Fraternity and
Sorority Life
EXPANSION
PACKET
SUCCESS
AFTER GRADUATION
Introduction
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community at University of Northern Iowa (UNI) has consistently
also creating a new niche for men looking to affiliate. It is for
increased. The IFC community is becoming more visible on
that reason Fraternity and Sorority Life, in conjunction with
and off campus. Each chapter is in the process of reviewing
ARE EMPLOYED
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programs in such areas
scholarship, educational
the Interfraternity Council, is happy to announce University of
THEIR EDUCATION
programming, member education, philanthropy and chapter
Northern Iowa is open for expansion to NIC organizations.
management. Chapter and community unity is at an all time
In this packet you will find information about the University, the
high. The Interfraternity Council is a fully-functioning governing T Interfraternity Council and the Expansion Process which outlines
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community. We hope you find this information helpful as you
evaluate the possibility of joining our fraternal community.
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Russell Hall (RSL)
Sabin Hall (SAB)
Schindler Education Center (SEC)
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Shull Hall (SHU)
Strayer-Wood Theatre (SWT)
Student Health Center (SHC)
Tallgrass Prairie Center (NRV)
Towers Center (TOW)
UNI-Dome (DOM)
University Apartments Office (UAP)
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Warehouse 1 (WH1)
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West Gymnasium (WST)
Wright Hall (WRT)
ABOUT UNI
History
National Recognition
UNI has a long and rich history of service dating back to the mid1800’s. In 1866, an orphanage for children affected by the Civil
War was established in Cedar Falls. In a few years’ time, it became
apparent that the building’s usefulness would shortly be coming to
an end as orphans grew up and moved out into the world. Iowans
saw an opportunity and seized it; the Iowa State Normal School – an
institution created for and devoted to the training of teachers – was
founded in 1876. Since its inception, the institution has also gone
by the names of the Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers
College, State College of Iowa, and most currently, University of
Northern Iowa.
Each year, UNI receives numerous accolades and awards from
publications and organizations across the nation. In recent years,
some of our honors include:
True to its roots, UNI continues to emphasize hands-on service
learning and retains the proud distinction of leading Iowa’s
number-one teacher education program. Today’s UNI also
offers more than 90 majors to choose from, giving students the
opportunity to explore a variety of interests and prepare for success
after college. Outside of the classroom, UNI’s vibrant campus
is home to 300+ student clubs and organizations, 17 Division I
collegiate sports teams, a multitude of fine arts options and more.
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Ranked No. 2 by U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best
Colleges,” Best Regional Universities (Midwest).
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Ranked as one of the 50 safest colleges in the U.S. according
to a study done by the Newsweek Daily Beast.
•
Named one of the nation’s top 650 undergraduate colleges
and universities in Forbes Magazine’s annual ranking of top
colleges.
•
Named as one of the country’s most environmentally
responsible colleges in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322
Green Colleges
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Ranked nationally as one of the “100 Best Values in Public
Colleges” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine.
•
Named a College of Distinction for having engaged students,
great teaching, a vibrant community and successful student
outcomes by CollegesofDistinction.com.
Statistics
99%
Enrollment and Projected Growth
16:1 300+
In fall 2014, the University of Northern Iowa experienced a notable increase
in several segments of our student population. The following segments
increased at these outstanding rates:
4.4%
new students
direct from high
school
20.2%
n
­ ew undergraduate
minority students
22.3%
new international
students
The 2014 retention rate was the highest it’s been in 15 years. Approximately
84.7 percent of our students returned for a second year compared to 82.9
percent in 2013. Compare that to a national average of 71.7 percent for
similar institutions.
An Unbeatable Academic Experience
UNI’s small classes are taught by professors, not teaching assistants.
Teaching is their No. 1 priority, and they’re dedicated to helping students
understand their strengths, determine their goals and realize their
potential.
of classes taught
by faculty
student to
faculty ratio
student
organizations
More than 160
Areas of Study
From accounting to pre-medicine, UNI
has majors, areas of emphasis and preprofessional programs to fit any interest
23
average
class size
97%
of the 2013-14
graduating class
were employed or
attending graduate
school within
six months of
graduation
$20 Million
awarded in scholarships each year
Diversity – The Right Place for Everyone
Our more than 675 faculty members are authorities in their fields, and they
are yourgreatest academic resource. Students will work closely together on
selecting classes, conducting research and finding internship opportunities
so they’ll graduate on time and with a strong academic background.
A person’s heritage is an essential part of who they
are which is why we have dozens of multicultural
clubs and organizations to help students promote
and celebrate their culture. And joining clubs and
organizations is the best way they can make friends,
become a campus leader and have an unforgettable
time.
When UNI Students graduate, they are ready to take on the world! No
matter what major, every student will experience the same set of class
choices in UNI’s Liberal Arts Core. This exposes students to a broad range of
perspectives and subjects that develop new insights and ways of thinking.
And for those students who aren’t quite sure what their major is, taking
classes from departments all across campus will help them find the right
academic fit.
UNI offers campus-wide festivals and activities that
students can help plan, promote and participate
in. Each year, for example, the UNI campus comes
together to celebrate African-American, Hispanic
and Asian American heritage months with live music,
dances and plenty of ethnic food. Students from
every race and culture are valued and respected at
UNI.
Division of Student Affairs
Mission
Greek life has given me numerous
opportunities that I couldn’t have
received anywhere else. Whether
it’s bonding with lifelong brothers,
to working to organize campuswide events, I have most definitely
benefited from Greek life.
— Shane Boyer, IFC President,
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Greek life has given me leadership
experience, introduced me to new
people, and it has got me out of my
comfort zone. I think that I have
become a better leader because of it.
— Ben Osterhaus, IFC Treasurer/
Secretary, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
The mission of UNI’s Division of Student Affairs is “helping students succeed.” They help
students prepare for responsible citizenship, personal fulfillment and success in life by
supporting their efforts to learn through their experiences, achieve their academic goals and
strive for excellence in all.
All members of the division adhere to this mission by:
• Developing environments that are safe, welcoming, inclusive and healthy;
• Providing services that are professional, supportive and personalized; and
• Fostering meaningful student engagement in campus and community life that develops
leadership, educates about diversity, and contributes to learning.
How FSL Fits Within and is Supported By the Division
Fraternity & Sorority Life provides UNI students with meaningful student engagement
experiences, develops leadership skills and contributes to student learning. The FSL
community promotes living by the Four Pillars which unite all Greek-letter organizations:
Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Brotherhood/Sisterhood. The Vice President for
Student Affairs, Dr. Terry Hogan, has made his support known for growing the UNI FSL
community. Fraternity and sorority membership is a way to help students succeed.
Our Core Values
Scholarship: Academic excellence is a vital aspect of fraternity and
sorority membership. All chapters have required GPAs to join and
stay an active member in good standing, and provide support and
resources to members that fall below these standards.
Leadership: Developing leaders for life is an important part of
Greek involvement. Besides holding executive and chair positions
within their chapters, as well as on the Interfraternity and
Panhellenic Councils, members regularly hold leadership roles in a
variety of student organizations across campus.
Service: Service is an essential pillar of fraternity and sorority
involvement at UNI. In the last year, UNI Fraternity & Sorority Life
donated $25,000 and more than 4,000 hours of service to charities
such as Ronald McDonald House, Autism Speaks, American
Veterans and the American Red Cross.
Brotherhood/Sisterhood: Joining a Greek organization is about
building lifelong relationships that extend beyond the boundaries
of ordinary friendships. Bonds of brother/sisterhood provide
UNI Greeks with a home away from home, mentorship, career
networking and a sense of community at a large university.
FSL Community Overview
Fraternity & Sorority Life Mission Statement
The University of Northern Iowa Fraternity & Sorority Life is
dedicated to providing its members a memorable experience
during their time at college. We believe in the four pillars of:
Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Brotherhood/Sisterhood.
Developing these pillars is the mission of UNI fraternity and
sorority community.
Community
Fraternity & Sorority Life at University of Northern Iowa
is undergoing a major transformation, including the
development of a Greek Advisory Team, designing a leadership
course for emerging community leaders, and nurturing alumni
involvement. In addition, the IFC is focused on the following
major initiatives: 1) Proactively developing sexual assault
awareness and education at all levels of the community;
2) Growth through the increase of recruitment efforts
and expansion; and 3) Improving the GPA of the fraternal
community.
These efforts will greatly enhance opportunities for student
involvement at UNI, and will lead to gains in student
engagement and academic success. The members of the
Fraternity and Sorority community at UNI truly stand out
compared to our other students. The area of Fraternity &
Sorority Life is housed within the Student Involvement Center
and staffed by Steffoni Schmidt, Program Coordinator, who
brings over 10 years of experienced guidance and community
building. The other staff members include an Administrative
Secretary and Graduate Assistant, both of which serve as
dedicated mentors and advocates for the advancement of the
UNI and national fraternal movements.
299
165
Total Sorority
Women
Total Fraternity
Men
3.20
4,000
More than
All Sorority GPA
2.89
hours of
community service
All Fraternity
GPA
$25,000
Donated to philanthropies
5.93%
75
of the student
body is Greek
Average
Sorority
Chapter Size
*Information from Spring 2015
42
Average Fraternity
Chapter Size
Recruitment Process
Fall Fraternity Recruitment starts on the first
day of classes and continues for two weeks. In
this period the Interfraternity Council will be
providing events schedules for each chapter and
coordinating information tables around campus
where prospective men can meet all the chapter
members. Each fraternity chapter will have a wide
variety of events for students to provide more
information about their organization and meet
current members.
Current FSL Organizations
Our community consists of eight organizations representing two governing councils:
College Panhellenic Council
Interfraternity Council
Name & Chartered date at UNI
Name & Chartered date at UNI
Alpha Delta Pi, 1967
Alpha Xi Delta, 1965
Alpha Phi, 1970
Gamma Phi Beta, 1968
Kappa Sigma, 1984
Pi Kappa Alpha, 1975
Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 1965
Sigma Phi Epsilon, 1993
History of FSL at UNI
Since the early 1900s, when the University of Northern Iowa was
the Iowa State Normal School, fraternities and sororities have
been part of the fabric of campus life. The number of chapters
and percentage of Greek students on campus has fluctuated
over the past 100 years; however, in recent years the system has
remained stable and has shown signs of growth as chapters gain
visibility and interest in joining a Greek chapter has increased.
The Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils have been doing
more to support and grow the entire Greek system and increased
professional staff helps the students support these efforts. Order
of Omega is a viable honorary organization, working to improve
individual members and the Greek system. In the past 5 years,
UNI Fraternity & Sorority Life has been growing and thriving.
Support for expansion has been expressed by the University
President and Vice President for Student Affairs.
NIC Fraternities that have been at UNI previously: Sigma Tau Gamma
(1947), Tau Kappa Epsilon (1955), Delta Upsilon (1968), Delta Chi
(1970), Pi Kappa Phi *colony (2002)
Fraternity & Sorority
Housing Information
All the chapters at UNI have housing, although the community
is not a house culture. Most of the chapter facilities only hold
10-18 members, usually made up of Chapter Executives and
upperclassmen. There are no requirement to live-in from any
chapter. In addition, UNI Department of Residence (DOR) has
a 2-year contract for living in the residence halls for incoming
student and many of them select this option.
There are opportunities that can be discussed regarding housing
for a new chapter. The FSL community is currently in talks
with the DOR to develop a plan for more structured chapter
facilities within the residence halls and taking advantage of the
living-learning community concept to enhance the student
experience.
Sororities
House Max
Occupancy
Ownership
Alpha Delta Pi
18
Private
Alpha Xi Delta
18
Private
Alpha Phi
10
University
Gamma Phi Beta
12
University
Chapter
Fraternities
House Max
Occupancy
Ownership
Kappa Sigma
14
Private
Pi Kappa Alpha
10
University
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
48
Sigma Phi Epsilon
4
Private
Renting – not zoned
for a fraternity
facility
Chapter
Requested Materials
Letter of interest
Logistical Information
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Name of your organization
Founding date
History with University of Northern Iowa
Current number of colonies and colonies chartered in the last five years
Current number of undergraduate members
Number of chapters and average chapter size
Membership costs: new member, initiation fees, insurance, regular dues
Average chapter GPA
Verification of appropriate coverage for the colony by the inter/national organization
Program Policies
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Position on risk management, including a copy of the risk management policy
Position on hazing
Information on insurance coverage
Length/focus of new member program
Minimum standards of potential new members
Scholarship program and academic standards
Community service and philanthropy programs
Leadership/member development program
Constitution and Bylaws
Financial support provided to colonies and financial expectations of the colony
Colonization
• Contact information for 1-2 institutions of recent expansions
• Procedures for colonization (including time line if possible)
• Ongoing support for colony/chapter
»» Field staff visits
»» Recruitment support
»» Additional resources
• Criteria for chartering: to include minimum number of students pledged to establish a secure colony
• Housing Expectations: Indicate housing expectations of the University. Include plan for acquiring housing.
Organizational structure
• Volunteer support at the district and local level
Resources
• (Inter)National Headquarters
»» Foundation Scholarships/loans
»» Housing Support/ (Inter)National Housing Corporation
»» Leadership schools or conventions
Expansion
Process
Colonization Minimum Expectations
Organizations selected to colonize or re-colonize are expected to meet
the following criteria prior to leaving campus:
1. Recruit to a reasonable chapter size as deemed appropriate by
the organization’s national headquarters.
Timeline
While the colonization dates and timeline
will be established in conjunction with the
selected group(s), the following is a time
table for the initial process and projected
dates.
2. Representatives must attend all IFC meetings and all members
are strongly encouraged to participate in every facet of the FSL
community.
3. Meet the requirements of becoming a registered student
organization as set forth by the Northern Iowa Student
Government.
Fall 2015:
Open Communication about
Expansion and Exploratory Visits
(optional)
4. Secure the support of a university advisor as well as have all
university paperwork approved by the Student Involvement
Center.
Due January 15, 2016: Packet
Submission
6. The chapter must abide by all IFC and University policies,
regulations, and guidelines.
January 18-29, 2016: Packet
Review
5. The organization shall provide alumni support to the new colony
as is appropriate based on the organization’s national standards.
Active IFC membership becomes automatic when the fraternity begins
the colonization process.
February 2016: Dialogue with
UNI IFC, NIC, and Interested
Organizations
March 2016: Develop Timeline
for Interested Organizations to
Colonize
Contact Information
Please electronically submit all
materials to: Steffoni Schmidt, Program
Coordinator - Steffoni.Schmidt@uni.edu
For questions, please contact Steffoni
Schmidt, by phone at 319-273-7422 or
email Steffoni.Schmidt@uni.edu
Website:
http://www.uni.edu/involvement/fsl
Shane Boyer, IFC President
boyersaa@uni.edu
319-651-5277
Dr. Lisa Kratz, Director of Maucker Union
Lisa.Kratz@uni.edu
319-273-2554
Ryne Burds, FSL Graduate Assistant
Ryne.Burds@uni.edu
319-273-7605
Dr. Leslie Williams, Dean of Students
Leslie.Williams@uni.edu
319-273-2332
Steffoni Schmidt, FSL Advisor
Steffoni.Schmidt@uni.edu
319-273-7422
Dr. Terry Hogan, VP for Student Affairs
Terry.Hogan@uni.edu
319-273-2332