E-mail this pageInterfraternity Council (IFC)
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing body of the men's fraternities at Plattsburgh State. IFC consists of a delegate from each organization. In addition, IFC has an executive board of seven officers who are elected annually and serve a calendar-year term.
IFC's responsibilities include: representing fraternity interests to the rest of the fraternity/sorority community and to the College, coordinating all-fraternity and all-campus events (including Fall Fiesta, National Alcohol Screening Day, Up 'til Dawn, Greek Week, etc.) providing opportunities for leadership development to fraternity men, initiating positive public relations, and planning social and community service events for fraternity men. Holding a position on IFC will provide students with hands-on leadership, budgeting and event planning experience, interpersonal communication, time management skills, and much more.
Interfraternity Council Executive Board
President
Tim Caudle
E-mail: caud9789@mail.plattsburgh.edu
The Interfraternity Council President has overall responsibility for the operation of the Plattsburgh State Interfraternity Council. He presides at all regular, executive and special meetings of IFC and is the official spokesman and representative of IFC on the Committee on Fraternal Affairs, the SUNY Plattsburgh Campus-Community Coalition, and the Fraternity/Sorority Alcohol Task Force. In addition, he is responsible for regular communication with the Director of Fraternity/Sorority Life, the fraternity chapter presidents, and the Inter-Sorority Association Council President.
VP of Standards
Greg Fitzgerald
E-mail: fitz1039@mail.plattsburgh.edu
The Interfraternity Council Vice President of Standards serves as Chairman of the Fraternal Conduct Board. He is the fraternity representative to the Fraternal Standards Group, a college committee that convenes to discuss potential violations of fraternity/sorority policy and makes a determination of how to handle the investigation and adjudication. He is also the fraternity representative on the College Committee for Group Review in the event that a fraternity charge is being adjudicated through the College's judicial process. The VP of Standards serves as Parliamentarian during IFC Regular Meetings and annually convenes a committee to review the constitution and bylaws of the Association. H presides over the Interfraternity Council in the absence of the President.
VP of Operations
Joshua Weiner
E-mail: jwein001@mail.plattsburgh.edu
The Interfraternity Council Vice President of Operations is a combination of Secretary and Treasurer. He oversees all finances that relate to the council through management of a CAS account, collection of dues from member organizations, and payment of all bills and contracts. He is also responsible for the development of an annual budget to be presented to member organizations and the coordination of fund raising activities for IFC special events. The VP for Operations also keeps attendance at all IFC events and meetings, as well as records and distributes minutes of all executive and regular meetings.
VP of Recruitment
Dean Kavvas
E-mail: kavv2665@mail.plattsburgh.edu
The Interfraternity Council Vice President of Recruitment coordinates continuous recruitment programming and education for member organizations. He coordinates recruitment training for chapter officers each semester, meets with recruitment directors monthly, and collects and tracks recruitment statistics. In conjunction with the Inter-Sorority Association Vice President of Recruitment, he coordinates Opening Month events and other all-campus programs such as Fall Fiesta throughout the year to expose incoming to students to fraternity/sorority life.
VP of Campus/Community Relations
Joshua Berkowitz
E-mail: jberk001@mail.plattsburgh.edu
The Interfraternity Council Vice President of Service coordinates all-fraternity community service and philanthropic initiatives. In conjunction with the Inter-Sorority Association Vice President for Service, he coordinates the annual A Week to GIVE program that includes the Senior Citizens Prom, faculty appreciation apple delivery, and the Up 'til Dawn fund raiser for St. Jude Children?s Research Hospital. This Vice President is responsible for recording and reporting all service hours and philanthropic contributions that result from all-fraternity events.
VP of Education
Jared Silverman
E-mail: jsilv001@mail.plattsburgh.edu
The Interfraternity Council Vice President of Education is responsible for developing educational programming for member organizations in the areas of scholarship, wellness and risk management. These programs are held during Training Day each semester, at weekly IFC Regular Meetings, and at chapter meetings upon request. The Vice President for Education is also responsible for the development of an all-fraternity Scholarship Plan and awards program and for the coordination of the annual Alcohol Screening Program, co-sponsored with the Center for Student Health & Psychological Services.
VP of Public Relations
Allen Kirmss
E-mail: kirm7358@mail.plattsburgh.edu
The Interfraternity Council Vice President of Public Relations is responsible for developing a comprehensive PR plan for the council including publicity of IFC events and education of member organizations about publicity, image and reputation. He works with each executive board member to publicize and promote IFC initiatives and assists in the development of web and printed publicity.
Advisors
Allison Swick-Duttine
E-mail: allison.swick@plattsburgh.edu
Sherlene Ayala
E-mail: ayal3589@mail.plattsburgh.edu
IFC Member Fraternities
- Alpha Chi Rho National Fraternity
- Nu Theta Gamma Regional Fraternity
- Phi Mu Delta National Fraternity
- Pi Alpha Nu Regional Fraternity
- Sigma Tau Gamma National Fraternity
- Theta Kappa Beta Local Fraternity
- Zeta Beta Tau National Fraternity Colony
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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