1 Contents Office of Greek Life Service...... 2 Leadership...... 4 MISSION Scholarship...... 8 The Office of Greek Life is committed to a quality fraternal Personal Development ...... 10 experience encompassing service, leadership, scholarship Recruitment and Retention...... 11 and personal development within a Christian values collegiate community . Public Relations...... 13 Awards ...... 14 Vision for the Future...... 15 Friends and Family of the Samford Greek ­Community, Where We Have Been...... 16 The 2013–14 academic year was a banner one for the Samford Greek community . NPHC continues to move forward with service weeks, Pahnellenic continues to grow and IFC welcomed Alpha Tau Omega to Samford . Current Samford Chapters Academically, we are in the midst of a strong run with more than 40% of the Greek Alpha Delta Pi Kappa community securing places on the Dean’s List for nine consecutive semesters. Our Alpha Kappa Alpha Lambda Chi Alpha chapters’ legacy of service to others continues to be one of the strongest facets of our Alpha Omicron Pi Phi Mu community . Alpha Phi Alpha Pi Kappa Phi Sigma Chi With those highlights in mind—and other community, chapter and individual success Alpha Tau Omega* Sigma Nu stories—we are pleased to share this end-of-year report. As you will see in these Chi Omega Zeta Tau Alpha pages, we are continuing forward in a positive manner . Please join us in celebrating Delta Sigma Theta 2013–14, and we look forward to an even more successful year with this continued Delta Xi Phi *joined in spring 2014 work ethic . Samford Code of Values Interfraternally, We, as the Samford University community, affirm the value of a ­peaceful and purposeful community, founded on the moral and ethical ­integrity of students and faculty . We Denny Bubrig commit ourselves to the Christian ­values on which Samford University was founded . We Director of Greek Life expect that our ­commitment to ­mutual ­responsibility and a spirit of cooperation will create a community that is orderly, caring and just . The purpose of this statement is to affirm those basic principles that underlie the rights and responsibilities of the university ­community . Samford ­University values include: worth of the individual, self-discipline, integrity, respect­ for property and the environment and respect for community authority­ .

2 1 Total Hours Donated: 18,571 Total Dollars DonatED: $170,351.50 Service Service lies at the heart of the Greek community . From money raised to hands-on service, Samford Greeks strive to set a philanthropic example while brightening­ the days of beneficiaries and chapter members alike . Philanthropies by Chapter Alpha Delta Pi Spotlight A∆Π: Ronald McDonald House ∆ΣΘ: 5 Programmatic Thrust Programs The Kappa chapter of Alpha Delta Pi hosted its first 5K “Run for Ronald” last spring to raise AKA: Sickle Cell Foundation ∆XΘ: Stomach Cancer Awareness mor than $6,000 for the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham . It was a neon-themed ΑOΠ: Arthritis Research KAΨ: Habitat for Humanity sunset race; participants finished the race and ran right into a rave! More than 500 people AΦA: Education and Building Foundations ΦM: Children’s Miracle Network attended . Commnity members and Samford students and employees participated . ATΩ: chosen each year based on the ΠKΦ: Push America interests of its members ΣX: Children’s Miracle Network AXA: North American Food Drive ΣN: St. Jude’s Hospital Alpha Phi Alpha Spotlight XΩ: Make-a-Wish Foundation ZTA: Breast Cancer Education The Tau Iota chapter partnered with several philanthropies, including Restoration Academy, and Awareness/Susan G . Komen March of Dimes and Project Alpha, which works against domestic violence . These partnerships are examples of diverse approaches to the chapter’s philanthropic involvement. Sample of Organizations Benefited by Samford Greeks Phi Mu Spotlight • The Arthritis Foundation • Hope Lodge • Ronald McDonald House Phi Mu raised more then $50,000—its best year to date—for Children’s Miracle Network • Barrett Elementary • #HOPEWEEK • Sickle Cell Foundation • Big Oak Girls Ranch • Jasper House • Southtown ­Community Center through a 5K, letter-writing campaigns, a volleyball tournament, bake sales, a toy drive and • Children’s Miracle Network • Jessie’s Place • Susan G . Komen much more . • CROP • Life South • Tornado Relief • Dream Center • Magic Moments • YWCA Sigma Nu Spotlight • Habitat for Humanity • Push America • The Zone Sigma Nu joined in Samford’s Shoe a Nation Campaign and raised $6,484.88 through a 1K run • Hannah Home • Relay for Life in the spring . Sigma Nu also was active in supporting Wounded Warrior initiatives and Habitat for Humanity . Zeta Tau Alpha Spotlight The Delta Psi chapter supports the Dance for Downs campaign . Throughout October, Zeta Tau Alpha held a variety of philanthropy activities—merchandise sales, can collections, dance-a-thon and fundraisers at local restaurants—and raised more than $7,000 for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness .

2 3 Leadership Leadership, a pillar of all Greek organizations, is cultivated Campus Leaders in the ­community inside and outside respective houses . (This list is a sampling from chapter reports .) Campus involvement President, Community Service Council Miss Samford (This list is a sampling from the 2013–14 Awards Program; it does not include all organizations.) President, Philanthropy Awareness Council Officers, Brock School of Business President, Samford Ambassadors Public Relations, SGA A Cappella Choir Entre Nous Psi Chi President, Senior Class Step Sing Emcee Active Minds Exodus R A. N. S. O. M. . Ministry President, SGA Social Chair, Kappa Delta Phi Admission Tour Guides Financial Management Reformed University Fellowship President, Student Recruitment Team Air Force ROTC Association Residence Life Class Officers Treasurer, SGA Alpha Epsilon Delta Football Samford Ambassadors Editor-in-Chief, The Crimson Worship Coordinator, University Ministries Alpha French Club Samford Dietetic Association Homecoming Queen Alpha Lambda Delta Freshmen Forum The Samford News Network Leadership, Campus Outreach Alpha Phi Omega Freshmen Representative SAVE Managing Editor, The Crimson Alpha Ambassadors Council Senate Association of Nursing Students Gamma Delta Phi Basketball Gospel Choir Soccer Grace Dance Ministry Softball Beta Beta Beta Howard College Ambassadors Sojourn Black Student Union The Hub Workers Spanish Club Did you KNow? Bulldog Buddies International Club Step Sing During 2013–14, two Samford sorority Alumnae traveled as Bulldog Fund Jazz Band Student Activities Council Leadership consultants for their National Organizations. Campus Outreach Judiciary Committee Student Government Catholic Student Association Kappa Alpha Tau Association This is a high number for a school of Samford’s Size and Cheerleading Kappa Delta Pi Student Recruitment Team Demographic. College Democrats Student Society of Health- College Republicans Lacrosse System Pharmacists Color Guard Marching Band Students in Free Enterprise Community Service Council Mock Trial Team Symphonic Band Community Standards Council Model United Nations Tennis Connections Leaders Track and Field Crew Orchestra University Chorale The Crimson Orientation Leader University Fellows Samford hosted five Dance Team Outdoor Adventure Club University Ministries Dean’s Student Advisory Council Phi Alpha Theta Vocal Impact Debate Team Philanthropy Awareness Council Wind Ensemble regional trainings or Diamond Girls Pi YoungLife Diversability Presidential Advisory Council “state” days during 2013–14. 4 5 During 2013–14, Samford received visits from national or Regional officers representing Six campus organizations. Leadership The Interfraternity Council, National Panhellenic Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council all strive to develop college students into leaders­ for tomorrow while cultivating cohesive relationships between all chapters and councils .

The Panhellenic Council welcomed several changes in leadership structure and operations beginning in 2013 . Among these changes were new officer positions, enhanced roles for members and complete budgets for the council . In the spring of 2014, the Panhellenic Council adopted a new philanthropy, SOZO Children, and hopes to continue working alongside this organization in the coming semesters . Also in the spring of 2014, council members brought SMASHtalk to Samford, a program about eating disorder aware- ness . The council continues to provide avenues for student leadership and involvement .

The National Pan-Hellenic Council experienced a great deal of forward progress in its second full year of existence . The council sustained the Greek Speak program, which serves as a community-sponsored introduction to NPHC Greeks during the fall semester . Additionally, the council sponsored Mr . Lawrence Ross, the first NPHC historian, to speak on campus . The council also sponsored the second annual NPHC week highlighting both service and social aspects of NPHC organizations .

The Interfraternity Council The new year inspired the council to shift the perception of the IFC in the community . The council added a new office and adopted new bylaws . The creation of the position of vice president of programming resulted in new educational programs for fraternity men, positive public relations and the creation of the Greek Judicial Board . The council also raised minimum GPA requirements for chapters to ensure that the Greek community is among the academic leaders on campus. In an effort to grow the men’s Greek community, the IFC began the process of expansion to bring a new fraternity to Samford . It was a building year and a first step in the right direction for positive rewards in the future .

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Accomplishments Order of Omega’s Xi Xi Chapter is comprised of the top 2 percent of Greek leaders at • Standards for active chapters increased, includng scholarship Samford . These leaders have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership and involvement in the community. Every Greek organization’s leaders are chosen to become part of Order of expectations and minimum member education standards . Omega to recognize those fraternity men and women who have obtained a high standard of • Greeks on campus continue to prove they are serious scholars from leadership in interfraternity activities to encourage them to continue along this line and to 40% represented on the Dean’s List to supporting members who are inspire members of their organizations . Order of Omega provides a unique opportunity to unite University Fellows and Presidential Scholars . outstanding fraternity men and women of different organizations, and create an atmosphere • Eleven chapters had an organization GPA of 3 .0 or higher in the spring conducive to ideas that help mold the Greek community . of 2014 . Since being chartered on Samford’s campus in 1995, the Order of Omega has been involved in the Greek community . This year, Order of Omega sponsored the Annual Greek Leadership Summit for the executive branches of each Greek organization in January, and also sponsored an event during Greek preview weekend .

Alpha Delta Pi cultivates a spirit of inquiry, recognizes academic success and fosters a deeper appreciation for the learning environment among members, while also promoting lifelong learning. This past fall, 90 A∆Π members were named to the Dean’s List for attaining a GPA above 3 .5 . Also, A∆Π tied for the Highest GPA on Campus award among all Greek organizations . Additionally, A∆Π is excited to have many students accepted to various graduate schools throughout the nation, including the University of Virginia Law School .

Greek gpas at Samford continually This spring, A∆Π hosted the annual scholarship brunch to strengthen the connection among faculty members and students . At the end of the year, the A∆Π sisters wrote thank you notes place above average or higher than to favorite professors to express their gratitude and appreciation for all the time they have most nearby regional institutions.* invested . Phi Mu has also enjoyed academic success and has engendered a spirit of inquiry amongst *based on periodic comparisons with other area institutions its members . Phi Mu deployed incentives ranging from chapter meeting recognition to jewelry from the national organization to recognize members for academic success . Phi Mu has strong relationships with faculty, and members are engaged in professional preparatory programs in nursing, pharmacy, education and other fields .

8 9 Personal Development Personal development remains a large draw for Greek organizations . ­Students immerse themselves in a community that allows learning, not only of a ­particular organization, and Retention but of themselves .

Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Omicron Mu Chapter exemplifies being “of service to all mankind.” Members volunteered in various walks, such as the Crop Hunger Walk, the Diabetes Walk and the Susan G . Komen Breast Cancer Walk . They also served food to Recruitment is more than adding numbers to a house; it’s about continuing a legacy. Through the more than 50 homeless men in the Birmingham community at Jimmie Hale Mission and addition of new members, older members learn to love unconditionally and teach through actions at Firehouse Men’s Shelter. Not only do they serve men and women, but they also rather than words. Our ­community’s high retention numbers prove that Samford Greeks succeed mentored girls in 7th and 8th grades at Putnam Middle School about loving and in making a home for new members . accepting yourself . On campus, AKA ended the school year with a successful philanthropy event with Alpha Omicron Pi, Strike Out Arthritis and Sickle Cell, where AKA raised more than $300 for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Birmingham . The Panhellenic Council The Panhellenic Council completed another successful recruitment in 2013 . The continuation of an Open House Day allowed potential new members to become better acquainted with the Spotlight chapters. Samford’s Greek system continues to grow with average chapter size increasing by 178 “My life is enriched and my career path is defined due to in 2013–14. Panhellenic looks forward to another successful recruitment in 2014. service opportunities that include breaking down social barriers for individuals with intellectual disabilities . By creating Dance for Downs, Samford¹s Greek community and the entire campus graciously stepped up and gave adults with special needs a magical night on a college campus that they will never forget; thus immersion of self into acts of service for others creates a better world for everyone.”

Lindy Williamson —Lindy Williamson, senior, family studies major

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• updated website: SU Greek Life www .samford edu/greeklife. • The 2013–14 online recruitment booklet received more than 13,000 views . Interfraternity Council @samfordgreeks The Interfraternity Council sponsored study breaks for both the fall and spring, and cohosted • The Greek Life Facebook page has community speaker Corey Ciocchetti . Educational programming continues to be an ongoing effort as more than 530 likes . the IFC partnered with Panhellenic for new member community education this year . • The Greek Life Twitter account Fall recruitment consists of a five-day recruitment weekend. The weekend is comprised of Smokers’ samfordgreeks increased to more than 2,000 Night, Alumni Night, Brothers’ Night In, Brothers’ Night Out and Bid Day. With the addition of Alpha followers, making it one of the five Tau Omega, the IFC is excited to grow its community and offer more diverse opportunities for most-followed Samford Twitter feeds . Samford men . • The Greek Life Instagram page has more than 530 followers . samfordgreeks National Pan-Hellenic Council • The Greek Life Pinterest page has 223 National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations are historically African American; however, they are open followers . to men and women of all races . Membership in each NPHC organization is selective and is a lifelong commitment that continues long after one’s collegiate career. Each chapter of the National • These social media numbers are Pan-Hellenic Council recruits new members in the fall or spring semester by hosting an interest comparable to peer institutions as meeting to teach more about the organization . NPHC Greek Speak introduces the three affiliated well as larger state institutions . chapters on campus . • Greek Life rebranded its marketing pieces in 2013 to reflect a youthful, modern design . Social media guidelines were drafted, and design logos were made available on the Greek Life website to assist with creating properly branded and effective publications that meet Samford Greek Life’s visual brand standards . 12 13 Chapter Awards Chapters Receiving Regional and National Awards in 2014 included the following: • Alpha Delta Pi in fall 2013, we took significant steps for the Samford • Alpha Omicron Pi Greek community: • Chi Omega • Enhancing physical space • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc . • Phi Mu • Intensifying leadership programming, including the annual Greek Leadership Summit and the annual New Member Summit • Zeta Tau Alpha • Continuing use of technology to serve our community Individual Honors • Increasing visibility and public relations • Taylor Beek was recognized for philanthropy from Phi Mu . • Enhancing alumni relations • Catherine Gayle Thrash won the Shaw Leadership Award from Alpha Delta Pi . • Continuing enhancement and reinforcement of the interfraternal environment that further develops ritual values including, but not limited to, scholarship, service to others, personal faith and brotherhood/sisterhood • Expanding the Greek community, including the full addition of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity in fall 2014

14 15 Where We Have Been Composite Membership Numbers This report accounts only for current chapters and does not include those going dormant. Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Phi Alpha Chi Omega Delta Sigma Theta Delta Xi Phi Kappa Alpha Psi Fall 2008* 154 5 79 † 160 † ‡ ** Spring 2009* 148 ** 65 † 144 † ‡ ** Fall 2009* 164 ** 83 † 159 † ‡ ** Spring 2010* 154 ** 72 † 142 3 ‡ ** Fall 2010* 166 4 87 † 159 3 ‡ 4 Spring 2011 161 7 94 6 151 8 ‡ 4 Fall 2011 154 10 108 5 155 6 ‡ 3 Spring 2012 150 9 116 5 151 6 ‡ 2 Fall 2012 170 8 137 4 161 8 6 2 Spring 2013 162 7 127 9 155 8 5 2 Fall 2013 183 6 138 6 185 4 5 — Spring 2014 180 8 126 6 178 8 8 —

Lambda Chi Phi Mu Pi Kappa Phi Sigma Chi Sigma Nu Zeta Tau AlphaTotal Members Fall 2008* † 155 61 79 61 136 890 Spring 2009* † 146 55 78 58 127 821 Fall 2009* † 147 86 67 63 144 913 Spring 2010* † 140 75 52 53 127 818 Fall 2010* † 161 100 85 56 143 968 Spring 2011 † 154 95 78 53 137 948 Fall 2011 † 148 92 75 52 140 948 Spring 2012 † 142 84 74 55 137 931 Fall 2012 † 168 95 90 68 171 1,088 Spring 2013 13 165 88 90 60 165 1,056 Fall 2013 8 182 84 102 76 187 1,166 Spring 2014 17 175 86 106 72 177 1,147

†chapter reactivated in first recorded semester *significant errors were found to have taken place in rosters for these semesters, as such these numbers cannot be 100% verified **records not located for these chapters during this time frame 16 17 Where We Have Been

Composite Chapter GPAs

Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Tau Omega Chi Omega Delta Sigma ThetaDelta Xi PhiKappa Alpha Psi Fall 2008 3.30 3.26 2.94 † ‡ 3.19 † ‡ * Spring 2009 3.31 * 2.96 † ‡ 3.31 † ‡ * Fall 2009 3.38 3.34 3.02 † ‡ 3.28 † ‡ * Spring 2010 3.38 3.14 3.05 † ‡ 3.28 3.73 ‡ * Fall 2010 3.36 3.27 3.25 † ‡ 3.29 3.64 ‡ 3.17 Spring 2011 3.43 2.93 3.17 2.84 ‡ 3.32 2.96 ‡ 2.95 Fall 2011 3.39 2.79 3.18 3.22 ‡ 3.26 3.11 ‡ 3.17 Spring 2012 3.40 2.82 3.15 3.02 ‡ 3.31 3.27 ‡ 3.13 Fall 2012 3.43 2.82 3.15 3.01 ‡ 3.30 3.17 3.34 3.22 Spring 2013 3.49 2.87 3.28 2.75 ‡ 3.46 3.15 3.05 2.72 Fall 2013 3.45 2.71 3.2 2.91 ‡ 3.36 3.3 3.65 — Spring 2014 3.51 2.59 3.31 2.72 3.22 3.37 2.94 3.21 —

Lambda Chi Phi Mu Pi Kappa Phi Sigma Chi Sigma Nu Zeta Tau Alpha All Greek Campus Fall 2008 † 3.36 2.74 3.00 2.76 3.17 3.12 3.10 Spring 2009 † 3.37 2.75 3.18 2.81 3.24 3.18 3.13 Fall 2009 † 3.3 2.86 2.96 2.84 3.29 3.18 3.13 Spring 2010 † 3.33 2.9 3.02 2.88 3.31 3.21 3.15 Fall 2010 † 3.34 3.03 2.96 2.78 3.35 3.15 3.16 Spring 2011 † 3.38 3.03 3.04 2.86 3.38 3.25 3.16 Fall 2011 † 3.38 2.96 2.98 2.78 3.26 3.20 3.15 Spring 2012 † 3.38 3.10 2.94 2.83 3.32 3.23 3.20 Fall 2012 † 3.34 3.03 2.99 2.80 3.26 3.22 3.20 Spring 2013 3.29 3.49 3.05 3.03 2.86 3.29 3.30 3.23 Fall 2013 3.23 3.45 3.14 3 2.79 3.29 3.15 3.19 Spring 2014 3.26 3.45 3.19 3.02 2.97 3.33 3.30 3.24

†chapter reactivated during first recorded semester *records not located for these chapters during this timeframe ‡chapter first created and recognized in the noted semester

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