was 3.694 compared to the all student gpa of 3.597 at the university of connecticut and within the fraternity and sorority community we want to make sure we are transparent when it comes to your health and safety
Both physical and mental as such we will now be discussing a few intimate topics such as teasing and sexual misconduct we recognize that how each of us interacts with these topics will look different as well as have varying life we all have varying life experiences as such before we move into
Each topic there will be a moment on the screen where we would indicate the topic if you have difficulty addressing the topic we encourage you to take time to pause the video and skip to the next section when joining a fraternity or sorority as a new member you will have the
Experience to go through a new member education program new member education is designed by each chapter to emphasize education preparation and relationship building during this process you will likely learn the history of your organization and be introduced to a variety of your organization’s members and stakeholders the new member education process should
Be designed to be appropriate and safe for all students as such we want to remind you of some guidelines for your education period first new member education programs will not exceed six weeks and you will be inducted into your organization no later than november 22nd 2020.
These rules are in place to ensure you being granted access to membership in a timely manner additionally new member education programming and events should never include alcohol or hazing which we will also touch upon in a bit as an individual you should always have ample time to attend class and commit to
Your academic responsibilities as this is your primary reason to be at uconn furthermore as a new member you will have some requirements set forth by the center for training sorority development these include completing fraternity and sorority 101 hazing and prevention 101 and brave and bold dialogues these programs are designed to further
Introduce you to the community as well as provide you with the base understanding about other councils and your role as a member in keeping the community safe within our university student code of conduct we have a zero tolerance policy for hazing hazing has no place in fraternity interior life yukon’s message on hazing
Is hazing in any form is prohibited at the university of connecticut hazing defined as an act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student or which destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation admission into affiliation with or as a conviction
With continued membership into a group or organization the express or implied consent of the victim will not be a defense apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing are not neutral acts they are violations of this rule as noted at no time should you be made to feel awkward embarrassed or fearful
Of your safety you have the right to refuse to participate in any questionable activity and you have the right to notify support services university officials and organization advisors if you are asked to participate in any inappropriate activity we recognize that speaking up in the moment can be hard especially if
Everyone is doing it as such we encourage you to take note of a few hazing resources first you can call the anti-hazing hotline at 888 not hayes you can also file a yukon hazing reporting form and speak directly with the office of community standards you can confide in a
Friend or loved one to help seek support or reach out to the center for fraternity majority development we as well as other campus and community resources are here for you and will never judge contradict or pass judgment onto you as an individual for finding the courage to report your experiences
Much like hazing sexual misconduct and violence are not supported in our community yukon is committed to creating and maintaining a campus environment free from all forms of sexual harassment sexual violence relationship violence and stalking as such it is important for you as an individual and as a possible support
System to someone who may be impacted by sexual misconduct to know about the resources uconn has to offer an important research to know is yukon’s office of institutional equity and our title ix coordinators through their website title9.yukon.edu you’re able to file a report seek resources and find help we value and believe
Survivors of sexual misconduct and violence and feel it is important that every student have access to the knowledge and information in the event sexual misconduct occurs if you are able we hope to see you continuously engage in this dialogue as we continue to positively impact our communities and support the safety of everyone
In partnership with the women’s center greeks against sexual assault sexual assault or gaza is a group of greek affiliated students who come together to discuss issues of gender sexuality violence and privilege in a safe space their mission is to analyze and understand how sexual assault culture is manifested in our college
Campus setting as a result of the behaviors and attitudes of students both within and outside of the fraternity sorority community gaza works towards creating a safer campus environment for all for many of you who will be away from home for the first time we recognize the temptations of university life
In the state of connecticut the legal drinking age is 21 and it is illegal to smoke inject or otherwise consume drugs of any kind but we recognize that sometimes students will choose to partake in such activities although we do not condone them we want you to be aware of the resources
Available to you in case you need to seek help as always we encourage your first step to be calling 9-1-1 or if you are in a seriously dangerous situation if this is not the case we encourage you to reach out to student health and wellness student health and wellness coordinates
And facilitates prevention early intervention screening and education opportunities in the areas of substance abuse student health and wellness seeks to provide the yukon community with accurate information and resources to reduce the risks associated with alcohol and other drugs additionally yukon has a good samaritan statement which reinforces that students
Who help support fellow huskies by seeking medical assistance will be considered a favorable factor by community standards in an effort to promote responsible behavior and respect for health and well-being so you are ready to join a fraternity or sorority let’s address some common questions when can i join joining a fraternity or
Sorority typically takes place at the beginning of any given semester however each organization and council typically have a diff have a different timeline for instance many of our ucpc organizations have a formal recruitment process held over labor day weekend in the fall our isc organizations host a number of events over a multi-week
Period at the beginning of the semester to introduce you to the chapter its members and their values however our igc and mphc organizations typically host events in a multi-week period or throughout the semester for you to come out participate in social and educational programs and meet their community
After attending a number of these events and you have shown interest in the organization they may ask you to join by participating in the intake process the following semester before becoming a full member how do i join joining a fraternity authority will look a little bit different depending on the chapter in
The council ucpc hosts a formal recruitment process every fall semester eight of the nine ucpc organizations participate and potential new members get the chance to meet with the chapters to learn about their respective scholarship philanthropy and sisterhood the ninth organization ucpc’s associate stem sorority will host their individual events
Following formal recruitment ucpc also has an informal recruitment period that occurs in the spring but it’s important to note that unlike the fall semester not every organization is available to participate in informal recruitment ifc typically holds recruitment every semester recruitment is kicked off at first ifc first night
Where all 13 organizations come together to meet anyone interested in joining their community from there ifc organizations invite potential new members and host a number of their own events so that you can get to know them better as for our igc and mphc organizations they provide a range of opportunities
Throughout the semester to get to know you and so that you can get to know them many of these organizations will have info nights where they will teach you about their values and brotherhood and sisterhood they may also invite you to join them for open study nights service and volunteer days
Or attending their on-campus events such as cfsc meet the greeks the best advice we can give to you is show up be present and keep an open mind you never know who you might meet whichever counsel you choose it is important to note that joining a fraternity sorority is a mutual selection process
You will have the opportunity to meet them and see if your values and goals match the chapter but chapters have the opportunity to meet you and decide if they see those same values in you if you receive a bid or invitation to join a fraternity sorority who will participate in new member education
Or intake this seeks to bring you closer to other potential new members joining the organization teaches you the organization’s history values and allows you to interact with the greater fraternity and sorority community after your new member education or intake process you will be fully initiated into your organization
As a new member of fraternity sorority beyond finding a home at uconn you will also find a support system members within your organization in our community that push you to be your best self in doing so you can likely expect to put some time and effort into learning the new member
Of new member new membership expectations of your organization and the requirements set forth by cfsd for instance all of your organization’s members are required to do a minimum of five service hours each but many of your organizations exceed that you can expect to participate in required hazing trainings annually
Raise funds to support your organization’s philanthropy and participate in chapter activities every week like chapter meetings every organization is different so make sure you ask a lot of questions about your requirements as a member although you can create connections and get leadership experience from any of the great involvement
Opportunities uconn has to offer fraternities and sororities are structured with the intent and research to support your learning and growth as a collective which is further influenced by the direct contact you will have with your organization fraternities and sororities tend to create a more immersive experience for students than
Other organizations because you will be around people who often hold the same or very similar ideals to you as your college experience will inevitably be impacted by joining a fraternity sorority you will learn how much of an impact you can have in setting campus culture creating programming for your communities and meeting institutional
Leaders will help shape you in your time at uconn being in a fraternity sorority should not negatively negatively impact your grades in fact we have seen previously members in our community go above and beyond when it comes to their education however we also want to recognize that
Being in a fraternity or sorority can take a lot of time as such we encourage you to develop positive and sustainable study habits that will help you succeed in the classroom so you can both succeed academically and fully be part of our fraternity and sorority community after the recruitment period you’ll have
A decision to meet if you receive an invitation to join an organization it will be your decision to accept or deny your invitation if you receive an invitation you will likely need to sign a bid card and depending on your organization you may also need to accept this invitation from
A program we use called campus director it is also important to note that each chapter has certain new member dues that are required to be paid after you accept your invitation in the event you do not receive an invitation please do not let it discourage you
This can occur for a number of reasons a common reason we often see is that a potential new member just did not meet the minimum gpa requirement for the chapter they were hoping to join it will be important for the future and for you to join to familiarize yourself
With the chapter standards and to work towards meeting the requirements of entry furthermore members of chapter and council executive teams will be more than happy to talk to you about the additional experiences you may need before joining a fraternity or sorority thank you for taking the time to join us
For your first steps into joining and returning your sorority we hope that you enjoyed learning about our community and what we stand for we are excited to help you find your new home and welcome you into our community to verify the completion of this program
We ask that you visit the bitly on the screen to input your information and answer a few questions about this program you will need to complete this step or you will be unable to accept a bid if you are offered one take care and we can’t wait to meet you soon you
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