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The Update | October 30, 2018
Industry Update Provided by NPC
The Atlantic reported on a recent study that suggests joining Greek life negatively impacts student grades. The study found that on average Greek students saw GPAs that were 0.1 points lower than before they joined their organization. Additionally, the study found that academic performance suffered significantly during the new member education program that follows recruitment. The Chronicle of Higher Education, Business Insider, and Teen Vogue also reported on the study. National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) wrote a joint letter to the editor of The Chronicle in response to this report.
The Meadville Tribune reported that Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law, intended to increase hazing penalties. The law comes after the death of the Pennsylvania State University student last year and is a result of long-term efforts by the Piazza family and advocacy groups to prevent hazing on college campuses. Several outlets reported on this, including Daily Local News.
CEO Leadership Academy 2019
We are happy to provide our annual leadership experience for college chapter chief executive officers (CEOs). All 2019 CEOs are expected to participate. The academy will be held in Indianapolis March 1-3, 2019. Registration will open Jan. 8; additional information will be listed on the CEO Leadership Academy web page as it becomes available.
Laurie Connor Elected to FSPAC Executive Committee
At its meeting last week, the Fraternity Sorority Political Action Committee (FSPAC) board members elected Theta’s Director of Government Relations Laurie Connor to its executive committee as a member-at-large. The FSPAC raises money to give to federal candidates who support the fraternity-sorority experience, focusing on such fundamental issues as students’ rights of assembly. Congratulations, Laurie, and thank you for your tireless efforts on behalf of Kappa Alpha Theta!
Changing Behavior
Highlighting dangerous consequences isn't as effective in changing behavior as you might imagine. It is extremely difficult to do correctly, and it can often backfire. In general, positive reinforcement is likely to be more effective. If you are preparing a presentation, program, or are coaching a chapter and would like help modifying your approach away from fear of punishment to positive reinforcement, please contact education & leadership for assistance.
New Alumnae Circle
Our newest alumnae group is the Santa Fe, NM Alumnae Circle. We now have 221 alumnae groups (chapters and circles).
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