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Fraternity and Sorority Life
Office of Student Engagement
Mission Statement
The Fraternity & Sorority Community of Missouri
State University strives to promote academic
excellence; to provide leadership opportunities; to
support and serve our University and community;
and to foster integrity, responsibility, and character
through the practice of unity and socialization as a
whole.
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Fraternity & Sorority Life
• 6 National Panhellenic Sororities
• Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Delta Zeta,
Gamma Phi Beta, and Sigma Kappa
• 2 Local Sororities
• Sigma Alpha Chi and Xi Omicron Iota
• 13 Interfraternity Council Fraternities
• Alpha Gamma Sigma, Alpha Kappa Lambda, Delta Chi, Kappa Alpha,
Omega Delta Phi, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Gamma Delta, Pi Kappa Phi,
Sigma Nu, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Tau Kappa Epsilon, and Theta Chi
• 6 National Pan-Hellenic Fraternities and Sororities
• Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi,
Phi Beta Sigma, and Zeta Phi Beta
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Fraternity & Sorority Life
• As of Spring 2010, our
community has:
• 872 women
• 649 men
• 3.07 community GPA
• $29,664.71 raised
• 15,913 hours served
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Current Grade and Programming
Report
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Advisor Role
• In addition to chapter advisors, every student
organization is required to have a full-time
faculty/staff member serve as an advisor.
• Advisors are responsible for assisting the
organization by:
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Helping to set goals
Evaluating programs
Staying informed about the organization and its activities
Completing the required paperwork for the Office of Student
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Advisor Role
• Advisors should assist individual members by:
• Helping members create balance between academics and
extracurricular involvement
• Encouraging participation in and responsibility for the
organization’s programs
• Developing leadership skills of the executive board
• Advisors represent the University and should:
• Monitor SOFAC and other funding procedures
• Be familiar with the policies pertinent to student and Greek
organizations
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Responsibilities
• Be accessible to the group for questions, support, and guidance
• Be familiar with university policies and procedures regarding
student and Greek lettered organizations
• Provide signatures on documents to assist in the space and room
reservations, finance/funding requests (Some cases may require
the advisor’s attendance at the event)
• Communicate university information to the organization, including
reminders regarding the official student organization recognition
process
• Participate in advisor meetings and conference calls
• Mediate any potential conflicts with members or organization
officers
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Suggestions
• Mark Sjoberg, Theta Chi, 2010 Advisor
of the Year
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• Meet early with Organization Officers to
establish joint expectations regarding
advising attendance at club events;
• Provide times for student organization
leaders to meet with you one-on-one to
discuss the organization and any potential
challenges;
• Attend meetings and functions of the
organization to show that you are an
available resource to them and can help in
many ways;
• Make yourself available to the general
membership for advising and questioning.
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Benefits
• Watching a group come together to share
common interest and work toward common goals
and an understanding of differences
• Developing a personal relationship with student
• Furthering personal goals or interests by
choosing to work with organizations that reflect
one’s interests
• Watching students move from membership to
leadership roles, or from being reserved to
participating fully
• Serving
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"Being an Alumni
Advisor allows me to
try repay the debt I have to
the fraternity from my
undergraduate years, while
helping develop the next
generation leaders for the
fraternity, businesses, and
community."
~ Justin Washburn,
Phi Gamma Delta Chapter
Advisor
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Policies
• There are a few policies which you should know:
• Fraternity and Sorority Life Governance Statement
• Annual Meeting Review Process
• Respective Council Constitution and Bylaws
• Residence Life Housing Policy
• Student Organization Policies and Procedures
*Policies found on the Office of Student Engagement Website & Advisor Handbook
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Forms
• There are a few forms which will need your
attention:
• Chapter Update – chapters will use this form to update your
contact information
• House Inspection – chapters will need a signature
• ETC Reservation – faculty/staff advisors will need to sign off
indicating they are aware of the rental
• Rosters – please make sure to work with the President to ensure
the list is up to date
• Social Events – it is a good practice to request copies of these
*All forms can be found at:
http://www.missouristate.edu/studentengagement/23429.htm
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Contacts
• Andrea Weber, Assistant
Director of Student Engagement
for Fraternity and Sorority Life
andreaweber@missouristate.edu
• Victoria Moger, Graduate
Assistant
moger00@live.missouristate.edu
• Molly Beck, Student
Specialist
molly987@live.missouristate.edu
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Thank you!
Our community is better because of
your support and dedication!
“Being a staff advisor for a sorority at Missouri State University has been one of the most fulfilling
roles that I have served in during my Greek career. It has allowed me to work closely with college
students as they develop the skills that will be useful to them in their personal, academic, and
professional lives. I am continually impressed by the leadership, cohesiveness, and maturity that
the Greek leaders at Missouri State exhibit and I feel fortunate to have the opportunity as a staff
advisor to witness these attributes firsthand.”
~Tammy Tindle, Faculty/ Staff Advisor
Xi Omicron Iota
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