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Interfraternity Council

Purpose

The objectives of the IFC shall be to:

  • Develop and maintain fraternity life and interfraternal relations at a high level of accomplishment
  • Cooperate with member fraternities and university administration in concern for high social and moral standards
  • Act in accordance with the standards and philosophies of our national organizations and the National Interfraternity Conference (NIC)
  • Serve as the official voice of the social fraternities of Arkansas Tech University
  • Provide a medium for exchange of ideas and needed assistance among the fraternities
  • See to provide services on an interfraternal level that could not be handled as well by the individual fraternities
  • Discuss questions of mutual interest and present to the fraternities such recommendations as the IFC sees fit
  • Promote good scholarship
  • 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

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


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.

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.

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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