Greek Life Programs at SUNY Plattsburgh - Social Event Grants

Social Event Grants

The Fraternity/Sorority Life Social Event Grants are available for fraternal organizations to co-sponsor alcohol-free social events. If groups are selected, Fraternity/Sorority Life will provide funding to help support these events (i.e. Group A contributes $100 and Group B contributes $100,  Fraternity/Sorority Life will contribute up to $200 so that the group can plan a social event costing approximately $400).

Sample events could include (but are not limited to):

• Bowling
• Laser Tag
• Camping
• Miniature golf
• Dinner at a local restaurant
• Ben & Jerry’s tour
• Ausable Chasm rafting
• Picnic at City Beach or State Park
• Six Flags/The Great Escape
• Lake Placid Olympic Center
• Show in Montreal or Burlington
• Horseback riding
• Attend a PSU theatre event
• Hiking in the Adirondacks

The intended outcomes of these grants are:

• Members will begin to comprehend the concept of “social organization” meaning “social development”. Fraternity and sorority members will not equate the concept of “social event” with “alcohol”.
• The personal social skills of fraternity and sorority members will improve.
• The sense of community between organizations will increase.
• The perception that alcohol is a core principle of fraternities and sororities will decrease.
• The number of students who join fraternities/sororities for the purposes of friendship, scholarship, leadership and service will increase. 

Criteria to be considered for funding:

• A minimum of two accredited fraternal organizations must collaborate;
• 50% of members from each of these organizations must attend the event;
• Members agree to remain alcohol and substance free before, during and after the event;
• Appropriate representatives must attend the Fraternal Summit each year;
• Groups must participate in an assessment initiative to be administered by the Fraternity/Sorority Life at the beginning of the academic year. A minimum of 75% of members must complete the survey;
• A minimum of 75% of participants must complete an event evaluation within seven days of the event.

The application process is:

• Interested groups will submit an application to Fraternity/Sorority Life
• A selection committee consisting of the Director of Fraternity/Sorority Life and/or Graduate Assistant for Fraternity/Sorority Life, a fraternity/sorority faculty advisor, and a Vice Presidents for the Interfraternity Council and Inter-Sorority Association will review applications and determine allocations for the month. Applicants will be notified within 48 hours of the committee’s decision.

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