Brittany Temple

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Go Above. Go Beyond. Go Greek.

• Brittany Temple
• Greek Coordinator
• The University of Texas at Tyler

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What is Greek Life?

• Fraternity/sorority
• A social network of individuals, joined together
  through a common purpose, goals, and values
• Governed by national organizations NIC, NPC,
  NPHC
• Each supports national philanthropic organization

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Greek Life Mission Statement

• The mission of the office of Greek Life at the
  University of Texas at Tyler is to promote
  excellence in leadership, scholarship, and
  service while challenging members to live and
  lead according to the principles outlined by
  their own organization. As leaders of today and
  tomorrow, fraternity and sorority members are
  encouraged to positively promote Greek Life in
  the college and local community.
• The office of Greek Life strives to enhance the
  collegiate experience of fraternity men and women
  through their involvement in the Greek community
  through leadership opportunities, educational
  programs, and other services aimed to develop the
  students through their experience as they become
  UT Tyler and Greek alumni.

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Been there, done that

• I know about Greeks from TV and moviesright?

WRONG!
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More than meets the eye

• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Responsibility
• Time Management
• Building and strengthening relationships

• Academic Success
• Organizational skills
• Budget Management
• Excellence in leadership
• Commitment
• Service

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Breaking through Exposing the Myths

• Myth 1 Greek organizations promote hazing

• Hazing is strictly prohibited
• State law
• University policy
• Organizational Policy
• Trained to recognize the various forms
• Physical, emotional, mental
• Resources available online

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Breaking through Exposing the Myths

• Myth 2 Greek groups just pay for their friends

• Its more than friendship
• Items added to resume
• Connections
• Job opportunities
• Travel
• Real-world experience

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Breaking through Exposing the Myths

• Myth 3 Being Greek wont help my grades

• THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!
• Greeks promote high academic standards
• Mandatory study hours
• Required GPA to remain active
• Keep priorities in line
• You are here to get your degree!
• Order of Omega

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Why Should I Go Greek?

• Leadership
• Scholarship
• Friendship
• Service
• Networking
• Budget Management

• Campus Involvement
• Time Management
• Memories
• Social Skills
• Creativity
• Long-lasting bonds

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Those that Rise Above the Resta look at the
groups on campus

• NPC Sororities
• Alpha Chi Omega
• Delta Gamma
• Gamma Phi Beta

• NPHC Sorority
• Delta Sigma Theta
• NIC Fraternities
• Pi Kappa Phi
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon

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• Nickname- Alpha Chi
• Letters- ??O
• Philanthropy- Domestic Violence
• Colors- Red and Green
• Symbols- Lyre and the Carnation

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Delta Gamma

• Nickname- DG
• Letters- ?G
• Philanthropy- Service for Sight, Aid to the Blind
• Colors- Pink and Blue
• Symbol- Anchor

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Gamma Phi Beta
Nickname- Gamma Phi Letters- GF? Philanthropy-Cam
pFire USA Colors- Pink and Brown Symbols-
Crescent and Pink Carnation
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

• Letters- ?ST
• Philanthropy-The American Red Cross
• Colors- Crimson and Cream
• Symbols- Torch

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PI Kappa Phi

• Letters- ??F
• Nickname- Pi Kapp
• Philanthropy-Push America
• Colors- Gold and White
• Symbols-Star and Shield

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon

• Letters- S??
• Nickname- SAE
• Philanthropy-Childrens Miracle Network
• Colors- Purple and Gold
• Symbols-Lion, Phoenix

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How will Greek Lifehelp me push my limits?

• Commitment
• Time
• Energy
• Relationships
• Loyalty
• Integrity
• Financial Commitment
• Dues 300-600/semester
• Go towards national dues, local dues, chapter
  budget for planning

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How do I

• Learn more?
• www.uttyler.edu/greeklife
• Student Life Leadership UC 111
• Greek Life Interest Mixer
• Wednesday, September 3
• 600 p.m.-800 p.m.
• Sand volleyball court

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How do I

• Go Greek?
• Formal Recruitment
• Mens Fraternity Recruitment
• September 8-11
• Last minute registration
• September 8 _at_ 7 p.m. in UC 221/227
• Potential New Member Orientation
• September 8 _at_ 8 p.m. in UC 221/227

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How do I

• Go Greek?
• Formal Recruitment
• Womens Sorority Recruitment
• September 8-13
• Potential New Member Orientation
• September 8 _at_ 7 p.m. in the UC Open Area

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How do I

• Go Greek?
• Registration Open Now for NPC/NIC Recruitment!
• Online
• Student Life Leadership

Interested in Delta Sigma Theta? See me or
e-mail upsilonepsilondst_at_yahoo.com
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Any Questions?

• Brittany Temple
• Greek Coordinator
• The Office of Student Life Leadership UC 111
• [phone]
• Brittany_Temple_at_uttyler.edu