We knew this day would come, but hoped it wouldn’t be so
soon. Malcolm McDaniel will be leaving
us in the next month for an incredible opportunity as the Assistant Director of
Fraternity and Sorority Life with Stevens Institute of Technology’s Office of
Student Life. In this new position,
Malcolm will support Stevens’ 18-chapter fraternity and sorority community
alongside its four governing councils.
He will provide guidance and oversight to the fraternity community in
key areas, and this includes leadership development, new member education, risk
management, and accreditation. Malcolm
will also work in partnership with the Office of Residence Life to assist with
the management of off-campus residential facilities.
During Malcolm’s tenure at Lehigh, he has served as the advisor
to the Cultural Greek Council alongside 10 fraternities and sororities. Under his guidance, the Cultural Greek
Council has grown to welcome and strengthen new organizations alongside new
members (double digits!), and the Council has now moved beyond traditional
programming to address injustice while advocating for inclusion, equity, and
access. He’s also built strong and
trusting relationships with a number of students, and has challenged others to
deliver on their commitment as fraternity men and sorority women while asking
for “receipts.” Malcolm’s involvement
also extends far beyond the fraternity and sorority community, as he’s worked
closely with others across campus via the Community Service Office and Lehigh After
Dark among others.
We don’t know what we’ll miss most about Malcolm. Perhaps his infamous guest performances at
yard shows, better yet the killer impromptu lip sync of Beyoncé’s “Formation”
at Base Camp? Perhaps his uncanny ability to communicate via gif that so
perfectly captures a situation less words? Perhaps his love for any microphone
and an audience? In short, we’re
incredibly grateful to have called Malcolm a colleague and friend.
Please join us in congratulating Malcolm on this well-deserved
opportunity. We’ll share more details
soon regarding a farewell gathering in Malcolm’s honor on his last day, but for
now save the date: January 22, 2018.
Best,
Team OFSA
