| Interfraternity
Council
Purpose
The
objectives of the IFC shall be to:
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Develop and maintain fraternity life and interfraternal relations
at a high level of accomplishment
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Cooperate with member fraternities and university administration
in concern for high social and moral standards
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Act in accordance with the standards and philosophies of our
national organizations and the National Interfraternity Conference
(NIC)
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Serve as the official voice of the social fraternities of Arkansas
Tech University
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Provide a medium for exchange of ideas and needed assistance
among the fraternities
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See to provide services on an interfraternal level that could
not be handled as well by the individual fraternities
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Discuss questions of mutual interest and present to the fraternities
such recommendations as the IFC sees fit
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Promote good scholarship
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Organize, coordinate and oversee all recruitment activities
of all social fraternities, both member and aspiring member.
Officers
President:
Vacant
Vice President of Development: Richard Nash, rnash@atu.edu
Vice President of Standards: Aaron Roberts, aroberts1@atu.edu
Vice President of Administration: Vacant
Vice President of Finance: Aaron Tosch, atosch@atu.edu
Vice President of Recruitment: Vacant
Chapters
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Alpha Gamma Sigma |
Mission
Preparing men for life by: coming
together as scholars, living as brothers, becoming leaders of
tomorrow.
Chapter Facts
- Chapter Designationa: Iota
- Number of Active Chapters:
8
- National Founding: October
23, 1922 at Ohio State University
- ATU Founding: November 20,
1999
- Chapter Colors: Royal Blue
and Silver
- Chapter Flower: Red Rose
- Chapter Symbol: Plow
- National Philanthropies: None
- Philanthropy/Service Events:
Main Street Mission
- GPA Required to join(freshmen):
2.300 high school GPA
- GPA Required to join (returning):
2.300 cumulative GPA for returning college students
- GPA Requirements to remain
active: 2.300 cumulative GPA
- Length of New Member Program:
8-10 weeks
- National website: http://www.alphagammasigma.org
Spring 2007 Statistics
- Chapter GPA: 2.733
- Chapter members on Dean’s
List: 25%
- Members with 4.000 GPA: 0%
- Members with 3.999 – 3.000
GPA: 42%
- Members below 2.000 GPA: 17%
- Number of Service Hours: 30
- Money Collected for Charity:
$0
Financial Commitments
- New Member Fee: Included in
New Member dues
- New Member Dues: $300 per
semester
- Initiation Fee: Included in
New Member Dues
- Chapter Dues: $250 per semester
- Housing Requirement: No
Chapter History
The colony at Arkansas Tech University
was the result of over two years of coordinated effort between
the national officers and staff members, other Alpha Gamma Sigma
chapters and students of Arkansas Tech to ensure the success of
the chapter. On November 20, 1999, 17 men were initiated as the
charter class of the Iota Chapter
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Kappa Sigma |
Mission
The Fraternity should complement
and enhance the educational mission of the host institution. The
Fraternity is committed to fostering a close cooperative partnership
with all colleges and universities where chapters exist. The Fraternity
should promote academic achievement and assist each member to
achieve his academic potential. By helping members adjust to the
college environment, we can help them pursue their degree goals.
Co-curricular activities can be as valuable as the classroom experience;
hence, the Fraternity should promote involvement in all aspects
of campus life.
The Fraternity should promote
the ideal of Brotherhood. The creation of lifelong friendships
is a primary benefit of Fraternity membership. The Fraternity
fulfills the need of students to belong to an extended family
and frequently provides the opportunity to enhance those personal
relationships through group living situations. As Brothers, our
members have an obligation to have a caring concern for the welfare
of our members. Brotherhood is a lifetime commitment; therefore,
we should encourage strong alumni-undergraduate relationships
for the mutual benefit of the students and the alumni.
The Fraternity should actively
contribute to the personal growth and development of its members.
We teach young men social skills that will benefit them throughout
their lifetime. The multitude of leadership opportunities available
through the Fraternity prepares members for success in their chosen
careers. Chapters should organize well-rounded programs and strive
for excellence and quality in all undertakings.
The Fraternity should promote
ethical behavior and decision-making. The lessons taught from
Fraternity ritual should be incorporated into the daily lives
of the members. Kappa Sigmas are expected to act as gentlemen
at all times, and the Fraternity must demand the highest standards
of personal conduct. The Fraternity should instill a sense of
responsibility and integrity. The dignity of all persons shall
always be respected; intolerant or abusive behavior cannot be
tolerated.
The Fraternity should encourage
service to others. Members, individually and collectively, should
work toward the betterment of their campus and community... and
in so doing contribute to the betterment of themselves.
Chapter Facts
- Chapter Designation: Omicron
Gamma
- Number of Active Chapters:
234
- National Founding: December
10, 1869 at University of Virginia
- ATU Founding: 2004
- Chapter Colors: Scarlet, White,
& Emerald Green
- Chapter Flower: Lily of the
Valley
- Chapter Symbol: Star and Crescent
- National Philanthropies: None
- Philanthropy/Service Events:
“Greater Cause” Program
- GPA Required to join (freshmen):
2.300 high school GPA
- GPA Required to join (returning):
2.250 for returning college students
- GPA Requirements to remain
active: 2.250 cumulative GPA
- Length of Pledge period: 8
weeks
- National website: http://www.kappasigma.org
Spring 2007 Statistics
- Chapter GPA: 2.644
- Chapter members on Dean’s
List: 14%
- Members with 4.000 GPA: 0%
- Members with 3.999 – 3.000
GPA: 37%
- Members below 2.000 GPA: 20%
- Number of Service Hours: Not
reported
- Money Collected for Charity:
Not reported
Financial Commitments
- New Member Fee: $45.00
- New Member Dues: $20.00 per
month
- Initiation Fee: $150.00
- Chapter Dues: $50.00 per month
- Housing Requirement: No
Chapter History
The Omicron Gamma chapter at
Arkansas Tech University first organized as an interest group
for Kappa Sigma in September 2003. After two years of hard work
and dedication, the colony was granted their charter from Kappa
Sigma headquarters and was installed as a chapter in 2005.
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Phi Lambda Chi |
Creed
To help college men become outstanding
citizens of solid principles, strong actions, and high character
through their college days and the rest of the their lives
Chapter Facts
- Chapter Designation: Mu
- Number of Active Chapters:
16
- National Founding: March 25,
1925 at University of Central Arkansas
- ATU Founding: 1976
- Chapter Colors: Blue and Gold
- Chapter Flower: White Carnation
- Chapter Symbol: N/a
- National Philanthropies: No
- Philanthropy/Service Events:
Arkansas Hospice
- GPA Required to join (freshmen):
2.300 high school GPA
- GPA Required to join (returning):
2.250 cumulative GPA
- GPA Requirements to remain
active: 2.000 cumulative GPA
- Length of New Member Program:
6-8 weeks
- National website: http://www.philambdachi.com
Spring 2007 Statistics
- Chapter GPA: 2.310
- Chapter members on Dean’s
List: 0%
- Members with 4.000 GPA: 0%
- Members with 3.999 – 3.000
GPA: 30%
- Members below 2.000 GPA: 30%
- Number of Service Hours: 20
- Money Collected for Charity:
$0
Financial Commitments
- New Member Fee: None
- New Member Dues: None
- Initiation Fee: $225.00
- Badge Fee: None
- Chapter Dues: $125.00 per
semester
- Housing Requirement: No
Chapter History
Originally established in 1964
as a social fraternity names the Cavaliers, Phi Lambda Chi is
the oldest social fraternity on the campus of Arkansas Tech University.
In 1976 the local fraternity became an official chapter of Phi
Lambda Chi and has been an active member of the Greek community
since that date.
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Sigma Phi Epsilon |
Mission
This Fraternity will be different;
it will be based on the love of God and the principle of peace
through brotherhood…its purpose shall be to intensify and perpetuate
friendship and promote happiness among its members, to encourage
literature and education, and to create such sentiments, mould
such opinions, and perform such deeds as shall conduce to the
building of a noble and pure manhood.
Chapter Facts
- Chapter Designation: Arkansas
Epsilon
- Number of Active Chapters:
257
- National Founding: November
1, 1901 at University of Richmond (Virginia)
- ATU Founding: April 2, 1977
- Chapter Colors: Purple and
Red
- Chapter Flower: Violet and
Dark Red Rose
- Chapter Symbol: Golden Heart
- National Philanthropies: YouthAIDS
- Philanthropy/Service Events:
Main Street Mission, Special Olympics
- GPA Required to join (freshmen):
2.700 high school GPA
- GPA Required to join (returning):
2.600 cumulative GPA
- GPA Requirements to remain
active: 2.600 cumulative GPA
- Length of New Member Program:
Continuous Membership Education Program
- National website: http://www.sigep.org
Spring 2007 Statistics
- Chapter GPA: 2.793
- Chapter members on Dean’s
List: 21%
- Members with 4.000 GPA: 0%
- Members with 3.999 – 3.000
GPA: 38%
- Members below 2.000 GPA: 15%
- Number of Service Hours: 472
- Money Collected for Charity:
$425
Financial Commitments
- New Member Fee: $275.00 one-time
- New Member Dues: $280.00 per
semester
- Initiation Fee: Included in
New Member Fees
- Chapter Dues: $300.00 per
semester
- Housing Requirement: No
Chapter History
In 1974, a group of thirteen
young men came together to form a local fraternity, Phi Delta
Gamma, with the focus of aiding each member in developing character,
loyalty, and sense of achievement through service, school spirit
and social development. In 1976, these young men became a colony
of Sigma Phi Epsilon and gained their charter in the spring of
1977. In an effort to get rid of the “Animal House” stereotype,
Sigma Phi Epsilon started a new kind of fraternity program called
the Balanced Man. This teaches men how to embrace a sound mind
and sound body. This began to take shape in the Tech chapter in
1995.
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