Published
on
October 15, 2019
| 999 views
| 1 follower
members are following updates on this item.
The Update | October 15, 2019
Industry Update Provided by NPC
The Detroit News offers coverage of the University of Michigan’s decision to mandate deferred recruitment on the Panhellenic and Interfraternity Council (IFC) communities. The piece includes comment from NPC’s Dani Weatherford, who pushes back strongly regarding the unilateral approach the university has taken while enacting this policy shift.
Florida’s new anti-hazing law—enacted following the death of a Florida State fraternity member in 2017—takes effect this week, according to CBS 12 News. The new measure gives prosecutors the ability to charge fraternity and sorority members who may not have been present for hazing but planned it. Another unique feature of the new law: the first person to see a hazing victim in medical need, call 911, and remain until help arrives can avoid criminal charges. The same protection applies for anyone who administers medical aid.
The Wall Street Journal offers coverage of a group of sorority sisters who pledged friendship and support to one another more than 60 years ago, recounting how they’ve lived up to their pledge in the decades since.
Ohio University suspended all 15 IFC organizations amid hazing concerns, according to several outlets including CBS News. Additional groups, including three sororities, the marching band, and a professional fraternity, are also under suspension according to several outlets including ABC News.
The Winner Is …
Thank you to everyone who completed the volunteer survey throughout the past few weeks. We’re reading through the results and are so grateful for your candor and fresh ideas. This incredible feedback will help us prepare the strategic plan. And a special congratulations to Ali Bennett, recruitment and Panhellenic district director (College District XIII) and alumnae district director (Alumnae District XIII), who is the winner of the special-edition 2020 Collection badge!
Government Relations Call for Candidates
Government relations committee member, Kristin Anderson, is looking for potential candidates for our annual Congressional visits to Washington, DC, in April 2020. Please forward names, chapter affiliations, and email addresses of women who are chapter CEOs, Panhellenic Council presidents, student government leaders, or anyone who may have interned in a Congressional office (Senate or House) by Nov. 8, 2019, if you think they may be interested in this opportunity to advocate on behalf of the fraternal experience.
Sesquicentennial Resources
A new folder, Sesquicentennial Resources, is now available in Igloo > Files > Resources. The current content includes a logo on black, a logo on white, and a guide to using the logo. More resources will be added as they are available.
Recent Theta Blog
Helpful Links
Viewed 998 times