Correction - Replaces Previous Send: UW Develops Greek Life Relationship Statement

Dec. 17, 2004 -- A Greek Life Relationship Statement (GRS), outlining expectations between the Greek community and the University of Wyoming, was signed today (Friday) and is now in effect.

"The GRS articulates all shared standards and expectations among UW Greek students, Greek alumni, international Greek organizations, and the university," says Leellen Brigman, vice president for student affairs, who led the project. The UW trustees in May, 2003, requested President Philip Dubois and his staff to develop the project.

This GRS includes standards for UW fraternities and sororities regarding academic success, leadership and campus involvement, campus and community service, fiscal responsibility, house mentors, physical plant and parking, membership development, respect and human dignity, risk management and alumni involvement.

Under the GRS, UW is expected to provide resources to support fraternities and sororities in the implementation of the standards and expectations outlined in the statement; provide access to new UW students for Greek recruitment; provide technical assistance and training on academics, finances and member development; support lodging and dining waivers for first-year students joining the Greek community; provide guidance to promote fundraising; ensure safety and security on Fraternity Row; recognize Greek achievements; host an annual meeting between Greek leaders, alumni and the UW President; consider allocating office space for the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council leaders; and review and prioritize chapter viability for occupation of UW-owned houses on Fraternity Row.

Dolores Cardona, then interim dean of students, and David Walrath, professor in the College of Engineering, served as co-chairs of a work group that reviewed Greek relationship statements from other universities, national best-practices for institutional support for fraternities and sororities, and common university expectations for Greek-letter organizations and their students.

Work group membership included members of the Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils: Associated Students of UW government; Greek students, alumni advisers and house corporation members; and UW faculty, staff and administrators.

Read the document at www.uwyo.edu/osl.

Posted on Friday, December 17, 2004