THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE
MULTICULTURAL GREEK-LETTER COUNCIL - MGC
CHAPTER EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
2015
DUE DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2015
INTRODUCTION
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is responsible for evaluating, for chapter accreditation, all
recognized social or service fraternities and sororities at the end of the fall semester for the calendar year.
The evaluation will include a review of the respective chapter’s progress in the meeting the expectations
outlined in the Greek Pride Initiative: A Return to Glory as outlined in this document.
The Chapter Accreditation Program is a program established by the University; therefore, the officers of the
Multicultural Greek-Letter Council’s executive board are not responsible for the requirements and/or their
evaluation as outlined in this document.
EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION RATINGS
Based on the evaluation, a chapter may receive an accreditation ranking as described below:
CHAPTER OF EXCELLENCE (250-310 POINTS): The chapter has exceeded the minimum expectations
of The Pennsylvania State University and the Greek Pride Initiative with regard to standards required of
social or service fraternities and sororities.
CHAPTER IN GOOD STANDING (153-249 POINTS): The chapter has satisfactorily achieved or
maintained all standards required of social or service Multicultural Greek-Letter Council chapter sororities.
CHAPTER IN POOR STANDING (0–152 POINTS): The chapter has failed to meet the minimum standards
required of social or service Multicultural Greek-Letter Council chapter sororities. The Office of Fraternity
and Sorority Life will outline the expectations a chapter must meet in order to fulfill the deficiency(ies) that
resulted in the poor standing. A Chapter in Poor Standing is prohibited from functioning as a recognized
student organization at The Pennsylvania State University.
EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION RATINGS
Section I: Basic Requirements:
Section II: Membership Development:
Section III: Philanthropy & Community Service:
Section IV: MGC Involvement and Unity:
Section V: Judicial Action:
Section VI: Extra Credit Towards Excellence:
Section VII: General Extra Credit:
Deducted Points
80 Points
100 Points
90 Points
Deducted Points
40 Points
Up to 80 Points
MULTICULTURAL GREEK-LETTER COUNCIL (MGC) CHAPTER
EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ
The 2015 Chapter President should complete this form in its entirety.
Incomplete responses will not be considered in the accreditation evaluation.
After each question, the responder should complete only the section labeled CHAPTER
RESPONSE.
Complete all sections of this document electronically.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ
1) A chapter may not use extra credit points to earn the Chapter of Excellence designation.
The chapter must earn this designation by completing the requirements outlined in this
evaluation.
2) In order to be eligible for the Chapter of Excellence designation, the chapter must fulfill
all of the REQUIRED items designation in this evaluation.
3) Chapters who are found responsible, by the Multicultural Greek-Letter Council judicial
board, for hazing, alcohol-related violations, or physical altercations may not be eligible
for the Chapter of Excellence designation regardless of the number of points the chapter
earns during the evaluation.
4) All directions provided in this document must be followed. The chapter may not modify
this application in any way. The chapter president should simply complete this
application in its entirety without changing the application’s font, size, formulas, colors,
etc. Ample space is provided throughout the document for the application to be
completed properly. If more space is needed, or if assistance is needed, the chapter
president should contact their governing council adviser.
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ORGANIZATION IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
NAME OF MGC FRATERNITY OR SORORITY:
CHAPTER DESIGNATION:
2015 CHAPTER PRESIDENT’S NAME:
TELEPHONE:
PSU EMAIL ADDRESS:
I. BASIC REQUIREMENTS
POINTS ARE NOT AWARDED FOR THIS SECTION; HOWEVER,
THE CHAPTER WILL LOSE 20 POINTS FOR EACH REQUIREMENT NOT MET
1. CHAPTER CONSTITUTION:
A 2015 version of the chapter’s constitution and/or by-laws must be scanned and on file with the Office of
Fraternity and Sorority Life.
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS: DEDUCTED:
2. MEMBERSHIP ROSTER:
The chapter’s membership roster must have been updated and maintained at all times on the ICS website.
Data should include the student’s name, PSU student ID number with no hyphens or spaces, and only complete
and accurate PSU email address. If at any time, OFSL is required to contact the chapter because their
membership roster is not accurate and up-to-date, the chapter will have points deducted from this evaluation
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS: DEDUCTED:
3. CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE:
In order to fulfill this requirement, the chapter must (1) have their Certificate of Insurance on file with the Office of
Fraternity and Sorority Life, (2) know then the chapter’s Certificate of Insurance expires, (3) have a valid
Certificate of Insurance on file with OFSL before the current Certificate of Insurance expires.
If OFSL is required to contact the chapter because their Certificate of Insurance has expired, the chapter will
have points deducted from this evaluation.
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS: DEDUCTED:
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4. ADVISORS
Provide the name and contact information for your chapter’s 2015 Advisers in the space provided below.
NAME
POSITION
Chapter Advisor
Chapter Advisor
University Advisor
EMAIL ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS: DEDUCTED:
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SECTION I SCORE: TOTAL POINTS DEDUCTED:
II. MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: 80 POINTS
1. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING (60 POINTS)
Four (4) Educational Programs are required in this category in 2015 to include Two (2) Mandatory Educational
Programs and Two (2) Chapter Sponsored Educational Programs
In order to fulfill the Mandatory Educational Programs, 80% of the chapter’s membership must attend an
Educational Programs Sanctioned by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and hosted by any of the Approved
Offices or University Departments only from the following list:
Paul Robeson Cultural Center
LGBTA Student Resource Center
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Center for Women Students
University Health Services
Counseling and Psychological Services
Mandatory Educational Program topics must be selected from the following:
ALCOHOL AND DRUG EDUCATION
ANTI-HAZING
LEADERSHIP
SUSTAINABILITY
SEXUAL ASSAULT
DIVERSITY
MENTAL WELL-BEING
In order to fulfill the Chapter Sponsored Educational Programs 80% of the chapter’s membership must attend
a program that meets the national fraternity or sorority programming expectations for the organization. The chapter
must receive prior approval by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and the chapter’s Chapter Adviser to ensure
the topic will meet the requirements for this section.
Two (2) programs must be held during the spring 2015 semester and two programs during the fall 2015 semester. All
programs are required to have be completed before: April 3, 2015 (spring), November 13, 2015 (fall)
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM & INVOLVEMENT REPORT FORMS
MUST BE ON FILE AT OFSL TO DOCUMENT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE
a. SPRING 2015 – 20 POINTS
MANDATORY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 80% ATTENDANCE - REQUIRED
DEADLINE: APRIL 3, 2015
Total Number of Members during the Spring 2015 Semester:
Provide the total number of Members who attended a program on this topic:
This number translates into the following percentage based on the chapter’s membership during the
semester when the program was held:
%
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TOPIC:
Alcohol Education
Diversity
Sexual Assault
Anti-Hazing
Sustainability
Mental Well-Being
Leadership
DATE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
b. SPRING 2015 – 10 POINTS
CHAPTER SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 80% ATTENDANCE - REQUIRED
DEADLINE: APRIL 3, 2015
Total Number of Members during the Spring 2015 Semester:
Provide the total number of Members who attended a program on this topic:
This number translates into the following percentage based on the chapter’s membership during the
semester when the program was held:
%
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TOPIC:
DATE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
c. FALL 2015 – 20 POINTS
MANDATORY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 80% ATTENDANCE - REQUIRED
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Total Number of Members during the Fall 2015 Semester:
Provide the total number of Members who attended a program on this topic:
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This number translates into the following percentage based on the chapter’s membership during the
semester when the program was held:
%
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TOPIC:
Alcohol Education
Diversity
Sexual Assault
Anti-Hazing
Sustainability
Mental Well-Being
Leadership
DATE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
FALL 2015 – 10 POINTS
CHAPTER SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 80% ATTENDANCE - REQUIRED
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Total Number of Members during the Fall 2015 Semester:
Provide the total number of Members who attended a program on this topic:
This number translates into the following percentage based on the chapter’s membership during the
semester when the program was held:
%
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TOPIC:
DATE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
2. VALUES-BASED NEW MEMBER EDUCATION PROGRAM (20 POINTS) REQUIRED
The chapter should have submitted, for approval, a 2015 values-based New Member Education Program that follows
the guidelines provided by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life for each semester, spring and fall.
Spring 2015 New Member Education Program: Due January 30, 2015
Fall 2015 New Member Education Program: Due May 1, 2015
a. SPRING 2015 – 10 POINTS
NEW MEMBER EDUCATION PROGRAM - REQUIRED
DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2015
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
a. FALL 2015 – 10 POINTS
NEW MEMBER EDUCATION PROGRAM - REQUIRED
DEADLINE: May 1, 2015
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OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
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SECTION III SCORE: POINTS:
III. PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE: 100 POINTS
1. PHILANTHROPY (50 POINTS) REQUIRED
The chapter must document all of the philanthropy projects using the philanthropy registration forms available from
the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
A TOTAL OF 50 POINTS CAN BE EARNED BY THE CHAPTER BEING INVOLVED IN PHILANTHROPY
PROJECTS.
NOTE: IF THE CHAPTER PARTICIPATES IN THE IFC-PANHELLENIC DANCE MARATHON, GREEK SING,
AND/OR HOMECOMING EVENTS, THE CHAPTER MAY NOT APPLY MORE THAN 25% OF THEIR TOTAL
PHILANTHROPY DOLLARS RAISED IN THESE EVENTS TO THEIR TOTAL.
POINTS CALCULATIONS:
The points for each category are earned based on Average Dollars Earned Per Member. For example, at the end
of 2015, if a chapter has earned a total of $2,000 for philanthropy in Category Two, and the chapter has an average
membership roster between the spring 2015 and fall 2015 semesters of 80 members, the number of points earned
may be calculated as follows: $2,000 / 80 = $25.00 per member or 25 points.
PROJECT DEADLINES:
SPRING 2015: April 10, 2015 and FALL 2015: November 13, 2015
Use the space provided below to summarize philanthropy projects completed during the 2015 year:
SPRING 2015: ALL PHILANTHROPY PROJECTS
DATE
PROJECT
AMOUNT
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SPRING 2015 PHILANTHROPY TOTAL
FALL 2015: ALL PHILANTHROPY PROJECTS
DATE
PROJECT
AMOUNT
FALL 2015 PHILANTHROPY TOTAL
AVERAGE NUMBER OF MEMBERS IN 2015:
TOTAL PHILANTHROPY DOLLARS RAISED IN 2015:
AVERAGE NUMBER OF PHILANTHROPY DOLLARS RAISED PER MEMBER:
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
2. COMMUNITY SERVICE (50 POINTS) REQUIRED
The chapter must document all of the community service projects using the community service project registration
forms available from the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
A TOTAL OF 50 POINTS CAN BE EARNED BY THE CHAPTER BEING INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
PROJECTS.
NOTE: IF THE CHAPTER PARTICIPATES IN THE IFC-PANHELLENIC DANCE MARATHON, GREEK SING,
AND/OR HOMECOMING EVENTS, THE CHAPTER MAY NOT APPLY MORE THAN 25% OF THEIR TOTAL
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS COMPLETED IN THESE EVENTS TO THEIR TOTAL.
POINTS CALCULATIONS:
For example, at the end of 2015, if a chapter has earned a total of 2,000 hours of Community Service and the
chapter has an average membership roster between the spring 2015 and fall 2015 semesters of 80 members, the
number of points earned may be calculated as follows: 2,000 / 80 = 25 hours per member or 25 points
PROJECT DEADLINES:
SPRING 2015: April 10, 2013 and FALL 2015: November 13, 2013
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SPRING 2015: ALL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
DATE
PROJECT
AMOUNT
SPRING 2015 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS TOTAL
FALL 2015: ALL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
DATE
PROJECT
AMOUNT
FALL 2015 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS TOTAL
AVERAGE NUMBER OF MEMBERS IN 2015:
TOTAL COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS COMPLETED IN 2015:
AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS PER MEMBER:
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
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SECTION III SCORE: POINTS:
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IV. MULTICULTURAL GREEK-LETTER COUNCIL INVOLVEMENT AND UNITY
90 POINTS
MULTICULTURAL GREEK-LETTER COUNCIL INVOLVEMENT AND UNITY – REQUIRED
A total of 115 points can be earned in this section. In order to earn the points for this section, the chapter
will have had to accomplish the following expectations:
Part One – 30 Points: A chapter must participate, 80% attendance, in the activities, programs, and events
outlined in this section. Complete the required documentation for each activity, program, and event;
Part Two – 20 POINTS: A chapter must be represented at a minimum of 85% of all MGC delegate
meetings during the spring and fall semesters. This must be verified by the MGC Vice President for
Communications.
Part Three – 40 POINTS: A chapter must attend, 50% attendance, a Sponsored Educational Program
hosted by a minimum of two other fraternities and/or two other sororities during the spring and fall
semesters for a total of four programs for the year. Complete the required documentation for each activity,
program, and event. Name of the chapter who hosted the event must be included in detailed description;
PART ONE: SPRING 2015 MGC INVOLVEMENT AND UNITY EVENTS
15 POINTS, 5 POINTS PER EVENT
a. MGC Grand Council:
Did the chapter fully participate (80%) in this event?
Yes
No
Educational Report & Involvement Form Submitted?
Yes
No
b. IFC-Panhellenic Dance Marathon:
Did the chapter participate (80%) in this event on Friday or Saturday of Thon and participate in the
event for a minimum of two (2) hours?
Yes
No
Educational Report & Involvement Form Submitted?
Yes
No
Did the chapter fully participate (80%) in this event?
Yes
No
Educational Report & Involvement Form Submitted?
Yes
No
c. Greek Week:
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
PART ONE: FALL 2015 MGC INVOLVEMENT AND UNITY EVENTS
15 POINTS, 5 POINTS PER EVENT
a. Fraternity and Sorority Involvement Fair:
Did the chapter participate in this event?
Yes
No
Educational Report & Involvement Form Submitted?
Yes
No
Did the chapter fully participate (80%) in this event?
Yes
No
Community Service Project Report Form Submitted?
Yes
No
b. MGC Showcase:
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c. MGC Grand Council:
Did the chapter fully participate (80%) in this event?
Yes
No
Educational Report & Involvement Form Submitted?
Yes
No
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
PART TWO: SPRING 2015 MGC INVOLVEMENT AND UNITY EVENTS
10 POINTS
a. Did your chapter attend a minimum of 85% of all MGC delegate meetings during the spring 2015
semester?
Yes
No
b. Has this response been verified by the MGC Vice President for Communications?
Yes
No
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
PART TWO: FALL 2015 MGC INVOLVEMENT AND UNITY EVENTS
10 POINTS
a. Did your chapter attend a minimum of 85% of all MGC delegate meetings during the fall 2015
semester?
Yes
No
b. Has this response been verified by the MGC Vice President for Communications?
Yes
No
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
PART THREE: SPRING 2015 MGC FRATERNITY SPONSORED EDUCATION
PROGRAMMING - 20 POINTS
a. Did 50% of your chapter attend a Sponsored Educational Program during the spring 2015 semester?
Yes
No
Did your chapter complete an Educational Report & Involvement Report form to document this
program?
Yes
No
Percentage of Chapter Attending:
Date of the event:
Title of the Program:
Detailed Description of Program:
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
b. Did 50% of your chapter attend a Sponsored Educational Program during the spring 2015 semester?
Yes
No
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Did your chapter complete an Educational Report & Involvement Report form to document this
program?
Yes
No
Percentage of Chapter Attending:
Date of the event:
Title of the Program:
Detailed Description of Program:
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
PART THREE: FALL 2015 MGC FRATERNITY SPONSORED EDUCATION
PROGRAMMING - 20 POINTS
a. Did 50% of your chapter attend a Sponsored Educational Program during the fall 2015 semester?
Yes
No
Did your chapter complete an Educational Report & Involvement Report form to document this
program?
Yes
No
Percentage of Chapter Attending:
Date of the event:
Title of the Program:
Detailed Description of Program:
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
b. Did 50% of your chapter attend a Sponsored Educational Program during the fall 2015 semester?
Yes
No
Did your chapter complete an Educational Report & Involvement Report form to document this
program?
Yes
No
Percentage of Chapter Attending:
Date of the event:
Title of the Program:
Detailed Description of Program:
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
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SECTION IV SCORE: POINTS:
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V. GOVERNING BODY JUDICIAL ACTION
GOVERNING BODY JUDICIAL ACTION
The chapter will lose points from their overall score for judicial action taken by the Multicultural Greek-Letter Council’s
judicial board or throughout 2015.
1. HAZING
MINUS 100 POINTS & INELIGIBLE FOR CHAPTER of EXCELLENCE
2. PHYSICAL ALTERCATION, I.E., FIGHTING OR ANY FORM OF PHYSICAL ALTERCATION
MINUS 50 POINTS PER INCIDENT & INELIGIBLE FOR CHAPTER of EXCELLENCE
3. ANY DRUG (NOT ALCOHOL) VIOLATION(S)
MINUS 50 POINTS PER INCIDENT & INELIGIBLE FOR CHAPTER of EXCELLENCE
4. INDIVIDUAL MEMBER OR CHAPTER UNDERAGE ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS(S)
MINUS 50 POINTS AND INELIGIBLE FOR CHAPTER of EXCELLENCE
5. CHAPTER MEMBERS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN ALCOHOL-RELATED RISK MANAGEMENT VIOLATIONS
(SHOTS, DOUBLE CUPS, DRINKING GAMES, LEGAL AGE VIOLATIONS, ETC.)
MINUS 40 POINTS
6. RESIDENCE HALL NOISE VIOLATION(S)
MINUS 20 POINTS
7. MISCELLANEOUS INDIVIDUAL MEMBER OR CHAPTER RESIDENCE HALL VIOLATION(S). THIS
INCLUDES HOUSING REQUIREMENT AGREEMENTS AND CHAPTER PRESIDENT RESIDENCY
MINUS 20 POINTS
8. MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATION(S). THIS INCLUDES T-SHIRT DESIGN VIOLATIONS, HOMECOMING
POLICY VIOLATIONS, GREEK SING VIOLATIONS, GREEK WEEK VIOLATIONS, HAYRIDE VIOLATIONS,
POSTER OR ADVERTISEMENT VIOLATIONS, ETC.
MINUS 30 POINTS PER INCIDENT
9. SUBMITTING ANNUAL ACCREDITATION APPLICATION LATE
MINUS 10 POINTS PER DAY
10. INCORRECT DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING ADDING PROGRAMS, EVENTS, PARTICIPATION, OR
DONATIONS TO THE ACCREDITATION PACKET SPREADSHEETS THAT THE CHAPTER DID NOT
DOCUMENT THROUGH THE CORRECT PAPERWORK DURING THE YEAR OR FORGING ANY
DOCUMENTATION OF EVENTS, PROGRAMS, PARTICIPATION, AND PARTICIPATION
MINUS 5 POINTS PER INACCURACY
DATE
VIOLATION
POINTS
TOTAL POINTS DEDUCTED
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS DEDUCTED:
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SECTION V SCORE: POINTS DEDUCTED:
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VI.
EXTRA CREDIT TOWARDS EXCELLENCE POINTS – UP TO 50 POINTS
IN ORDER TO APPLY THESE EXTRA CREDIT POINTS TOWARD CHAPTER OF EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION,
A CHAPTER MUST HAVE EARNED MAXIMUM CREDIT IN THE REQUIRED PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY
SERVICE SECTIONS. THESE PROJECTS MAY NOT BE APPLIED TO CATEGORY ONE OR TWO IN THE
PHILANTHROPY OR COMMUNITY SERVICE SECTIONS.
1. STATE COLLEGE AFTER PROM DONATION
10 Points
In order to be eligible for extra credit points, a chapter will be required to donate at least $100 and
download an approved Special Project form to the chapter’s BOX folder.
2. RELAY FOR LIFE DONATION
10 Points
In order to be eligible for extra credit points, a chapter will be required to donate at least $100 and
download an approved Special Project form to the chapter’s BOX folder.
3. RED CROSS PANCAKE DINNER TICKETS
10 Points
In order to be eligible for extra credit points, a chapter will be required to donate at least $100 and
download an approved Special Project form to the chapter’s BOX folder.
4. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DONATION
10 Points
In order to be eligible for extra credit points, a chapter will be required to donate at least $100 and
download an approved Special Project form to the chapter’s BOX folder.
5. THANKSGIVING BASKET DONATION
10 Points
In order to be eligible for extra credit points, a chapter will be required to donate at least $100 and
download an approved Special Project form to the chapter’s BOX folder.
1. PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE COLLEGE AFTER PROM PROGRAM: Did the chapter
participate in the State College After Prom Program during the spring 2015 semester?
The chapter must document their participation by completing an Extra Credit and Special Project forms,
and the approved form must be downloaded to the chapter’s BOX folder.
YES
NO
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
2. PARTICIPATION IN RELAY FOR LIFE: Did the chapter participate in Relay for Life during the
spring 2015 semester?
The chapter must document their participation by completing an Extra Credit and Special Project forms,
and the approved form must be downloaded to the chapter’s BOX folder.
YES
NO
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
3. PARTICIPATION IN A RED CROSS PANCAKE DINNER: Did the chapter participate in a Red
Cross Pancake Dinner during the fall 2015 semester?
The chapter must document their participation by completing an Extra Credit and Special Project forms,
and the approved form must be downloaded to the chapter’s BOX folder.
YES
NO
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OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
4. PARTICIPATION IN THE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS PROGRAM: Did the chapter participate
in the Random Acts of Kindness program during the fall 2015 semester?
The chapter must document their participation by completing an Extra Credit and Special Project forms,
and the approved form must be downloaded to the chapter’s BOX folder.
YES
NO
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
5. PARTICIPATION IN THE THANKSGIVING BASKET PROGRAM: Did the chapter participate in the
Thanksgiving Basket Program during the fall 2015 semester?
The chapter must document their participation by completing an Extra Credit and Special Project forms,
and the approved form must be downloaded to the chapter’s BOX folder.
YES
NO
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
ALL FIVE PROGRAMS: Did the chapter participate in all five of the programs listed in this section?
YES
NO
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
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EXTRA CREDIT TOWARDS EXCELLENCE POINTS EARNED
VII.
EXTRA CREDIT POINTS – UP TO 80 POINTS
1. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT:
10 Points
In order to be eligible for 10 extra credit points in this category, in addition to the cumulative GPA requirement, all
members must hold a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
2. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING:
25 Extra Points
In order to be eligible for 25 extra credit points in this category, the chapter must have completed the minimum
educational programming requirement in each semester. Extra credit will be earned if the chapter completes two
additional approved program in two of the six mandatory educational programming topics during the year.
3. CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP INCREASE:
10 Extra Points
In order to be eligible for extra credit points in this category, the chapter must have completed the necessary
intake forms. Extra credit will be earned if the total number of chapter members increases by fifty (50) percent or
more from January 2015 to December 2015. Increase will be determined finding the difference between the total
numbers, dividing the difference by the original number and multiplying by 100.
Ex: January: Chapter has 4 members. At the end of December the chapter has 6 members.
6-4=2. 2/4=0.5 Chapter has 50 percent membership increase.
PLEASE NOTE THE NUMBER DOES NOT REFLECT MEMBERS WHO GRADUATE IN MAY.
4. CHAPTER INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVITIES:
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In order to be eligible for extra credit points in the projects below, the chapter must have submitted and received
community service and/or philanthropy project credit, where appropriate, for participating.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Greek Sing Participation
Greek-or-Treat Program
Homecoming – Float Entry
Chapter Member Involvement at 60%
Attending National or Regional Conference
5 Extra Points
5 Extra Points
5 Extra Points
5 Extra Points
5 Extra Points For First Student
2 Extra Points For Each Additional
Student Attending
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1. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT EXTRA CREDIT – 10 POINTS
All members of the chapter hold a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5:
YES
NO
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
2. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING EXTRA CREDIT - 25 POINTS
1. MANDATORY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM 80% ATTENDANCE
Total Number of Members and Associates during the Spring 2015 Semester:
or
Total Number of Members and Associates during the Fall 2015 Semester:
Provide the total number of Members and Associates who attended a program on this topic:
This number translates into the following percentage based on the chapter’s membership during the
semester when the program was held:
%
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TOPIC:
Alcohol Education
Diversity
Sexual Assault
Anti-Hazing
Sustainability
Leadership
Mental Well-Being
DATE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
2. MANDATORY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM 80% ATTENDANCE
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Total Number of Members and Associates during the Spring 2015 Semester:
or
Total Number of Members and Associates during the Fall 2015 Semester:
Provide the total number of Members and Associates who attended a program on this topic:
This number translates into the following percentage based on the chapter’s membership during the
semester when the program was held:
%
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TOPIC:
Alcohol Education
Diversity
Sexual Assault
Anti-Hazing
Sustainability
Leadership
Mental Well-Being
DATE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
3. CHAPTER INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVITIES EXTRA CREDIT – 10 POINTS
CHAPTER MEMBER INCREASE: Did the chapter increase its membership by at least 50 percent?
Number of active members entering 2015?
Number of active members ending 2015?
Percentage of Increase?
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
4. CHAPTER INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVITIES EXTRA CREDIT – 5 POINTS EACH
a. GREEK SING 2015 PARTICIPATION: Did the chapter participate in all aspects of the annual
Greek Sing Program in fall 2015?
The chapter must document their participation in section IV by having completed a Community Service
form to document their rehearsal hours and a Philanthropy form to document their ticket purchases.
YES
NO
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
b. PARTICIPATION IN THE GREEK-OR-TREAT PROGRAM: Did the chapter participate in the
Greek-or-Treat Program during the fall 2015 semester?
The chapter must document their participation in section IV by having completed a Community Service
Project form.
YES
NO
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
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c. PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMECOMING FLOAT ENTRY PROGRAM: Did the chapter participate
in the Homecoming Float Entry Program during the fall 2015 semester?
The chapter must document their participation in section IV by having completed a Community Service
Project form.
YES
NO
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
d. MEMBER INVOLVEMENT IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Are at least 60% of your
chapter’s members also members of other student organizations at Penn State?
Average Number of Members during 2015 from Section III:
In the space provided below, provide an alphabetical listing of your members and the other student
organizations they belong to here at Penn State. Do not abbreviate the names of the student
organizations. See sample below:
NAME
Member, Sally
PSU ID NUMBER
900000000
NAME
PSU ID NUMBER
ORGANIZATIONS
The Chemistry Society
Chess Club
ORGANIZATIONS
OFSL EVALUATION:
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POINTS:
f.
NATIONAL OR REGIONAL CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE: Did one of more representatives from
your chapter attend your organization’s NATIONAL or REGIONAL conference in 2015?
The chapter must provide some form of documentation that one or more members attended the
conference.
YES
NO
HOW MANY MEMBERS ATTENDED THE CONFERENCE?
OFSL EVALUATION:
POINTS:
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SECTION VII: EXTRA CREDIT POINTS EARNED
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VIII.
SUMMARY
I.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS (DEDUCTED POINTS):
II.
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (80 POINTS):
III.
PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (100 POINTS):
IV.
MGC INVOLVEMENT AND UNITY (90 POINTS):
V.
JUDICIAL ACTION (DEDUCTED POINTS):
TOTAL POINTS:
VI.
EXTRA CREDIT TOWARDS EXCELLENCE (40 POINTS):
VII.
EXTRA CREDIT POINTS EARNED (UP TO 120 POINTS):
TOTAL POINTS EARNED:
CHAPTER ACCREDITATION RATING:
Chapter of Excellence:
250 - 310 Points
Chapter In Good Standing:
153 – 249 Points
Chapter In Poor Standing:
0 - 152 Points
COMMENTS:
DATE OF REVIEW:
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