Greek Life Programs at SUNY Plattsburgh - Fraternity/Sorority Chapter Accreditation Program Requirements

Fraternity/Sorority Chapter Accreditation Program Requirements

Revised: Spring 2006

The purpose of the Chapter Accreditation program is to assist chapters in monitoring and improving their own activity and performance. Revisions to this program are made through committee recommendation to the governance councils.

Chapter Rating Scale

Five Star Chapter - Chapters of Excellence
Four Star Chapter - Above Average Chapters
Three Star Chapter - Accredited Chapters

*Any chapters that do meet the three star requirements are not accredited and will lose recognition by the Interfraternity Council or Inter-Sorority Association.

* Requirements and electives are accumulated each semester and are monitored in part through the submission of the Monthly Report Forms, Semester Recognition packets, and Semester Self Studies. At the beginning of each academic year, these statistics are reset to zero.

Three Star Requirements:

The following three-star requirements are based upon the four fraternal principles. Chapters who do not meet these requirements will lose their recognition by the Interfraternity Council or Inter-Sorority Association.

Scholarship:

Minimum GPA for active members: 2.3
Submit a written academic plan to Fraternity/Sorority Life

Service:

Raise at least $5/member for philanthropy/year
Perform at least of 10 service hours/year per member

Friendship:

25% of the chapter must attend another Fraternity/Sorority's wellness/education/philanthropy event once/semester

Leadership:

75% Attendance at ISA/IFC delegate meetings
Chapter Recognition Packet, Semester Self Studies & Monthly Reports turned in
All New Members attend meet as a group with the Director of Fraternity/Sorority Life the week their new member program begins.
Membership cards turned in on time
75% of Training Day Workshops attended each semester
Turn in New Member Education Program one month prior to beginning program

Four Star Requirements:

Chapter wishing to achieve four star status must complete the following, then choose seven electives. A chapter may work on three and four star requirements simultaneously, but will not achieve four star status unless the three star requirements are complete.

Complete all 3-star requirements
Send letters to all New Member parents/families (Copies must be provided to Center for Fraternity/Sorority Life)
75% of new members must attend the New Member Values Institute each semester
Meet with faculty advisor once/month
Attend Presidents/Advisor's Council once/month
25% of chapter attend a non-Fraternity/Sorority event once/semester
50% of members have a semester GPA above all-campus average
Hold a wellness program for the chapter once/semester
Raise at least $15/member for philanthropy/year
Perform at least of 20 service hours/year per member
Hold a college service event once/semester
Have one non-alcoholic social event with another fraternity or sorority once/semester
Submit a written recruitment plan
Submit a code of conduct within two weeks of each semester
Hold a goal setting meeting and submit goals with the first month of each semester
Have house inspected by the end of the fall semester (if applicable)
Minimum 50% attendance at Week to GIVE
Minimum 50% attendance at Greek Week
Fulfill all financial obligations, including insurance and ISA/IFC dues
Consult with the Director of Fraternity/Sorority Life two weeks prior to New Member Education to review the program.

Four Star Electives - Choose Six:

One member participates in Alternative Break
One member attends a leadership conference once/year
Play one season of an intramural sport
25% of members are involved in other clubs/orgs
25% of members are in an honor society
Apply for fraternity/sorority awards in the spring
Facilitate a fraternity/sorority leadership program once/year as an organization
Update webpage every semester
Publication in National Magazine/Press Republican/Cardinal Points (initiated by Chapter)

Choose One:

All New Members' GPA: 2.5 or higher
All Active Members' GPA: 2.5 or higher
All Executive Members' GPA: 2.6 or higher

Five Star Requirements:

Five star status will be given to exceptional chapters that go above and beyond the basic requirements of a four star chapter. They must complete the following, then choose six electives. A chapter may work on four and five star requirements simultaneously, but may not achieve five star status until all four star requirements are completed.

Complete 4-star requirements and electives
Have at least 50% of the chapter attend two non-fraternal events (i.e. club or sporting event)
Hold a values-based program for the chapter once a semester and have it pre-approved by the Director of Fraternity/Sorority life
Raise at least $25/member for philanthropy/year
Perform at least of 30 service hours/year per member
Have two non-alcoholic social events with another fraternity or sorority each semester
Not found guilty of any judicial charges against the group from the college
Faculty Advisor must attend one event or chapter meeting each semester
Initiate 80% of New Members
Have an 80% Member Retention rate each semester (excluding graduates)
Go through New Member Education Consultation (must be scheduled at least one month in advance)

Electives - Choose 6:

Have at least one new member attend Future Fraternal Leaders Series each semester
Have 25% of members enrolled in the Leadership Certification Program
One member serves as an SA Senator
One member serves as an RA
One member on ISA/IFC Executive Board
Register all social events with alcohol through the Center for Fraternity/Sorority Life
Initiate 15 members during the academic year
Host a GAP - GLBTQ Education Program once/semester
Co-host one education or philanthropy event with another fraternity or sorority once/semester

Additional Details of Requirements

For additional details about these requirements contact Shannon Powers, CAP Coordinator, at powe2717@mail.plattsburgh.edu .

Contact Information

For more information about Fraternity/Sorority Life at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:

Allison Swick-Duttine
Director of Fraternity/Sorority Life & Organization Development
Angell College Center 204
Phone: (518) 564-4825
E-mail: allison.swick@plattsburgh.edu