Mansfield University Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual Last Update: 9/15/2020 1 Welcome Welcome to Mansfield University Fraternity and Sorority Life. This manual is a guide to Fraternity and Sorority Life at Mansfield University. It is meant to be a constantly evolving document with links to websites, campus resources and chapter paperwork. Please contact us at [email protected] if you encounter a broken link or incorrect information. If you find an ​ ​ area we haven’t addressed please reach out so we can remedy the situation. Mansfield University Mission Statement Offering dynamic programs in the arts and humanities, natural and social sciences, and professional studies, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania prepares our students for successful lives and careers. As an inclusive public institution, Mansfield University provides our students with a welcoming environment, individualized attention, and meaningful opportunities to learn and grow within and beyond the classroom. Through the Mansfield experience, our students develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to achieve their educational and career goals. Student Life Mission Statement Our mission is to facilitate the personal and professional development of students by providing resources and opportunities that result in a successful learning environment. Fraternity and Sorority Life Mission Statement The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life at Mansfield University is committed to supporting students as they navigate their Fraternity and Sorority Life experience. The Office of FSL supports students, promotes leadership skills, enhances inside and outside of the classroom learning, and provides many opportunities for growth. We are committed to the success and development of our students while promoting the Mansfield University Creed. Vision Statement 2 To create a socially responsible and diverse fraternity and sorority community that engages in the campus and local community. Statement of Diversity and Inclusion In a recent 5 year review (Spring 2020) of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority life, one of the areas that was found to not meet standards was diversity and inclusion. We will work tirelessly to correct this and make sure all students feel welcome and included in the area of Fraternity and Sorority Life. We strive to make our campus stronger through a renewed commitment to promoting diversity and creating positive change in the Fraternity and Sorority Life Community. Campus Resources We encourage our Fraternity and Sorority members to utilize their campus services. Below is a list of commonly used campus resources and contact information. Campus Police [email protected] (570) 662-4900 Emergency 911 Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor Amy Delozier [email protected] (570) 662-4865 Career Center [email protected] (570) 662-4914 Campus Clinic (570) 662-4350 Campus Technologies [email protected] (570) 662-4357 Interim Dean of Students Dusty Zeyn [email protected] (570) 662-4932 Financial Aid [email protected] (570) 662-4136 Housing [email protected] (570) 662-4934/4952 Spruce Hall Residence Director Dave Slampak [email protected] (570) 662-4095 Counseling Center (570) 662-443​6 ​ 3 Academic Advising Center (570) 662 - 4824 Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities Melinda Phillips [email protected] (570) 662-4691 Community Conduct Officer Bill Kluge [email protected]​ (570) 662-4936 Campus Clinic (570)662-4350 ​ Mansfield University Chapters Mansfield University currently supports 4 National Panhellenic Council organizations, 3 North American Interfraternity Conference Organization and 1 National Pan-Hellenic Council Organization. Over the years, Mansfield University has seen chapters colonize, close, grow and change over the years, but has always supported a thriving Fraternity and Sorority culture. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) a national fraternity, was founded on March 9, 1856 at the University of ​ ​ ​ Alabama. Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pennsylvania Beta Phi Chapter at Mansfield University was installed in 2006. Throughout the year they hold many philanthropy events for Children’s Miracle Network. National Website: www.sae.org ​ Alpha Kappa Lambda (Inactive as of 5/2020) Alpha Kappa Lambda (AKL) a national fraternity was founded on April 22, 1914 at the University of ​ ​ ​ California at Berkeley in Berkeley, California. Alpha Kappa Lambda, Gamma Nu Chapter at Mansfield University was installed in 2010. On April 23, 2010 Alpha Kappa Lambda Pennsylvania Zeta Colony became the Gamma Nu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity. On the national 4 level, AKL supports These Hands Don’t Hurt, Cystic Fibrosis, and Adopt-A-School. Some of the events they hold for their philanthropy include a bike-a-thon. Nationals Website: http://www.akl.org ​ Phi Sigma Kappa Phi Sigma Kappa (PSK) is a fraternity devoted to three cardinal principles: the Promotion of ​ Brotherhood, the Stimulation of Scholarship, and the Development of Character. It was founded on March 15, 1873 at Massachusetts Agricultural College (now the University of Massachusetts at Amherst). Phi Sigma Kappa merged with Phi Sigma Epsilon in 1985. Mansfield University was one of only a handful of institutions to have had a chapter of both. The Mansfield University chapter was founded on April 17, 2011. Nationals Website: www.phisigmakappa.org ​ ​ Phi Beta SIgma (Inactive as of 5/2020) Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students. The Founders, Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard F. Morse, and Honorable Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service. Mansfield’s Phi Beta Sigma Chapter is affiliated with the Phi Beta Sigma Chapter at Bloomsburg University. National Website: https://phibetasigma1914.org/ ​ Delta Zeta Delta Zeta (DZ) a national sorority was founded in 1902 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. They hold many events throughout the year for their philanthropy partner, The Starkey Hearing Foundation. 5 National Website: www.deltazeta.org ​ Zeta Tau Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) a national fraternity was founded nationally on October 15,1898 at Virginia State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) in Farmville, Virginia. They do many philanthropy events on campus to include Big Man On Campus (BMOC) to Support Think Pink for Breast Cancer education and awareness. National Website: www.zetataualpha.org ​ Alpha Sigma Tau Alpha Sigma Tau (AST), a national sorority, was founded in 1899. Their national Philanthropy is Women’s Wellness, locally the chapter holds philanthropy events for The Wounded Warrior Project. National website: www.alphasigmatau.org ​ Alpha Sigma Alpha Alpha Sigma Alpha (ASA) a national sorority was founded on November 15, 1901 at the State Female Normal School in Farmville, Virginia. For their philanthropy they help out with Special Olympics at various times throughout the year. National Website: www.alphasigmaalpha.org ​ Councils 6 The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life recognizes the importance of the governing bodies of our chapters. Chapters will remain in good standing with their respective conferences. This includes paying dues on time and completing required paperwork. North American Interfraternity Conference (IFC) An IFC exists where there are two or more NIC member (or non-member) fraternities on a campus. The Council’s purpose is to advance fraternity on campus and provide interfraternal leadership to the entire community. The NIC provides direct support, resources and services to IFC officers, representatives, advisors and alumni to further the health and success of local fraternity communities. National Panhellenic Conference National Panhellenic Conference is the world’s largest umbrella organization specifically charged with advancing the sorority experience. Through its advocacy, NPC seeks to enlist nearly 5 million sorority women in its efforts to showcase the transformational power of the sorority experience. Through its programs and initiatives, NPC encourages the sharing of information, resources and best practices to ensure the sorority experience continues to meet the needs of today’s collegiate women. Campus Recognition Each year organizations need to turn in the Active Recognition Form to be recognized as an ​ ​ official organization on campus. The form updates the officers in the Student Activities Office database, and ensures the organizations receive any pertinent emails and communications. In addition any organization with a CCSI account will also need to turn in the CCSI Signature ​ Sheet each year in order to access their account. ​ 7 FS Central Officers of both NPC and IFC will, upon election as an officer, create accounts in FS Central. ​ ​ The FSL Advisor will add the officers into the respective organizations within one week of their election to the councils. Council members will be responsible for uploading the following information to FS Central on an ongoing basis. Governing Documents: Current bylaws, standing rules, recruitment rules etc. Annual Reports Minutes Miscellaneous Other Hazing Mansfield University has a strong Anti-Hazing policy. All incidents of suspected hazing must be reported to the Office of Student Conduct (507) 662-4936 or the Office of the Dean of Students (570) 662-4932. All members are required to read and sign off on Mansfield