Capital University IFC

PNM Recruitment Guide Interfraternity Council

Advisor: Matt Rhyand ([email protected])

President: Joshua Miller ([email protected])

V.P of Justice: Jeremy Hill ([email protected])

V.P of Recruitment: Damascus Cummings ([email protected])

V.P of Operations: Casey Kirsch ([email protected])

V.P of Programming: Hunter Knipp ([email protected])

The Interfraternity Council at Capital University is the governing body for the social fraternities here at Capital. Our member organizations include: Alpha , , , and Sigma Alpha Beta. The IFC executive board strives to promote closer working relationships, encourage among the member fraternities the ideals of self-governance, education, unity, and to uphold the values of Capital University and the Greek community at-large.

Fraternity history: Alpha Sigma Phi was founded in 1845 at Yale University with the mission to better the world through better men. For nearly 175 years, Alpha Sigma Phi has done this through our devotion to our values and brotherly bonds. Our chapter, Epsilon Chi, was founded at Capital University in September of 2010. Our alumni chartered the chapter because of the strong history that our fraternity has on a national level. Who is Alpha Sigma Phi? Alpha Sigma Phi – Epsilon Chi is a well-rounded and diverse chapter with brothers that have a lot to offer. From various majors to hobbies, we have brothers that help make everyone feel welcome. Values of Alpha Sigma Phi? Our chapter is founded on five values: Silence, Charity, Purity, Honor, and Patriotism. These values correspond with five national philanthropic partners that we support through community events. Current Chapter Size: 25 Members Traditional Campus Event: Our biggest event is Sig and Slide Kick Ball. This is a philanthropic event we hold early in the fall semester to raise awareness for one of our philanthropies. We gather kickball teams and invite them to one of the lawns on campus. What makes this event stand out is the slip ‘n slide twist. We have small pools at each base with a slip ‘n slide approach. Contact Information: Chance Conaway / [email protected] / Political Science / Junior Aaron Sullivan/ [email protected] / Marketing & Financial Economics / Senior https://capital.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/alphasigmaphi Kappa Sigma

Fraternity history: The Kappa Sigma Fraternity: founded at the in 1869. Largest social fraternity in North America. Our Chapter of Tau-Mu: was Colonized from Kappa Sigma Upsilon in 2013, Earned charter in 2015. Who is Kappa Sigma? Tau-Mu is full of athletes and other leaders on campus. You can find us on the lacrosse field, baseball diamond, intramurals, Student Government, and campus hanging out. Values of Kappa Sigma? A brotherhood founded on the 4 pillars of Leadership, Fellowship, Service, and Scholarship. We hold our brothers to a high standard of engaging on campus, competing in athletics, serving our community, and earning good grades. Current Chapter Size: 27 Members Traditional Campus Event: Souper Bowl, it is a campus inclusive flag football game to raise non-perishables for the Mid-Ohio Food Bank and money for our national Philanthropy, Military Heroes. Contact Information: Adam Scherman / [email protected] / Marketing, PR, & Psych / Senior Nick Weryha / [email protected] / Marketing / Senior Evan Frund / [email protected] / Financial Econ / Sophomore https://capital.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/kappasigma Phi Kappa Psi

Fraternity history: Phi Kappa Psi was originally founded on February 19th, 1852 at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania! Phi Kappa Psi’s national colors are hunter green and red. When Phi Psi was originally founded, it was formed with the intention to help supplement the college’s goal of improving students’ intellect by cultivating its members’ humanity. Moving on to our specific chapter, Phi Kappa Psi Ohio-Xi! We were originally founded in 2010, which means we recently had our 10-year anniversary as a chapter. Who is Phi Kappa Psi? Our chapter is full of men who want to see each other succeed in all aspects of life! Phi Kappa Psi Ohio-Xi prides itself on pushing its members to become the best version of themselves academically, socially, and all-around better individuals through service. Values of Phi Kappa Psi? Our chapter holds its core values very highly! Some of which include academic excellence, brotherhood, personal integrity, respect for the dignity and well-being of others, and service to our campus and community. Current Chapter Size: 13 Members Traditional Campus Event: Mud Tug! During this event we remove all the sand from the sand volleyball pit in front of Schaaf Resident Hall, put a muddy pool of water in the middle and have a HUGE tug-of- war tournament! All the money raised through this event is donated to the local Ronald McDonald House! Contact Information: Garret Camp / [email protected] / Financial Economics / Senior Casey Kirsch / [email protected] / Business Management / Sophomore Damascus Cummings / [email protected] / Nursing / Junior https://capital.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/phikappapsi Sigma Alpha Beta

Fraternity history: Sigma Alpha Beta Fraternity is a coed Fraternity Founded at Capital University in 2007 on the values of Christianity with an acceptance of people of all walks of Faith, Service, Brotherhood and Sisterhood. The purpose of this Fraternity is to deepen the lives of the members and the surrounding community through service, fellowship, and fraternal love. Who is Sigma Alpha Beta? Our chapter is a close-knit community of members who encourage and uplift one another through adversity and triumph. We are supportive of all orientations, identities and spiritual beliefs and backgrounds. Values of Sigma Alpha Beta? SAB holds 7 key values. Faith, Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Compassion, Character and Fraternal Love Current Chapter Size: 13 Members Traditional Campus Event: The biggest event Sigma Alpha Beta does on campus is “Adopt a Value” week. During this week SAB members will spend a few hours everyday encouraging students on campus to adopt one of our 7 values. By adopting a value students are challenged to learn more about that value in themselves and the people surrounding them and are proclaiming that they will accept the challenge to better that aspect of themselves to become a more well rounded individual. Contact Information: Danielle Thoma / [email protected] / Biology Pre-med major / Junior Annie Davis / [email protected] / Literature and creative writing major / Senior https://capital.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/sigmaalphabeta Greek Dictionary

Active: An initiated, dues-paying member who is enrolled in the university. Badge: A “pin” worn by fully-initiated members of each fraternity or sorority that carries its official insignia. Bid: A formal invitation to join a fraternity or sorority. Big: Nickname for big sister or brother, a mentor assigned to a new member. Many organizations have special names for these pairings. Chapter: A membership unit of a national or international sorority or fraternity. Class or “New Member Class”: A term used to name new members of a Panhellenic Council or Interfraternity Council organization who all joined during the same semester. Crest: Insignia used by sorority and fraternity members. Most Greek organizations reserve the crest for initiated members only. Each crest has hidden, secret meanings behind it. Also known as a coat or arms or shield. Dues: The monetary costs of membership in a fraternity or sorority. These fees are used to cover the costs of operation, formal events, social activities, and other events, depending on the organization. Fraternity/Sorority: A group of individuals bound together by ritual, common ideals, and a strong bond of friendship and brotherhood or sisterhood. (The term "frat" should not be used when referring to a fraternity) Initiation: The traditional ritual or formal ceremony of induction, which marks the transition to full membership of a fraternity or sorority. Interfraternity Council (IFC): The governing body for all men's social fraternities on campus. Legacy: To be a legacy means that you have an older family member (brother, sister, mother, father, grandmother, or grandfather) who was a member of a Greek organization. Philanthropy: Philanthropy is a term used to describe charitable events performed by Greek organizations. Potential New Member: A term used for undergraduate men and women interested in becoming a member of a fraternity/sorority. Ritual: The traditional rites and ceremonies of a fraternity or sorority; these are almost always private and known only to initiated members of a fraternal organization. Alumnus: An initiated member of a fraternity who has graduated from college and is no longer an active member (plural: Alumni). Brother: The term used by members of men's fraternities when referring to each other. FAQ's

Who is in charge of the fraternity or sorority? Each Greek organization has a set of elected officers. These are students just like anyone else. These students manage the organization and oversee the day-to-day functions of their organization. Are Capital’s fraternities and sororities like the ones in the movie “Animal House” or “Neighbors”? Our Greek students break stereotypes each and every day by participating in different service projects, raising awareness towards different philanthropies, and getting higher grades than the all-campus average. What is alcohol use really like in Greek Life? Any Greek organization at Capital University is expected to uphold city, state, and national law regarding consumption of alcohol. Additionally, all fraternities and sororities are to uphold all policies and guidelines set forth by the university and governing councils. Will being “Greek” hinder my student’s academics? Our Greek students have a proud tradition of having a higher average GPA than the all-campus average. What is the point of joining a fraternity or sorority? Our Greek organizations on campus prepare their members for the future. Our governing councils host events and speakers to promote positive growth, professional and leadership development, and campus engagement. Do all Greek organizations haze? No! Capital University has a no tolerance policy for any form of .

Average Financial Summary

Average semester dues: $300.00 Dues: The monetary costs of membership in a fraternity or sorority. These fees are used to cover the costs of operation, formal events, social activities, and other events, depending on the organization.