UW Greeks Grades Improving

Sept. 11, 2002 -- University of Wyoming fraternity and sorority members last spring improved their grade point averages (GPA) from the previous year.

“Overall, we are happy to see the incremental improvements in the fraternities and sorority academic achievement,” says Matthew R. Caires, assistant dean of students. “We continue to strive to have all fraternities and sororities above the men’s and women’s overall averages on campus. With our sustained leadership, we hope to continue to see academic growth from year to year.”

Five UW fraternities posted overall GPAs higher than the average for all men on campus, up from four fraternities last spring. Sigma Alpha Epsilon improved from a 2.75 GPA last spring to 3.01 a year later, the top fraternity ranking. Sigma Phi Epsilon remained above a 3.0 for the fourth consecutive semester, Caires says.

Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 3.2 GPA led the sorority’s rankings. Three of four UW sororities remained well above 3.0, and the collective sorority average is above all women’s average for the second year, Caires says.

Members of the UW Greek system have the opportunity of an academically achieving atmosphere, combining tutoring, study tables, Greek life support and other campus support systems, Caires says. They blend thousands of hours of volunteer work, are involved with the Associated Students of UW and other student organizations, campus honoraries and support systems. Not only do Greeks have an academically promoting environment, but a situation where members can develop important career contacts for the future, Caires says.

“Being Greek is a lifelong commitment, and members have the opportunity to develop meaningful friendships with a diverse array of individuals that they might otherwise not have known,” he says. “Many of these relationships continue into the professional world, providing job contacts and networks for career development.”

For the future, UW’s Greek community is developing a fresh look on leadership, scholarship and service in order to further its place in being a substantial institutional asset, Caires adds.

Posted on Wednesday, September 11, 2002