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A Guide to Fraternity & Sorority Lifeat the university of south carolina upstate

ABOUT FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE 4Council Structure

Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC)

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

Panhellenic Council (PC)

DATES TO REMEMBER 6

HAZING POLICY 7

TUCKER HIPPS TRANSPARENCY ACT 7

GREEK SPEAK 8

WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONS 10Alpha Kappa Alpha (ΑΚΑ) 11

Delta Sigma Theta (ΔΣΘ) 12

Delta Zeta (ΔΖ) 13

Phi Mu (ΦΜ) 14

Sigma Gamma Rho (ΣΓΡ) 15

Zeta Phi Beta (ΖΦΒ) 16

Zeta Tau Alpha (ΖΤΑ) 17

MEN’S ORGANIZATIONS 18Alpha Phi Alpha (ΑΦΑ) 19

Kappa Alpha Psi (ΚΑΨ) 20

Omega Psi Phi (ΩΨΦ) 21

Phi Beta Sigma (ΦΒΣ) 22

Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ) 23

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ) 24

RESOURCES 25

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USC Upstate is home to 13 active fraternities and sororities. All USC Upstate chapters are members of larger inter/national organizations, meaning they have established governance structures, policies and procedures they must adhere to, in addition to the policies set forth by the University. Although the University establishes policies regarding the operation of all registered student organizations, the membership-selection criteria are determined by each individual fraternity or sorority based on the policies and procedures of its inter/national headquarters. You must be a currently enrolled student at USC Upstate to be eligible to join one of our chapters. Any questions regarding selection criteria should be directed to the chapter. Please also note that there are fees associated with membership in these organizations; for additional information regarding dues, please contact the organization or Office of Student Life.

COUNCIL STRUCTUREOur Greek community is governed by three councils: the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC); National-Panhellenic Council (NPHC); and Panhellenic Council (PC). Each council sets forth policies and procedures for its affiliated chapters, and is advised by the Office of Student Life, which oversees Fraternity &

Sorority Life at USC Upstate.

Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC)

Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ)

Advisor: John Montemayor

IFC fraternities limit their membership to male students at USC Upstate. Students are eligible for membership beginning their first semester of enrollment. These organizations participate in

IFC Recruitment, a series of social events and gatherings hosted by each IFC fraternity that allows potential and current

members to interact before bids are offered. At USC Upstate, IFC Recruitment occurs at the beginning of the fall and spring

semesters.

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National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

Men’s Organizations Women’s Organizations

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (ΑΦΑ) Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (ΑΚΑ)

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (ΚΑΨ) Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (ΔΣΘ)

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (ΩΨΦ) Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (ΣΓΡ)

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (ΦΒΣ) Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (ΖΦΒ)

Advisor: John Montemayor

NPHC is the governance council for historically African-American fraternities and sororities. These organizations host Information/Interest Meetings during which they discuss their chapter’s history, philanthropy and requirements to become a member. Students who apply and are accepted for membership will then participate in Membership Intake, the process of educating and initiating new members into an individual chapter. Each organization selects if/when it will host an Interest Meeting or Intake, and this can happen in the fall semester, spring semester, or both, based on the needs of the chapter. Most organizations require sophomore status for membership, but some are open to second-semester freshmen.

Panhellenic Council (PC)

Delta Zeta Sorority (ΔΖ)

Phi Mu Fraternity (ΦΜ)

Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity (ΖΤΑ)

Advisor: John Montemayor

Panhellenic organizations limit their membership to female students at USC Upstate. Students are eligible for membership beginning their first semester of enrollment. These organizations participate in Panhellenic Recruitment, a series of on-campus events hosted by each Panhellenic sorority that allows potential and current members to interact before bids are offered. At USC Upstate, Panhellenic Recruitment occurs at the beginning of the fall semester.

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MANDATORY EDUCATION SESSIONS

Students who are interested in joining a National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

organization or have accepted an invitation/bid to join an Inter-Fraternity Council

(IFC) or Panhellenic organization will be required to attend a mandatory Hazing

Awareness Seminar. Students should select a session from the list below. You

need only attend one of the sessions. The Office of Student Life will track student

attendance and share this information with chapters.

All sessions will be offered at 6 p.m. in Tukey Theatre. Students should bring their

USC Upstate Student ID, and must remain for the entire session to receive credit:

September 13 • September 14 • September 20 • September 21

GREEK INFORMATION NIGHT August 24, Tukey Theater, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Are you thinking about “Going Greek”? This information session will provide an

overview of Fraternity & Sorority Life at USC Upstate including terminology, FAQs, and University policies. This session is open only to non-affiliated students; chapters will not be present.

MEET THE GREEKS August 29, Sansbury Campus Life Center Ballroom, 6 p.m.Want to learn more about USC Upstate’s fraternities and sororities? Chapters

will present information about their organization, membership requirements, and programs. Attendees will also be able to interact with members and view display tables.

PANHELLENIC SORORITY RECRUITMENT September 8-10, The GeorgePanhellenic Sorority Recruitment Orientation: September 5, Tukey Theatre, 6 p.m.Visit www.uscupstate.edu/gogreek for additional information about registration and fees.

IFC FRATERNITY RECRUITMENT September 11-15, Various Locations• Recruitment Orientation, September 11, CASB 101, 6:30 p.m.• IFC Meet & Greet, September 12, Treehouse Plaza, 6 p.m.

Visit www.uscupstate.edu/gogreek for additional information about registration.

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In addition to the legal and physical risks, hazing is harmful to the morale of

members and creates additional problems within the organization. The very

activities meant to “build pledge class/line unity” can be detrimental to the

overall unity within the organization, creating issues with distrust and loyalty.

It also hinders the ability of organizations to recruit and retain members, and

can create a vicious cycle that will ultimately destroy the organization.

The University defines hazing as any act that endangers the mental or physical

health or safety of a student, faculty member or other University official. This

includes the removal of public or private property for the purpose of initiation,

admission into, affiliation with or for continued membership in a group or

organization (Code of Student Behavior). It is important to note that a student’s

“willingness” to participate in the hazing activities is not a defense. Essentially, if

someone gives an organization “permission” to haze him or her, it is still hazing

and is still a violation of the Code of Student Behavior and South Carolina law.

Additionally, hazing is not an issue limited to fraternities and sororities, but can

also occur in non-Greek organizations and athletic teams. If you feel that you

have been hazed, please contact the Office of Student Life via email at

stulife@uscupstate.edu or phone 864-503-5387, or contact the Dean of Students

at 864-503-5107 to submit a report. Such reports can be submitted anonymously.

Additionally, any member of the University or surrounding community who has

witnessed hazing activities can also submit reports for us to investigate.

TUCKER HIPPS TRANSPARENCY ACTIn accordance with South Carolina’s Tucker Hipps Transparency Act, USC Upstate

reports findings of violations involving alcohol, drugs, sexual assault, physical

assault and hazing by fraternity and sorority organizations formally affiliated

with the University. Reports include the organization’s name, incident date,

report, charge, investigation and resolution. Reports also include a general

incident description and subsequent charges, findings and sanctions placed

on the organization.

In order for our students to be fully informed about their choices when joining a

fraternity or sorority, USC Upstate provides a report on conduct violations dating

back to 2011. This information can help students evaluate the safety and integrity

of the organizations they are considering joining. Information can be found by visiting: www.uscupstate.edu/fslconduct

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Active: An initiated member of a sorority or fraternity who has completed their new member education.

Alumna (f)/Alumnus (m): An initiated member of a fraternity or sorority who is no longer in college.

Bid: A formal invitation to join a Panhellenic sorority or IFC fraternity.

Bid Matching: A system of matching a potential new member’s preferences with Panhellenic sororities’ preferences.

Chapter: A local group of an inter/national sorority or fraternity.

Information/Interest Meeting: Meetings hosted by NPHC organizations in which they discuss their national and chapter’s history, philanthropy, and requirements to become a member.

Initiation: The formal ceremony during which a new member takes his/her formal vows for full membership in a fraternity or sorority.

Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC): A representative governing body of national fraternities (non-NPHC). There are currently two active IFC fraternities at USC Upstate.

IFC Recruitment (formerly known as “Rush”): A series of social events and gatherings hosted by each IFC fraternity that allows potential and current members to interact before bids are offered. At USC Upstate, IFC Recruitment occurs at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.

Inter/National Headquarters: The governing body of each sorority or fraternity on a national level; the central headquarters of a Greek organization.

Legacy: A prospective member whose immediate family member is an alumna/alumnus or active member of a particular sorority or fraternity. Organizations are not obligated to select legacies.

Membership Intake: The process of selecting, educating and initiating new members into an NPHC chapter.

Mixer: A social activity with multiple Greek organizations.

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC): A representative governing body of sororities and fraternities affiliated with the National Pan-Hellenic Council. There are currently seven active NPHC organizations at USC Upstate (three sororities and four fraternities).

New member: A student who has accepted a bid from a sorority or fraternity but has not yet been initiated.

Panhellenic Council: A representative governing body of sororities affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference (non-NPHC). There are currently three active Panhellenic sororities at USC Upstate.

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Panhellenic Recruitment: A series of events hosted by each Panhellenic sorority that allows potential and current members to interact before bids are offered. At USC Upstate, Panhellenic Recruitment occurs at the beginning of the fall semester.

Philanthropy: A service project undertaken by Greek chapters on a campus, community or national level.

Potential New Member (PNM): Any female college student interested in participating in formal or informal Panhellenic Recruitment.

Quota: The maximum number of potential members to which a Panhellenic sorority can distribute bids.

Recruitment Counselors: Disaffiliated members of USC Upstate Panhellenic sororities who provide assistance to women participating Panhellenic Recruitment.

Total: The allowable chapter size of a Panhellenic organization, as determined by the Panhellenic Council, which includes both new members and initiated members (only applies to NPC-affiliated organizations).

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A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.

~ Isadora James

WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONS

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National Founding: Howard University, 1908

Chapter Information: Rho Tau, 1998

Symbol(s): Ivy Leaf

Colors: Salmon Pink & Apple Green

Nickname(s): AKA

Affiliation: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

Alpha Kappa Alpha has succeeded in its organization and has lived up to the highest standards concerning Greek life. With over 290,000 college-trained members, it is bound by the bonds of sisterhood. Alpha Kappa Alpha is a sorority whose main

goal is to give service to all mankind by merit and by culture. The purpose of AKA is to cultivate high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain

a progressive interest in college life and to be of service to all mankind. Striving for excellence as the first black Greek-letter organization was something memorable to those who may have witnessed it.

This organization was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 15, 1908. The sorority was incorporated on Jan. 29, 1913. Its founders were among the fewer than 1,000 African-Americans enrolled in higher education institutions in 1908 and the

25 women who received Bachelor of Arts degrees from Howard University between 1908 and 1911. Nine juniors and seniors who constituted the initial core group of founding members and seven

sophomores, who were extended an invitation for membership without initiation, comprised what are acknowledged as Alpha Kappa Alpha’s original 16 founders.

The Rho Tau chapter was established on March 28, 1998, as the first black Greek-letter organization chartered at USC Upstate. The chapter was recently reinstated on April 9, 2017, with a total of 70 bold and beautiful

young ladies.

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA (ΑΚΑ)

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is a private, nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. A sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately black college-educated women, the sorority currently has more than 900 chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization’s Five Point Programmatic Thrust: economic development; educational development; international awareness and involvement; physical and mental health; political awareness; and involvement.

The sorority was founded in 1913 by 22 students at Howard University. These young women wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence, provide scholarships, provide support to the underserved, educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy, and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities. We stand by scholarship, sisterhood and service.

Locally, our chapter’s long-term goals are to:• Improve fellowship among each other and the community• Strive for higher academic excellence• Implement our Five-Point Programmatic Thrust every semester through our programs

The Xi Iota chapter is committed to various service initiatives and fundraisers including our annual Red Christmas Toy Drive, Adopt-A-Highway, Walk to End Alzheimer’s and “The Battle of the Partywalks.”

National Founding: Howard University, 1913

Chapter Information: Xi Iota, 1979

Symbol(s): Fortitude

Colors: Crimson & Cream

Nickname(s): Delta, DST

Affiliation: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

DELTA SIGMA THETA (ΔΣΘ)

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Delta Zeta Sorority was founded by six extraordinary women at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, on Oct. 24, 1902. The purpose of this sorority, which was created on a predominately male campus, was to develop a premier women’s organization

that fosters everlasting friendships, the pursuit of knowledge, and lifelong service to others.

In 1954, Delta Zeta’s National Convention voted to make speech and hearing our philanthropic concern. Since then, members have raised millions of

dollars to support local organizations tending to the needs of non-hearing people. In 2016, we named Starkey Hearing Foundation our National Philanthropy Partner in an effort extend our impact throughout the

world. Heart for Hearing is the theme for our personal philanthropy and chapter events designed to raise money and awareness in support of

our philanthropic partners who are making a difference the world over.

Some notable Delta Zetas include: Florence Henderson (actress-The Brady Bunch); Maurine Brown Neuberger (former U.S. Senator); Kay Yow (women’s basketball Coach, N.C.

State); Ivy Baker Priest (Former United States treasurer); Nanette Fabray (actress, worked to bring sign language and captioning to television); and Shelley Berkley (U.S.

representative for Nevada’s 1st congressional district).

National Founding: Miami University, 1902

Chapter Information: Omicron Mu, 1992

Symbol(s): Turtle

Colors: Rose and Vieux Green

Nickname(s): DZ

Affiliation: Panhellenic Council (PC)

DELTA ZETA (ΔΖ)

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Phi Mu Fraternity is the second-oldest Greek organization for women. Chapter members are involved in numerous campus organizations such as SGA, Gamma Beta Phi, intramural sports, Student Nursing Association, Teaching Fellows, TEACh, and orientation staff. Notable accomplishments for members include Chancellor’s List, Dean’s List, Greek Woman of the Year, and Outstanding GPA among Greek Organizations for two consecutive semesters. The sisters of Phi Mu strive daily to live their creed. Love, honor and truth are lifelong ideals of a Phi Mu.

Members raise awareness and money for their national philanthropy, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. CMNH raises funds for more than 170 children’s hospitals across North America. Every donation given stays in the community where it was donated; thereby ensuring local children receive the support. Phi Mu is committed to raising at least $500,000 for CMNH annually. The USC Upstate chapter hosts many philanthropic events to support CMNH, including Dance Marathon, the Mr. Phi Mu Pageant, “Corn & ‘Que” percent nights at local restaurants, CMNH bracelet sales and Handprints for Hope.

Sisters enjoy monthly sisterhood events that include baseball games, s’mores by the fire, movie nights, fitness classes, and ice cream socials. The chapter regularly hosts programming at chapter meetings on important topics such as interview skills, personal finances and health and wellness. In addition to sisterhood events and chapter meetings, the chapter also hosts family socials and events with other Greek organizations.

National Founding: Wesleyan College, 1852

Chapter Information: Lambda Zeta, 1993

Symbol(s): Quatrefoil & Lion

Colors: Rose and White

Nickname(s): n/a

Affiliation: Panhellenic Council (PC)

PHI MU (ΦΜ)

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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., was organized on Nov. 12, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven school teachers: Mary Lou Allison Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside;

Vivian White Marbury; Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson; Hattie Mae Dulin Redford; Bessie M. Downey Martin and Cubena McClure. The group became an incorporated national

collegiate sorority on Dec. 30, 1929, when a charter was granted to Alpha chapter at Butler University.

Soaring to greater heights of attainment around the world, Sigma Gamma Rho, as a leading international service organization, has met the challenges of the

day and continues to grow through sisterhood, scholarship, and service. Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmarks

of the organization’s programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society educationally, civically and economically.

Sigma Gamma Rho provides service to the community through its national programs. All sorority national programs and initiatives

are under the umbrella of a signature program titled, Project Reassurance. Through Project Reassurance, Sigma Gamma Rho

seeks to promote responsible living highlighted by the slogan “H3: It’s All About ME!” which focuses on healthy living, healthy

choices and healthy generations.

Some notable members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority are Deshauna Barber (Miss USA), Kelly Price (R&B songstress &

seven-time Grammy nominee), Hattie McDaniel (actress and first African-American to win an Academy Award),

Hydeia Broadbent (HIV/AID activist and humanitarian) and MC Lyte (Hip Hop pioneer and the first solo female

rapper to release a full album).

PHI MU (ΦΜ)National Founding: Butler University, 1922

Chapter Information: Pi Zeta, 2001

Symbol(s): White French Toy Poodle

Colors: Royal Blue & Antique Gold

Nickname(s): SGRho

Affiliation: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

SIGMA GAMMA RHO (ΣΓΡ)

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded Jan. 16, 1920, at Howard University by five coeds, Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Viola Tyler Goings, Myrtle Tyler Faithful and Fannie Pettie Watts. These five women envisioned a sorority that would directly effect positive change, chart a course of action for the 1920s and beyond, raise consciousness of their people, encourage the highest standards of scholastic achievement, and foster a greater sense of unity among its members. These women believed that sorority elitism and socializing overshadowed the real mission for progressive organizations and failed to address fully the societal mores, ills, prejudices, and poverty affecting humanity in general and the black community in particular.

The sorority takes pride in its continued participation in transforming communities through volunteer services from members and its auxiliaries. Zeta Phi Beta has chartered hundreds of chapters worldwide and has more than 100,000 members.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., has a number of firsts: We were the first Greek-letter organization to be constitutionally bound to a fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.; the first Greek-letter organization to charter a chapter in Africa (1948) and in the Middle East (2014); and the first to form adult- and youth-auxiliary groups.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., is an organization that is open to any female interested in joining and does not discriminate against anyone.

ZETA PHI BETA (ΖΦΒ)

National Founding: Howard University, 1920

Chapter Information: Pi Rho, 2002

Symbol(s): Dove

Colors: Royal Blue & White

Nickname(s): Zeta

Affiliation: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

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National Founding: Longwood University, 1898

Chapter Information: Kappa Rho, 2002

Symbol(s): Five-Point Crown, Strawberry, White Violet Colors: Turquoise Blue & Steel Grey

Nickname(s): Zeta

Affiliation: Panhellenic Council (PC)

ZETA TAU ALPHA (ΖΤΑ)

Since Oct. 15, 1898, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity has been dedicated to enriching the lives of women. At the State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) in Farmville, Virginia, our founders, nine young women, envisioned an organization that

would perpetuate their ties of friendship. We strive to help our members embody these timeless values while thriving in the modern world. As our creed says, “In Zeta Tau Alpha, lies the opportunity to learn those things which will ever enrich and

ennoble our lives.”

Zeta Tau Alpha’s national philanthropy is breast cancer education and awareness, and the fraternity has partnerships with the American Cancer Society, the NFL, and Bright Pink, a nonprofit organization focused on

prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer. The Kappa Rho chapter hosts “Pink Out” athletic events on campus, and sponsors several fundraisers throughout the community.

Zeta Tau Alpha offers each member the opportunity to develop to her fullest potential while maintaining a balance between academic,

leadership, service and social endeavors. The motto of Zeta Tau Alpha, “Seek the Noblest,” can be seen through leadership positions held by Zetas in many of the USC Upstate’s campus

organizations. In the past, Kappa Rho has been honored to be Greek Week and Homecoming champions, as well as Zeta Day winners. They have also been recognized on a national level

for recruitment excellence, scholastic achievement, campus involvement, service and fundraising.

Sisterhood is a word that that every member of Zeta Tau Alpha keeps close to her heart. As a member of Zeta

Tau Alpha, every day we strengthen the relationships that begin on Bid Day and last a lifetime.

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Don’t walk in front of me and be my leader, don’t walk behind me and be my follower, but walk beside me and be my brother.

~ Unknown

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Since its founding on Dec. 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of African-Americans and people of color around the world. Alpha Phi Alpha was the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established

for African-Americans. The organization was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The visionary

founders, known as the Jewels of the Fraternity, are Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy.

While continuing to stress academic excellence among its members, Alpha also recognized the need to help correct the educational,

economic, political, and social injustices faced by African-Americans. Alpha Phi Alpha has long stood at the forefront of the African-

American community’s fight for civil rights through leaders such as: W.E.B. DuBois; Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.; Edward Brooke; Martin Luther King, Jr.; Thurgood Marshall; Andrew Young; William Gray;

Paul Robeson; and many others.

The fraternity’s national programs and special projects are community-outreach mentoring initiatives that have been adopted by the organization’s governing body and mandated for implementation by all of its chapters. The

organization’s national programs include: • Go-to-High School, Go-to-College • Project Alpha

• A Voteless People Is a Hopeless People• Brother’s Keeper

National Founding: Cornell University, 1906

Chapter Founding: Upsilon Alpha, 2009

Symbol(s): Sphinx

Colors: Black & Old Gold

Nickname(s): Alpha, YA

Affiliation: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

ALPHA PHI ALPHA (ΑΦΑ)

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Kappa Alpha Psi is the beautiful realization of a vision shared commonly by the late Revered Founders Elder Watson Diggs, John Milton Lee, Byron Kenneth Armstrong, Guy Levis Grant, Ezra Dee Alexander, Henry Tourner Asher, Marcus Peter Blakemore, Paul Waymond Caine, Edward Giles Irvin and George Wesley Edmonds.

It was the vision of these astute men that enabled them on Jan. 5, 1911, on the campus of Indiana University at Bloomington, Indiana, to sow the seed of a fraternal tree whose fruit is available to, and now enjoyed by, college men everywhere, regardless of their color, religion or national origin. It is a fact of which Kappa Alpha Psi is justly proud that the constitution has never contained any clause that either excluded or suggested the exclusion of a man from membership merely because of his color, creed, or national origin. The constitution of Kappa Alpha Psi is predicated upon, and dedicated to, the principles of achievement through a truly democratic fraternity.

The objectives of Kappa Alpha Psi are:• To unite college men of culture, patriotism and honor in a bond of fraternity• To encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor• To promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of members• To assist the aims and purpose of colleges and universities• To inspire service in the public interest

Guide Right is the national service program of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and encompasses many of our youth-oriented programs such as mentoring, college-preparatory programs and tutoring. The Flagship Initiative of the Guide Right Service Program is the Kappa Leadership Development League.

National Founding: Indiana University, 1911

Chapter Founding: Pi Omicron, 2009

Symbol(s): Diamond, Red Carnation,

Laurel Wreath

Colors: Crimson & Cream

Nickname(s): Kappa, Nupe

Affiliation: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

KAPPA ALPHA PSI (ΚΑΨ)

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The Alpha Delta Tau chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., was chartered on the campus of USC Upstate on December 3, 2011. Members of the fraternity pride ourselves on upholding our four cardinal principals (manhood, scholarship,

perseverance, and uplift) and live that throughout our daily lives.

The men of Omega Psi Phi are on a mission to provide a brotherhood in which men of similar ideas and backgrounds can grow. Serving the local community and enriching society as a whole are common goals we all strive for. By

implementing and supporting Omega’s mandated programs, upholding the fraternity’s cardinal principles, and leaving the community in better condition than we found it, we strive to serve the local community and

enrich society as a whole.

The brothers of this chapter assist a number of service organizations such as wounded veterans, local elementary schools in Spartanburg, and the NAACP. Current Omegas will continue to achieve an eminence on and off the campus of USC Upstate. Together

we strive for the highest attainment in social, intellectual and moral growth. Omega continues to flourish, largely because of founders Bishop Edgar A. Love, Dr. Oscar J. Cooper, Professor

Frank C. Coleman and Dr. Ernest E. Just. They were men of the very highest ideals and intellect. The founders selected and attracted men of similar ideals and characteristics. It is

not by accident that many of America’s great black men are/were Omega Men. To this date, there are very few

Americans whose lives have not been touched by a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

OMEGA PSI PHI (ΩΨΦ)

National Founding: Howard University, 1911

Chapter Founding: Alpha Delta Tau, 2011

Symbol(s): Lamp

Colors: Royal Purple & Old Gold

Nickname(s): Omega, Que

Affiliation: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Jan. 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students. The founders, Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard F. Morse, and Honorable Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek-letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship and service.

The founders deeply wished to create an organization that viewed itself as “a part of” the general community rather than “apart from” the general community. They believed that each potential member should be judged by his own merits, rather than his family background or affluence, without regard to race, nationality, skin tone or texture of hair. They desired for their fraternity to exist as part of an even greater brotherhood that would be devoted to the “inclusive we” rather than the “exclusive we.”

From its inception, the founders also conceived Phi Beta Sigma as a mechanism to deliver services to the general community. Rather than gaining skills to be utilized exclusively for themselves and their immediate families, they held a deep conviction that they should return their newly acquired skills to the communities from which they had come. This deep conviction was mirrored in the fraternity’s motto, “Culture for Service and Service for Humanity.”

The ideals of the fraternity are crystallized into three philosophies: brotherhood; scholarship; and service. The Phi Beta Sigma programs of bigger and better Business, education and social action are realized through the fraternity’s overarching program, Sigma Wellness.

National Founding: Howard University, 1914

Chapter Founding: Gamma Alpha Gamma, 2007

Symbol(s): Dove & White Carnation

Colors: Royal Blue & Pure White

Nickname(s): Sigma

Affiliation: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

PHI BETA SIGMA (ΦΒΣ)

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Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity was founded Dec. 10, 1904 at the College of Charleston by three friends—Andrew Kroeg, Simon Fogarty and Harry Mixson. Over the course of a century, a fraternity with humble beginnings has grown into a brotherhood that is

more than 120,000 members strong.

Members of the Epsilon Lambda chapter are actively involved at USC Upstate with various student clubs and organizations, intramural sports, community service and academic excellence. Pi Kappa Phi’s vision states that we will

redefine fraternity as a lifelong brotherhood of leaders, leadership is the very root of our organization, and it is this concept of leadership that shall guide us to our future.

On a national level, Pi Kappa Phi is the only fraternity to have its own

philanthropy, the Ability Experience (formerly Push America). The Ability Experience was founded in 1977 as the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity with the purpose of instilling lifelong

service in its members and enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. Although the organization is still fulfilling the purpose for which it was intended, The Ability Experience

has grown into a nationally recognized nonprofit with numerous programs educating undergraduates, alumni and communities about the abilities of people with disabilities.

PHI BETA SIGMA (ΦΒΣ)

National Founding: College of Charleston, 1904

Chapter Founding: Epsilon Lambda, 1981

Symbol(s): Star Shield, Red Rose, & Coat of Arms

Colors: Royal Blue & Gold

Nickname(s): Pi Kapp

Affiliation: Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC)

PI KAPPA PHI (ΠΚΦ)

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity is one of the largest North American Greek-letter social college fraternities. Founded at the University of Alabama on March 9, 1856, Sigma Alpha Epsilon is the only one founded in the Antebellum South. Its national headquarters, the Levere Memorial Temple, was established on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois in 1929. We seek leaders with the merits of honesty, loyalty, generosity, insight and responsibility; individuals who look to better themselves as well as the community as a whole. We strive to cultivate a brotherhood in which commitment and involvement are part of an intimate camaraderie comprising academics, athletics, leadership, community support and moral decency. We firmly believe membership is for life. In addition, we strive to mold our members into gentlemen so they can set an example in today’s society.

The fraternity’s preferred philanthropy is the Children’s Miracle Network because of its great capacity to impact children’s lives and the proximity of numerous hospitals to active chapters. On April 6, 2002, the fraternity launched its “True Gentleman Day of Service,” with more than 35 chapters participating in a community-service program. This event has grown to involve hundreds of chapters. Sigma Alpha Epsilon is a national partner with the Global Youth Service Day.

National Founding: The University of Alabama, 1856

USC Upstate Founding: SC Beta, 2000

Symbol(s): ΦΑ, Lion

Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold

Nickname(s): SAE

Affiliation: Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC)

SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON (ΣΑΕ)

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SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON (ΣΑΕ)

General Information

National Panhellenic Conference: www.npcwomen.org

National Pan-Hellenic Council: www.nphchq.org

North-American Interfraternity Conference: www.nicindy.org

The Sorority Life (resource of the National Panhellenic Conference): www.thesororitylife.com

Organization-Specific Information

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: www.aka1908.com

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: www.alpha-phi-alpha.org

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: www.deltasigmatheta.org

Delta Zeta Sorority: www.deltazeta.org

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: www.kappaalphapsi1911.com

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: www.omegapsiphifraternity.org

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.: www.pbs1914.org

Phi Mu Fraternity (Women’s organization): www.phimu.org

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity: www.pikapp.org

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity: www.sae.net

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.: www.sgrho1922.org

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: www.zphib1920.org

Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity (Women’s organization): www.zetataualpha.org

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