Spring 2020 Summary Report

Background & Summary Stats

The Chapter Semester Report is sent out to all organizations in Black Greek Council, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council and United Greek Council at the end of every semester with the purpose of collecting data about the chapters and collectively, the councils.

  • 31 chapters responded to the chapter semester report survey for Spring 2020
    • 0 Black Green Council chapters
    • 17 Interfraternity Council chapters
    • 8 Panhellenic Council chapters
    • 6 United Greek Council chapters
    • 5,107 members total in reporting chapters

Philanthropy

Philanthropy is a foundational pilar of fraternities and sororities.

  • 41 philanthropic events were hosted in Spring 2020
  • Overall Greek philanthropic contribution in Spring 2020: $107,004.85
  • Council highlights:
    • Panhellenic Council Illinithon Total: $43,031.02
    • Panhellenic Council Philanthropy Total: $93,886.07

Member Development Programming

Member development and member engagement are important to the relationships of members and their organizations.

  • 60 membership development programs coordinated in Spring 2020
    • Most common program topics: professional development & career readiness and leadership development
    • Other programs: financial management, diversity and inclusion, etiquette, current social issues, and lifelong membership.

Risk-Prevention Programming

Risk-prevention remains a top priority of fraternities and sororities on and off campus.

  • 51 risk-prevention programming events were hosted in Spring 2020
    • Alcohol safety was the most prominently discussed topic
    • Other programs: mental health issues, sexual assault prevention, drug use and abuse, eating disorders/body image issues, hazing, and campus safety.

Chapter Recognition

Chapter recognition is an important component of chapter operations to ensure that members feel appreciated in their organizations.

  • 87 total strategies of chapter recognition were reported.
    • 88% of chapters incorporated recognition in chapter meetings as a member recognition strategy.
    • Other strategies used: public recognition, chapter points, monetary incentives or scholarships, awards, and other rewards such as gift cards.

Academics

  • Academic Programming: Academic programming events emphasize the importance of and offer strategies to achieve academic success.
    • 58 total academic programming events hosted
      • 83% of chapters hosted academic programming teaching study skills
      • Other programs: time management and test taking.
  • Academic Resources: Fraternities and sororities work hard to ensure that they are providing their members with the necessary resources to excel academically.
    • 89 total academic resources were utilized in Spring 2020
      • 98% of chapters utilized chapter-designated study spaces.
      • Other resources utilized: reducing social privileges, creating personalized academic plans, offering subsidized tutoring and academic mentor programs.
  • Academic Recognition and Accountability: When asked about their scholarship plan, the organizations detailed their specific strategies they utilize to help strong performers continue to achieve, and to support members who are struggling.
    • Nearly all chapters utilize chapter points as an academic incentive
      • GPA, A’s earned, and academic improvements are common factors into chapter point totals
    • Other strategies used: incentivizing academic achievements and improvements with gift cards, partial or total reimbursement for tutors, active members serving as mentors to younger active members and new members.

Download: Spring 2020 Summary Report (pdf)