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Annually, as new chapter officers are selected, each fraternity and
sorority MUST go through
Recognition. Fraternity and Sorority Recognition is done through a
partnership between Greek Life and the Department of Student Activities.
Each semester dates will be announced for the recognition workshops.
Below you will find information about the recognition process, and some of
the necessary forms.
Being an officially recognized Greek letter organization, means that your
chapter will be afforded the following advantages and privileges:
- Use of the Texas A&M University name, logos, and symbols to
identify institutional affiliation (as approved by Collegiate
Licensing)
- Ability to recruit members on campus
- Ability to hold meetings and functions on campus (Rudder, MSC,
Wehner, etc.)
- Access to free e-mail and/or internet web site
- Use of university meeting rooms and facilities, most of which
are free
- Access to computerized banking facilities in the Student
Organization Finance Center
- Access to FREE publicity in publications like the University
Calendar, Student Organizations Guide, Battalion’s What’s Up, etc.
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- Access to campus bulletin boards and kiosks for publicity
purposes
- Opportunity to apply for Student Organization funding
- Communication with other student organizations
- Support for self governance
- Opportunities to serve on University Task Forces
- Advocacy and support from University advisors
- Support for community service endeavors
- Access to a great Greek
Resource library, which is located in the Department of Greek
Life
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Please visit the Department of Greek Life in
MSC 245 to pick up your Recognition Packet. Only Chapter Presidents or Vice
Presidents can pick up a packet. If you have questions, please call Nick Zuniga
at (979) 862-5636.
Each semester, every fraternity and sorority will be required to review and
make any necessary updates to their chapter roster. For information about
the process and and necessary forms please view the documents below.
Whether planning a chapter retreat, date party, or a large scale fundraiser
the resources and links below can help you plan a successful event! Be
sure to know the University policies as well as those of your organization.
In addition, Greek Life staff and Student Activities staff are available to help
you plan any type of event.
Event Planning
The following resources are available to help with the planning of chapter
events and activities. It is also strongly recommended that you meet with
a Greek Life staff member to review chapter events, to be sure that they are
well planned, and meet the University's guidelines.
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Greek Life
Pre Event Planning Forms (link to Student Activities) or download the
Greek Life Event Planning Form
PDF File
- Use the following resources when planning an event with Alcohol:
- Event Checklist for Large Events or Activities Involving the Presence of
Alcohol (PDF, also in Word format)
- How to effectively plan a BYOB event.
- How to determine if the event is an Open Event
- How to determine if the event is Co-Sponsored
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Concessions (link to Student Activities)
- Planning an out of town event? Be sure to review the
Travel Rule and file
the CIRT Travel form!
- Scheduling a room on campus
call 845-8904 (for MSC/Rudder)
- Would you like to reserve the Greek Life conference room (MSC 026)?
- Email Greeklife@tamu.edu to
check availability and make reservation
- Sign and submit Greek Life facility agreement letter
- Report an Incident/Rules Violation
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Greek Governing Council Constitutions:
Aggie Greek Statements:
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Additional Resources:
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When planning a chapter event, please be sure to review the University
calendars and the Greek Life Calendar so that your event doesn't conflict with
another major University/Greek event. Also by following the directions on
the links below you can add your event to the calendar!
University regulations require each student organization to have a primary
faculty/staff advisor. For financial authorization purposes, it is in the
organization’s best interest to have a secondary advisor if your primary advisor
is out of the office or unavailable at times. We hope the following will help
you select an advisor as well as understand his/her function in your
organization.
Faculty/Staff Advisor Resources (link to Student Activities webpage)
The Role of the Advisor
An advisor adds to the continuity of your organization by making sure that
successive officers of the organization understand the responsibility they share
in this office, as well as explaining to the officers the policies established
for student organizations.
Advisors aid in the area of program content and purpose by helping student
officers use their best judgment in selecting programs.
Duties of an Advisor
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To be aware of and have an understanding of those rules pertaining to
organizations at TAMU as well as rules governing TAMU students.
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To be aware of liability issues (i.e. hazing, alcohol, etc.) and advise
the organization to make reasonable and prudent decisions regarding
these issues in planning activities.
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To attend meetings of the organization whenever possible.
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To be available to the officers of the organization on a regular basis for
advice and consultation.
Hints on Recruiting an Advisor
- Before making a selection, keep in mind the following: (a) find
someone who will have the time to devote to your organization, and (b)
find someone who will take the role willingly and seriously.
- When approaching your potential advisor for the first time, make
certain that he/she has a clear understanding of your organization’s
purpose as well as what would be required of him/her, his or her duties,
and the time commitment involved.
- Allow the person a reasonable length of time to consider his/her
decision.
- If possible choose someone who shares some of the same interests of
your organization, and someone with whom you are in contact. For
example, when starting a departmental club or organization you may want
to find someone in that department to act as an advisor if possible.
How to Work with your Advisor
- It is best to meet with your advisor at least one day before your
meetings to go over the agenda and topics to be discussed.
- Be open to suggestions and criticisms from your advisor. His/her
knowledge and experience will help in solutions and organizational
procedures.
- If an advisor cannot attend your meeting, be sure to meet with him/her
after the meeting to brief him/her on what happened. Advisors can be a
great resource for your group, take advantage of their experience and
insight.
University Resources:
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Additional Resources:
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