tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39837554334777105172024-03-13T16:03:54.933-04:00Lehigh Greek CommunityLehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comBlogger567125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-91316496956020257502023-11-20T10:11:00.000-05:002023-11-20T10:11:11.902-05:00A Weekend of Leadership Training<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Last weekend, the Fraternity and Sorority Life office hosted a weekend of leadership for fraternity and sorority members that sit on chapter and council executive boards. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-081aada7-7fff-0e7f-10b6-6e77ddcedea7"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">LAUNCH was hosted on Saturday, November 11th, on Lehigh’s Mountaintop campus and facilitated by a representative from the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). The primary focus of this day-long workshop was to build community within the chapters and councils. The beginning of the day was focused on self-assessment and reflection both for leaders to access themselves and their chapters or councils as a whole. Incoming leaders were provided with workbooks in order to complete assessments, which they would later use to engage in self-reflection. As the day went on, the focus shifted to team-oriented activities. These included discussions and reflection on Fraternity and Sorority Life at Lehigh and how to help it flourish. Everyone was split into teams made up of individuals from different chapters and councils in order to encourage diverse discussion and ideas. Kyla Branco, the incoming president of Kappa Alpha Theta, explained, “There aren’t a lot of times that leadership from different sororities and especially different councils can come together and share ideas. It was really rewarding to have conversations with people that had different backgrounds and life experiences in order to make Fraternity and Sorority life the best it can be for all of us.”</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The following Sunday, November 12th, the Fraternity and Sorority Life office held the annual Summit for Greek Excellence. At this event, all chapter and council leadership positions were invited to connect with other offices on campus, topics related to their specific programming area, and a refresher on university policies and medical amnesty. There were five informational sessions that focused on topics ranging from engaging chapter alumni to fostering an inclusive environment. Incoming and ongoing leaders learned about resources their chapter could utilize in different situations and ideas for specific programs they could put on within their chapter to encourage member development. This was also an opportunity for students to meet with other chapter and council leaders that hold similar roles and responsibilities.</span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The weekend of leadership was a huge success, and we can’t wait to see what these incoming leaders will accomplish! A special thanks to all of the staff and program leaders that made it possible!</span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-67221301929543658552023-11-17T11:41:00.007-05:002023-12-06T10:41:08.909-05:00Get Ready for Fraternity & Sorority Recruitment!<span id="docs-internal-guid-297d794a-7fff-0b78-233e-4b3001de2f6d"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Hello!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Are you interested in joining a fraternity or sorority at Lehigh University? </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Our community consists of 24 individual chapters that offer a unique experience for students looking to join a brotherhood, sisterhood, or to get more involved. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Please see below about information related to the recruitment/intake process for our Cultural Greek Council. Interfraternity Council, and Panhellenic Council.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">For more information please check out the Fraternity and Sorority Life website at </span><a href="https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/node/3030" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">go.lehigh.edu/gogreek</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> or follow us on Instagram at @lehighfsl.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><hr /><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cultural Greek Council</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Cultural Greek Council (CGC) consists of 5 chapters founded as culturally-based organizations. Students interested in joining a CGC organization should contact a member of specific organizations for more information. Students can attend programmatic and informational sessions advertised by that organization. There are no structured processes or specific time - periods for membership intake. Individual organizations conduct an independent, discretionary process. If there are questions, contact Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Enrique Rosado at </span><a href="mailto:enr323@lehigh.edu" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">enr323@lehigh.edu</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> or the Cultural Greek Council at </span><a href="mailto:incgc@lehigh.edu" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">incgc@lehigh.edu</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">REQUIREMENTS</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">All potential new members participating in recruitment must have at least 12 completed Lehigh credits, a minimum 2.500 GPA, be in good standing with the university, and have attended a Greek PREP 5x10. Individual organizations may have higher GPA requirements.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">For interested individuals: </span><a href="https://app.chapterbuilder.com/forms/7315/view/?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpYXQiOjE3MDAxNDYzNTMsIm5iZiI6MTcwMDE0NjM1MywianRpIjoiMTEwOTdlNmQtMTE5NS00NGU3LWJlZGMtZmU5ZmQ3ZGYyOWZkIiwiaWRlbnRpdHkiOjczMTUsImZyZXNoIjpmYWxzZSwidHlwZSI6ImFjY2VzcyIsInVzZXJfY2xhaW1zIjp7InR5cGUiOiJmb3JtIn19.UbPuUFTrtBGlKxbjmEJ_BCukF86ZhMprhXbBM9OoBIo" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">CGC Interest Form</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">To learn more about the council, visit their website at </span><a href="https://lehighcgc.squarespace.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">https://lehighcgc.squarespace.com/</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> or follow them on Instagram @lehighcgc.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cultural Greek Council Expansion</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Cultural Greek Council is excited to welcome two new organizations to their council! </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://lambdaphiepsilon.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc.</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> is the world’s largest Asian-interest fraternity. Lambda Phi Epsilon is dedicated to guiding men on a lifelong discovery of authenticity and personal growth. You can find more information about Lambda Phi Epsilon by following them on instagram @lehighlambda.interestgroup.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc. was founded on the principles of womyn empowerment, multiculturalism, and a commitment to service. You can find more information about Lambda Tau Omega by following them on instagram @lehigh_mermaids. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Students interested in learning more about how to join either organization can contact the Office of Student Involvement at infrasor@lehigh.edu</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><hr /><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Interfraternity Council</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">In order to participate in IFC Recruitment, you must register</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> by Wednesday, January 17th</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> at the link below. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lehighifc.mycampusdirector2.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">IFC Fraternity Recruitment Registration</span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Interfraternity Council (IFC) consists of 11 fraternity chapters. The primary recruitment process occurs in the spring semester and consists of events hosted by individual chapters. Students will attend events hosted by chapters they are interested in, and if the chapter expresses interest, the student will receive an invitation to begin new member education. Questions about IFC recruitment can be directed to the) Interfraternity Council at </span><a href="mailto:inifc@lehigh.edu" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">inifc@lehigh.edu</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> or Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Dr. Alexandra Smith at </span><a href="mailto:abs623@lehigh.edu" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">abs623@lehigh.edu</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Spring 2024 Recruitment Schedule:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Required Kick-off Event: Sunday, January 21st from 6:00pm-7:30pm in Rauch 184</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Makeup Greek PREP: Sunday, January 21st from 7:30-8:15 PM in Rauch 184</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Open Events: Monday, January 22nd- Friday, January 26th</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Closed Events: Invitation by chapter only; Saturday, January 27th - Monday, January 29th</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Bid Acceptance: Wednesday, January 31, 2024</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">REQUIREMENTS</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">All potential new members participating in recruitment are required to have at least 12 completed Lehigh credits, a minimum 2.500 GPA, to be in good standing with the university, and to have attended a Greek PREP 5x10 session. Individual organizations may have higher GPA requirements. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Welcome Back Pi Lambda Phi!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.pilambdaphi.org/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Pi Lambda Phi </span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">(“Pi Lam”) will rejoin the Interfraternity Council in the spring 2024 semester. The work that Pi Lambda Phi is doing with programs around emotional intelligence, leadership development, and DEI demonstrates the organization’s commitment to sustaining an impactful legacy at Lehigh and our surrounding community. If you are interested in learning more about joining Pi Lambda Phi please contact the Pi Lambda Phi staff at </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">inplf@lehigh.edu</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> or the Office of Student Involvement at </span><a href="mailto:infrasor@lehigh.edu" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">infrasor@lehigh.edu</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. You can also follow them @lehigh_pilam on Instagram to learn more!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><hr /><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Panhellenic Council consists of 8 Panhellenic sororities who host primary recruitment each spring. Primary recruitment registration will close on January 5th. The cost for registration is $50 which includes meals throughout recruitment and virtual training from our partners at Launchpoint.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lehighpanhel.mycampusdirector2.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Registration Link</span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">REQUIREMENTS</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">All potential new members (PNMs) participating in recruitment are required to have at least 12 completed Lehigh credits (transfer credits do not count), a minimum 2.500 GPA, to be in good standing with the university, and to have attended a Greek PREP 5x10. Individual organizations may have higher GPA requirements. If you missed the Greek PREP sessions in the Fall, a makeup session will take place prior to formal recruitment in January.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">ARRIVALS</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">All potential new members (PNMs) participating in recruitment will receive specific information about pre-arrival requirements for returning to their residence by January 10, 2024. It is anticipated that PNMs will sign-up for an arrival time on either Monday, January 15th or Tuesday, January 16th. Primary Recruitment will begin Tuesday, January 16th at 6PM with a mandatory PNM Orientation session. The first round of recruitment will begin the morning Wednesday, January 17th.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">ATTENDANCE </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Your presence at all recruitment meetings and events during Primary Recruitment is of the utmost importance. If you anticipate missing some or all of recruitment (e.g. study abroad, Gryphon training, athletic team practice, etc.), please contact Panhellenic Exec at </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">inpanhel@lehigh.edu</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Should you have any additional questions, feel free to contact Panhellenic Exec at </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">inpanhel@lehigh.edu</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> or the Panhellenic Advisor, Julianna Dougherty, via email at </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">jud322@lehigh.edu</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">.</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><hr /><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Eligibility</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Deferred Recruitment</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">First-year students cannot join a fraternity or sorority until their second semester. Knowing that membership in a fraternity or sorority is an organizational obligation and potentially a residential obligation, Lehigh University believes it is important for students to acclimate to University life before making such an important decision.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Academic Requirements</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">A Lehigh University student is eligible to join a fraternity or sorority after successfully completing a full-time Lehigh schedule of 12 credit hours or more and earning a 2.500 GPA or higher. Transfer credit hours do not apply towards eligibility. Individual organizations may have higher GPA requirements. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Student Conduct Implications</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">: </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Certain violations of the Student Code of Conduct will affect membership eligibility in a fraternity or sorority, including students who have been found responsible for serious violations of the LU Code of Conduct involving alcohol/drugs and students found responsible for more than one alcohol/drug violation. Violations include the use, distribution, or possession of alcohol or drugs. Students will not be permitted to join a fraternity or sorority in the semester the violation occurs, or the following semester.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Please note that Lehigh University reserves the right to restrict student participation in extracurricular activities for a single violation of any type depending upon the circumstances.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Other Requirements</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority in Spring 2024 are required to attend a Greek PREP session. Greek PREP stands for Greek Pre-Recruitment Education Program. As a result of participating in this program, students will learn about the structure and mission of the fraternity and sorority community, policies and expectations, appropriate interactions with chapters, available opportunities that exist at Lehigh and proper communication methods. The Office of Student Involvement believes this program is an important element in demonstrating to interested students the value of the fraternity and sorority experience so that students are best equipped to prepare them for the opportunity of joining a fraternity or sorority at Lehigh. This program meets the 5x10 requirement for Creative Curiosity. Click</span><a href="https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/content/greek-prep" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">here</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> for more information.</span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><hr /><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">PARENT & FAMILY INFORMATION</span></p><br /></span><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">If your parent or guardian has questions regarding the recruitment process and membership in a Greek organization, please encourage them to take a look at our Parent & Family </span><a href="https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/content/parent-and-family-information" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">website</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">.</span> </p>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-69063314644600340312023-10-18T09:12:00.001-04:002023-10-18T09:18:56.730-04:00Lehigh Interfraternity Council Expansion Announcement<p> <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Lehigh University Interfraternity Council is thrilled to announce that it will be welcoming two additional fraternities to the community!</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-d5cecc81-7fff-eb5e-14df-1b21a2e43b24"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Expansion opened earlier this year and received an outstanding 22 applications. Following an initial review, an expansion committee selected five organizations to present on campus, and chapters ultimately voted on two organizations to join the Lehigh Interfraternity Council in 2024 and 2026. More information on the process is included below. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Pi Lambda Phi (“Pi Lam”) will rejoin the Interfraternity Council in the spring 2024 semester. The work that Pi Lambda Phi is doing with programs around emotional intelligence, leadership development, and DEI demonstrates the organization’s commitment to sustaining an impactful legacy at Lehigh and our surrounding community.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Pi Kappa Phi (“Pi Kapp”) will join the Interfraternity Council for the first time in the spring 2026 semester. The organization’s unique approach toward positive alumni engagement, mental health resources for all members, and enthusiasm for fostering a healthy fraternal experience positions Pi Kappa Phi to be a major contributor to Lehigh.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Interfraternity Council and Office of Student Involvement are grateful for the overwhelming interest and support received from staff, student leaders, alumni, and inter/national headquarters throughout this process. With the introduction of these two new organizations, we look forward to the dynamic and new opportunities that will be created for welcoming a diverse group of current and incoming students into Fraternity and Sorority Life at Lehigh.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><hr /><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Additional information about the Interfraternity Council expansion process:</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 10pt 0pt 10pt 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Interfraternity Council (IFC) received 22 expansion proposals for the two available opportunities to be recognized on campus. Of those, 5 were selected to present on campus in September and early October. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The committee that made this decision was composed of student representatives from the IFC’s member organizations and staff members from the University. The final decision was voted on by the Interfraternity Council. These student members took this process very seriously and guided the decisions that were made in a mature and deliberative manner. They are to be praised for their work on this committee. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 10pt 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">This was an incredibly competitive expansion process, and the committee appreciated the positive work all of the applicants are doing with the fraternal community. We hope to see these organizations apply for expansion again in the future, should IFC have the opportunity to expand again.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Office of Student Involvement is committed to regularly reviewing the need for additional opportunities for undergraduate students to join a fraternity or sorority. The </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/sites/studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/files/offices/ofsa/docs/Lehigh%20Fraternity_Sorority%20Expansion%20Policy.pdf" target="_blank">Joint Expansion Policy</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> provides an outline of the requirements and process for selecting additional fraternities and sororities for recognition. </span></p><div><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-87882898543073790882023-09-27T12:40:00.005-04:002023-09-27T12:40:37.848-04:00Hazing Prevention Week - An Impactful Story from the Piazza's<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">September 18th, the Piazza family came to Lehigh to share the tragic story of their son Tim. Tim Piazza was a 19-year-old student at Penn State who was described as a light in people’s lives. He was kind-natured and dreamed of helping people by making prosthetics after college. On February 4th, 2017, Tim’s life came to a halt at the hands of senseless hazing. After a night of being forced to drink </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">excessive </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">amounts of alcohol, Tim fell down the stairs, was injured, and ultimately, passed away from injuries he sustained that night.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tim’s parents, Jim and Evelyn, bravely shared their story to an audience of fraternity and sorority life students. Evelyn painted a haunting picture of what it was like for them to receive that devastating call that changed their lives forever.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Educational events like this make us, as students participating in fraternity and sorority life, yearn for answers and alert us to look for concerning behaviors so this never happens to another student.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">We all love our brothers and sisters like our family, which begs the question, how could something like this happen, and how can we prevent it in our Lehigh community?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To learn more about the Piazza’s story or donate to help them spread awareness about hazing, please visit </span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.google.com/url?q=https:**Awww.google.com*url*q*3Dhttps:**Awww.liveliketim.org**A26amp;sa*3DD*26amp;source*3Deditors*26amp;ust*3D1695761282088130*26amp;usg*3DAOvVaw2bmcg30EzqlhSTbS3hA8hL&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1695761282091111&usg=AOvVaw1vOex6iS20STyUYHPZnDm0__;Ly8vPyUvLy8lJSUlJSUlJQ!!NHLzug!POFQof27n3TWt1ngTYykUBy6e8GTvVf3rzkE3r_4jWu45HFb-rn_NxskaoXe8c4tJ_1ooXJx4kVOlEUJ7fglBjpJdDPVVf8q$" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.liveliketim.org/</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></div>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-49939746062782457172023-06-06T14:08:00.001-04:002023-06-06T14:08:33.708-04:00 GEM is Back!<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Greek EMerging Leaders is a 6 week program that prepares emerging leaders in the Greek community to contribute to creating positive change in their chapters, the Greek community, and beyond. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-f3e28629-7fff-07f2-0cc4-3453bacaf4b8"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">GEM is a beneficial leadership and skill building program that will continue to enhance your Lehigh, and Greek experience. As a result of this experience, participants will:</span></p><br /><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Learn more about their personal leadership style and develop capacity for working with others to create positive change</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Further develop knowledge of the Lehigh Greek community, and understanding about the purpose and influence of fraternities and sororities as a whole</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Build relationships with members of all three governing councils, in addition to having opportunities to network with faculty, staff, and university administration.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Have an enhanced resume due to experience in and completion of the program.</span></p></li></ul><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">We recognize the importance of engaging the newest members of our community during this time. We hope that this program can serve as a catalyst for growth and meaningful membership as we continue to offer a truly exceptional fraternity and sorority experience at Lehigh.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">GEM will take place on </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Tuesdays at 4:30 </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">beginning mid September. You can register for GEM now through </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">August 31st </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">at: </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XEi4gaXlQ_wbOI-hTTzHRjulBMkxafX9ONbHGMP5gTk/edit" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XEi4gaXlQ_wbOI-hTTzHRjulBMkxafX9ONbHGMP5gTk/edit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Mentor applications are also live! Mentors facilitate the 6 week program and get a unique opportunity to guide younger members of the Lehigh community and pass on their experiences and knowledge of leadership.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Apply to be a GEM mentor now through </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">August 31st </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">at:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://forms.gle/Ntr4jBr4HnCnYUQQ8" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">https://forms.gle/Ntr4jBr4HnCnYUQQ8</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-25608937942910349542023-05-04T12:23:00.000-04:002023-05-04T12:23:56.589-04:00Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Award Recipients!<p> <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs is proud to recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2022-2023 academic year. Though the past year has certainly posed unexpected obstacles and challenges, our community has shown true leadership and demonstrated what it means to be members of Greek letter organizations.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-a7a83b5f-7fff-bc0d-18ce-0fc34112c788"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited we were able to return to an in-person award celebration! We are proud to recognize the following individual and organizational award recipients. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Individual Awards</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Greek Leader of the Year</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award recognizes individuals for their achievements and contributions to the fraternity and sorority community and larger campus community. Leadership is not limited to those holding positions, therefore consideration will be given to individuals who exemplify many, if not all, of the values of brotherhood or sisterhood, strong character, leadership, scholarship, and service in their daily lives.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ivery Marquez, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority President of the Year</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Awarded to the chapter president who has demonstrated superior leadership and service to his/her chapter, as well as to the fraternity and sorority community. This leader is one who consistently represents their organizational values, communicates a clear vision for success, and leaves their organization in a better place than when they took office. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sorority - Abbey Poulin, Kappa Alpha Theta</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fraternity - Kevin Yang, Theta Chi</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Emerging Leader of the Year</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Awarded to a newer member of the fraternity and sorority community who has shown leadership characteristics within their peer group, fraternity and sorority community, and greater Lehigh community. These members are enthusiastic about their experience as new members and are eager to pursue leadership opportunities and bring about positive change to the fraternity and sorority community.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kaila Cohen, Alpha Phi</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Advisor of the Year</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award recognizes the extraordinary efforts of an advisor who has helped to positively shape the experiences of fraternity/sorority members. Advisors willingly, often without receiving anything in return, give of themselves to contribute to overall chapter excellence, daily operations, university and headquarters relations, and role modeling through leadership, and thus we encourage nominations for any advisor whom you feel is worthy of this distinction.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nominators should indicate whether the nominee advisor is an alumni or faculty/staff advisor, so that we can recognize and thank the advisors for their contributions from these distinct roles.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gary Tilles, Theta Chi</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tradition of Excellence</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award is presented to one or more individuals who consistently exceed expectations in one or more of the following focus areas for college students and active fraternity/sorority members. This award is intended to affirm the efforts an individual can make in one area that was deserving of significant focus, or in several areas that showcase their ability to impact a community in several ways. Nominators should identify the appropriate focus areas for which they believe the nominee should be recognized (listing is appropriate), and provide examples for each area of, to ensure recognition is given for all selected areas:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Living the Ritual; Inclusive Leadership; Empowering Others; Inspiring Change</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kyla Branco, Kappa Alpha Theta - Inclusive Leadership</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Madeline Pfeifer, Kappa Alpha Theta - Inspiring Change</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sean McCann, Chi Phi - Empowering Others</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Josh Nsubuga, Phi Sigma Chi - Living the Ritual</span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Organization Awards </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fraternity/Sorority Chapter of the Year</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award is given to a chapter that excels in all of the following areas: Leadership and Member Development, Organizational Operations, Community Service and Engagement, and Academic and Intellectual Advancement. In addition, this chapter has positively contributed to both fraternity and sorority life as well as the Lehigh community. This chapter served as role models for their fellow members and led by example.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sorority - Alpha Phi</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fraternity - Theta Chi</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Outstanding Philanthropic Effort </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award is given to an organization that has gone above and beyond in supporting a cause, effort, or agency in a sustainable and meaningful way. This is typically represented by groups who recognize the nature of philanthropy as efforts to raise both awareness and support (e.g. financial, goods, time, and energy), while collaborating with others for a shared purpose. Efforts that are distinguished in this category can be either ongoing or one-time programs.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Theta Chi</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Commitment to Service </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award recognizes meaningful service efforts and action where participants gain exposure, develop an understanding, and respond to the needs of the community voice. This typically includes building and developing positive relationships, developing active citizens, and incorporating reflection. These criteria, when established and achieved, are indicative of dedicated efforts to create and inspire sustainable change. Efforts that are distinguished in this category can be either ongoing or one-time programs.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Program of Distinction</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award is given to an organization that is proud of a particularly successful event, program, or effort they executed in the past academic year. Consideration will be given to those efforts that incorporated collaboration, innovation, and/or education components as well as addressed a problem and/or met a need. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - Women’s Empowerment Event</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most Improved</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award is given in recognition of the efforts an organization has taken to address a substantial challenge or issues they were/are facing. Change can be hard and waiting for the effects can feel slow, so this award was established with that in mind; this award is meant to affirm the actions an organization has taken and remind them that all the hard work is worth it. Nominations for this award should include identification of the particular need to be addressed, examples of action taken to create change, and reflection on the improvement that has been observed. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Phi Sigma Kappa</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We would also like to recognize and thank the numerous staff, alumni, and students that served on the Fraternity & Sorority Leadership Awards Selection Committee - this is possible because of you!</span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-6322421401458927942023-04-05T09:31:00.001-04:002023-04-05T09:31:22.537-04:00Lehigh Interfraternity Council Expansion Announcement<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lehigh University is open for expansion! We are accepting proposals for organizations interested in joining the Interfraternity Council in the spring 2024 and spring 2026 semesters. Expansion applications are due by Friday, April 28, 2023 at 4:00 PM EST. Applications can be submitted via email to </span><a href="mailto:infrasor@lehigh.edu" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">infrasor@lehigh.edu</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-c815b417-7fff-9cfe-b69d-3917df225b8f"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can find our </span><a href="https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/sites/studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/files/offices/ofsa/docs/policies/Lehigh%20OFSA%20Expansion%20Policy.pdf" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Expansion Policy</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> here. Applications will be reviewed in May and June and 3-5 organizations will be invited to present on campus at the start of the fall 2023 semester. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lehigh University recognizes that the expansion of fraternities and sororities involves multiple parties including the governing council, the University, the inter/national fraternity or sorority, and, at times, a student interest group or alumni organization. The expansion process, whenever possible, will take into consideration the interests of all parties. Lehigh University reserves the right to deny recognition to any group that expresses interest. Preference will be given to organizations that have previously existed at Lehigh University.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information about the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs and the fraternity and sorority community at Lehigh please visit our </span><a href="https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/content/fraternity-sorority-affairs" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">website</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have questions please contact Sara Runyon in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at </span><a href="mailto:skd421@lehigh.edu" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">skd421@lehigh.edu</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. We are happy to connect with any headquarters partners that are interested in learning more about the opportunity to expand to Lehigh!</span></p><br /></span>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-11644639614036778992023-04-03T13:35:00.004-04:002023-04-03T13:35:45.022-04:00Relay for Life<p> This past Friday on March 31st, Greek life at Lehigh engaged in the annual Relay for Life event. Relay for Life is sponsored by the American Cancer Society and is the world's largest volunteer-based fundraising event. The event is place where communities come together and honor those affected by cancer. The American Cancer Society strives to achieve and reflect their mission statement, "Save lives, Celebrate Lives and Lead the Fight for a World Without Cancer". This past Friday, our greek organizations here at Lehigh not only upheld that mission, but also positively contributed through donations and raising money for the American Cancer Society. </p><p>To date, Lehigh University has raised $52,977.74 towards the campaign. The top five contributing teams towards this event were CAC exec, Pi Beta Phi, Theta Chi, Phi Sigma Kappa, and Alpha Gamma Delta. Those five each raised over the $3,000 each as a team. The top 6 contributing participants all raised over $1,000 each, the top participant being David Joseph at the $4,743. The top company was Zeta Tau Alpha at $3,685. The fight does not stop here, Lehigh's campus will continue to be engaged and raise money to donate to the American Cancer Society to celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world against cancer. </p>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-42082620705535781012023-01-30T13:11:00.001-05:002023-02-01T16:19:23.471-05:00Fall 2022 Semester Grade Report <p> <span> </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lehigh University produces grade reports after every semester. Through these grade reports, Lehigh will categorize groups of people based on differing demographics. One of these demographics being students that are a part of Greek Life. The grade report examines the </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Inter-Fraternity</span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Council (IFC), the Panhellenic Council, and the Cultural Greek Council (CGC). The Greek community exemplified academic excellence this semester as the Lehigh Panhellenic Council’s average GPA surpassed all Lehigh sororities, all Greek students, all Lehigh women, and all Lehigh students. The average GPA for the Panhellenic Council this Fall 2022 semester was 3.51. The IFC average GPA for this fall semester was 3.25, surpassing the average for all Lehigh men as well as all Lehigh fraternities. The average GPA for CGC sororities was 3.07, with Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc holding the highest GPA average for the CGC at 3.51. The fraternities GPA average within the CGC was 3.07. The IFC and Panhellenic Council compared remarkably against the Lehigh Community as a whole maintaining a higher average than the total average of students at Lehigh. </span></span></p>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-11296739029767266562022-11-10T12:39:00.002-05:002022-11-10T12:39:53.590-05:00Medical Amnesty<p> As colleges around the country are struggling with their students falling victim to alcohol poisoning and overdoses, Lehigh University is stressing medical amnesty on campus. The medical amnesty policy provides impunity to students who call services for help when in a dangerous situation. Lehigh University does not want any barrier to be the reason that would deter a student from calling for help in any situation. </p><p> On Wednesday night the University held 'Sips with Safety' where students could interact with the Lehigh University Police Department. The event was sponsored by Peer Health Advisors, Lehigh University Police Department and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs. A large amount of Greek Life attended the event in order to show support and help raise awareness for medical amnesty. Below is the link where you can find further information on the law.</p><p><br /></p><p> <a href="https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/content/lehigh-university-medical-amnesty-policy" target="_blank">https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/content/lehigh-university-medical-amnesty-policy</a> </p>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-198318438323900302022-10-31T14:54:00.001-04:002022-10-31T14:54:56.765-04:00Alpha Phi and Chi Phi Health Week EventsThis past Wednesday on October 26th, the Lehigh Alpha Phi sorority and Chi Phi Fraternity partnered together to host a local blood drive with the Miller-Keystone Blood Center. The Miller-Keystone Blood Center comes to Lehigh University annually to hold a blood drive open to the public as well as Lehigh Students. Members of the Alpha Phi sorority either donated blood or worked a table where gift cards were handed out to donors. Collette Kissell, a member of Alpha Phi, donated blood for the first time at this blood drive and was elated to be able to help someone else. Collette said that the staff were very kind and made the process a great experience. <div><br /></div><div>In addition to hosting the Blood Drive, Alpha Phi and Chi Phi hosted a CPR training certification course. Autumn Hill, the Vice President of Health, Wellness, and Accountability, said that the instruction course was very interactive and informative. The instructor was a junior in Chi Phi and as Autumn put it, "he was super knowledgeable with answering questions and covering all topics. The participants of the course were able to get into groups while practicing with mannequins, they were also able to practice with an AED replica. Alpha Phi and Chi Phi had a successful week of educating students and giving back to the community and are looking forward to upcoming collaborations involving philanthropy. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBQmNG0EfRp6co4_nViBUymlm6N0oY6WO7nRkczifRVv6h67DHu_sbR4SXKAwTsErRhTtYDHRou3tEKg5zBjsGGqUq4XYFGrqBb8E8RyD-WNOG0-YRiHvDDyNflC7TuPbCsK6P2IxIKYyr52mcR0YuD7AP3sj1_PCvYu9mwd3Y3fpq76KytHZheiFnQ/s4032/IMG_2841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBQmNG0EfRp6co4_nViBUymlm6N0oY6WO7nRkczifRVv6h67DHu_sbR4SXKAwTsErRhTtYDHRou3tEKg5zBjsGGqUq4XYFGrqBb8E8RyD-WNOG0-YRiHvDDyNflC7TuPbCsK6P2IxIKYyr52mcR0YuD7AP3sj1_PCvYu9mwd3Y3fpq76KytHZheiFnQ/s320/IMG_2841.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-81375884209527999932022-09-22T14:25:00.000-04:002022-09-22T14:25:02.502-04:00National Hazing Prevention Week at Lehigh University <p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span>This week is National Hazing Prevention Week and campuses across the nation are holding events to educate their students and raise awareness. National Hazing Prevention Week started in 2007 and was founded by HazingPrevention.org. Every year the website has a new theme and this year's theme is, “Stronger Together”. The website wanted to focus on the importance of mental health issues related to hazing. The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Affairs hosted a lecture given by Michelle Guobadia. Michelle Guobodia is the director of Sorority and Fraternity Affairs at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Guobadia titled her lecture, “Hazing makes you a better greek, and other stupid myths.” </span></p><p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-indent: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-indent: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Guobadia, a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. at the University of Delaware, explained how, during her time as an undergraduate at the University of Delaware, she had not only experienced hazing during her pledging period, but she also became a perpetrator (Chierchio). “No one joined my chapter for two years because people were literally afraid of my organization,” Guobadia said. “Hazing doesn’t eliminate the bad apples, it actually keeps the bad apples in,” Guobadia said. “When you pit one class against another, you aren’t unifying them, but you’re creating cliques and cracks in your organization.” Guobadia discussed ten myths about hazing as an attempt to educate students (Chierchio).</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-83e9247b-7fff-6373-6a0c-1a4f7f692d7b"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span>Other campuses such as Cornell are also taking action to educate their students. Cornell also hosted speaker Michelle Guobodia. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This year’s National Hazing Prevention Week at Cornell was in honor of Antonio Tsialas, who </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">died</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> during an unofficial rush event for Phi Kappa Psi in 2019. Tsialas was found at the bottom of Fall Creek Gorge with a fractured skull, broken ribs and an alarmingly high blood-alcohol level. (</span><a href="https://cornellsun.com/author/sofiachierchio/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chierchi</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">o) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On Wednesday, The three councils, (Panhellenic, Inter Fraternity Council and the Cultural Greek Council) had students take an oath not to haze. They held a table at the flagpole on the front lawn where students painted their hands and left their mark on a poster. The three councils continue to educate students on and around campus this week in hopes of making a difference. </span></span>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-65551384333430175062021-12-16T16:15:00.002-05:002021-12-16T16:28:10.301-05:00Live-in GA Program Reinstated<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoBgB1b3r39imp9jvG8dQubT-UMrSbeQ8fL2oE7mTTiCr1tnK5HwNoJy4G8L9TZxglWDg13cHk7YLBKYUw_E9yP4-ISpf8YvnuwGF24aqPJ93bn573HftbhrDmZLMKFENSxszsq3yZJf1T2rmir1PWaz0rrxx0jbGT21B7f17MsU2XwBc_B6BAWWBV2A=s500" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoBgB1b3r39imp9jvG8dQubT-UMrSbeQ8fL2oE7mTTiCr1tnK5HwNoJy4G8L9TZxglWDg13cHk7YLBKYUw_E9yP4-ISpf8YvnuwGF24aqPJ93bn573HftbhrDmZLMKFENSxszsq3yZJf1T2rmir1PWaz0rrxx0jbGT21B7f17MsU2XwBc_B6BAWWBV2A=s320" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">To: Headquarters Staff, Alumni Advisors, Faculty and Staff Advisors, Chapter and Council Presidents, Graduate Student Senate, Graduate Student Life, NIC VP of Campus Operations, NPC Area Advisor</span><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-37161268-7fff-9d11-c5ef-751e4dc5795f"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">From: The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs, Lehigh University</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Date: December 16, 2021</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">RE: Live-in Graduate Assistant Program Reinstated</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In March 2020, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority (OFSA) announced that due to the uncertainty of the COVID pandemic, the Live-In Graduate Assistant (GA) program previously scheduled to launch in Fall 2020 would be </span><a href="http://lehighgreeks.blogspot.com/2020/03/live-in-ga-program-postponed.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">postponed</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Earlier in the Spring 2020 semester, OFSA and Housing Services met with each residential fraternity and sorority’s leadership, advisors and headquarters. During these meetings, we discussed the renovation plans to accommodate a private suite for each Live-in GA within each house. We also discussed the position description, recruitment and selection timeline, and the onboarding process.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited to announce that we have begun taking the appropriate steps towards reinstating the Live-In GA program and are prepared for the program to fully launch in Fall 2022. With that in mind, we are aware that the student leaders we are working with today were very likely not a part of the conversations OFSA was having with student leaders back in Spring 2020; therefore, we have been working with Housing Services to construct a plan to best share the previously discussed implementation of Live-In GAs in each fraternity & sorority residential facility. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dJE4UR47wVo45sqOddXtMO7ik4wLXR73UKIsFoWwgOw/edit?usp=sharing" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Live-In GA Position Description</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> was crafted in Fall 2019 with assistance from various key stakeholders, including our partners in Housing Services and Residence Life. We are looking forward to starting the recruitment and selection process this month as we begin reaching out to graduate programs at Lehigh and local accredited higher education institutions. We will soon be posting the </span><a href="https://forms.gle/iWQyAJpEMU513N949" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">application</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and finalized timeline on our website fully dedicated to the </span><a href="https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/content/live-graduate-assistant-program" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Live-In Graduate Assistant Program</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. To best prepare for this process, we want to be sure you are aware of a few important dates to hold for the recruitment and selection of Live-In GAs.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2022 Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding Timeline</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Week of Jan. 10 – Spring 2022 Chapter Coaching Calls, OFSA & Housing Services will meet with each chapter to review renovation and floor plans, changes to occupancy capacity standards, recruitment and selection process, and meal plan options</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Feb. 7 – Live-In GA Q&A Resource provided to chapters</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">March 8 – Priority application deadline</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">March 10 – OFSA initial candidate screening</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">March 11 – Eligible candidates will be shared with chapters via a GoogleFolder. Chapters will be provided interview resources, including interview tips & guidelines, interview questions, interview rubric</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">March 21 – Chapters must submit candidate interview interest list via provided GoogleForm (anticipated: minimum of 6, maximum of 10)</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">March 22 – Candidates will be notified whether or not they will be interviewed</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">March 26, 11 am-6 pm – Virtual Interview Day (2-3 officers + alumni advisor and/or HQ staff)</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">April 1 – Chapters must submit candidate preferences</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">April 11 – OFSA final placements</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">April 15 – Offers extended to candidates; chapters notified once accepted</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">April - June – Contihttps://forms.gle/iWQyAJpEMU513N949nue screening and interview process, as needed</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Aug. 1 - 17 – Live-In GA Move-In, Training and Onboarding</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Aug. 17 - 19 – House Manager Arrival, Training and Onboarding</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Aug. 22 – Fall 2022 First Day of Classes</span></p></li></ul><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We look forward to working with each of our chapters on the implementation of the Live-In GA program. If there are any questions between now and the Chapter Coaching Calls or publication of the Q&A resource for chapters, please contact OFSA at </span><a href="mailto:infrasor@lehigh.edu" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">infrasor@lehigh.edu</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sincerely,</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs</span></p></span></div>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-84449740435896369132021-09-29T10:00:00.009-04:002021-09-29T10:12:14.558-04:00Report of Hazing<p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 8px 0px 15px;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dear Students and Lehigh Families,</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 8px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN">As President Helble shared in </span><span lang="EN"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www2.lehigh.edu/news/video-president-helble-addresses-the-lehigh-community&source=gmail&ust=1633007837578000&usg=AFQjCNG37UtRmkrSEMy1YhUZbeWEqEdOrA" href="https://www2.lehigh.edu/news/video-president-helble-addresses-the-lehigh-community" style="color: #4e75dd;" target="_blank">his message</a></span><span lang="EN"> last week, being together in a residential learning environment and fostering a strong sense of community are central to the Lehigh academic and co-curricular experience.</span> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 8px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN">It is with deep concern that we must inform you that last week an anonymous report indicating serious hazing violations of our</span><span lang="EN"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/sites/studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/files/offices/hazing-prevention/docs/Lehigh_University_Anti-Hazing_Policy_2019.pdf&source=gmail&ust=1633007837578000&usg=AFQjCNFiyzoEChP4MSCdfpSszF4Bi3U3-g" href="https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/sites/studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/files/offices/hazing-prevention/docs/Lehigh_University_Anti-Hazing_Policy_2019.pdf" style="color: #4e75dd;" target="_blank"> Anti-Hazing Policy</a></span><span lang="EN"> within our fraternity and sorority community was brought to our attention and is being investigated by the Lehigh University Police Department and Student Affairs. We want to bring attention to the seriousness of this report and to impress upon all members of the community—both new and returning—the importance of taking action to </span><span lang="EN"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/hazing-prevention/report-hazing&source=gmail&ust=1633007837578000&usg=AFQjCNGGQbcPZPIbJFPf3VExsOTatq2jGg" href="https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/hazing-prevention/report-hazing" style="color: #4e75dd;" target="_blank">report </a><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/hazing-prevention/report-hazing&source=gmail&ust=1633007837578000&usg=AFQjCNGGQbcPZPIbJFPf3VExsOTatq2jGg" href="https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/hazing-prevention/report-hazing" style="color: #4e75dd;" target="_blank">such instances</a></span><span lang="EN"> so they can be stopped, and most importantly, of not engaging in hazing or any behavior that may harm others.<s></s></span><span lang="EN"> </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 8px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN">Hazing can take different forms and can occur in many areas—not just in our fraternity and sorority communities. Hazing can touch athletics teams, clubs and organizations, the arts and residential activities—which is why community-wide awareness of hazing prevention is key. Hazing prevention programming and resources are available </span><span lang="EN"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/hazing-prevention&source=gmail&ust=1633007837578000&usg=AFQjCNGYxhYlZ12SWL0_PHLC65pIseOxhQ" href="https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/hazing-prevention" style="color: #4e75dd;" target="_blank">on Lehigh’s Student Affairs website</a></span><span lang="EN">. Lehigh takes any reports of hazing and their investigation seriously. As this recent allegation specifically references the fraternity and sorority community, this correspondence is also being shared with chapter alumni advisors and national headquarters.</span><span lang="EN"> </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 8px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN">As you may know, the university also </span><span lang="EN"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/hazing-prevention/act-80-report&source=gmail&ust=1633007837578000&usg=AFQjCNFrfHdFtKmyTjggvbcE4nZ3ehwk_Q" href="https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/hazing-prevention/act-80-report" style="color: #4e75dd;" target="_blank">reports any hazing-related incidents</a></span><span lang="EN"> publicly twice throughout the year in accordance with the Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law, which was signed into legislation in 2017 following the tragic death of a Penn State University student due to hazing. Under this law, organizations and their leaders and members involved in hazing can face criminal penalties for hazing that occurs in their organization. In addition to criminal charges, organizations and their leaders and members can also face civil liability for physical and psychological injuries resulting from hazing.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 8px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN">The true purpose of the fraternity and sorority experience is centered on the values of leadership, service, scholarship, integrity, and friendship, which foster a positive, safe and uplifting environment for members as well as the whole Lehigh community. Just last week, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs (OFSA) hosted National Hazing Prevention Week programming, which included the Panhellenic Council’s anti-hazing event, “These Hands Don’t Haze,” on the Clayton University Center’s front lawn. Hazing awareness is an important component of ending the behavior within our teams, clubs, and organizations.</span> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 8px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN">Lastly, with our return to in-person instruction and activities has come an elevated interest in club and organization membership. Based on </span><span lang="EN"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/content/greek-prep&source=gmail&ust=1633007837578000&usg=AFQjCNEDjUL-jz0SfV2LcZM1yWtaDgP2bw" href="https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/content/greek-prep" style="color: #4e75dd;" target="_blank">Greek Pre-Recruitment Education Program (PREP) 5x10</a></span><span lang="EN"> attendance, we anticipate a robust spring fraternity and sorority recruitment. However, any behavior by individual members and/or organizations that is unsafe, harmful, or related to hazing would necessitate the interruption or even cancellation of formal recruitment activities for some or all fraternity and sorority organizations. We sincerely hope that taking such action is not required, but will not hesitate to do so if needed in the interest of student health and safety.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 8px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Ricardo Hall</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 8px 0px 15px;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-size: medium;">Vice President for Student Affairs<br /><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 8px 0px 15px;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-size: medium;">Katherine W. Lavinder</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 8px 0px 15px;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dean of Students<br /><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 8px 0px 15px;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-size: medium;">Chloe Abshire</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 8px 0px 15px;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-size: medium;">Assistant Dean/Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 8px 0px 15px;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-size: medium;">Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs</span></span></p>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-35114248559555237852021-05-19T14:11:00.004-04:002021-05-19T14:11:31.001-04:00Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Fraternity & Sorority Leadership Award Recipients!<p> <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs is proud to recognize individuals and organizations on their outstanding accomplishments during the 2020-2021 academic year. Though the past year has certainly posed unexpected obstacles and challenges, our community has shown true leadership and demonstrated what it means to be members of Greek letter organizations.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-778721ba-7fff-e4de-316a-44e5561874ff"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Though we could not celebrate in person, OFSA moved forward with Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Awards in our second virtual celebration! We are proud to recognize the following individual and organizational award recipients. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Individual Awards</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Greek Leader of the Year</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award recognizes individuals for their achievements and contributions to the fraternity and sorority community and larger campus community. Leadership is not limited to those holding positions, therefore consideration will be given to individuals who exemplify many, if not all, of the values of brotherhood or sisterhood, strong character, leadership, scholarship, and service in their daily lives.</span></p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Nathaly Rodriguez, Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc.</span></div></span><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Outstanding IFC/Panhellenic/CGC President of the Year</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Awarded to the chapter president who has demonstrated superior leadership and service to his/her chapter, as well as to the fraternity and sorority community. This leader is one who consistently represents their organizational values, communicates a clear vision for success, and leaves their organization in a better place than when they took office. </span></p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">CGC - Nathaly Rodriguez, Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc.</span></div></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">IFC - Hunter Segal, Alpha Epsilon Pi</span></div></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Panhellenic - Rebecca Landau, Kappa Delta</span></div></span><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Emerging Leader of the Year</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Awarded to a newer member of the fraternity and sorority community who has shown leadership characteristics within their peer group, fraternity and sorority community, and greater Lehigh community. These members are enthusiastic about their experience as new members and are eager to pursue leadership opportunities and bring about positive change to the fraternity and sorority community.</span></p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Haley Gill, Kappa Delta</span></div></span><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Advisor of the Year</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award recognizes the extraordinary efforts of an advisor who has helped to positively shape the experiences of fraternity/sorority members. Advisors willingly, often without receiving anything in return, give of themselves to contribute to overall chapter excellence, daily operations, university and headquarters relations, and role modeling through leadership, and thus we encourage nominations for any advisor whom you feel is worthy of this distinction.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nominators should indicate whether the nominee advisor is an alumni or faculty/staff advisor, so that we can recognize and thank the advisors for their contributions from these distinct roles.</span></p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Josh Greenberg, Alpha Epsilon Pi</span></div></span><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tradition of Excellence</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award is presented to one or more individuals who consistently exceed expectations in one or more of the following focus areas for college students and active fraternity/sorority members. This award is intended to affirm the efforts an individual can make in one area that was deserving of significant focus, or in several areas that showcase their ability to impact a community in several ways. Nominators should identify the appropriate focus areas for which they believe the nominee should be recognized (listing is appropriate), and provide examples for each area of, to ensure recognition is given for all selected areas:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Living the Ritual; Inclusive Leadership; Empowering Others; Inspiring Change</span></p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><i>Alda Saba, Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. - Inclusive Leadership</i></span></div></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ethan Mascot, Alpha Epsilon Pi - Inspiring Change</span></div></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Hailey Kraft, Kappa Alpha Theta - Living the Ritual</span></div></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Sarah Steffens, Alpha Omicron Pi - Empowering Others</span></div></span><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Organization Awards </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fraternity/Sorority Chapter of the Year</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award is given to a chapter that excels in all of the following areas: Leadership and Member Development, Organizational Operations, Community Service and Engagement, and Academic and Intellectual Advancement. In addition, this chapter has positively contributed to both fraternity and sorority life as well as the Lehigh community. This chapter served as role models for their fellow members and led by example.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Kappa Delta</span></div></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.</span></div></span><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Outstanding Philanthropic Effort </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award is given to an organization that has gone above and beyond in supporting a cause, effort, or agency in a sustainable and meaningful way. This is typically represented by groups who recognize the nature of philanthropy as efforts to raise both awareness and support (e.g. financial, goods, time, and energy), while collaborating with others for a shared purpose. Efforts that are distinguished in this category can be either ongoing or one-time programs.</span></p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Kappa Delta</span></div></span><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Commitment to Service </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award recognizes meaningful service efforts and action where participants gain exposure, develop an understanding, and respond to the needs of the community voice. This typically includes building and developing positive relationships, developing active citizens, and incorporating reflection. These criteria, when established and achieved, are indicative of dedicated efforts to create and inspire sustainable change. Efforts that are distinguished in this category can be either ongoing or one-time programs.</span></p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Alpha Omicron Pi</span></div></span><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Program of Distinction</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award is given to an organization that is proud of a particularly successful event, program, or effort they executed in the past academic year. Consideration will be given to those efforts that incorporated collaboration, innovation, and/or education components as well as addressed a problem and/or met a need. </span></p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Alpha Epsilon Pi, “Behind the Headlines” and “The Rise of New Antisemitism” Webinars</span></div></span><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most Improved</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award is given in recognition of the efforts an organization has taken to address a substantial challenge or issues they were/are facing. Change can be hard and waiting for the effects can feel slow, so this award was established with that in mind; this award is meant to affirm the actions an organization has taken and remind them that all the hard work is worth it. Nominations for this award should include identification of the particular need to be addressed, examples of action taken to create change, and reflection on the improvement that has been observed. </span></p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Alpha Omicron Pi</span></div></span><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tradition of Excellence</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award is presented to an organization that excels in one or more of the foundation areas of success for fraternities and sororities. This award is intended to affirm the efforts an organization can make in one area that is deserving of significant focus, or in several areas that showcase their ability to multitask, delegate, and impact a community in a significant way. Nominators should identify the appropriate focus areas for which they believe the nominee organization(s) should be recognized (listing is appropriate), and provide examples for each area of, to ensure recognition is given for all selected areas: </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Living the Ritual; Inclusive Leadership; Empowering Others; Inspiring Change</span></p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Alpha Gamma Delta - Inspiring Change</span></div></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Kappa Alpha Theta - Inclusive Leadership</span></div></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. - Empowering Others</span></div></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. - Living the Ritual</span></div></span><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We would also like to recognize and thank the numerous staff, alumni, and students that served on the Fraternity & Sorority Leadership Awards Selection Committee - this is possible because of you!</span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-35395652796866569122021-04-21T09:28:00.000-04:002023-12-07T10:14:28.257-05:00Expansion Update - Phi Sigma Chi Multicultural Fraternity <p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 314px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; overflow: hidden; width: 471px;"><img height="266" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/dyNWQGXD2QtT0U6L4R46nHNVL8FsqGHbBmUZOW_zutPDl8oJrwCo4O1gH0qeNWx-PSpClaJjz4qm0aCGSGFlzXrEw6OisfHMCVHro2W7OBiu61yvzQTFRFB-BJYW2w4OgrwIo955=w400-h266" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="400" /></span></div><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-f92e3f78-7fff-b378-4abc-ad9da8ae9c1d"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span>Lehigh University has welcomed a new multicultural fraternity to campus, Phi Sigma Chi Multicultural Fraternity. The fraternity was founded in 1996, but the expansion process for them to attain membership at Lehigh has been a year-long process. They provided the proper documentation proving they were organizationally efficient, as well as established enough footing on campus for there to be serious interest from the student body. Before Lehigh and two chapters in Trinidad and Tobago, it was mainly a New York City and SUNY-based organization. Phi Sigma Chi was founded at New York City College of Technology by 6 men on November 16, 1996. For Lehigh, their national president, Luis “Thor” Blanco, spearheaded the expansion and was in constant contact with Devore McIntosh, one of the OFSA Assistant Directors, as well as other </span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lehigh</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> faculty members. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span>One of the biggest efforts in the fraternity is multiculturalism. The organization was founded with the intention of bringing all men from all walks of life, races, religions, and backgrounds together and elevating them as distinguished gentlemen. They are apart of the National Multicultural Greek Council along with the multicultural sorority Mu Sigma Upsilon on our campus. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">This fraternity has many different philanthropic events to support different organizations. One of the endeavors is the 363 campaign which is about doing good deeds on a daily basis instead of on the 2 major holidays of Christmas and Thanksgiving. This is why it is called 363 because 365 -2 = 363 days left to give back besides those holidays. They are very excited to bring that energy to our campus. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span>Lastly, we want to introduce the 5 founding members of this organization. First, there is the President, Ray Campbell, a sophomore who is double majoring in Molecular Biology and Spanish. Next, there is the Vice President, Anthony Crespo, a sophomore majoring in biology for the predental tract. The Minister of Information, Adam Walters, is a sophomore majoring in supply chain management. Next, there is the Minister of Finances, Yafet Menjetta, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering. Finally, there is the Brother of Conduct, Giovanni Vargas, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering. OFSA is very excited to welcome Phi Sigma Chi and their newest members onto our campus!</span></p>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-62280425551871634492021-03-04T09:26:00.003-05:002021-03-04T09:26:44.850-05:00Spring 2021 Panhellenic Recruitment Update<div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T5Icxc11jFQ/YEDuD7c8k3I/AAAAAAAACdc/vOUiqp-DjYgZFEZLyPMb-_b3Ipqu6ip9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1007/lehigh%2Bpanhel%2Blogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1007" height="199" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T5Icxc11jFQ/YEDuD7c8k3I/AAAAAAAACdc/vOUiqp-DjYgZFEZLyPMb-_b3Ipqu6ip9QCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h199/lehigh%2Bpanhel%2Blogo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 36pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 36pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">With another year of recruitment complete, it’s important to highlight how it went for each chapter and for the Panhellenic community at large during a fully-virtual recruitment. This year, the quota was set at 25 and the average member class is 27. One of the more surprising statistics is 7 out of 8 chapters are eligible for COB this semester which is not normal for Lehigh. Panhellenic had a very successful virtual formal recruitment and that was partially due to National Panhellenic Council (NPC) policy, which stated that total would be the same as Spring 2020. This allowed Panhellenic chapters to be able to recruit more members in a much less stressful environment than the formal process. In the month since formal recruitment ended, an additional 26 bids have been signed through Continuous Open Bidding (COB) and Panhellenic will continue to welcome more members throughout the semester. <br /></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span><span> <span> </span></span>In a year like none other, we felt it was important to hear from our chapters about the virtual experience, specifically the added challenges and benefits that came along with it. Erica Dougherty, the Chief Recruitment Officer for Kappa Alpha Theta said, “</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Virtual recruitment was definitely not how we expected recruitment to look this year, but we were thrilled with how well our chapter members and the PNMs were able to adapt to it. Recruiting in any year or format is not easy for anyone, and I am so incredibly proud of how our members rose to the challenge and thrived.” For the benefits of virtual recruitment vs in-person, Kate Brady of Alpha Phi said, “Being virtual made certain aspects easier. For instance, our members could focus on just getting to know each PNM instead of things like memorizing chants, lining up at the door, what to wear, etc. We also were able to utilize Zoom backgrounds and slides to match the themes of each day, which was super fun!” <br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>The experience did come with unique challenges, such as each chapter had to adapt and focus on making the recruitment process as seamless for PNMs and the chapters missed out on the bonding experience of doing recruitment at their houses. Vice President of Recruitment for Alpha Gamma Delta, Yasmine Azzouz, explained that, “One of the challenges of being completely virtual was missing out on the experiences we usually have together in our chapter house during recruitment. Our chapter did our best to include these experiences virtually, however we missed out on some things that we would typically have like eating dinner all together after a long day or getting ready together! The small things that we would do together in the chapter house were missed and I look forward to being able to do them again hopefully next year” The chapters are really excited to return next year in person with all of their sisters. </span></span></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-6c0029f5-7fff-1db2-46a6-cc55f039cddb"><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-74727223961787184032020-10-26T13:54:00.002-04:002020-10-26T16:46:05.667-04:00Greek Pre-Recruitment Education Program Update<p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FJYVEWGV55A/X5cM6-RZ9dI/AAAAAAAACa4/Pr22asaCI88DkaXpEpoqsfiv7YXOTNxEwCLcBGAsYHQ/Greek%2BPREP%2Bheader%2B%25281%2529.png" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1300" height="386" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FJYVEWGV55A/X5cM6-RZ9dI/AAAAAAAACa4/Pr22asaCI88DkaXpEpoqsfiv7YXOTNxEwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h386/Greek%2BPREP%2Bheader%2B%25281%2529.png" width="640" /></a></p><p><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span>The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs recently changed their pre-recruitment education program from Pregame to Greek PREP. Interested students who attended Pregame and did not join a Greek organization prior to Fall 2020 are not required to complete a Greek PREP session. Their Pregame attendance fulfills OFSA’s pre-recruitment education requirement. All students interested in participating in fraternity and sorority recruitment starting in Fall 2020 will be required to attend a Greek PREP session. Additionally, the program fulfills a 5x10 for freshmen through OFYE. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span>The change of educational program name was intentional. Pregame was mostly alcohol-based with the presentation being based on statistics on Lehigh drinking culture. It largely encompassed educating freshmen and potential new members about what a standard drink is, rate of absorption of alcohol, and risk prevention measures to be taken while out drinking. The last part of the presentation went over the requirements to join Greek life which shows how the Pregame educational program focused mainly on the drinking aspect of joining Greek life. Because of this, OFSA made the change to Greek PREP which covers far more than alcohol safety and risk prevention. More specifically, Greek PREP goes over what membership in a Greek organization looks like, what recruitment looks like, and what the new member process looks like. It also goes in depth into the three different Greek councils on campus. There is still an included part about health, safety, and bystander intervention. However, this is more of a holistic approach to joining Greek life as it gives a more positive outlook on the community and better understanding of the process for potential new members. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span>This change has been well received by the freshmen and potential new members attending Greek PREP with one stating that “</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hearing directly from leaders about the process was really nice and put me at ease. This PREP helped to answer any initial questions I had.” Multiple members of each executive council attend the PREP sessions which allows them to field questions any new potential members might have after the presentation by OFSA. This addition has helped students get a better understanding of the entire greek community with a potential new member saying “</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I thought hearing directly from a member of the Panhellenic council as well as someone from OFSA gave me a really great overview of what greek life has to offer here at Lehigh.” </span><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Not originally a part of Pregame, this addition brings more insight as new members hear directly from people within the organizations they might be joining. If you are interested in participating in Greek recruitment at Lehigh University and have not completed Greek PREP, visit go.lehigh.edu/gogreek to learn more. </span></span></p><div><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-32139844931241666762020-10-14T16:30:00.001-04:002020-10-14T16:30:02.958-04:00Sigma Phi Delta joins the Lehigh Interfraternity Council<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FpFYPVqNUes/X4dOaDbYF2I/AAAAAAAACZ8/MCn1WGbjt2A29yepFpnA0WnN9vA9eJ8HwCPcBGAsYHg/s270/sigma%2Bphi%2Bdelta.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FpFYPVqNUes/X4dOaDbYF2I/AAAAAAAACZ8/MCn1WGbjt2A29yepFpnA0WnN9vA9eJ8HwCPcBGAsYHg/s0/sigma%2Bphi%2Bdelta.png" /></a></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6ff1834c-7fff-b691-ebd2-9a2ccc5f3d9c"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sigma Phi Delta has recently been recognized as part of Lehigh’s Interfraternity Council. Since their founding in Spring 2013, the Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Delta (SPD) has had dual affiliation with the Professional Fraternity Association and the North American Interfraternity Council. They have struggled in the past to be recognized by Lehigh’s Interfraternity Council as both a professional and social fraternity. It is important to understand why SPD wanted to be a part of IFC as they continue to grow as a chapter and wanted the added support from the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs (OFSA). Over the last three years, SPD has seen tremendous growth in membership and struggled to find designated residences to fit over 50 brothers for meetings and events. Additionally, with membership growth, “the fraternity wanted to seek out resources and oversight that would allow for optimum function as a growing organization” according to Julian Tsang, the President of SPD. Their former executive board had been successful in creating the Professional Greek Coalition, but they did not find it was the solution for their growing problems. Being a part of IFC allows SPD to partake in the same events with other fraternities and sororities, recruit members in the same process, and receive guidance from OFSA. A general consensus from both new and current members of SPD is the priority of a residential living space for the entire brotherhood. From the side of the executive board of IFC, they were thrilled to add another fraternity to the community. Peter Jensen, the head of recruitment for IFC, explains that “</span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The IFC average GPA last semester was higher than the all men’s average at Lehigh. Adding a fraternity that was based around academics will benefit our drive to strive academically.” An engineering fraternity like SPD was able to academically help IFC overall. For recruitment specifically, there is a declining IFC community population so it was mutually beneficial for IFC and SPD’s recruitment processes. SPD is going to be on a year long probationary period where the head of IFC’s judicial board, Josh Rutzick, will oversee a review of their standard board to make sure it is aligned with IFC’s. Overall, both IFC and SPD seem very excited about this addition to the Lehigh Greek community. </span></span></span></p><br /><p></p>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-58149818152053361222020-08-23T20:29:00.004-04:002020-08-23T20:29:55.421-04:00Fall 2020 COVID Tri-Council Joint StatementAs we return to campus this week, the Lehigh Panhellenic Council, Cultural Greek Council, and Interfraternity Council realize the complex circumstances this semester will entail. Our shared Greek community, which is operating much differently this semester, is committed to adhering to Lehigh University’s guidelines and local regulations in order to ensure the safety of our community. It is important to acknowledge that even though a large portion of our community may not be returning to campus, those of us who are in or around Lehigh’s campus have a responsibility to nurture a safe community experience for everyone in the Lehigh and greater Bethlehem area. <br /><br />In the time leading up to students’ return to on-campus or off-campus, Lehigh and the state of Pennsylvania have issued a number of guidelines and regulations. The Panhellenic Council, Cultural Greek Council, and Interfraternity Council are committed to upholding and adhering to the rules both Lehigh and the local authorities have issued in an effort to <a href="https://coronavirus.lehigh.edu/">Help Keep Lehigh Safe</a>. Lehigh’s COVID-19 policies and guidelines can be found at <a href="https://coronavirus.lehigh.edu/community-responsibility-commitments">Lehigh’s COVID-19 Community Responsibility & Commitments</a> and within <a href="https://coronavirus.lehigh.edu/fall-2020-student-social-contract">Lehigh's Fall 2020 Student Social Contract</a>. The policies and guidelines outlined by Lehigh in the Social Contract have been signed by every Lehigh University student whether they are returning to live on-campus or off-campus. Every student is also <a href="https://www2.lehigh.edu/news/81720-schedule-an-appointment-for-required-on-campus-covid-19-testing">obligated</a> to complete the Fall 2020 Student Expectations Course, monitor their health through HawkWatch self-reporting, and also complete <a href="https://coronavirus.lehigh.edu/arrival-covid-19-testing">COVID-19 testing</a>. Remember to take proper health and safety precautions, such as wearing face coverings, practicing social distancing, washing your hands and disinfecting surfaces frequently. If you do not feel well or are experiencing symptoms, stay home and do not come to campus until receiving further direction. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kAkuLQweMWcZms9pY4sagEwBYmsvZtsEmmjY4hfwJ-E/edit?usp=sharing">Health & Safety Guidelines for Student Organizations</a> have also been communicated. <br /><br />Ensuring safety and adherence to the policies that have been outlined in Lehigh’s announcements is crucial to our success this semester. Lehigh has collected residential information for where students will reside this semester so that the health and safety of our community can be closely monitored. In the event that a student's behavior does not adhere to Lehigh’s policies, students will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct and investigated. Every student in order to return to campus or their off-campus homes has signed off on the social contract and subsequent guidelines, and the Panhellenic Council, Cultural Greek Council and Interfraternity Council are committed to holding member organizations accountable for their actions with the guidance from the Office of Student Conduct. Any type of gathering must be a maximum of 10 people and social distancing guidelines including personal protective equipment must be adhered to. To further hold individuals accountable, all three councils have created an Anonymous Reporting Form for on and off-campus students to report unsafe behavior that could jeopardize the safety of our community. This reporting form will be monitored by tri-council leadership and every report will be considered. Lehigh University also has a <a href="https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?LehighUniv&layout_id=68">COVID 19 - Behavior Expectation Reporting Form</a>. It is essential that students hold themselves and their peers accountable in order to successfully complete the semester and stay safe. Please refer to these articles as a reinforcement of what could happen as a consequence of our actions. There have already been several campus populations that have moved all undergraduate courses online or removed students from campus and the surrounding areas as a result of the students’ actions. Please continue to use your best judgement and contribute to a safe and healthy Lehigh campus. <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/08/19/live-updates-latest-news-coronavirus-and-higher-education">Latest News on Coronavirus and Higher Education</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/17/us/coronavirus-college-university/index.html">UNC-Chapel Hill Reverses Plans for In-Person Classes after 130 Students Test Positive for COVID-19</a></li><li><a href="https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/how-the-coronavirus-is-affecting-greek-life?fbclid=IwAR0HwEbmOTeShhhgKJ9Xmhy7PpnSQKi3eL9HydxThH_wfpB8lQo2fMQddj8">How the Coronavirus is Affecting Greek Life</a></li></ul><br /> Under these circumstances, it is clear that the ways of living in or around Lehigh University will very much be different. With that, our councils must adjust our recruitment processes to adhere to the rules and guidelines that we are enforcing in the Lehigh and Bethlehem communities. The Panhellenic Council, Cultural Greek Council and Interfraternity Council will still be actively recruiting; however, all formal recruitment events will be virtual until further notice. In order to ensure a successful virtual recruitment, all councils will be utilizing ChapterBuilder as a tool to interact and engage with interested students in a safer manner. These matters will be discussed at our Go Greek Webinar on August 25th, at 4:30pm, and 26th, at 7:00pm. We highly encourage all interested students to sign up for a webinar time <a href="http://go.lehigh.edu/gogreek">here</a> to learn more about the Panhellenic Council, Cultural Greek Council and Interfraternity Council and how we will operate in the midst of Covid-19. <br /><br />It is important for us, both as fraternity/sorority members and community members, to acknowledge and understand the important roles we play in creating a safe learning environment. In an effort to ensure the safety of ourselves and others, it is critical that we follow the guidelines outlined by Lehigh and local authorities. We urge our students to be safe and to be smart. <br /><br />As Governing Council Presidents, we are optimistic about the cooperation of our members, and are committed to enforcing these initiatives and being leaders on our campus. Our respective councils and other leaders on our Executive Boards will do our part to educate our community and work to provide structure and guidance to lead us all through these challenging times together. We understand the situation we are all in might not be ideal, but <b>this semester must be different at Lehigh</b>. Individuals in organizations that do not act according to these initiatives and the values outlined by Lehigh will certainly be held accountable. Organizations who fail to observe these guidelines will be dealt with on a case by case basis. To reiterate, all cases will be taken seriously and could result in the respective council’s judicial boards or referral to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Expectations. We are depending on each other to get through this crisis — please follow the rules and stay safe and be smart. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Julia Voelzke, Panhellenic President </div><div style="text-align: center;">Mariah Lopez, Cultural Greek Council President </div><div style="text-align: center;">Preston Read, Interfraternity Council President</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8eq7U547oJA/X0MHyQ3o0zI/AAAAAAAACXI/0KZwkbk50GAUcn3MmpN0yqrm_mLDDxTagCLcBGAsYHQ/s1007/Lehigh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1007" height="104" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8eq7U547oJA/X0MHyQ3o0zI/AAAAAAAACXI/0KZwkbk50GAUcn3MmpN0yqrm_mLDDxTagCLcBGAsYHQ/w210-h104/Lehigh.jpg" width="210" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pm7yLN0O5RM/X0MH6yih8dI/AAAAAAAACXM/s9xAWGBXr_kppt36kpCJWgBIos7lGG0dwCLcBGAsYHQ/s150/CGC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="150" height="120" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pm7yLN0O5RM/X0MH6yih8dI/AAAAAAAACXM/s9xAWGBXr_kppt36kpCJWgBIos7lGG0dwCLcBGAsYHQ/w120-h120/CGC.jpg" width="120" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zcnuBmrehRs/X0MIBOD_NrI/AAAAAAAACXQ/9-mCYhJm7PkEh0hI-IJZu1trOFs0YpV6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s720/IFC_logoFull.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="134" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zcnuBmrehRs/X0MIBOD_NrI/AAAAAAAACXQ/9-mCYhJm7PkEh0hI-IJZu1trOFs0YpV6QCLcBGAsYHQ/w134-h134/IFC_logoFull.png" width="134" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-17159173074810863892020-08-20T13:25:00.003-04:002020-08-20T13:40:16.989-04:00A Message from the Office of Student Conduct & Community Expectations; To organizations, athletic teams, club sports teams, and Greek chapters; Re: Fall 2020<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5hwMWwAjmmo/Xz6tkhzQO3I/AAAAAAAACUc/jGqk2IRrwMkd6F8IasCHz_EkZR5BgZLbACLcBGAsYHQ/s792/conduct-logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="792" height="203" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5hwMWwAjmmo/Xz6tkhzQO3I/AAAAAAAACUc/jGqk2IRrwMkd6F8IasCHz_EkZR5BgZLbACLcBGAsYHQ/w262-h203/conduct-logo.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Student Conduct & Community Expectations<br />31 Williams Drive, Room 320<br />Bethlehem, PA 18015-3126<br />Tel: (610) 758-4632 | Fax: (610) 758-5153<br />Web: <a href="https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/conduct">https://studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/conduct</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>TO: All members of recognized student organizations, athletic teams, club sports teams, and </b><b>Greek chapters</b></div><b><br /></b><div><b>FROM: Holly Taylor, Assistant Dean/Director of the Office of Student Conduct, with support from Dean of Athletics Joe Sterrett, Assistant Dean Aarsenio Perry, and Assistant Dean Chloe Abshire<br /><br /></b><div><b>DATE: August 20, 2020</b><br /><br /><div>Dear Students,<br /><br /><div>As you already know, this semester is going to be unlike any other we have experienced before.<br /><br /></div><div>Students, staff, and faculty all have a shared responsibility to keep our Lehigh and South Bethlehem communities safe and healthy. This semester, Lehigh University has implemented several policies specifically related to the COVID pandemic that apply to all of you as members of the Lehigh community, South Bethlehem community, and members of Lehigh student organizations. You can find this information here: <a href="https://coronavirus.lehigh.edu/students">https://coronavirus.lehigh.edu/students</a><br /><br /></div><div>All off campus events (specifically at off campus residences) have been limited to 10 or less attendees, including residents of the home. This includes scheduled social events, impromptu social events, or any other organizational meetings or gatherings.<br /><br /><div>While the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has stated that events with under 25 attendees are appropriate, we know that the South Bethlehem homes that you reside in are not capable of hosting this number of attendees safely, either in your homes or within the boundaries of your outside space.<br /><br /><div>If your organization needs to host a meeting with more than 10 people, there are spaces available on campus for reservation. You will need to complete the Event Planning Form via LINC.<br /><br /></div><div>We understand that this is not how you envisioned this semester and that this may be difficult, however it is imperative that you comply with this policy in order to protect both the health and safety of yourself, your fellow Lehigh students and community members, and the residents of South Bethlehem.<br /><br /><div>Failure to comply with the COVID related guidelines or other policies outlined in the Lehigh University Code of Student Conduct will result in charges being filed against you and/or your organization. These types of violations could result in suspension from Lehigh University for individuals or removal of university recognition for student organizations. This could also include interim action being taken against individuals and/or organizations prior to the resolution of the conduct process (ex: off campus students could be banned from campus, students living on campus could be required to self quarantine).<br /><br /><div>As a reminder, a “student” is defined in the Lehigh University Code of Conduct “all persons taking or scheduled to take courses at Lehigh University, both full-time and part-time, pursuing undergraduate, graduate, post graduate, or professional studies. Persons who are not enrolled at Lehigh University for a particular term but have a continuing relationship with the University.”<br /><br /></div><div>A “student organization” is defined as “any number of persons who are recognized in a formal manner by Lehigh University.”<br /><br /><div>Lastly, the organizational accountability statement in the Lehigh University Code of Conduct states: “any group or organization may be held accountable for the actions of any of its members if the violation of the Code of Conduct is in any way related to the group or organization. Group misconduct need not be officially approved by the entire membership in order to be considered grounds for possible disciplinary action against the group. There is no minimum number of group members who must be involved in an incident before disciplinary action may be taken against the entire group. In some instances, the conduct of a single member may provide sufficient grounds for action against the entire group.”<br /><br /></div><div>If you know of any gatherings of this nature that are occurring, or see students or groups failing to comply with COVID related expectations, please report this to the University using this link: <a href="http://lehigh.edu/go/covidreporting">http://lehigh.edu/go/covidreporting</a><br /><br /><div>Lehigh wants you and your organizations to be safe, healthy, and successful during this unprecedented semester. It’s up to you and your organizations to commit to hosting events that are in compliance with these policies, and we fully support you in these efforts.<br /><br /><div>Thank you in advance for your commitment to keep the Lehigh and the South Bethlehem communities safe and healthy.<br /><br /><div>Be well.<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CiSRIfJvaUY/Xz6uuOcQFKI/AAAAAAAACUs/aUmv3dsoHG08f0xbgmqOO5fgk6iTvxXYwCLcBGAsYHQ/s196/HT.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="74" data-original-width="196" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CiSRIfJvaUY/Xz6uuOcQFKI/AAAAAAAACUs/aUmv3dsoHG08f0xbgmqOO5fgk6iTvxXYwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/HT.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Holly A. Taylor<br />Assistant Dean of Students for Student Conduct & Community Expectations</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-7349934897486506622020-08-05T16:34:00.000-04:002020-08-05T16:34:15.847-04:00Fraternity and Sorority Community Update Fall 2020<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fqUYPHELqdE/XysVlAqID0I/AAAAAAAACT8/eMAq08ZzXbs-yqz9NblLs3GILkCES3s6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/ofs_logo_FINAL.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fqUYPHELqdE/XysVlAqID0I/AAAAAAAACT8/eMAq08ZzXbs-yqz9NblLs3GILkCES3s6QCLcBGAsYHQ/w168-h168/ofs_logo_FINAL.png" width="168" /></a></div><b><br /></b></div><b><div><b><br /></b></div>TO: Chapter and Council Presidents, Alumni Chapter Advisors, Faculty and Staff Advisors, Headquarters Staff, NIC VP of Campus Operations, NPC Area Advisor<br /><br />FROM: Chloe Abshire, Assistant Dean and Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, Ozzie Breiner, Director of Housing Services<br /><br />DATE: August 5, 2020<br /><br />RE: Fraternity and Sorority Community Update Fall 2020<br /></b><br /><div>With the recent <a href="https://coronavirus.lehigh.edu/">decision announced by Lehigh</a> to limit the number of students returning to campus this Fall 2020, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs will be orchestrating an entirely virtual fraternity and sorority experience. Fraternity and Sorority chapter facilities will not be open for Fall 2020 and both OFSA and Housing Services will work with residential chapters to ensure a strong opening once Lehigh determines it is safe to open campus more fully. Our offices continue to be dedicated and devoted to the success of the fraternities and sororities at Lehigh University.<br /><br />We are disappointed that our fraternities and sororities will not be able to experience the in-person activity and connections that normally constitute our thriving on campus student experience. However, this decision was necessary for the health and safety of the Lehigh and South Bethlehem community. For those planning to live locally and study remotely off campus, we want to be clear that in-person events will be limited in size and scope and must comply with COVID-19 expectations. In addition, all students living locally and studying remotely off campus will be held to the same health and behavior expectations, as all who are enrolled in Lehigh coursework are considered students, and are therefore expected to uphold the Lehigh University Code of Conduct. As student leaders, we expect our fraternity and sorority members to model this behavior.<br /><br />We are encouraging those who are able to do so to consider taking classes fully remotely and staying home if at all possible, as access to campus resources and opportunities for extracurricular and social engagement will be significantly limited.<br /><br /><b>OFSA Updates</b><br /><ul><li>Chapters and Councils are strongly encouraged to begin working on innovative and creative plans for a virtual membership experience, including membership recruitment and retention.</li><li>Guidelines for students living locally and studying remotely will be communicated in the very near future.</li><li>OFSA will be offering Chapter Coaching Calls Part 2 August 10th through August 18th. Chapter Presidents should be on the lookout for an invitation to sign-up for a Chapter Coaching Calls appointment.</li><li>Guidelines for virtual recruitment and new member education will be shared with chapter leadership in the coming days. Please note that some of these guidelines may come from the governing council; OFSA will continue working closely with Council Presidents throughout the Fall 2020 semester.</li><li>Details pertaining to Accreditation for 2020-2021 have yet to be determined.</li><li>Chapters and their respective alumni corporations or graduate chapters assess dues and fees per semester, and often work with an independent billing agency to do so. If individual members are curious about Fall 2020 membership dues, they should contact their chapter leadership directly.</li></ul><b>Housing Services Updates</b><br /><ul><li>Fraternity and sorority chapter houses will not be accessible for any reason throughout the Fall 2020 semester.</li><li>Chapters are permitted to leave chapter belongings and paraphernalia in the chapter facility throughout the Fall 2020 semester.</li><li>If Alumni or House Corporation Officers have questions or issues regarding the chapter facility they should contact Housing Services at 610-758-3500 M-F 8:15-4:45pm.</li><li>Storage units can remain on campus property and stay throughout the Fall 2020 semester, at the expense of the chapter.</li><li>Dining services and kitchens will not be available and any contracts should be discontinued/cancelled for Fall 2020.</li><li>Housing Contracts were not signed, therefore students planning to reside in the chapter facility will not need to worry about cancelling a contract with Housing Services.</li><li>Additional Liability Insurance beyond chapter General Liability Insurance will not be required for the Fall 2020 semester.</li><li>Bursar Accounts will have the Housing charges removed sometime during the week of August 3rd.</li></ul><b>Fall 2020 Focus Areas</b><br /><ul><li>Welcome first year students to Lehigh and introduce them to the Fraternity and Sorority community through virtual engagement.</li><li>Provide ongoing chapter support through leadership and education virtual initiatives designed for chapter and council leaders.</li><li>Assist fraternity and sorority chapters as they navigate these challenging times, educating the organizations on best practices, safety guidelines and the virtual membership experience.</li><li>Offer virtual training and coaching sessions for the fraternity and sorority community.</li><li>Collaborate with industry experts, council officers and chapter leaders to prepare for Spring 2021 recruitment and intake.</li></ul><br />OFSA and Housing Services are committed to offering support and resources as we navigate the complexities of these challenging circumstances. We are proud of our Fraternity and Sorority community at Lehigh and are confident that through collaboration and perseverance, we will continue to offer a thriving virtual membership experience for both our current and future fraternity and sorority members. Together we will endure and look forward to welcoming our community back to campus stronger than ever once it is safe to return. <br /><br />Sincerely,<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RST3SeFjF4I/XysWpSpyLeI/AAAAAAAACUE/4DrppQ5BtHMZEpfrgiV4nrAc7L-hcsUaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s252/CMASignature.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="53" data-original-width="252" height="42" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RST3SeFjF4I/XysWpSpyLeI/AAAAAAAACUE/4DrppQ5BtHMZEpfrgiV4nrAc7L-hcsUaQCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h42/CMASignature.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br />Chloe Abshire</div>Assistant Dean and Director<br />Fraternity and Sorority Affairs<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qMOCbhe2AZI/XysWyp1wsYI/AAAAAAAACUI/7EPRppI_6DUu-8bTZUeSvzRtpICRcaWHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s977/Ozzie3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="328" data-original-width="977" height="67" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qMOCbhe2AZI/XysWyp1wsYI/AAAAAAAACUI/7EPRppI_6DUu-8bTZUeSvzRtpICRcaWHwCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h67/Ozzie3.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br />Ozzie Breiner</div>Director<br />Housing Services</div><div><div><br /></div>-- <br /><div class="gmail_signature" dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><i>Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs</i><br />Lehigh University<br />University Center B013<br />610.758.4157<br /><a href="mailto:infrasor@lehigh.edu" target="_blank">infrasor@lehigh.edu</a><br /><div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 148px; overflow: hidden; width: 148px;"><img height="148" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/fvwpByglidbDE0CsfqAOs2h3M87H6qSvU6A5AASUHXi1OAi1l4PbGY6XUhL5ZmrFrnQVoNUTUAOUfv0THTuUWrJ1d-3SyTi_256XCtvVO5f3oSKX_Lyxm0aM16C-bzPoFUszUks7" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="148" /></span></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-19501475124641014182020-06-24T14:28:00.003-04:002020-08-20T13:41:38.943-04:00Fraternity & Sorority Housing Assignments Plan Fall 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fqUYPHELqdE/XysVlAqID0I/AAAAAAAACT8/eMAq08ZzXbs-yqz9NblLs3GILkCES3s6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/ofs_logo_FINAL.png" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fqUYPHELqdE/XysVlAqID0I/AAAAAAAACT8/eMAq08ZzXbs-yqz9NblLs3GILkCES3s6QCLcBGAsYHQ/w168-h168/ofs_logo_FINAL.png" width="168" /></a></div><div><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></b></div><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">TO: Chapter and Council Presidents, Alumni Chapter Advisors, Faculty and Staff Advisors, Headquarters Staff, NIC VP of Campus Operations, NPC Area Advisor<br /><br />FROM: Chloe Abshire, Assistant Dean and Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, Ozzie Breiner, Director of Housing Services<br /><br />DATE: June 12, 2020<br /><br />RE: Fraternity & Sorority Housing Assignments Plan Fall 2020</b><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />Housing Services and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs appreciate the efforts and patience exhibited by student chapter and alumni corporation leadership over the course of the past two weeks as we have worked to navigate logistics related to returning to campus this fall. We recognize that some of our fraternities and sororities are afforded the opportunity to experience on-campus chapter housing and that the members joining these organizations look forward to residing in their respective chapter houses during their membership. While we are still in the process of finalizing the Chapter House Lease Agreements, we continue to work with the Housing Corporations and Alumni Associations to finalize logistics related to assigning chapter members residing in the chapter house based on each house’s capacity. Below is the plan we will utilize to move forward with Fall 2020 Fraternity and Sorority Housing Assignments.<br /><br /><b>Fraternity and Sorority Residential Students</b><br /><br />Alumni Presidents and House Corporation Presidents will assist the Housing Services Office in assigning spaces in the on-campus fraternity and sorority chapter houses. They will be provided guidance from Housing Services as to who receives priority and steps to take if there is insufficient space to accommodate all chapter members who want to live in the chapter house. Each chapter, as the Lessee under the Lease Agreement with the university, will make the final decisions as to who will be displaced based on chapter standards.<br /><ol><li style="margin-left: 15px;">In order to ensure each chapter has in-house leadership for its members, priority for housing will be given to the President and House Manager regardless of their class year.</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Rising second-year students will then be housed based on their survey responses. Students who requested a single room due to COVID-19 will be placed in a single room.</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Any Rising Second-year student who has a medical accommodation through Disability Support Services will receive that accommodation.</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">The capacity of each chapter will be adjusted to comply with residence hall standards for square footage in individual rooms, resulting in an increased capacity for many houses.</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Any remaining spaces will be available to rising juniors or seniors. If the remaining spaces are not enough to accommodate everyone in the house, <b>juniors and seniors who are displaced will be guaranteed a space on campus in Sayre Park Village</b>.</li></ol>On Monday, June 22, members of OFSA and Housing Services began meeting with Alumni and Chapter Leadership in F/S Coaching Meetings to inform them of new capacity information so they can make their housing decisions.<br /><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Coaching meetings are being held June 22-June 30.</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Fraternity and sorority assignment lists are due to Housing Services by July 7.</li></ul>Fraternity and sorority chapter houses will not need to set aside quarantine housing, as Housing Services is setting aside Isolation and Quarantine Housing options for students when necessary.<br /><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Sincerely,<div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span face="" style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><div><img alt="image.png" class="CToWUd" data-image-whitelisted="" height="28" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=2fade54423&attid=0.2&permmsgid=msg-a:r-4053340478614761178&th=172e792c04b8806d&view=fimg&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ8J9SIDOS4F2tZ5lj_jrnyJy0Gfr5XMdKXgMda1XKq-OA9ptbkQx7PXs3Gm0kkDzANz1EAytc7ZU7tjIui_5ttMWOTbV2Xv-YgZzkCelMeJymh_UCpIVRu5ICY&disp=emb&realattid=ii_kas4tq3w0" width="156" /><br /></div>Chloe Abshire<br />Assistant Dean and Director<br />Fraternity and Sorority Affairs<br /> <div><img alt="image.png" class="CToWUd" data-image-whitelisted="" height="44" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=2fade54423&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r-4053340478614761178&th=172e792c04b8806d&view=fimg&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ9CZDWzOgxKBFQmMtTk3SZ-v6p2Ga8kn4200YgMiksCOJaMUIEsMnPwtZdv4LbLKSeIgnQ56JZ7mAVfkBS6hjsQ-YEkv5NXX4viMSlFYNVUTFm7_ULq1qX1Ha8&disp=emb&realattid=ii_kas4v4oz1" width="133" /><br /></div>Ozzie Breiner<br />Director<br />Housing Services</div></div>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-82983890844445660802020-06-17T16:45:00.000-04:002020-06-17T16:45:09.292-04:00We're All In This Together: #BlackLivesMatter Resources From OFSA<span id="docs-internal-guid-6a5f1ad7-7fff-9ad5-7a72-02c5787f854a"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 288px; overflow: hidden; width: 288px;"><img height="288" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8HfZjWFzpIKezPx9i8ix6OX7G3hQ4vfKZceZvq3d2JpeHATCDxy04G6oni4AAtusqUlYvkAIb2UIO3Gk1mdi3pZpx_oXqowKo7JgzXL6Sp9rlRPGTWYOtnJdWEJlW9J1zDT4qa5" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="288" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list and will continue to be updated as additional resources are identified.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">OFSA recognizes that improvements are essential to ensuring education, understanding and accountability occurs surrounding racism within the Fraternity and Sorority community at Lehigh. It is our goal to create a space where voices are heard. OFSA is in the process of auditing our curriculum, programming and staff training as we collectively work towards a better community together. It is on all of us to ensure we are properly educating ourselves and each other during this time. Our hope is that these resources will serve as a starting point if you have not already begun. OFSA will continue to serve all students and advocate for a socially and equally just experience and environment both in the Fraternity and Sorority Community and Lehigh University Community..</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are some resources we have found helpful as we work to become an anti-racist community. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Media</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#3367d6"><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-launches-black-lives-matter-collection-1297820">Netflix Launches Black Lives Matter Collection</a> </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><font color="#3367d6"><a href="https://www.wral.com/highly-acclaimed-just-mercy-and-selma-movies-streaming-for-free-in-june/19135008/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Movies that are streaming free in June</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></font></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Help</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://bucketlisters.com/blog/265-how-to-help-fight-for-racial-justice-and-equality-right-now" style="text-decoration-line: none;">How To Help Fight For Racial Justice and Equality Right Now</a> </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://www.adhoc.fm/post/black-lives-matter-resources-and-funds/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Take Action: A List of Ways You Can Stand In Solidarity with the Black Community</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></font></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Black Lives Matter - Ways to Help</a> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(Donate, Sign Petitions, Call/Text)</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://www.thecut.com/2020/06/ways-you-can-support-the-black-lgbtq-community.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Ways to Help the Black LGBTQ+ Community</a> </font></span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Articles</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?pru=AAABcnZds8Y*BosNWbot9-ulTo9FajbiNA&fbclid=IwAR3Qp4sZO-mBv-0z2_ftOlbU8AwjFG8AsJFDbYv4MWepC313v1--31lTatw" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Anti-Racism Resources for White People</a> </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/civicnation/2020/06/01/fighting-for-an-anti-racist-future-together/#275936c82460" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Fighting For An Anti-Racist Future Together</a> </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/a-sociologist-examines-the-white-fragility-that-prevents-white-americans-from-confronting-racism" style="text-decoration-line: none;">A Sociologist Examines the “White Fragility” That Prevents White Americans from Confronting Racism</a> </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/summer-2019/whats-my-complicity-talking-white-fragility-with-robin-diangelo" style="text-decoration-line: none;">What’s My Complicity? Talking White Fragility With Robin DiAngelo</a> </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/05/9841376/black-trauma-george-floyd-dear-white-people" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Your Black Colleagues May Look Like They’re Okay — Chances Are They’re Not</a> </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://www.chronicle.com/article/How-Higher-Ed-Can-Fight/248897?cid=wcontentgrid_hp_1b" style="text-decoration-line: none;">How Higher Ed Can Stop Racism: 'Speak Up When It's Hard'</a> </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><font color="#000000"><a href="http://blog.phiredup.com/racism/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Racism Lives in Modern Fraternity/Sorority Joining Processes</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></font></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://www.afl.com.au/afl-education/inclusion-and-vilification" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anti-Racism resources from AFLV</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></font></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://thelawrenceross.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Lawrence Ross Expert on Campus Racism</a> </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://www.salon.com/2020/05/31/why-white-silence-is-deafening-and-deadly/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Why White Silence is Deafening - And Deadly</a> </font></span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">
Lehigh Resources</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://diversityandinclusion.lehigh.edu/office-multicultural-affairs" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Office of Multicultural Affairs</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></font></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://www1.lehigh.edu/diversity/cec" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Council for Equity and Community</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></font></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://lehigh.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/bsuwegotyou" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lehigh Black Student Union</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></font></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news/author-ibram-kendi-delivers-mlk-celebration-keynote" style="text-decoration-line: none;">MLK Speaker Ibram Kendi</a> </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://lehigh.overdrive.com/collection/1090285" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Black Live Matter online Library Resource</a> </font></span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://www.headspace.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Headspace</a> </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://www.chronicle.com/article/How-Higher-Ed-Can-Fight/248897?cid=wcontentgrid_hp_1b" style="text-decoration-line: none;">7 Virtual Mental Health Resources Supporting Black People Right Now</a> </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; 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Kendi</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together In The Cafeteria by Beverly Daniel Tatum</span></p></li></ul></span>Lehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983755433477710517.post-12505129726418849202020-06-12T16:07:00.001-04:002020-08-20T13:42:17.854-04:00Fall 2020 Fraternity and Sorority Housing Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fqUYPHELqdE/XysVlAqID0I/AAAAAAAACT8/eMAq08ZzXbs-yqz9NblLs3GILkCES3s6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/ofs_logo_FINAL.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fqUYPHELqdE/XysVlAqID0I/AAAAAAAACT8/eMAq08ZzXbs-yqz9NblLs3GILkCES3s6QCLcBGAsYHQ/w168-h168/ofs_logo_FINAL.png" width="168" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><b><div><b><br /></b></div>TO: Chapter and Council Presidents, Alumni Chapter Advisors, Faculty and Staff Advisors, Headquarters Staff, NIC VP of Campus Operations, NPC Area Advisor<br /><br />FROM: Chloe Abshire, Assistant Dean and Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, Ozzie Breiner, Director of Housing Services<br /><br />DATE: June 12, 2020<br /><br />RE: Fall 2020 Fraternity and Sorority Housing Update</b><br /><br />In the <a href="https://www2.lehigh.edu/news/61020-the-opening-of-lehigh-fall-semester-2020?fbclid=IwAR3XzW4DlJrE05JbOZU700CJiAxslUBv5wt0PUiXIu-oAiffv0cE7LxuLbE">message from President Simon on Wednesday, June 10</a>, he shared that Lehigh University is looking forward to welcoming our students, faculty and staff back to our campuses as we begin a phased return. The key focal points of the message included information about health and safety, the educational and on-campus residential experience, and information about how the semester will be different in light of the pandemic.<br /><br />We are thrilled that Lehigh is working towards a plan for us to return to campus in the fall, and we want to recognize that the road ahead will require our community to exhibit patience and flexibility as we navigate the many moving pieces. As leaders of your chapter, it is our hope that you remain positive and hopeful in partnership with OFSA and Housing Services.<br /><br />First and foremost, all of the decisions being made are focused on the best interests and safety of our community. As shared in the email sent on May 29 regarding Greek leases, chapters and residents should expect changes. As members of the fraternity and sorority community, you can be positive role models as we progress into this new normal; it will require patience, creativity and teamwork. OFSA and Housing Services remain supportive of the chapters as we navigate the road ahead.<br /><br />At this point, there are likely more questions than answers. For the time being, we want to offer a step-by-step process for what the housing assignments rollout process will likely look like for the Greek houses. As outlined below, survey results from individual members will impact how steps 2-5 fall into place. Thank you for your patience as we work to make the best decisions possible for the safety of our community.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><b>Step One</b><br />Members planning to live in the chapter house will need to complete the survey from Housing Services and indicate whether they desire to live in a single or double, or do not plan to return.<br /><br /><b>Step Two</b><br />Once Housing Services has received a response from each individual student, they will then gauge each house’s capacity given the results of the students’ self-selected preferences. We encourage individual members to communicate with their previously planned roommate(s) about whether they are comfortable remaining in a double room or prefer, due to personal concerns about COVID-19, to reside in a single room. Over-occupancy will not be permitted. Therefore, chapters planning to over-occupy must be prepared for some members to live elsewhere.<br /><i>Please note: This will be a shuffling process based on the number of available spaces and the number of members selecting a single vs. a double room.</i><br /><br /><b>Step Three</b><br />House Managers will work with Housing Services to assign members to rooms based on individually completed survey results of their members.<br /><i>Please note: Pending survey results, chapters may need to go “back to the drawing board” in consultation with Housing Services to reassign members given individual selected preferences.</i><br /><br /><b>Step Four</b><br />Housing Services will work to identify residential options to accommodate any members not able to reside in the chapter house based on capacity and survey results. If any chapter members need to move to different housing assignments, Housing Services will, to the extent possible, assign housing that allows proximate living among members.<br /><br /><b>Step Five</b><br />Housing Services will do their best to accommodate Chapter Officers, such as the House Manager, Chapter President, New Member Educator or Recruitment Chair in the chapter house, regardless of class standing. However, given the circumstances of the year ahead, students in those officer roles should indicate in their Housing Services survey if they prefer alternate housing. All chapters need to plan to elect those officer positions based upon members who will plan to reside in the chapter house effective Fall 2021.<br /><br /><br /><b>What is to come from OFSA & Housing Services…</b></div>
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<li>Survey from Housing Services to individual students</li>
<li>OFSA Chapter Coaching Calls with each chapter (6/18-6/30)</li>
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<li>Reopening Resource Toolkit </li>
<li>Webinars for Advisors (6/18) & Parents (TBD, early July)</li>
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Sincerely,<br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p6qhLJHqslQ/XuPeZWOPRBI/AAAAAAAACTY/wOig5t9vghIyFEEGQH-zyl8GX7-GPA5PACEwYBhgLKs0DAL1OcqxK5T550_Rdyg5vyZgLzzXqMX9M5-AkkUzg7QT7WGVqRK-tf6fg2N_y1rnoKI2MFQ6foZX1_rV7OWUN-rvKPqPt6Y_qR4p0xSrxH1rksMrqj8ARz2lpVsiP1YHT9choQ1UEoZewfQGFA2A4V5OgOjcPd6YwuM_5kQZpWCVtVXH32TRw3xDstITq3wewSxxMFR-CwV6SDK6VzqH-ESd39JO_5jcocRtzRXSvOyfKdrJJuk78nuDc4fT_5RA5HDOR5MDxxgeY8fQdw7yWhxcN4bDmqiSkHzxwo13Zo8GuVUEfvKh2z1IphgYHFHzb0LCVRRrED23G7l_NGqu3kcTUXgY13rxt9abc4bsdGxBEOkRkgwmU2Kx6zrwC7MpWvxljWw1nzcXlFMAoWzgpO0gpBGQP3VmmNAwkygNWAvq2RlNCd19rJ9fhttpS6NZiUiVMipYIyyaPvTNGKNKp9zAx-Kml1iM8MjnUrxUhc6w4E2fVCAKiC21EUnYkpEI83xTHzE-fYpdVD3qd2iMaHVkZQFANPTTVFRRdhmyVsjYhPVAy39amVfft69tpx2_qRJ1bg0bqLPxXbOPqto9w4lub_oF31Uuwf3TaT-kwx8GP9wU/s1600/Chloe.png"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p6qhLJHqslQ/XuPeZWOPRBI/AAAAAAAACTY/wOig5t9vghIyFEEGQH-zyl8GX7-GPA5PACEwYBhgLKs0DAL1OcqxK5T550_Rdyg5vyZgLzzXqMX9M5-AkkUzg7QT7WGVqRK-tf6fg2N_y1rnoKI2MFQ6foZX1_rV7OWUN-rvKPqPt6Y_qR4p0xSrxH1rksMrqj8ARz2lpVsiP1YHT9choQ1UEoZewfQGFA2A4V5OgOjcPd6YwuM_5kQZpWCVtVXH32TRw3xDstITq3wewSxxMFR-CwV6SDK6VzqH-ESd39JO_5jcocRtzRXSvOyfKdrJJuk78nuDc4fT_5RA5HDOR5MDxxgeY8fQdw7yWhxcN4bDmqiSkHzxwo13Zo8GuVUEfvKh2z1IphgYHFHzb0LCVRRrED23G7l_NGqu3kcTUXgY13rxt9abc4bsdGxBEOkRkgwmU2Kx6zrwC7MpWvxljWw1nzcXlFMAoWzgpO0gpBGQP3VmmNAwkygNWAvq2RlNCd19rJ9fhttpS6NZiUiVMipYIyyaPvTNGKNKp9zAx-Kml1iM8MjnUrxUhc6w4E2fVCAKiC21EUnYkpEI83xTHzE-fYpdVD3qd2iMaHVkZQFANPTTVFRRdhmyVsjYhPVAy39amVfft69tpx2_qRJ1bg0bqLPxXbOPqto9w4lub_oF31Uuwf3TaT-kwx8GP9wU/s1600/Chloe.png" /></a><br />Chloe Abshire<br />Assistant Dean and Director<br />Fraternity and Sorority Affairs<br /><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ww-Fspx0cv8/XuPeHewSf7I/AAAAAAAACTQ/NTqDdueJs50_Ie7eIuTIDQ9Wm7vLV2xUgCEwYBhgLKs0DAL1OcqygdjRIqutS0lryJXDFe2RL-_byFFavrJEH5yblQbOEw9Bbii6mdlkj6EWZ_5yh_DOHEcV-U69ia_0h6oVdjXTwBBS9iiuB3Xd1xBQ4tVotRCFT5jODcJx2b9hS_DUHQ40J-_wnZmr01UKmHTNSUcav2adew9Z5GSBtanfrFyfwy5WYYtPFux-2e4HcMB0bdrQLQ911JZeHUCZbFbLF9qrGeoBU4cajUgKkBwmaIRoBXBJYfGBiw_SPveI1nOEaBs5mpJPZRherPpI4-nM5IaQ6A9HzT7c6MviVFe8mq9ntWqeA99pcLvb1MOE-iH-9A8WLpZwL7TuMYpoiqcl3heeq6ZI6G6HgtBS3vD8ShiHMO2DeESAKVohaiIj27jrRATBf_S1cwj-nvglNH8dY44i1q1qXehvymqh0f1GMcl4B5KDsq2wbVxz9FyiqQK2kzisSW_m96h2SMJRDCaxLbU-dOGDYAReiHntoLS1FZgtq5uz5omLtkMBR2WLSBgsg9yRL5YXLbghj5eM2GsnMza2IX7zTiqQ7uiI8dgXuCwmr3iYzrz22-qg4wyP5Ir87f0_8XKEi_Rn9jBQf9sT_jCQJIPOXB2Izne4wmMGP9wU/s1600/Ozzie.png"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ww-Fspx0cv8/XuPeHewSf7I/AAAAAAAACTQ/NTqDdueJs50_Ie7eIuTIDQ9Wm7vLV2xUgCEwYBhgLKs0DAL1OcqygdjRIqutS0lryJXDFe2RL-_byFFavrJEH5yblQbOEw9Bbii6mdlkj6EWZ_5yh_DOHEcV-U69ia_0h6oVdjXTwBBS9iiuB3Xd1xBQ4tVotRCFT5jODcJx2b9hS_DUHQ40J-_wnZmr01UKmHTNSUcav2adew9Z5GSBtanfrFyfwy5WYYtPFux-2e4HcMB0bdrQLQ911JZeHUCZbFbLF9qrGeoBU4cajUgKkBwmaIRoBXBJYfGBiw_SPveI1nOEaBs5mpJPZRherPpI4-nM5IaQ6A9HzT7c6MviVFe8mq9ntWqeA99pcLvb1MOE-iH-9A8WLpZwL7TuMYpoiqcl3heeq6ZI6G6HgtBS3vD8ShiHMO2DeESAKVohaiIj27jrRATBf_S1cwj-nvglNH8dY44i1q1qXehvymqh0f1GMcl4B5KDsq2wbVxz9FyiqQK2kzisSW_m96h2SMJRDCaxLbU-dOGDYAReiHntoLS1FZgtq5uz5omLtkMBR2WLSBgsg9yRL5YXLbghj5eM2GsnMza2IX7zTiqQ7uiI8dgXuCwmr3iYzrz22-qg4wyP5Ir87f0_8XKEi_Rn9jBQf9sT_jCQJIPOXB2Izne4wmMGP9wU/s1600/Ozzie.png" /></a><br />Ozzie Breiner<br />Director<br />Housing ServicesLehigh Greekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07701089889472766565noreply@blogger.com