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Ramapo College of New Jersey ISSUE 1 SEPTEMBER 2012
This Issue Fraternity & Sorority Life 101 pg.2
Registered Organizations pg.3 WELCOME BACK Council Highlights pg.4 The Fraternity and Sorority Life community would like to welcome those Upcoming Founders Day pg.5 returning for the Fall 2012 semester and the new students to Ramapo College of New What’s New pg.5 Jersey. We wish you the best this semester and hope you are ready for a fun-filled year because we are here to bring it to you. Going Greek can be the most exciting 2012 Greek Awards pg.6 thing you do this semester; you get to meet new people and form amazing bonds. Chapter Excellence pg.7 There is a Sorority or Fraternity out there for you and they’re waiting to meet you. This semester we will be hosting different programs that are available to the Ramapo Greeks Excel pg.8 College Campus. This semester will be the start of transformative years to come. Some things you can expect from the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life this se- Upcoming Events pg. 9 mester are more programs like carnivals, comedians, how-to classes and, most im- portantly, Community Service opportunities. There will be a plethora of opportunities to learn about the different Greek organizations that are available on campus. To attain some quick facts about organi- zations you might be interested in, you can pick up a brochure about any organiza- tion from the Greek Life boards which are located diagonally across from the Bookstore in the Student Center. Also, you will find upcoming events from each or- ganization and sub-council. If you would like learn more, feel free to contact us via email at [email protected] or stop by the office located in the Student Center SC- 214. Have a great semester and we hope to see you at Meet the Greeks. Stay tuned for updates! Scholarship/Academics Academics are an essential aspect of fraternity and sorority life, one which members take very serious- ly. In assuring the academic prosperity of its members, all fraternities and sororities have a scholarship chairperson who keeps track of the academic standing of all members. In addition, I.G.S. now has a Schol- arship Chair, who keeps track of the academic standing of all chapter members and requires attendance at academic sessions for all members with a cumulative GPA below a 2.3. Additionally, all new members must attend these educational seminars as part of their new member orientation process. Leadership The Ramapo College fraternity and sorority community is dedicated to building future leaders by provid- ing a wealth of leadership opportunities for individual men and women. Members of fraternities and so- rorities have opportunities to excel in social, academic, and business leadership situations. One of the greatest and easiest opportunities to develop these leadership skills and to apply them in practical applica- tions is by joining a fraternity or sorority.
Membership in a fraternity/sorority gives members the means of discovering and refining their leadership potential. Within each chapter, members have the chance to assume a wide spectrum of leadership roles. Leadership is developed simply by participation in one of these leadership roles. Each chapter is self-governed and offers it members the opportunity to learn and to improve leadership skills by inspiring chapter participation as well as campus involvement. Every member has an active role in leading the chapter.
Community Service One of the most gratifying aspects of fraternity/sorority life is the sense of satisfaction and pride that comes with the involvement in community service. Members recognize the need and concern throughout the year to raise money and donate time to special philanthropies and community service projects. Statis- tics show that members of fraternities and sororities tend to perform more community service activities than non-Greeks on college campuses throughout the United States. Social Experiences Fraternities and sororities provide a wide range of social programs and activities for affiliated mem- bers. Organized social programs include formals, cotillions, large and small events, mixers, late nights, Greek Week, Chapter Dinners, etc.
Networking A fraternity or sorority is more than a collection of men and women. Fraternity and sorority life at Rama- po College of New Jersey offers the chance to meet others, broaden an individual's frame of reference, and develop meaningful friendships that will last beyond college. Members also share the fraternity or sorority experience with thousands of other men and women across the country who are members of other under- graduate National Greek organizations. This National brotherhood or sisterhood provides affiliated stu- dents with contacts across the nation, and exposure to career opportunities, in addition to encouraging personal growth and community outreach. These interactions serve as a benefit both now and in the fu- ture. FRATERNITIES SORORITIES
Alpha Chi Rho Alpha Kappa Alpha
lpha Epsilon Pi Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Phi Delta ΒΚΣ - Beta Kappa Sigma
Kappa Sigma Delta Phi Epsilon
Lambda Theta Phi Lambda Tau Omega
Phi Kappa Sigma Lambda Theta Alpha
Pi Kappa Alpha Mu Sigma Upsilon
Psi Sigma Phi Omega Phi Beta
Tau Delta Phi Omega Phi Chi
Tau Kappa Epsilon Sigma Delta Tau
Zeta Beta Tau Sigma Sigma Sigma
Theta Nu Xi
Theta Phi Alpha
*Suspended Recruitment Information
Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta Phi Epsilon, Sigma Delta Tau, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Theta Phi Alpha College Panhellenic is an amazing opportunity for the Greek women of Ramapo College to become more united and accom- plish more. In addition to the already four strong sororities on campus, there is a new organization, Alpha Omicron Pi, which was readily accepted and assisted by CPH. Last year CPH had a Field Day where each organization made decorative shirts and attended fun events such as tug of war, water balloon toss, and flag football. CPH has worked on fully supporting other organ- izations’ fundraisers and events and preparing to move even more forward towards a productive spring. We are excited about the upcoming semester and all it has to offer!
Alpha Chi Rho, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Alpha Phi Delta, Kappa Sigma, Phi Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha, Tau Delta Phi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Zeta Beta Tau
This year, with the assistance of Tamika Quick and Alex- ander Olbrecht, the IFC has focused primarily on the structural integrity of the Council. This has been a col- laborative effort put forth by all Greek fraternities on Ramapo's Campus and has produced the most produc- tive and most unified Council in semesters. The IFC maintains a productive and beneficial relationship with Ramapo College, and also furthers campus involvement throughout every semester. Within the first week of the Spring semester, the IFC hosted a spring annual Rota- tion night for Greek life, as well as another Casino night and various talent shows throughout the semester.
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Beta Kappa Sigma, Lambda Tau Omega, Lambda Theta Alpha, Lambda Theta Phi,
Mu Sigma Upsilon, Omega Phi Beta, Omega Phi Chi, Psi Sigma Phi, Theta Nu Xi
The United Cultural Greek Council is a representative body for histori- cally Black, Latino, and Multicultural Greek Organizations, and estab- lished interest groups of previously recognized organizations or those seeking recognition at Ramapo College of New Jersey. It is a sub- division of the Inter-Greek Senate. The main objectives of this council are to serve as a support group for the organizations, to represent the collective interests and concerns of member groups, to advocate to ap- propriate bodies to ensure that those interests are upheld and concerns are addressed, to educate the campus community about such organiza- tions, to strengthen organizations within the committee, and to pro- mote unity and support amongst member organizations. Currently, there are 13 Greek Letter organizations within the United Cultural Greek Council at Ramapo College.
Upcoming Founders Day What's new? The following organizations will celebrate their founders day during the Fall 2012 semester:
Fraternity and Sorority Life will be October 1 – Lambda Tau Omega introducing new initiatives for the fall 2012 semester November 7 –Alpha Epsilon Pi including: November 9 – Omega Phi Chi November –21 Mu Sigma Epsilon Greek Alumni Council December 1– Lambda Theta Alpha December 1-Lambda Theta Phi The purposes of this organization December 10-Kappa Sigma shall be: to promote an ongoing/ December 12– Psi Sigma Phi open relationship between Alum- December 29-Zeta Beta Tau nae Corporation, undergraduate chapters, and Ramapo College ad- Fraternity and Sorority Life ministration; and to promote the best interest of the fraternal com- Welcomes a new Graduate Assistant munity at Ramapo College; and to promote the life-long benefits of fraternal membership.
Professional Fraternity Council The purpose of the Professional Fraternity Council shall be to devel- op and maintain professional frater- nity life and interchapter relations through collaboration, shared events, and professional develop- ment. The Professional Fraternity Council shall serve as the govern-
Shakor Jukes is a recent graduate of Fairleigh Dickin- ing body of member fraternities as son, and will be pursuing an MBA at Montclair State. defined in the PFC Constitution. Shakor will be the Graduate Assistant for Fraternity/ Sorority Life and Commuter Affairs. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The following organizations were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the Greek community
Outstanding Community Service Program Most Improved Chapter Award “Pink & Greek Rescue Party” – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity Inc.
Most Improved Chapter Award Outstanding Educational Program Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity “The Revolutionary 99” – Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Outstanding Chapter President Outstanding Philanthropic Program Jorge Ruiz - Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity, Inc. “2nd Annual Home Run Derby” – Theta Phi Alpha Sorority Carolyn Kane, Theta Phi Alpha Sorority
Outstanding Social Program Chapter Excellence Award “Spit my Soul”- Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity, Inc. Theta Phi Alpha Sorority
Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity, Inc. Advisor of the Year Award
Dee Bright-Foreman – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Inter-Fraternal Leader Award
Jorge Ruiz Outstanding Commitment to Service Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity, Inc. Theta Phi Alpha Sorority
With their hard work and dedication to the fraternity and sorority life community Theta Phi Alpha Sorority & Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity, Inc. were awarded Most Outstanding Organi- zation of the year, find out how they did it… Theta Phi Alpha used the fall semester of 2011 to come together as a whole to strengthen the tight bond of sisterhood through philanthropic events with their synergistic energy created by a diverse and unique group of women. The semester started on a high note, with their annual fundraiser Male Revue where over $1000 was raised to help send three women to the Theta Phi Alpha Centennial Convention this summer in our place of founding, Ann Arbor, Michi- gan. In October they held the 2nd annual Homerun Derby with the baseball team and raised almost $3000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The event really brought the campus and surrounding community together for a charitable and fun Sunday afternoon. In addition to this, as part of the women’s center breast cancer awareness week Theta Phi Alpha held a cut-a-thon for individuals to cut and donate their hair for wigs for cancer patients as well as sold pink hair extensions in support of breast cancer awareness and walked in support of the cause at the Woodbury Commons walk. November unfolded rather quickly and the women cooked for each other to put on a Thanksgiving feast as well as col- lected and donated items for baskets to local churches. The organization also packaged and delivered lunches to the homeless through Bridges Outreach. Lastly, December ended with habitat for humanity, caroling at the nursing homes, and a secret santa sisterhood. In the spring semester, Theta Phi Alpha had a strong recruitment ses- sion and welcomed 22 amazing new members! February was packed with many activities including volunteering at Oasis soup kitchen, attending the Polar Bear Plunge, and Valentine’s Day themed bingo at the Allendale Community for Ma- ture Living. Theta Phi Alpha’s favorite activity of February was helping an alum- na by making over 30 blankets and donating 100 food items to her brother’s troop stationed in Afghanistan. In March, they worked hard on our annual event, Say What Karaoke and raised over $1,500 which was donated in full to our national philanthropies- The Glenmary Home Missioners and The House that Theta Phi Alpha Built. Also, they participated in Ramapo’s for Ramapo’s Relay for Life. We had 100% attendance at the event and had amazing donations from our sisters, friends, and family. In addition, our onsite fundraiser of purple hair extensions helped our team to donate over $3,000 to the American Cancer Society! In April, Theta Phi Alpha sisters donated items and made toys for animals from Ramapo Animal Shelter. Theta Phi Alpha also co-sponsored Kappa Sigma’s very success- ful Buzz Away Cancer. Additionally, they ended the semester with coming in second place in Greek Week. Theta Phi Alpha had a great year filled with sisterhood, philanthropy, and community service. They are looking forward to another successful year for us as well as a successful year for Greek Life at Ramapo College.
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc., is an organization who exemplifies the im- portance of representing not only their Fraternity, but also their school. Lambda The- ta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc., Beta Phi Chapter has lived up to the values of their organi- zation (Unity, Respect, Brotherhood, Culture and Pride) and to the mission of Rama- po College of New Jersey; this has been reflected in the work and dedication they have demonstrated over the past two semesters. One of their strong qualities as an organi- zation has been to uphold unity as a community with the other organizations. They have co-sponsored numerous programs with other organizations, from Alpha Omi- cron Pi Sorority to Model United Nations to Filipino American Student Association.
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc., has exhibited unity by the having programs with all the organizations but also supporting our peers with the programs and activi- ties they have hosted. They have also embraced brotherhood by the social activities but also added "Ups and Downs" to our meetings which entails telling the brothers what was the best and downside of their week. The mission of Ramapo College has been embraced in the programs that they have hosted such as the Revolutionary 99% ; promoting education and learning within a strong liberal arts programming. Overall, as an organization Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc., has lived up to the values of their organization and the mission of Ramapo College of New Jersey.
The following are the cumulative GPA’s for each registered organization: Do You Know what Organization Chapter GPA Order of Omega is… Alpha Chi Rho 2.9 Order of Omega is a leadership honor society for members of Greek organizations. Order of Omega recognizes juniors and Alpha Epsilon Pi 2.7 seniors who have exemplified high standards in the areas of Alpha Phi Delta 3.0 scholarship, leadership, involvement within their respective Kappa Sigma 2.9 organization and within the Greek, campus, and local commu- Lambda Theta Phi 2.8 nity. Members are selected from the top 3% of students at each institution. To date, over 500 chapters have been chartered Phi Kappa Sigma 2.9 throughout North America, each sharing the common goal of Pi Kappa Alpha 2.8 recognizing the many outstanding student leaders at their in- Psi Sigma Phi 2.7 stitution. Tau Delta Phi 3.2 The PURPOSE of Order of Omega is…
Tau Kappa Epsilon 2.9 To RECOGNIZE those fraternity men and women who have at- Zeta Beta Tau 2.800 tained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities, to ENCOURAGE them to continue along this line, and to INSPIRE Fraternity Average 2.894 others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment;
To UNITE outstanding fraternity men and women to create an or- ganization which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate fraternity affairs; Organization Chapter GPA To BRING TOGETHER members of the faculty, alumni, and stu- Alpha Omicron Pi 3.2 dent members of the institution's fraternities and sororities on a ba- Alpha Kappa Alpha 2.8 sis of mutual interest, understanding and helpfulness;
Beta Kappa Sigma 2.6 To help CREATE an atmosphere where ideas and issues can be dis- Delta Phi Epsilon 3.1 cussed openly across Greek lines and to help work out solutions. Lambda Tau Omega 2.2 Applications for Order of Omega will go out on October 15th via orgsync Lambda Theta Alpha 2.5 Mu Sigma Upsilon 2.9 Omega Phi Beta 2.6 Omega Phi Chi 2.6 Sigma Delta Tau 3.1 Sigma Sigma Sigma 3.0 Theta Nu Xi 3.0 Theta Phi Alpha 3.20 Sorority Average 2.850 Upcoming Events
September
20– Meet the Greeks
24-28th-National Hazing Prevention Week 25th-National Hazing Prevention Week Speaker
October
1-12 - New Member Workshops
22-26-National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
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