A Time for Change: Where We've Been and Where We're Going...

Since the late 19th century, the Penn State Greek community has been an integral part of life for thousands of students, alumni, faculty, staff and State College community members. Today, Penn State boasts one of the largest Greek systems in the United States, with over 85 registered chapters and 4,000 collegiate members each academic year. Under the leadership of University President, Dr. Graham Spanier; the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs; and the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Penn State University is committed to building on the past and developing the future of Greek Life. Greek Pride: A Return to Glory, continues to provide a forum for positive change and hope for the future of our Greek community and remains a top priority of both the Division of Student Affairs and the University.

Greek Pride Summits: April 2004

On April 2nd & 3rd and 22nd & 23rd, 2004, the Greek Pride Summits brought together over 250 stakeholders in the Penn State Greek community including students, advisors, alumni, Centre County community members, staff, faculty and national chapter representatives. Within four days, stakeholders identified core values of the Penn State Greek experience, shaped our collective Dream Statement and generated Bold Ideas that will ultimately create a positive future for our Greek community.

Bold Idea Action Teams: August 2004 - Present

Eight Bold Ideas emerged from the April Summits, resulting in the current Greek Pride Bold Idea Action Teams. Current students, alumni, administrators, staff, community members and national office representatives continue to volunteer on one or more teams listed below, and each is led by a senior staff member within the Division of Student Affairs:

•  Standards and Rewards for Excellence

•  Leadership Training and Organizational Development

•  Partnerships with the University

•  Community Service

•  Greek Marketing: In Pursuit of Excellence

•  Financial and Fiscal Resources

•  Alumni, Advisor and National Office Engagement

•  Fun + Traditions = Unity

To join a Bold Idea Action team, please contact greekpride@sa.psu.edu.

Signing Ceremony and Greek Pride Mini-Summit: February 2005

The Greek Pride Steering Committee is proud to announce a Signing Ceremony and Mini-Summit on February 2, 2005. We will invite all stakeholders to make an active and public commitment to the welfare of our Greek community through the Greek Pride process. Please continue to check the Greek Pride website for further details or contact greekpride@sa.psu.edu.

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