St. Cloud State University

Fraternity & Sorority New member Resources

New Member Bill of Rights

The process of becoming an initiated member of my chapter shall help me become both a better individual and an integral part of my organization. I understand that I am entitled to certain rights while at the same time taking on certain responsibilities that are essential to my role as a new member of the SCSU Greek community.

I am responsible for being a fully involved member after initiation, to maintain my financial obligations to the chapter, to seek out leadership positions in my organization and others on campus, to recruit new members to enhance the growth and success of my chapter and the Greek community, and to fully support all social, philanthropic and service activities of my chapter and others during my time as a member.

I have the right to be treated fairly, to be respected, and to not be intentionally humiliated by any active members or alumni/alumnae of the fraternity/sorority.

I am responsible for learning about my fraternity/sorority to better understand the history, traditions, principles, and values of my chapter/organization. I have been selected to carry on a legacy left by those before me, and I will strive to support the positive goals and direction of my organization.

I have the right to be a student first and foremost to fulfill my academic obligations while being a member of my chapter/organization.

I have the right to retain my individuality while becoming a member of my organization. My talents, needs, goals, and skills are unique, and if utilized correctly can help strengthen my chapter and the Greek community. I am responsible for respecting the rights, convictions, and privacy of others, and will to work to improve fraternity/sorority relations with other chapters/organizations
and the surrounding community.

I am responsible for serving as an ambassador to the campus and community on behalf of my chapter and the Greek Community. I understand that my actions will reflect on both my organization and others as well as influence the perceptions associated with the Greek Community.

I am responsible for approaching the leaders or advisors of my chapter/organization if I feel that I have been treated without the respect or dignity based upon our founding principles which fraternity/sorority membership is based. I shall have the opportunity to approach my peer mentor, new member educator, sorority/fraternity president, or chapter advisor without ridicule or repercussion if I do not support or understand the reason for an activity.

* Adapted from the University of Florida New Member Bill of Rights

Nine Basic Expectations

Fraternity & Sorority Membership

I. I will know and understand the ideals expressed in my fraternity/Sorority ritual and will strive to incorporate them in my daily life.
II. I will strive for academic achievement and practice academic integrity.
III. I will respect the dignity of all persons; therefore I will not physically, mentally, psychologically or sexually abuse or harm any human being.
IV. I will protect the health and safety of all human beings.
V. I will respect my property and the property of others; therefore, I will neither abuse nor tolerate the abuse of property.
VI. I will meet my financial obligations in a timely manner.
VII. I will neither use nor support the use of illegal drugs; I will neither misuse nor support the misuse of alcohol.
VIII. I acknowledge that a clean and attractive environment is essential to both physical and mental health; therefore, I will do all in my power to see that the chapter property is properly cleaned and maintained.
IX. I will challenge all my fraternity members to abide by these fraternal expectations and will confront those who violate them.

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