Industry Update Provided by NPC

This is the new title of the section previously titled News from the Industry. The information has always been delivered from the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and we feel this title better reflects that. Unfortunately, there is no current news  from the NPC to report. Theta-specific news articles are always available on the bottom right of the Igloo home page, under Greek News.

Government Relations Opportunity

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News from the Industry

George Mason University has garnered further attention regarding a student with Down Syndrome not receiving a bid from any chapters on campus. Inside Higher Ed reported that the George Mason Panhellenic Council said in a statement, “As a council that promotes inclusivity, we recognize that people have been harmed by the decision of our members and we are committed to engaging all communities in dialogue on the issues to do better in the future.”

Michigan Live mentioned…

Sisters Supporting Sisters

We are taking the Sisters Supporting Sisters program on the road to Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 13. Theta is working with the To Write Love on Her Arms organization to bring their MOVE: Focus program to our members. MOVE is a program designed and facilitated by To Write Love on Her Arms to equip and educate others about topics like depression, addiction, self-injury, suicide, anxiety, eating disorders, and the role a trusted community plays in bringing hope to…

News from the Industry

Sororities from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, are receiving negative news coverage after AnnCatherine Heigl, a cheerleader with Down syndrome was denied a bid from every sorority on campus. Lillie Heigl, AnnCatherine’s older sister told The Mighty, a digital health community publication, that “she’s not sure she can fault the university’s Panhellenic association as a whole because decisions to cut potential new members come from individual chapters.”

Two…

News from the Industry

Dozens of media outlets offered coverage of the new anti-hazing coalition announced Sept. 10 by the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and parents of students who lost their lives to hazing. Links to some of those stories are below.  NPC Chairman Carole Jones appeared on NBC’s TODAY and ABC’s Good Morning America. The conference was also mentioned in the Sept. 11 POLITICO Morning Education Report and in the Associate…

News from the Industry

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is preparing new policies on campus sexual misconduct that would bolster the rights of students accused of assault, harassment or rape, reduce liability for institutions of higher education, and encourage schools to provide more support for victims. The New York Times reported that the proposed rules narrow the definition of sexual harassment, holding schools accountable only for formal complaints filed through proper authorities and…

Earlier this week, NPC announced a special collaboration with NIC and the families of hazing victims Tim Piazza, Max Gruver, and Marquise Braham in forming an Anti-Hazing Coalition. The coalition will focus on education and prevention, legislation and accountability, and transparency. 

Staff of NPC and NIC have been working to secure national morning show and print media opportunities to discuss the coalition’s goal to end hazing. A segment for the Today Show will pre-tape on Sunday and air on…

Workforce Contact Update

Please join the college committee in congratulating Ashley Doot on the birth of her daughter, Ella Grace! Ashley plans to take about three weeks off from her Theta role as college district director (CDD) in College District VI. Alicia Lee, CDD in College District IX, is serving as CDD in College District VI until Ashley’s return.

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News from the Industry

The Harvard chapter of Alpha Phi said last week it was disaffiliating from its national organization and forming a co-ed group called “The Ivy,” The Harvard Crimson reported. Regarding the dissolution of its Harvard chapter, Alpha Phi International wrote, “This decision was made in direct response to the sanctions placed by Harvard University administration on members of single-gender organizations.” Alpha Phi was Harvard’s fourth and final all-female Greek group. The…