FSLOffice of Fraternity and Sorority Life2017-2018 Annual Report
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NTSA Word From The Staff
IFC
NPHC
CPH
Chapter Leaders
Involvement
Community Programs and Speakers
Statistics
Scholarships
FSL Awards
Social Media
Acknowledgements
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Dear MTSU Fraternity and Sorority Life Community,
Thank you for your support and dedication throughout the 2017-18 academic year. The MTSU Fraternity and Sorority community continues to achieve great things while adding immense value to the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.
The purpose of this report is to provide you with a comprehensive glance of the achievements of the past year and statistics about the overall health of the MTSUFSL community. Below are some of our community highlights:
• Over 64 nonprofit organizations benefited from 16,885 hands-on service hours and $82,525.66 raised by our FSL students.
• The All FSL GPA of 3.00 was above the All Student GPA!
• The 2017 Homecoming Court was filled with 7 fraternity and sorority members.
This year, we unveiled the next Strategic Plan for Fraternity and Sorority Life at MTSU. This plan will guide us into the next five years where it is our hope that we continue to influence our campus in a positive manner and grow our membership to benefit more students. The Strategic Plan can be found at www.mtsu.edu/fsl.
We could not do this without each of you! Thank you to the students, faculty, staff, advisors, alumni, HQ staff members, and many more who provide countless hours of support to the FSL community.
True Blue,
Leslie MerrittDirector of Fraternity and Sorority LifeMiddle Tennessee State University
A WORD FROM THE STAFF
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Interfraternity Council
MissionThe Interfraternity Council (IFC) serves as the governing body for all 11 fraternities at Middle Tennessee State University. These organizations comprise a group of extremely involved men within the university community that stand out as leaders and as key position holders in many campus organizations.
IFC is committed to building men of character, developing leaders, promoting scholarship, and enriching lives through community involvement. Those who become involved with a fraternity are much more likely to graduate and achieve academic success at MTSU.
MTSU IFC Chapters
Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Sigma PhiAlpha Tau Omega Kappa SigmaLambda Chi Alpha Phi Delta ThetaPhi Kappa Tau Phi Mu AlphaSigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma ChiSigma Pi
President
VP of Judicial Affairs
VP of Recruitment
Assistant VP of Logistics
Assistant VP of Administration
MTSU IFC OfficersJacob Harrell, Phi Kappa Tau
Andrew Martin, Sigma Pi
Ben Gober, Sigma Chi
Garrett Jenkin, Alpha Tau Omega
Abdullah Alshawaf, Alpha Gamma Rho
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IFC Events
MOVEMBER // During the month of November many men took the pledge to grow out their mustache to bring awareness about men’s health issues. MTSU’s IFC took the pledge to raise funds for the many men affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and suicide. The IFC raised close to $1,000 in November of 2017 for Movember.
WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES // Men sported high heels at the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event that was held to spread awareness of rape, sexual assault and gender violence. Interfraternity Council President Thomas Denney was the IFC liaison of the event and was out helping facilitate everyone and lead the fraternity men through the mile-long walk in heels. “The importance of today is to show that not only the fraternity community but the whole MTSU community does not support sexual assault and rape,” Denney said. He described the event as being a way that men can take themselves out of their normal situation, can remove themselves from the normal masculine stereotype and to literally walk in women’s shoes to show support and provide awareness to the community on the problems we face with sexual assault and rape. Check out the full story at mtsusidelines.com/2017/04/fraternity-men-wear-high-heels-to-walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes/.
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IFC Events
RECRUITMENT // The Interfraternity Council has an open structure recruitment process. This means organizations have the opportunity to recruit year-round and extend bids at any time. This system allows chapters and potential members the opportunity to develop stronger relationships before a bid is given or received. MTSU prides itself on having 11 different and unique IFC fraternities.
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National Pan-Hellenic Council
MissionNational Pan-Hellenic Council is the international umbrella organization comprised of the historically African-American Greek letter organizations. This council is commonly referred to as the “Divine Nine.” The National Pan-Hellenic Council at MTSU consists of seven of these organizations. The NPHC works to further promote unity and interaction between chapters through forums, meetings and events.
MTSU NPHC Chapters
Alpha Phi Alpha
Delta Sigma Theta
Kappa Alpha Psi
Omega Psi Phi
Phi Beta Sigma
Sigma Gamma Rho
Zeta Phi Beta
Liaison
Social Media Coordinator
MTSU NPHC OfficersJordan Gustus, Delta Sigma Theta
Dawn Stigall, Delta Sigma Theta
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NPHC Events
STEP SHOW // Since 1980, the National Pan-Hellenic Council at Middle Tennessee State University has produced one of the best step shows in Tennessee. Bringing in over 1,000 people each year, it is one of the university’s most popular events during Homecoming Week. Kappa Alpha Psi and Delta Sigma Theta won their respective categories with Kappa Alpha Psi being named the overall winner.
NPHC WEEK // On February 18-23, the MTSU NPHC hosted NPHC Week: Family Matters in conjunction with Black History Month. The week consisted of 7 days of events hosted by different organizations within the NPHC.
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NPHC Presentations
The New Member Presentation is an important milestone of membership within NPHC. These experiences serve as a celebration of an individual becoming a member of the NPHC community but also celebrate the exceptional history and traditions of each organization. During this academic year Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta welcomed new members.
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College Panhellenic
MissionThe College Panhellenic Council is the unified, governing and coordinating body of the six National Panhellenic Conference member organizations at MTSU. CPH strives to enhance the development of each chapter and its members through academic growth, social development and leadership opportunities. The Panhellenic Council upholds the values upon which our organizations were founded and promotes an atmosphere that reflects friendship and sisterhood.
MTSU CPH Chapters Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta PiAlpha Omicron Pi Chi OmegaKappa Delta Zeta Tau Alpha
President
VP of Administration
VP of Membership
VP of Judicial Affairs
VP Communication
VP of Programming
MTSU IFC OfficersEmilie Hendren, Alpha Omicron Pi
Makayla Gardner, Kappa Delta
Layne Creek, Alpha Chi Omega
Katey Brosche, Alpha Delta Pi
Kelsey Brannon, Alpha Chi Omega
Margaret Stubblefield, Chi Omega
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CPH Events
EASTER EGG HUNT // One of MTSU’s fun family events, the annual Easter Egg Hunt, was held again this year on the lawn of the President’s Home. Children ages 12 and under joined the fun where they searched the grounds of one of MTSU’s oldest buildings for colorful candy-filled eggs. The event also featured games and the Easter Bunny!
TRICK OR TREAT ON GREEK ROW // Children 12 and under from the community joined our FSL community for the Annual Trick or Treat on Greek Row hosted by College Panhellenic. Children enjoyed free games, activities and candy with our members! Each year, this is a favorite event of our members and the community!
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CPH Events
RECRUITMENT // Formal Recruitment is the best way to meet all six National Panhellenic Conference sororities at MTSU. As a new or returning student at MTSU, formal recruitment allows one to get connected on campus and form a network of close friends within just a few days. Recruitment is a weekend long series of events, coordinated by the Panhellenic Council, where the chapters get to know potential members, and they get to know the women of each chapter. This year, sororities made appearances at various Connection Point events to encourage students to sign up for recruitment. The weekend features a philanthropy round, sisterhood round and preference. Recruitment is held in the chapter houses on Greek Row. In 2017, we welcomed 221 new members on Bid Day.
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Chapter Leaders 2017
ORGANIZATION
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Gamma Rho
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Phi Alpha
Alpha Sigma Phi
Alpha Tau Omega
Chi Omega
Delta Sigma Theta
Kappa Alpha Psi
Kappa Delta
Kappa Sigma
Lambda Chi Alpha
Omega Psi Phi
Phi Beta Sigma
Phi Delta Theta
Phi Kappa Tau
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Phi Mu Alpha
Sigma Chi
Sigma Gamma Rho
Sigma Pi
Zeta Phi Beta
Zeta Tau Alpha
PRESIDENT
Kelsey Brannon
Rachel Mathis
Daniel Troup
Anna Flora
Ontario McGregor
Darnell Butler
Ramsey Ferguson
Lindsay Will
Jordan Gustus
Cameron Commer
Dagny Dye
Dennis Nackley
William York
Rakeem Murphy
Anfernee Mitchell
Drake Uselton
Colton Anderson
Jordan Scott
Taylor Womack
Jacob Walker
Kia Davis
Derrick Barker
Taylor Bobo
Sara Sparks
FACULTY ADVISOR
Barbra Scales
Kristen Russell
Nick Waynick
Jennifer Kates
Kortne Gosha
Riley Finch
Rich Kershaw
Gina Poff
Barbra Scales
Richard Smith
Casey Brown
William McDowell
Dr. Allen Hibbard
Vincent Windrow
Christian Watson
Mark Murphy
Danny Kelley
Rob Patterson
Craig Cornish
Rob Janson
Trevor Thomas
Paul Wydra
Lisa Bass
Amber Bollinger
CHAPTER ADVISOR
Taylor Hobbs
Colbe Wilson
Michael Shirley
Alicia White
Curtis Selmon
Ben Gross
Tyler Easterly
Asheton Winborn
Tysha Batts
Stephen Smith
Beth Brasch
Thad Gunter
Rick LaRue
Karlton Davison
Ja’Net Davis
Brad E Smith
Phillip Key/Kyle Elliot
Kirk Catron
Danny Ford
Justin Babb
Ashley Newell
Cole Monroe
Lisa Jones
Heather Blair
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Chapter Leaders 2018
ORGANIZATION
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Gamma Rho
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Phi Alpha
Alpha Sigma Phi
Alpha Tau Omega
Chi Omega
Delta Sigma Theta
Kappa Alpha Psi
Kappa Delta
Kappa Sigma
Lambda Chi Alpha
Omega Psi Phi
Phi Beta Sigma
Phi Delta Theta
Phi Kappa Tau
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Phi Mu Alpha
Sigma Chi
Sigma Gamma Rho
Sigma Pi
Zeta Phi Beta
Zeta Tau Alpha
PRESIDENT
Ally Cherry
Hannah Spurlock
Robert Dunaway
Sarah Fagiana
Ontario McGregor
Logan Hollingsworth
Angel Hernandez
Alex Revor
Talisha Buford
Camdon Gathwright
Jessica Fox
Issac Esgro
Austin Sawyer
Rakeem Murphy
D’andre Bradley
Matt LaNeve
EJ Graves
Jordan Scott
Michael McClain
Andrew Shelton
Tromeka Felton
Wilson Love
Taylor Bobo
Brie Heermans
FACULTY ADVISOR
Barbra Scales
Kristen Russell
Nick Waynick
Jennifer Kates
Kortne Gosha
Riley Finch
Rich Kershaw
Gina Poff
Barbra Scales
Dominic Cooper
Casey Brown
Colbe Jubenville
Dr. Ben Sawyer
Vincent Windrow
Christian Watson
Mark Murphy
Danny Kelley
Rob Patterson
Craig Cornish
Rob Janson
Trevor Thomas
Paul Wydra
Lisa Bass
Amber Bollinger
CHAPTER ADVISOR
Taylor Hobbs
Colbe Wilson
Mac Nolen
Margaret Secrest
Curtis Selmon
Andrew Stock
Stephen Childers
Asheton Winborn
Tysha Batts
Stephen Smith
Beth Brasch
Forrest Hill
Rick LaRue
Karlton Davison
Ja’Net Davis
Brad E Smith
Kyle Elliot
Kirk Catron
Danny Ford
Justin Babb
Ashley Newell
Jonathan Gandy
Lisa Jones
Heather Blair
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Involvement
2017 Student Orientation AssistantsAlly Cherry
Landon ClarkAshley Clarke
DeShun ColemanJeremiah DanielsCameron Comer
Anna FloraEli Fowler
Hailey HallJacob HarrellRoss Harvell
Emilie HendrenBrooke Hughes
Alpha Chi OmegaPhi Kappa TauAlpha Chi OmegaKappa Alpha PsiPhi Delta ThetaKappa Alpha PsiAlpha Omicron PiPhi Mu AlphaAlpha Chi OmegaPhi Kappa TauSigma PiAlpha Omicron PiKappa Delta
Emily JohnstonHannah Leyhew
Rachel MathisJordan McBride
Gerard McQueenMacie Musselman
Alexia NorsbyPaige Phillips
Heather QuntanillaJasmine Riddle
Anne Marie ScealsMegan Schwartz
Hannah SpurlockBrianna Walker
Alpha Omicron PiAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Delta PiChi OmegaPhi Delta ThetaAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Delta PiAlpha Omicron PiChi OmegaSigma Gamma RhoAlpha Delta PiChi OmegaAlpha Delta PiZeta Tau Alpha
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Involvement
2018 Student Orientation AssistantsTristan Choate
Katherine CruzVictoria Flynn
Ross HarvellCourtney Hayes
Shelby HughesAliya Jackson
Delaney JohnsonOntario McGregor
Gerard McQueenDaniel Monroe
Nia Morris
Phi Kappa TauAlpha Delta PiAlpha Delta PiSigma PiKappa DeltaAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Delta PiAlpha Phi AlphaPhi Delta ThetaAlpha Tau OmegaAlpha Chi Omega
Heather QuintanillaAlex Revor
Brandon ReynoldsMaegan Schwartz
Hayden ShimborskiKendall Stewart
Margaret StubblefieldMakayla Stubblefield
Mayce VaughnMatt Vining
Imani Williams
Chi OmegaChi OmegaAlpha Tau OmegaChi OmegaPhi Kappa TauZeta Tau AlphaChi OmegaAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Omicron PiPhi Delta ThetaZeta Phi Beta
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Involvement
2017 – 2018 Blue EliteMaeve Bleistein
Katey BroschePayten Buttry
Jeremiah DanielsRamsey Ferguson
Anna FloraEmily Gibbons
EJ GravesSeth Harrell
Emilie HendrenAngel Hernandez
Alpha Chi OmegaAlpha Delta PiAlpha Chi OmegaPhi Delta ThetaAlpha Tau OmegaAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Omicron PiPhi Kappa TauPhi Delta ThetaAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Tau Omega
Claire HuskeyKatie Inman
Madison MaloneAngelina Marsella
Kelsey MasseyHunterland Meeks
Taylor NorthernAbigail ParsleyAustin Sawyer
Makayla StubblefieldPatrick Vincent
Alpha Omicron PiAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Chi OmegaPhi Kappa TauPhi Delta ThetaAlpha Chi OmegaLambda Chi AlphaAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Tau Omega
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Involvement
2017 – 2018 Student AmbassadorsCourtney Brandon
Alexa NeffAlex Revor
Delta Sigma ThetaZeta Tau AlphaChi Omega
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION2017-2018 SGA Executive Board
Courtney BrandonHannah Leyhew
Alex Lineberry
Delta Sigma ThetaAlpha Chi OmegaKappa Sigma
SGA SenatorsJayvian Beasley
Katey BroscheAlly Cherry
Landon ClarkMegan Cole
Deshuan CovingtonKarl Gamble
Jordan GustusAlyssa Haddock
Seth HarrellAlyssa Hedges
Davonterious HenryMalek Loritts
Jordan McBrideOntario McGregor
Rakeem MurphyNoel Norton
Emily WagahoffAeric Walker
Alpha Phi AlphaAlpha Delta PiAlpha Chi OmegaPhi Kappa TauAlpha Omicron PiPhi Beta SigmaAlpha Phi AlphaDelta Sigma ThetaZeta Tau AlphaPhi Delta ThetaAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Phi AlphaAlpha Phi AlphaChi OmegaAlpha Phi AlphaOmega Psi PhiAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Phi Alpha
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Involvement
2017 Homecoming Court MembersCameron Comer
Mikayla Gray Brandon Baker
Gerard McQueen Laura Ann Higgs
Paige Phillips Christian Nevils
Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Delta Sigma ChiPhi Delta Theta Alpha Delta PiAlpha Omicron Pi Phi Kappa Tau
Paige Phillips of Alpha Omicron Pi was named the 2017Homecoming Queen.
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Community Programs
CRASH THE COMMONS // Crash the Commons has become one of the largest attended events on campus! Come out and root on fraternity and sorority members and residence life students as they compete in field day activities, followed by a glow dance party! Lots of food, fun, and entertainment! During the days leading up to Crash the Commons the participants competed in a Change War that raised funds for the winning team’s local philanthropy of choice. Team White (Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Sigma Theta, Omega Psi Phi and Cummings) won the games and chose to donate the over $3,000 raised in Change Wars to Journey Home.
Check out the Crash the Commons recap video atwww.youtube.com/watch?v=dcOaGqlkGZE&t=36s.
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Community Programs
FSL SPEAKER // FSL hosted James Robilotta ofCAMPUSPEAK on October 10th and 11th. On the 10th, Jamesspoke with only NPHC about how to utilize their events asways to garner interest in their organization and to stopusing archaic practices. On the 11th, James spoke to our entirecommunity in the Tucker Theatre. He delivered his keynote –“Authentic Leadership.” James set the stage for discussing whatstudent members are hungry for from their leadership: a truesense of authenticity and two-way communication for theirorganization—not untouchable heroes, but fellow flawed humans
GREEK WEEK // On April 16-20, FSL hosted Greek Week as a time to celebrate our fraternal values and membership as well as a time to give back to the MTSU community. This year, the student committee chose a theme of “Raider Traditions.” Each day focused around avalue of FSL. The week culminated with the donation of over 3,000 items to the MTSU Food Pantry. Check out the full story at murfreesboro.com/mtsu-student-food-pantry-gets-replenished/.
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Statistics
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$3.0 GPA
16,885 ServiceHours
1,032 Students
82,525 Dollars Raised
64 Non Profits Helped
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Scholarships
Amy Spain Memorial Law Scholarship
Dean Judy Smith Scholarship
Paul Cantrell Fraternal Excellence Scholarship
Emily Gibbons, Alpha Omicron Pi
Ally Cherry, Alpha Chi Omega
Andrew Martin, Sigma Pi Andrew Shelton, Sigma Chi Ben Gober, Sigma Chi
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Chapter FSL Awards
Outstanding Alumni Relations
Outstanding Branding and Communication Efforts
Outstanding Campus Programming — Scaling the Glass Ceiling
Outstanding Social Event — Alpha’s Angels
Outstanding Brotherhood /Sisterhood Programming
Outstanding Community Service Efforts
Outstanding Fraternal Relations
Outstanding New Member Education Program
Outstanding Member Education Program
Outstanding Philanthropic Event — Pitch in for Special Kids
Outstanding Risk Prevention and Accountability Programming
Spring 2017 Highest GPA (Fraternity and Sorority)
Fall 2017 Highest GPA (Fraternity and Sorority)
Interfraternity Council President’s Cup
National Pan-Hellenic Council President’s Cup
Panhellenic Council President’s Cup
Chapter of the Year
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Chi Omega and Kappa Delta
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Chi Omega
Phi Kappa Tau and Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Gamma Rho and Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Tau Omega
Omega Psi Phi
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Omicron Pi
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Individual FSL Awards
Chapter Advisor of the Year Award
Servant Leader of the Year Award
Fraternity Chapter President of the Year Award
Sorority Chapter President of the Year Award
Outstanding Senior of the Year Award
Darren Sirikoun Fraternity New Member of the Year Award
Sorority New Member of the Year Award
Dean Judy Smith Sorority Woman of the Year Award
Victor Felts Fraternity Man of the Year Award
True Blue Greek Members of Distinction
Taylor Hobbs, Alpha Chi Omega
Kristen Gallant, Alpha Omicron Pi
Rakeem Murphy, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Kelsey Brannon, Alpha Chi Omega
Courtney Brandon, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Malcolm Dorsey, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Megan Cole, Alpha Omicron Pi
Hannah Leyhew, Alpha Chi Omega
Ramsey Ferguson, Alpha Tau Omega
Anna Flora, Alpha Omicron PiThomas Denney, Sigma ChiJordan Gustus, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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Social Media
FacebookMTSU Fraternity and Sorority LifeTotal Likes: 2.3K
Twitter@mtsufslTotal Followers: 2.2K
Instagram@mtsufslPosts: 572Followers: 2K
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Acknowledgements
Dr. Debra Sells, Vice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Danny Kelley, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Sarah Sudak, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Student Life
Laura Lightsy, Assistant Dean for Student Conduct
Jackie Victory, Director for Student Organizations and Service
Barbara Scales, Director for June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students
Daniel Green, Director for Intercultural and Diversity Affairs
Virginia Ellis, Executive Aide, Center for Student Involvement and Leadership
Hannah Fanning, Account Clerk, Center for Student Involvement and Leadership
Richard Kershaw, Director of Student Programming
Quintina Burton, Manager for Event Coordination
Cynthia Stone, Director for Student Unions Facility
Jennifer Bryan, Assistant Director for Student Unions Facility
Vicki Sargent, IT Specialist, VSPA Technology
Andy Allgrim, Coordinator for Student Recreation Center
David Tippet, Coordinator for Student Intramurals
Jonathan Gandy and Jye Foreman, Office of Student Organizations and Service
Kyle Kutler, Program Assistant, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Deandra Green, Program Assistant, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Chapter Advisors
Faculty Advisors
Housing Corporation Members
(Inter)National Headquarters
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