JSU Greek Accreditation Program  Academics
Academics -- 22% of Total Value
(150 points possible)
It is JSU’s position that a good chapter places a strong emphasis on academics. It is the obligation and
expectation of a sorority or fraternity to provide an environment which will be conducive and
supportive of the strong academic performance of its members.
Chapters below the all men’s or all women’s average will need to continue to improve in order to avoid
sanctions. Chapters at or above the all men’s or all women’s average will need to maintain semester
GPA’s at or above the all men’s or all women’s average in order to receive the full 94 points in this
category. Chapters can move up or down each semester.
GPA category point awards have been adjusted to allow for chapters to implement programming and
address low scholarship performance.
2012 Year
GPA Category
At or above all men’s/all
women’s average
Within .10 points of all
men’s / all women’s average
Within .20 points of all
men’s / all women’s average
More than .20 points below
all men’s / all women’s
average
Total Possible
Points
94
56
26
8
Jacksonville State University
End of Spring 2012
End of Fall 2012
47 points
no sanctions
28 points
no sanctions
13 points
academic assessment and
deferred probation
4 points
academic assessment and probation
47 points
no sanctions
28 points
no sanctions
13 points
academic assessment and
deferred probation
4 points
academic assessment
and probation
A1
JSU Greek Accreditation Program  Academics
94 points:
1. The chapter grade point average exceeds the University’s all undergraduate women’s or all
undergraduate men’s average.
All Undergraduate Women’s GPA:
Spring 2012: 2.60
Fall 2012: 2.71
All Undergraduate Men’s GPA:
Spring 2012: 2.32
Fall 2012: 2.37
Chapter GPA
Spring 2012:
____________
Fall 2012:
____________
* These GPAs will be verified with your chapter’s University Grade Report.
BONUS OPPORTUNITY
Chapters who exceed their respective councils required grade point average for either fall or
spring semester will receive an additional 20 points added to their overall total.
Interfraternity Council: 2.5 or higher
National Pan-Hellenic Council: 2.4 or higher
Panhellenic Council: 2.75 or higher
For Office of Student Life Use Only
Spring Semester GPA________
Fall Semester GPA________
Exceeds All Undergraduate Women/Men’s GPA
Is within .10 points of All Undergraduate Women/Men’s GPA
Is within .20 points of All Undergraduate Women/Men’s GPA
More than .20 points below All Undergraduate Women/Men’s GPA
______________
______________
______________
______________
47 Points Per Semester
28 Points Per Semester
13 Points Per Semester
4 Points Per Semester
Total Points Awarded ___________________________
Jacksonville State University
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JSU Greek Accreditation Program  Academics
6 Points
2. The chapter has an appointed scholarship chairperson all year who is responsible for
monitoring members’ academic performance and arranging special programs to meet the chapter’s
and individual member’s needs in this area.
Each chapter must elect a scholarship chair. This individual’s name, email address, and telephone
number must be included in the evaluation report. The scholarship chair will also be required to
share any information on scholarship requirements or programming that is provided by the chapter’s
national organization.
Scholarship chairperson: ___________________________________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________________________________________
For Office of Student Life Use Only
6 Points
Points Awarded ______
Comments:
Jacksonville State University
A3
JSU Greek Accreditation Program  Academics
12 points
3. The chapter has developed and implemented a chapter scholarship program that includes a
scholarship mission statement, a statement on academic policies, information on programs and
resources, and a rewards program. This chapter scholarship program should be outlined and
included in the evaluation report.
Complete Appendix A (Academic Program) to include underlined items above.
Program must have been in effect and utilized for this year.
Include Appendix A following this page.
For Office of Student Life Use Only
12 Points
Points Awarded ______
Comments:
Jacksonville State University
A4
JSU Greek Accreditation Program  Academics
8 points
4. The chapter has a GPA requirement for members to remain in good standing (have voice, vote
and social privileges within the chapter).
Our Chapter has a minimum GPA for members to obtain to have voice and vote at meetings, attend
social functions, etc. Yes _______ No _______
_____________ is the required GPA for members to remain in good standing (i.e., attend social
functions, have voice and vote at chapter meetings, etc.)
For Office of Student Life Use Only
8 Points
Points Awarded ______
Comments:
Jacksonville State University
A5
JSU Greek Accreditation Program  Academics
8 points
5. The chapter has a minimum GPA requirement for extending bids or inclusion in Membership
Intake.
Our chapter has a minimum GPA used as a requirement of membership when extending bids or
conducting Intake. Yes _______
No _______
______________ is the required GPA for our chapter to extend a bid to someone or for someone to
participate in Membership Intake.
For Office of Student Life Use Only
8 Points
Points Awarded ______
Comments:
Jacksonville State University
A6
JSU Greek Accreditation Program  Academics
4 points (2 per semester)
6. The chapter has had all members sign grade release cards or the appropriate bid cards in order
to determine scholastic status within 48 hours of joining and turns in all required forms for the
term.
A grade release card (NPHC Chapters) or bid card (IFC and Panhellenic Chapters) with member’s
signature will be turned in within 48 hours of person joining to the Office of Student Life.
All forms and paperwork required by the Office of Student Life (Officer List, Hazing Compliance
Form, and Roster Updates) was turned in by the required date for the term.
For Office of Student Life Use Only
4 Points (2 per semester)
Points Awarded in Spring _____
Comments:
Points Awarded in Fall _____
Total Points Awarded ______________
Jacksonville State University
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JSU Greek Accreditation Program  Academics
8 points (4 per semester)
7. At least 80 percent of all members are above a 2.0 GPA each semester.
This information will be verified at the conclusion of each academic semester from the grade report.
Example:
Name
Ann Bennett
Fall GPA
3.00
Spring GPA
3.00
For Office of Student Life Use Only
8 Points (4 points each semester)
Points Awarded in Spring ______ Points Awarded in Fall______
Comments:
Total Points Awarded _______________
Jacksonville State University
A8
JSU Greek Accreditation Program  Academics
2 points (1 per semester)
8. At least 50 percent of chapter officers have above a 2.3 GPA per semester.
From your chapter’s grade report, list all chapter officers and their term GPA per semester.
Example:
Spring 2012
Name
Ann Bennett
Office/Position
Marshal
GPA
3.00
Fall 2012
Name
Ann Bennett
Office/Position
Marshal
GPA
3.00
For Office of Student Life Use Only
2 Points (1 point per semester)
Points Awarded in Spring ______ Points Awarded in Fall______
Comments:
Total Points Awarded ___________
Jacksonville State University
A9
JSU Greek Accreditation Program  Academics
4 points (2 per semester)
9. Faculty Advisor assists chapter each semester with reaching their scholarship goals.
Please have faculty advisor submit letter briefly explaining his/her involvement with chapter and
attach to this section. One letter may cover his/her involvement for both semesters.
For Office of Student Life Use Only
4 Points (2 point per semester)
Points Awarded in Spring ______ Points Awarded in Fall______
Comments:
Total Points Awarded ___________
Jacksonville State University
A10
JSU Greek Accreditation Program  Academics
4 points (2 per semester)
9. 30% of membership is on the Dean’s List, President’s List, and/or are members of academic
honoraries for the 2012 year.
A list of members with honorary memberships should be included in the evaluation report
according to semester honorary membership occurred. Please list by the member’s name, not by the
honorary. Dean's List and President's List will be verified through the University Grade Report.
Example:
Name
Honoraries
1. Ann Bennett
Dean’s List, Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honorary
2. Beth King
President’s List, Psi Chi Psychology Honorary
LIST ACADEMIC RELATED HONORARIES ONLY
Definition of Academic Honoraries
Dean’s List – any undergraduate student with a course load of twelve (12) or more hours who obtain a grade point
average between 3.5 and 3.99 for that semester
Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Honor Society – honors students with a 3.5 GPA or higher
Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honorary – Honors students with outstanding academic achievements in the freshman year as
evidenced by a minimum 3.5 GPA while taking 12 or more hours in either semester
Phi Kappa Phi – Honors students with outstanding academic achievements
President’s List – any undergraduate student with a course load of twelve (12) or more hours who obtain a 4.0 grade
point average for that semester
For Office of Student Life Use Only
4 Points (2 point per semester)
Points Awarded in Spring ______ Points Awarded in Fall______
Comments:
Total Points Awarded ___________
Jacksonville State University
A11