Your loved one is embarking on a new and exciting journey here at 体育菠菜大平台, with numerous opportunities to establish new friendships, 培养难忘的时刻, 庆祝未来的成就. However, being in a new environment can be intimidating. Those new to a college campus often feel overwhelmed once they step onto campus.
Numerous studies indicate that student retention and persistence to graduation is impacted by the connection they feel to their campus environment. 通过加入兄弟会或姐妹会, your loved one will have the opportunity to meet many new and committed students, and their membership will begin to deepen their connection to campus immediately. 此外，兄弟会和姐妹会的校友报告a 更强的幸福感 在他们的职业生涯中, 社区, 财务状况, 身体, and social aspects compared to non-affiliated college alumni.
作为家长, 《最大的菠菜的平台》, 或者家庭成员, we want YOU to be an active partner in your loved one’s fraternity or sorority experience by becoming familiar with the 社区 and supporting your student along the way. The 联谊会 and 女生联谊会的生活 Office is a resource to you as you learn more or have questions.
Here are a few ways that you can support your loved one as they begin and maintain their fraternity or sorority membership.
Maintain connections and check in on them, ensure that they are having a meaningful experience. If something doesn’t feel right, encourage them to seek help.
有时间的时候参加活动. Having a loved one participate in their experience can mean a lot.
Ask questions and show your interest in their experience. 即使兄弟会或姐妹会不是你的经历, encouraging how it can continue to positively your loved can make the difference in their college experience.
Don’t impart your collegiate experience on your loved one. Whether or not fraternity or sorority was a part of your experience, allow your loved one to navigate their own journey and make meaning of the experiences that they need to learn and grow.
You can also stay connected with happenings on 体育菠菜大平台’s campus and 联谊会 and 女生联谊会的生活 by joining the FSL Community Page in the Loper Family Connection. 我们会定期发布故事, 体育菠菜大平台, and highlights from the 社区 for you to stay in the know!
For those unfamiliar with fraternity and sorority life at 体育菠菜大平台, 以下是一些常见的问题.
Our 12 chapters fall under the umbrella of three governing councils including the Interfraternity Council (IFC), 希腊多元文化委员会(MGC), 和泛希腊理事会(PC). Each organization is affiliated with a inter/national organization and is recognized by 体育菠菜大平台 as a registered student organization.
You can learn more about each council and chapter by learning more about our 社区.
Fraternities and sororities are rooted in founding principles that foster academic achievement, 学生的参与, 社区服务, 以及一生的友谊. 优势包括:
A support group to help ease the adjustment to college.
Scholastic resources to help students achieve their academic goals.
通过实践经验获得的领导能力.
Encouragement to get involved, stay involved and maximize their potential on campus.
Opportunities for active participation in 社区服务 projects.
Our members realize that academic achievement is the main priority of 体育菠菜大平台 学生. Greek-letter organizations continue to strive for academic excellence and promote scholarship by providing academic resources for their members. 这些包括:
辅导
学习小组和学习时间
奖学金
奖
问责制
Chapter members know the importance of helping new students to adjust to college life, 包括学者. 许多章节都有基于GPA的奖励系统. Most prospective members must meet a minimum GPA in order to be initiated and then must maintain a minimum GPA to remain an active member. In fact, Greek members GPA(s) are traditionally higher than their non-Greek colleagues. During the Spring 2023 semester, FSL students collectively achieved a 3.平均绩点是45，而不是3.所有本科体育菠菜大平台学生中的212人.
There is a financial commitment associated with joining a fraternity or sorority. This financial obligation is best considered as an investment into one's fraternity and sorority life experience. 费用计入国际/国内费用, 保险, 营业费用, 事件, 以及社会功能. Financial obligations differ among individual chapters.
New members can expect to pay higher dues their first semester than in subsequent ones. While your loved one is participating in the recruitment process, make sure that they ask about the financial obligations of membership.
For IFC fraternities, dues will range from $400 - $500 for the first semester. For the semesters to follow, dues will range from $325 - $500.
多元文化的兄弟会和姐妹会, the prices range and will be explained during an informational session.
For Panhellenic sororities, the average dues are $575 for the first semester. For the semesters to follow, the average dues are $400.
Note: Specific prices are subject to change based on the economy and each individual chapter’s goals and priorities.
One of the biggest highlights for our fraternity and sorority life students is the ability to live in our on-campus fraternity and sorority living spaces. Currently, we have housing for all our Interfraternity (IFC) and Panhellenic (PC) chapters. These spaces are owned by 体育菠菜大平台 and operated by the Office of Residence Life. This means all billing for living in the chapter housing is conveniently included in your MyBlue bill. The room and board rates are set through Residence Life and are billed separately from chapter operating dues and fees.
First year students typically reside elsewhere on campus, and then move into their fraternity or sorority chapter house at the start of their second year. Most chapters have requirements for residing in the chapter house for one to two years, but students tend to see it as a privilege more than an expectation.
马丁•霍尔兄弟会宿舍于2023年1月开放. 建筑 住房联谊会和MGC living and meeting spaces is planned for occupancy in January 2024.
内布拉斯加大学科尔尼分校, and most inter/national fraternity and sororities have a zero-tolerance policy regarding hazing that is consistent with the Nebraska State Laws and the 学生行为准则. If you sense your student may be participating in inappropriate activities as a result of membership in a fraternity or sorority, you should contact the 联谊会 and 女生联谊会的生活 Office at 308-865-8057. Calls will be handled in an immediate and discrete manner.
One of the best parts about fraternity and sorority life at 体育菠菜大平台 is that our students can be involved in several other areas across campus simultaneously. Not only does this give students valuable exposure to different areas of interest, but it helps teach the important life 技能 of time management and organization. Often times our organizations actually require their members to be involved in other things on campus to ensure a well-rounded college experience.
FSL students are encouraged to get involved and are often seen in athletic teams, 乐队, 跳舞/啦啦队, 学术俱乐部, 学生会, 校园导游, 总理的使者, 及以后. Being in a fraternity or sorority is often an excellent gateway to other opportunities on campus, as older members can help get new students connected to groups that meet their interests or goals.
The fraternity and sorority life 社区 offers students unique social opportunities that connect them to peers and enrich their college experience. Activities are wide-ranging, but some popular 事件 include:
Greek Week - A week organized by student leaders to celebrate our 社区 and facilitate unity among all chapters.
Philanthropy Events – Events designed to give back to others through fundraising and service efforts but are fun and rewarding as well. Each chapter has at least one philanthropy event annually. 一些例子包括煎饼饲料, 滑冰, 打保龄球, 篮球比赛, 墨西哥煎玉米卷提要, cornhole, 还有更多.
Community Service Projects – 组织 often connect members to service opportunities in the area or plan a day or days of service to give back to the 体育菠菜大平台 and Kearney 社区. Many organizations have adopted a part of campus to help maintain and beautify as a part of Student Government’s Campus Adoption Project.
教育al Programs – All students are required to participate in various educational programs that will positively impact their well-being, 领导, 知识, 技能, 和态度. There are 社区 wide education programs plus programs that are hosted individually be each chapter.
功能和正式-主题或正式舞蹈, typically done by partnering with another fraternity or sorority hosted at an off-campus venue to celebrate and spend time with fellow 社区 members.
Mixers – Casual, fun gatherings of two or more chapters. Examples of some activities done as mixers include playing sand volleyball, 制作情人节卡片, 画南瓜, 参加瑜伽课, 等.
Family Days – Events organized by each chapter where members can invite their loved ones to be a part of their organization for the day.
出席所有活动是不需要的, but the opportunity provides a nice balance for students as they work hard academically.
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