Going Greek
"And Some Factors That You May Be Concerned With"
HAZING
Many college undergraduates these days are bombarded with the idea's that joining a Greek organization means that you will be
hazed. According to the North American Inter-Fraternity Conference " Hazing is the most publicly feared concept of Greek Life
today." Although some may think that hazing means to physically abuse a pledge, the actual definition of hazing as reported by the
N.I.C states, "Hazing can be defined as singling out of an individual or group of people and
forcing them to do something that is psychologically, physically, or emotionally harmful or
damaging."
Many colleges, universities, and Greek organizations on a national level have taken tremendous steps to
stop this act from happening. At Georgia Southern University
they have set up judicial boards
to oversee the activities of these groups and have
strict rules and regulations which can range from having a chapters charter revoked
to expelling a student from school if they are found
to be hazing.
Many college undergraduates these days are bombarded with the idea's that joining a Greek organization means that you will be
hazed. According to the North American Inter-Fraternity Conference " Hazing is the most publicly feared concept of Greek Life
today." Although some may think that hazing means to physically abuse a pledge, the actual definition of hazing as reported by the
N.I.C states, "Hazing can be defined as singling out of an individual or group of people and
forcing them to do something that is psychologically, physically, or emotionally harmful or
damaging."
Many colleges, universities, and Greek organizations on a national level have taken tremendous steps to
stop this act from happening. At Georgia Southern University
they have set up judicial boards
to oversee the activities of these groups and have
strict rules and regulations which can range from having a chapters charter revoked
to expelling a student from school if they are found
to be hazing.
Poor
Grades
Many people believe that students in Greek organizations do
in fact have poor grades . Many schools and Greek Organization's
National Offices have scholarship opportunities for the Greek with the best grades
as well as strict requirements for member who are affiliated or want to join.
Georgia Southern University Greek life for example have GPA requirements
set up for all potential rushee's who are interested in joining these organizations
as well as rules for members in these groups such as making them
maintain certain GPA requirements if they would life to remain active in their groups.
One organization for example, the Delta Chi Fraternity at
Georgia Southern University have mandatory study
hours for potential members as well as certain study hour requirements
for brothers who do not have the minimum
GPA requirements set forth by the chapter. Like many
Greek Organizations they also reward brothers with great
GPA's with discounted chapter dues and scholarship opportunities if they
are excelling in the field of academics.
Many people believe that students in Greek organizations do
in fact have poor grades . Many schools and Greek Organization's
National Offices have scholarship opportunities for the Greek with the best grades
as well as strict requirements for member who are affiliated or want to join.
Georgia Southern University Greek life for example have GPA requirements
set up for all potential rushee's who are interested in joining these organizations
as well as rules for members in these groups such as making them
maintain certain GPA requirements if they would life to remain active in their groups.
One organization for example, the Delta Chi Fraternity at
Georgia Southern University have mandatory study
hours for potential members as well as certain study hour requirements
for brothers who do not have the minimum
GPA requirements set forth by the chapter. Like many
Greek Organizations they also reward brothers with great
GPA's with discounted chapter dues and scholarship opportunities if they
are excelling in the field of academics.
Binge
Drinking
In an
article from the N.I.C. it states, "The stereotypical party
atmosphere is not a reality, and certainly not the norm. Due to the fact that
Greek chapters comprise the largest student organization nationwide, Greek
communities are constantly in the media spotlight. Social problems such as binge
drinking and drug use occur in nearly every facet of society, but their presence
is magnified in fraternities."
In my chapter we require all of our potential members
to have a dry pledge period which means that they cannot drink.
It was thought to believe that this would create bonding
between all new members so they would find other ways
to entertain themselves other than drinking, as well as
making sure they all get good grades.
Philanthropy
It is thought that Greek Organizations do not do things to benefit the communities
an schools that surround them. Despite what some
believe Greek Organizations do numerous things for philanthropy related groups and communities.
The Delta Chi Fraternity national philanthropy is the Jimmy V Foundation for cancer research. Each semester chapters
from around the nation host events to
raise money for the charity.
On the Georgia Southern University campus
Greek Organizations hold a huge trick or treating event for surrounding
school kids as well as a big Easter event.
Almost all Greek Organizations nationwide have
charities they donate to and different
things they do for the surrounding communities.
In my chapter we require all of our potential members
to have a dry pledge period which means that they cannot drink.
It was thought to believe that this would create bonding
between all new members so they would find other ways
to entertain themselves other than drinking, as well as
making sure they all get good grades.
Philanthropy
It is thought that Greek Organizations do not do things to benefit the communities
an schools that surround them. Despite what some
believe Greek Organizations do numerous things for philanthropy related groups and communities.
The Delta Chi Fraternity national philanthropy is the Jimmy V Foundation for cancer research. Each semester chapters
from around the nation host events to
raise money for the charity.
On the Georgia Southern University campus
Greek Organizations hold a huge trick or treating event for surrounding
school kids as well as a big Easter event.
Almost all Greek Organizations nationwide have
charities they donate to and different
things they do for the surrounding communities.
Benefits and
Leadership
Some people believe that Greek Life has very few
benefits that come
from it except for partying. Being in a Greek
Organization
can benefit people way after they have graduated
college.
- 48% of all US
presidents have been Greek
- 42% of US
Senators are Greek
- 30% of US
Congressmen/women are Greek
- 40% of all US
Supreme Court Justices have been Greek
- 30% of Fortune
500 Executives are Greek
- 10% of all
listed in Who's Who are Greek
Leadership opportunities are innumerable. There are
leadership positions available within
each chapter, within the Greek
community, and within the NIC. Greeks
are exposed to mentors and role models
in every facet of Greek life according to the
N.I.C
| Works Cited North American Interfraternity Conference Georgia Southern Greek Life Jimmy V Foundation Delta Chi Fraternity |
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