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President's/Advisor's Council
Each month, presidents and faculty advisors of fraternity/sorority chapters and governing councils gather together to discuss issues of common concern. Chapter presidents develop the agenda for and facilitate each of these meetings. The first President's/Advisor's Council meeting of each academic year includes a luncheon hosted by the Center for Fraternity/Sorority Life.
Committee on Fraternal Affairs (COFA)
The Committee on Fraternal Affairs (COFA) is a standing committee established to advise the College President or his/her designee on any and all issues that relate to fraternity and sorority policy and recognition at SUNY-Plattsburgh. COFA makes recommendations to the Inter-Sorority Association and Interfraternity Council. Upon a vote for a policy change by both councils, the change is recommended by the Director of Fraternity/Sorority Life and Vice President for Student Affairs to the College President for approval. The Committee also serves in an advisory capacity.
The committee consists of the following representatives: Director of Fraternity/Sorority Life (Chair), Vice President for Student Affairs (Ex-Officio), Graduate Assistant for Fraternity/Sorority Life, Inter-Sorority Association President, Interfraternity Council President, Chapter Accreditation Program Coordinator, Student Association President (or Ex-Officio), a sorority representative at large, a fraternity representative at large, one male and one female non-affiliated student at large, two faculty/staff who serve as advisors to fraternities/sororities, two faculty/staff who do not serve as an advisor, and one fraternity or sorority alumnus.
Strategic Planning Committee
In 2004, the Fraternity/Sorority Community began a strategic planning process for the years 2005 – 2010. The Strategic Planning Committee consisted of approximately 25 fraternity/sorority leaders and was coordinated by the Center for Fraternity/Sorority Life. In 2005, the Inter-Sorority Association and Interfraternity Council member organizations approved the following strategic plan:
The Center for Fraternity/Sorority Life is currently seeking fraternity/sorority members to serve on the 2010 – 2015 strategic planning committee to begin in Fall 2008.
Fraternity/Sorority Alcohol Task Force
The Fraternity/Sorority Alcohol Task Force was created upon recommendation from the 2005 – 2010 Strategic Plan to develop a plan to advocate responsible use of alcohol by all members of the college community and refrain from activities that align the image of fraternity/sorority life with excessive alcohol use and/or abuse. The committee consists of fraternity/sorority leaders, faculty advisors and alumni and is chaired by the Director of Fraternity/Sorority Life. Using assessment, focus groups, outside consultations, and conversations facilitated during fraternity/sorority leadership programs, the Task Force will develop an action plan to reduce the amount of high risk drinking in fraternities and sororities by May 2008.
Alumni Relations Committee
The Center for Fraternity/Sorority Life is currently seeking volunteers (both collegiate and alumni) to serve on a committee to develop a plan to improve relationships and positive interaction between fraternities and sororities and their alumni. Those interested should contact Allison Swick-Duttine, Director of Fraternity/Sorority Life, at allison.swick@plattsburgh.edu.
Family Relations Committees
The Center for Fraternity/Sorority Life is currently seeking fraternity and sorority members to serve on a committee to develop a plan to improve relationships and positive interaction between fraternities and sororities and their families. Those interested should contact Allison Swick-Duttine, Director of Fraternity/Sorority Life, at allison.swick@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