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NPHC Orientation Booklet Final3.1

NPHC Orientation Booklet Final3.1

FSL STAFF

Fraternity and sorority life staff

Dr.Gary Wiser
Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life

[email protected]
Dr. Kendra Stewart-Tillman
National Pan-Hellenic Advisor and Director for Diversity Inclusion

[email protected]
Brianna Lombardozzi
Assistant Director Fraternity & Sorority Housing
[email protected]

David Walthius
Associate Director Fraternity and Sorority Life

[email protected]
Whitney Smith

National Pan-Hellenic Council Co-Advisor (Graduate Assistant)
[email protected]
Robert Valderrama

National Pan-Hellenic Council Co-Advisor (Graduate Assistant)
[email protected]

Harriet Graham-Courtney
Graduate Assistant

[email protected]
Tiffany Deal

Graduate Assistant
[email protected]

Mickey Simmons
Graduate Assistant
[email protected]

Lynn Tumblin
Administrative Coordinator

[email protected]

ABOUT NPHC

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was established on May 10,
1930, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., with
the purpose and mission of the organization being “unanimity of

thought and action as far as possible in the conduct of Greek-letter
collegiate fraternities and sororities, and to consider problems of

mutual interest to its affiliate organizations.”

The intake process for the National Pan-Hellenic Council is informal
in the sense that it can occur at any point throughout a semester
per the discretion of each chapter. Interested persons should

contact the chapter of the organization they are interested in if any
questions regarding membership arise. The chapters are interested in
individuals who exemplify exceptional leadership ability, and those

who are committed to education and service.

While membership requirements vary by organization, if you are interested in joining an
NPHC chapter, you can expect requirements similar in nature to what follows*:

• Must have completed at least 12 college credit hours at Clemson University
• Must have a 2.7 cumulative GPA or higher
• Must attend a NPHC Orientation session and an organization interest/informational
Meeting
• Complete an application for membership along with any additional information the
chapter of interest requires.
Please note that following admission into an organization, additional requirements of

time and financial resources exist.

NPHC EXEC. BOARD

Destinee Wilson Ian Bateman Blake Thrower Frederick Lipscomb Rianne Bonner

President Vice President Treasurer Parliamentarian Secretary
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

ALPHA PHI ALPHA

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity The Pi Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi
Incorporated was founded Tuesday Alpha Fraternity Incorporated was

December 4th 1906 on the campus founded on Wednesday February
of Cornell University in Ithaca 23rd 1983. It is the 730th House
of Alpha and has been standing
New York. Seven men known as the strong on this campus of Clemson
University for the past 32 years
Seven Jewels founded Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. now. The Pi Alpha chapter is
The Fraternity has been living on currently the largest male NPHC
and upholding its aims of organization on Clemson’s yard
Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and is proud of it. Participating
and love for all mankind for in different philanthropic events
the past 109 years making
it the first and also the we focus on giving back to our
oldest Collegiate African community as much as possible.
American Fraternity known We have been the forefront for
to man. Alpha Phi Alpha is assisting with the MLK week here
a brotherhood to some of on campus and we proudly serve
the most influential leaders on the board annually to make
known to our society; men sure that we are representing
such as Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. Dr. Cornell West, our Fraternity to the best of
Supreme court Justice Thurgood our abilities. We also participate

Marshall and many more. The in Burgers for Babies with Zeta
fraternity is grounded in not only Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated
annually to bring awareness and
Christian beliefs and aims but in assistance to premature babies.
the ideology of being a true leader

amongst all men.

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, on Clemson University’s campus. The
Incorporated was founded on women of the chapter have hosted
many programs/events such as Spa
Howard University’s campus Day, Interracial Dating Forum, Mock
on January 15, 1908 by twenty Greek, Split Ends-Healthy Hair Forum,
college educated women lead
by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle. The and the mr. ivy league pageant.
organization was founded on
The chapter is also dedicated to
the pillars of scholarship, community service. Some of this
sisterhood, and service. Alpha service includes volunteering at
the African American Art Museum,
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. the Clemson University Botanical
is the first African-American Gardens, Clemson Child Development
female Greek letter organization.
The sorority has flourished into Center, and Helping Hands.
a globally-impactful organization
of over 283,000 college-trained
members, bound by the bonds of
sisterhood and empowered by a
commitment to servant-leadership

that is both domestic and
international in its scope. As Alpha

Kappa Alpha has grown, it has
maintained its focus in two key

arenas: the lifelong personal and

professional development of each
of its members; and galvanizing its

membership into an organization

of respected power and influence,

consistently at the forefront of

effective advocacy and

social change that results in

equality and equity for

all citizens of the world.

The illustrious Lambda Theta

chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha

Sorority, Inc. was chartered on

May 2, 1977. The chapter was the

first historically African American

female Greek letter organization

KAPPA ALPHA PSI

Kappa Alpha Psi, a college Alpha Psi is justly proud that the
Fraternity, now comprised of Constitution has never contained
functioning Undergraduate and any clause which either excluded
Alumni Chapters on major campuses or suggested the exclusion of a man
and in cities throughout the from membership merely because of
country, is the crystallization of a his color, creed, or national origin.
dream. It is the beautiful realization The Constitution of Kappa Alpha Psi
of a vision shared commonly by is predicated upon, and dedicated
the late Revered Founders Elder to, the principles of achievement
Watson Diggs; John Milton Lee; Byron
Kenneth Armstrong; Guy Levis Grant; through a truly
Ezra Dee Alexander; Henry Tourner democratic Fraternity.
Asher; Marcus Peter Blakemore; Paul The Kappa Lambda Chapter of Kappa
Waymond Caine; Edward Giles Irvin Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc. was
and George Wesley Edmonds. charted on October 16th, 1980 by
seven undergraduate brothers. The
It was the vision of these astute men hard work and dedication invested
that enabled them in the school year by these young men became a seed
of achievement planted here on
of 1910 – 11, and more specifically Clemson’s soil. The fruits of that
the night of January 5, 1911, on the labor are seen even now. Today,
Kappa Lambda possesses strong
campus of Indiana University at bonds of brotherhood, high ideals
Bloomington, Indiana, to sow the of achievement, and an unquenchable
seed of a fraternal tree whose fruit desire for knowledge. This has been
is available to, and now enjoyed by, the case for nearly 35 years. Young
college men everywhere, regardless men have and will continue to walk
of their color, religion or national these halls achieveing in every field
origin. It is a fact of which Kappa
of human endeavor.

OMEGA PSI PHI

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is
the first international fraternal
organization to be founded on the

campus of a historically black
college. Omega Psi Phi was founded

on November 17, 1911, at Howard
University in Washington, D.C.
The founders were three Howard
University undergraduates, - Edgar
Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and
Frank Coleman. Joining them was their
faculty adviser, Dr. Ernest Everett
Just. From the initials of the Greek
phrase meaning, “friendship is essential
to the soul,” the name Omega Psi Phi
was derived. That phrase was selected
as the motto. Manhood, Scholarship,
Perseverance and Uplift were adopted
as the fraternity’s Cardinal Principles.
The Chi Zeta chapter of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc. was chartered on April
6, 1974 and became the very first Black
Greek-lettered organization to be
established on the campus of Clemson

University.

DELTA SIGMA THETA

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an was chartered here on
organization of college educated Clemson’s campus with help from

women committed to the constructive the Chi Zeta chapter of
development of it’s members and to Omega Psi Phi on May 5, 1983.
public service with a primary focus Programs that the chapter hosts
every year include our Lupus Bowl-a-
on the black community. The sorority thon, a benefit fashion show, as well
was founded on the campus of Howard
as a charity date-auction. We also
University on January 13, 1913 by perform different types of community
22 illustrious college educated.
Delta Sigma Theta is an organization service such as Adopt-a-highway,
founded on Christian principles Habitat for Humanity, and collecting

with devotion to scholarship, items for local women’s shelters.
service, and sisterhood.
The Sorority’s colors

are Crimson and Cream and
some emblems that represent
the sorority are the pyramid,
the elephant, and Lady Fortitude.
Our sorority performs acts of

community service based off our
five point programmatic thrust

which include educational

development, economical

development,
physical and mental health,

political awareness and

involvement, and international

awareness and involvement.

The Omicron Phi chapter

PHI BETA SIGMA

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated
was founded on January 9, 1914 on

the campus of Howard University by
three distinguished men: A. Langston
Taylor, Leonard F. Morse and Charles

I. Brown. The fraternity stands on
the principles of Brotherhood,

Scholarship, and Service. Known as
the “People’s Frat,” Phi Beta Sigma is a
service organization, whose aim is to
give back and be instrumental in the
enhancement and betterment of the
community. The fraternity has as its
motto “Culture for Service and Service

for Humanity.”
The Omicron Lambda Chapter of Phi
Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated

was chartered on the campus of
Clemson University in April 27th, 1984
by Bro. Bonaventure Akinlosotu. Since
then, 116 brothers have joined Phi Beta
Sigma Fraternity, by way of Omicron

Lambda.

ZETA PHI BETA

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. graced Clemson Campus. Elitism and
was founded on January 16, socializing does not overshadow

1920. The 5 Founders also scholarship, service, sisterhood, and
known as 5 Pearls are Arizona finer womanhood.“It is better to have
Clever Stemons, Myrtle Tyler
Five Women immersed in the Spirit of
Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, Zeta, than to have fifty women with
Peal Anna Neal, and Fannie
Pettie Watts. These looked lukewarm intentions.”
beyond the ridicule, high

academic standards, and high
financial demand to evolve the

Illustrious Sorority that we
know today. Our principles are
Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood
and Finer Womanhood. We are
a Community Conscious, Action
Oriented Organization that put
emphasis on building people and
relationships. As we change ourselves

into finer women we change the people
around us for the better.

Idella E. White and Cassandra

Bishop were never impressed by

superficialities but by genuine care
and concern. On April 26, 1986 Eta Nu

SIGMA GAMMA RHO

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was of tension on Butler University’s
founded on November 12, 1922 by predominantly white campus, the
founders of Sigma Gamma Rho worked
seven illustrious women who were to provide a healthy and safe learning
passionate about educating the environment for African American
women. Through their passion and
youth during a time of turmoil for perseverance, our glorious founders
African Americans in Indianapolis, developed an organization rooted
Indiana. These women attended Butler in enhancing the quality of life
University, which at the time was within the community, public service,
located across the street from the leadership development, and the
house of the Grand Dragon of the
Ku Klux Klan. Despite the presence education of our youth.

The Mu Psi chapter of Sigma Gamma
Rho Sorority, Inc. was chartered on
February 29, 1992 on the campus of
Clemson University. Since the chapter’s
inception, Mu Psi has strived to uphold

the sorority’s principles through
hosting events geared toward

uplifting the community. In order to
positively endorse the organization’s
national programs and principles, Mu

Psi has a variety of events based on
our national programs. These events

include Bra Decorating for Hattie
McDaniel’s Cancer Awareness Program,

walking with our national partner
March of Dimes, and promoting women

empowerment and healthy living
through events such as our Natural
Hair Forum. Mu Psi strives to uphold

the values of our sorority in the
highest esteem possible.

IOTA PHI THETA

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. was different perspective than the typical
founded on September 19, 1963 at fraternity member.

Morgan State University (then Morgan Iota Phi Theta sought to eradicate
State College) in Baltimore, Maryland segregation with a protest that was
. At present, it consists of over 70,000
members. There are currently over 300 organized against the Northwood
undergraduate and alumni chapters, Shopping Center in Baltimore,

as well as colonies located in 40 Maryland shortly after its founding.
US states, the District of Columbia, Big Brothers of America was supported
the Bahamas, Japan and South Korea.
The Centaur Magazine is the official throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
In fact, in 1974, then Grand Polaris,
publication of the Iota Phi Theta
Fraternity, Inc. First published as a Thomas Dean appeared in a local
newsletter, the Centaur has evolved television commercial on behalf
of Big Brothers of America. Their
into a biannual magazine. idealism continues to strive with
The fraternity was founded by 12 service initiatives to involve the
men—Albert Hicks, Lonnie Spruill, fraternity with the NAACP, The United
Jr., Charles Briscoe, Frank Coakley, Negro College Fund, The National
John Slade, Barron Willis, Webster Sickle Cell Foundation, The Southern
Christian Leadership Conference, The
Lewis, Charles Brown, Louis Hudnell,
Charles Gregory, Elias Dorsey, Jr. and National Federation of the Blind, and
Michael Williams—in the midst of the Project IMAGE. Most recently, the
establishment of the National IOTA
Civil Rights Movement even though
Foundation and Iota Youth Alliance
there were already 4 other prominent
Historically Black Fraternities helped extend Iota Phi Theta idealism
at the time. Influences included regarding service and the building
of traditions in the community. In
organizations such as the Black
1992, the fraternity established the
Panthers, SNCC, plus individuals like
National Iota Foundation, whose
Malcolm X, and Stokely Carmichael.
purpose is to assist the needy through
Iota brothers participated in various
scholarships and other financial
protests and sit-ins throughout the
assistance. Since its creation, the
city of Baltimore. The Iota founders
foundation has distributed over
were distinguished from their peers
$250,000 in programs and services.
as they were all non-traditional
They have a strong commitment to
students. Three to five years older
bring about empowerment to the
than their peers, many had served in
African American community.
the military, worked full-time while
In 2012, Iota Phi Theta was ranked #20
attending classes full-time, and
in Newsweek Top 25 Fraternities by The
had families with small children.
Daily Beast.
These elements gave the Founders a

NPHC
PRESIDENTS

Tyler Pyatt Akia McCollum
President of the Pi Alpha chapter of
President of the Omicron Phi chapter of
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
[email protected] [email protected],edu

Destinee Wilson Andre Daniels
President of the Omicron Lambda chapter of
President of the Lambda Theta chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
[email protected] [email protected]

Jerome Mason Roslie Shumate
President of the Eta Nu chapter of
President of the Kappa Lambda chapter of
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
[email protected] [email protected]

Frederick Lipscomb Jessica Houston
President of the Chi Zeta chapter of President of the Mu Psi chapter of

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc,
[email protected] [email protected]


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