2016-2017 life at Baker University Achieving Academic Excellence A primary purpose of Greek organizations is to encourage and develop high scholastic achievement among its members. • Each fraternity and sorority has set a minimum GPA that every member must meet. • Each chapter provides resources to help members achieve academic success: help from other members, study tables, study skills workshops, test-taking strategies, and time man- agement and class-scheduling assistance. Finding Time The amount of time required to be involved in a Greek organization varies by chapter. • Chapter involvement teaches students to manage their time and balance academics, work and other commitments. • Chapters make sure athletes are excused from chapter activities that conflict with practic- es, games and meets. Making the World a Better Place • Charities and service organizations, both local and national, have long depended on the dedication and time generously given by fraternities and sororities. • Through the support of local and national philanthropies, fraternities and sororities pro- mote ideals that enhance a member’s college experience. 2 Learning to Lead Members of the Greek community are active in and hold leadership positions in every facet of college life. • Sorority and fraternity members lead student activities, academic honor societies and special-interest groups. • Every member is a leader within his or her Greek chapter, whether serving as an officer, on a committee or as a participant. • The valuable leadership skills gained assist members well after their college years. Having Fun The Greek community is an integral part of the Baker University social scene. • In addition to campus-wide events, Greeks sponsor members-only activities, such as af- ter-game parties, date parties, formals, Greek Week and mixers with other student organiza- tions. • One of the benefits of Greek affiliation is the opportunity to meet and interact with mem- bers of other student organizations. 3 Schedule Saturday, August 20 3-5 p.m. | Chapter House Tours Stop by the four fraternity chapter houses with your family after you have moved into your residence hall room. Maps will be available at Greek life tables in the residence halls and in the Long Student Center lobby. Wednesday, August 24 8 p.m. | Check-In – Long Student Center Potential new members will visit each chapter for 30 minutes, with 10 minutes between each visit. Transportation will be provided. Delta Tau Delta (604 Fifth St.) Kappa Sigma (1215 Eighth St.) Sigma Phi Epsilon (412 Sixth St.) Zeta Chi (903 8th St.) Thursday, August 25 8 p.m. | Chapter Events Individual chapters will host events. You are encouraged to visit all chapters. Friday, August 26 8 p.m. | Chapter Events Individual chapters will host events. You are encouraged to visit all chapters. Saturday, August 27 12:01-1 a.m. | Bid Distribution Bids will be distributed. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Bid Acceptance Bids will be accepted in the Long Student Center Lobby. 4 Fraternity Cost Fraternity Living Costs (for students living in the chapter house) Delta Tau Delta Rent (includes utilities, fees and room and board) $750/month Sigma Phi Epsilon Rent (includes room, chapter dues and reserve fund) $625/month Kappa Sigma Rent (includes room, meals and fees) $630/month Zeta Chi Rent (includes room, meals and insurance) $520/month Monthly fees are paid for 10 months per year. Average Campus-Living Costs Rent (includes room and board, utilities, etc.) $911.50/month New-Member Social Fees (first year only) Delta Tau Delta $385 - Initiation / New Member Fee $15/month - New Member Social Fee Sigma Phi Epsilon $300- Initiation / New Member Fee $30/month - New Member Social Fee Kappa Sigma $155 - Initiation / New Member Fee $50/month - New Member Social Fee Zeta Chi $300 - Initiation / New Member Fee $10/month - New Member Social Fee 5 Nick Yarbrough Chapter President Hometown: Olathe, Kansas Delta Tau Delta Major: Spanish and Accounting • University Admissions Assistant • Delta Mu Delta (Business Honor Society) • Bronson Fellows Program Visit www.bakerdelts.com to learn more about Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Ryan Emme Chapter President Kappa Sigma Hometown: Salina, Kansas Major: Physics (Pre-Engineering) • Men’s Soccer (3x All-American) • KC Fusion Academy Goalkeeper Coach • Bible Study Visit www.kappasigbu.com to learn more about Kappa Sigma fraternity. 6 Chad Phillips Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter President Hometown: Wichita, Kansas Major: Biology • Men’s Golf team • The Baker Orange Photographer • University Admissions Assistant • Orientation Leader Visit: www.bakersigep.com or speksalpha.wordpress.com to learn more about Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Andrew Emanuels Chapter President Hometown: Lake Quivira, Kansas Major: Biology & Chemistry Zeta Chi • Chapel Music • Tutoring • Track & Cross-Country • Baker Ambassadors Find Zeta Chi-Baker University on Facebook to learn more about Zeta Chi fraternity. 7 Schedule Saturday, August 20 3-5 p.m. | Sorority Chapter House Tours Following move-in, visit the sorority chapters with your parents and family members to see what sorority life is all about. Alpha Chi Omega (403 Eighth St.) Delta Delta Delta (816 Fremont St.) Zeta Tau Alpha (503 9th St.) Zeta Phi Beta (Long Student Center Lobby) 10 p.m. | Deadline to Register for Recruitment Don’t miss the deadline to register for sorority recruitment with the Panhellenic Council. Sunday, August 21 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. | Philanthropy Events Visit all three Panhellenic Council chapters to learn about each organization’s philanthropy. Monday, August 22 9 a.m.–1:20 p.m. | Skit and Sisterhood Events Visit the chapters to learn more about the sisterhood bond and memories made within each chapter. Identify one or two chapters you would like to visit the next day. Tuesday, August 24 1-5 p.m. | Preference Events Visit one or two chapters to hear more in-depth stories and experiences of chapter members. Complete your preference cards, ranking the chapters you would like to accept membership invitations from. 7 p.m. | Bid Distribution – Hartley Plaza Receive your bid cards and an invitation to your new sorority chapter. 8 Sorority Cost Panhallenic Council Chapters ( Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Zeta Tau Alpha ) New-Member Fees (first-year students) Range: $1,966-$2,301 Average: $2,137 Payments can be made monthly, by semester or three times a year, depending on the chapter. Sorority Living Costs (for students living in the chapter house) Range: $6,930-$7,658 Average: $7,252 Payments can be made monthly, by semester or three times a year, depending on the chapter. Payments made monthly for 10 months, average of $662 per month. Average Campus-Living Costs Rent (includes room and board, utilities, etc.) $911.50/month Does not account for inflation or price changes National Pan-Hellenic Council Chapter (Zeta Phi Beta) New-Member Fees (first-year students) Range: $500-$750/year Average: $600/year Member Fees (national, regional, state, and chapter dues) Range: $100-$300/year Average: $300/year First semester: $250 Second semester: $50 9 Caylea Siler Chapter President Hometown: Bonner Springs, Kansas Alpha Chi Omega Majors: Sociology • Orientation Leader • University Admission Assistant • Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society • Student Salon Leader Visit www.alphachiomega.org or www.axomicron.com to learn more about Alpha Chi Omega sorority. You can also find them on Facebook underAlpha Chi Omega–Omicron Chapter–Baker University. Michaela Jamison Chapter President Delta Delta Delta Hometown: Shawnee, Kansas Major: History & Communication • Co0Captain of teh Dance team • President of Politics Club • Uniiversity Admission Assistant • Lambda Pi Eta Communcation Honor Society To learn more about Delta Delta Delta, you can find them on Facebook underBaker Tri Delta and on twitter at @lambdaDDD. 10 Lauren Allen Brown Chapter President Zeta Phi Beta, Inc. Hometown: Kansas City, MO Major: Biology • Resident Assistant • Mungano President • Track and Field All American Visit www.zphib1920.org to learn more about Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Like us on Facebook at /ZPBPiSigma. Zeta Tau Alpha Hali Wimbush Chapter President Hometown: Paola, Kansas Major: Communication Studies and International Studies • Baker University Speech Choir Social Secretary • Orientation Leader • Loud Noises Improv Troupe Visit www.bakeru.zetataualpha.org or www.zetataualpha.org to learn more about Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. 11 While academic achievement is the primary reason to attend Baker University, activities outside the classroom are also an important component of becoming a well-rounded graduate. Baker’s Greek organizations enhance your collegiate experience by emphasizing intellectual, interpersonal and social development. Lifelong friendships, high academic standards, campus and community service and social interaction are what Greek members strive for every day. This affiliation provides a unique combination – it’s a family, it’s a social organization, it’s a business, it’s a home away from home and it’s an opportunity to develop confidence as you acquire leadership skills. Sorority recruitment begins August 20. Fraternity recruitment begins August 23. If you would like to begin exploring Greek life at Baker, the first step is to register online at www.bakerU.edu/recruitment. For sorority recruitment, there is a $20 registration fee. There is no registration fee for fraternity recruitment. ALCOHOL IS NOT ALLOWED at any recruitment event or activity. National and University policies stipulate that all events and activities associated with recruitment be alcohol free. Violation of this rule is a serious infraction. If you plan to participate in fall recruitment, fill out the paper form at the summer enrollment day activities fair or register online at www.bakerU.edu/recruitment. For more information: Sorority Recruitment Fraternity Recruitment Holly Chestnut Conner Petty Panhellenic Council Vice President Interfraternity Council Vice President of Recruitment of Recruitment [email protected] [email protected] Go to www.bakerU.edu/greeklife for more information or visit our social media sites. Baker University Sorority & Fraternity Life 12 @BakerGreekLife.