Brown University Providence, R.I.

The NPC Extension Committee has received minutes evidencing the Panhellenic Council's vote (2-1) to open for extension. There are currently three NPC organizations on campus: Kappa Delta, Alpha Chi Omega and Kappa Alpha Theta. The chapters ranged in size from 95 -112 in fall 2016. Kappa Delta is the newest group to be added to campus, colonizing in 2013. There are no local organizations, no NIC organizations and one NPHC or multicultural organization. Located in Providence, R.I., Brown University is a private university, which enrolls about 6,200 undergraduate students, approximately half of which are female. Brown University offers bachelor degrees in science and art in 80 different concentrations, as well as 28 master’s degree programs and 41 doctoral degree programs. For more information, see the Brown University website: www.brown.edu. Panhellenic recruitment numbers have consistently been growing and chapters have been taking larger new member classes for a few years now. Despite this growth, extension was delayed to give Kappa Delta time to fully establish. The community is excited to find a new organization to join Panhellenic at Brown so that the many young women interested in joining a Greek letter organization for women can do so. Primary recruitment at Brown happens in the spring, typically in the second week of February. Women who participate in recruitment are primarily first year students, but Brown undergraduates of any age may participate in recruitment. Prior to spring recruitment, there were 335 women in the three Panhellenic chapters. Quota was 48 for spring 2017 recruitment and campus total is now 153. At Brown University, Greek organizations reside within dormitory buildings, where members of each organization have sole access to a kitchen, a large chapter room, a library, storage spaces and other rooms. Each house decorates and furnishes these rooms to their preference, although the university can provide basic furniture and appliances that it provides to public dormitory lounges if the organization does not want to purchase its own furniture and appliances. Members’ bedrooms are the same as other dormitory rooms, and include mostly doubles and singles with the occasional triple, assigned such that members are grouped together in the same

Feb. 17, 2017

TO: NPC Member Organizations

FROM: Jamie Jones Miller, Extension Committee chairman

RE: Extension Bulletin #243- Brown University; Idaho State University; Piedmont College; St. John’s- Staten Island; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Tennessee Wesleyan University; Trinity College; University of Alaska- Anchorage (updated re-listing); University of Wisconsin- Whitewater (updated re-listing)

The Extension Bulletin is an internal, private document for use only by NPC organizations and their staff and volunteers. It is not for public distribution and should not be forwarded to non-members.

building next to their specific common spaces. Outside of this housing, any space on campus can be booked for no cost for informational sessions or other events. Please address the following in your application: 1. History of organization 2. Administrative and volunteer support structure, including advisory support 3. Criteria for membership 4. General organizational statistics 5. Copies of the inter/national organization’s risk management policy, including hazing, alcohol and substance abuse and health education 6. Policies or statements relating to the inter/national organization’s relationship with the host institution 7. Policies on academic emphasis and scholarship programs 8. Copies of programming related to the new member process, member education and leadership development 9. Academic requirements for members and leaders 10. Information regarding community service programs, including information about the organization’s inter/national philanthropy 11. Financial obligations of chapter members, including new member dues, fees and estimation of chapter dues 12. Description of the assistance provided by the inter/national organization to a new colony, including financial support, alumnae support and a list of collegiate and alumnae chapters in the region 13. Detailed statistics regarding the number of alumnae within a 30-mile radius and a 60-mile radius 14. Colonization requirements and proposed timeline 15. If applicable, support of the inter/national organization for future chapter housing 16. Membership policy (specifically regarding female-identifying students) Exploratory visits will not be offered. Please direct questions to Claire Walker, Greek and Program House Graduate Assistant, at Claire_b_walker@brown.edu. Materials should be emailed to Claire Walker at claire_b_walker@brown.edu by April 1, 2017. Timeline and Application Process: April 1, 2017 Application deadline April 15, 2017 Invitations for campus presentations issued May 5-20, 2017 Campus presentations May 25, 2017 Notification of invitation to colonize Spring 2018 Anticipated colonization

Idaho State University Pocatello, Idaho

The NPC Extension Committee has received minutes evidencing the Panhellenic Council's vote (2-0) to open for extension. There are two NPC organizations on campus: Alpha Xi Delta and Sigma Sigma Sigma. Both chapters currently have 33 total members and campus total is 33. Alpha Xi Delta is the newest group to be added to campus, colonizing in 2005. There are no local organizations, no NIC organizations and no NPHC and multicultural organizations on campus.

Located in Pocatello, Idaho, Idaho State University is a public institution which enrolls 11,636 students, 54.6 percent of which are female. Idaho State University offers baccalaureate degrees in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, and professional schools, along with master’s degrees in several specialized areas. For more information see the university's website: www.isu.edu. The Panhellenic Council at Idaho State University last opened for extension in 2005. The Panhellenic is excited to have the opportunity to add another NPC organization and to see the Idaho State Greek community grow. All multicultural and social fraternities are expected to participate in Greek Council. Greek Council holds weekly meetings, while Panhellenic meets every other week. Primary recruitment is held in the fall using the partially structured recruitment format. The NPC organizations have grown substantially from 2010 to 2016, from 10 pledged members to 29 pledged members in fall 2017. Every chapter must have an on-campus advisor. There are no NPC chapter houses, but all chapters may use the amenities on the campus. Chapters currently meet in on-campus rooms for regular meetings and for other events. Depending on the day of the week, meeting space is arranged in the ISU Pond Student Union Center or other classroom buildings. Current organizations have hosted chapter meetings on Sunday evenings in the ISU Pond Student Union Center. There is no cost for the meeting space within these buildings. For other chapter events, organizations may submit an event registration via the scheduling office and Involvement Center. Space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Chapters are responsible for costs of using an off-campus facility and must also submit event registration for any off-campus event. Please address the following in your application: 1. History of organization (please include the motto or purpose of the organization) 2. Administrative and volunteer support structure, including advisory support 3. Criteria for membership 4. General organizational statistics 5. Copies of the inter/national organization’s risk management policy, including hazing, alcohol and substance abuse, and health education 6. Policies or statements relating to the inter/national organization’s relationship with the host institution 7. Policies on academic emphasis and scholarship programs 8. Copies of programming related to the new member process, member education and leadership development 9. GPA requirements for members and leaders 10. Information regarding community service programs, including information about the organization’s inter/national philanthropy 11. Financial obligations of chapter members, including new member dues, fees and estimation of chapter dues 12. Description of the assistance provided by the inter/national organization to a new colony, including financial support, alumnae support and a list of collegiate and alumnae chapters in the region 13. Detailed statistics regarding the number of alumnae within a 30-mile radius and a 60-mile radius. 14. Colonization requirements and proposed timeline 15. Membership statuses (for undergraduate and graduate students) Exploratory visits will not be offered. Please direct questions and concerns to: Valerie Davids/ Idaho State University Panhellenic Advisor/ 208-282-3451/ davivale@isu.edu Julianne Nguyen/ Idaho State University Panhellenic President/ 208-440-1080/ nguyjul2@isu.edu Materials should be emailed by March 10, 2017 to: Valerie Davids/ Idaho State University Panhellenic Advisor/ 208-282-3451/ davivale@isu.edu; Julianne Nguyen/ Idaho State University Panhellenic President/ 208-440-1080/ nguyjul2@isu.edu

Timeline and Application Process: March 10, 2017 Application deadline March 31, 2017 Invitations for campus presentations issued April 18-26, 2017 Campus presentations April 28, 2017 Notification of invitation to colonize Fall 2017 Anticipated colonization

Piedmont College Demorest, Ga.

The NPC Extension Committee has received the proper documentation from the college administration that Piedmont College in Demorest, Ga, is open for extension. There are currently no NPC organizations on campus. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of northeast Ga., Piedmont College is a private, comprehensive liberal arts institution which enrolls 1,295 students, 57 percent of which are female. Founded in 1897, Piedmont has a residential campus in Demorest and a second campus near downtown Athens, Ga. Piedmont offers baccalaureate degrees in the arts and sciences, business, education, and nursing and health sciences. The college also offers an MBA program as well as master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees in education. Approximately 70 percent of Piedmont’s Demorest students live on campus, and the college has enrolled a record number of freshmen each of the past three years. The college recently completed a new 58,000-square-foot Student Commons, which includes a variety of meeting rooms for student organizations. The Commons also houses the dining hall, a Starbucks/On-the-Go Café, fitness center, bookstore, climbing wall, gymnasium, indoor track and a racquetball court. Piedmont is a member of NCAA Division III and competes in 19 sports within the USA South Conference. Designated sorority and fraternity on-campus residential housing options will be available in 2018, and are expected to include a chapter room meeting space. Additionally, no-cost housing options will be available for “embedded” NPC member organization staff assisting with colonization. For more information, visit the Piedmont College website at www.piedmont.edu. Information for prospective students can be found at www.piedmont.edu/future-students.Please address the following in your application: 1. History of organization 2. Administrative and volunteer support structure, including advisory support 3. Criteria for membership 4. General organizational statistics 5. Copies of the inter/national organization’s risk management policy, including hazing, alcohol and substance abuse, and health education 6. Policies or statements relating to the inter/national organization’s relationship with the host institution 7. Policies on academic emphasis and scholarship programs 8. Copies of programming related to the new member process, member education and leadership development 9. GPA requirements for members and leaders

10. Information regarding community service programs, including information about the organization’s inter/national philanthropy 11. Financial obligations of chapter members, including new member dues, fees and estimation of chapter dues 12. Description of the assistance provided by the inter/national organization to a new colony, including financial support, alumnae support and a list of collegiate and alumnae chapters in the region 13. Detailed statistics regarding the number of alumnae within a 30-mile radius and a 60-mile radius 14. Colonization requirements and proposed timeline 15. If applicable, support of the inter/national organization for future chapter housing 16. Any other information you would like to provide

Exploratory visits will be offered between March 1 and March 3, 2017. Please contact Dr. Kim Crawford, Director of Student Life, kcrawford@piedmont.edu, 706-778-8500 ext. 1050 to schedule a visit.

Please direct questions to Emily Pettit, Dean of Student Engagement, epettit@piedmont.edu, 706-778-8500 ext. 1176. Materials should be emailed to Emily Pettit, Dean of Student Engagement, epettit@piedmont.edu.

Timeline and Application Process: March 1-3, 2017 Exploratory visits March 10, 2017 Application deadline March 13, 2017 Invitations for campus presentations issued April 3-11, 2017 Campus presentations April 17, 2017 Notification of invitation to colonize Fall 2017 Anticipated colonization

St. John’s University Staten Island, N.Y.

The NPC Extension Committee has received minutes evidencing the vote of the two NPC organizations (2-0) at the St. John’s University campus in Staten Island to open for extension. There is currently no established College Panhellenic. There are two NPC organizations on campus: Theta Phi Alpha and Sigma Sigma Sigma. The chapters range in size from 15-35. Sigma Sigma Sigma is the newest group to be added to campus, colonizing in 2011. Primary formal recruitment is held in the spring semester. There is one inter/national fraternity and no NPHC or multicultural organizations. Located in Staten Island, N.Y., St. John’s University is a Catholic institution which enrolls 920 students, 55.87 percent of which are female. St. John’s University offers baccalaureate degrees in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, and professional schools, along with master’s degrees in several specialized areas. For more information see the university's website: http://www.stjohns.edu. St. John’s-Staten Island currently has eight active fraternity and sororities, with approximately 220 students involved. These students are among the most involved on campus, participating in student government, new student orientation, peer leadership, community service, and peer mentoring. Currently SJU SI is looking to open extension to provide women with an opportunity to experience another national sorority, and to change the dynamic of our campus to have more members in national versus local organizations. SJU SI

wants to make every effort to bring an organization that will best fit within the community and is most in line with the institution’s Catholic and Vincentian values. SJU SI does not offer housing specific to members of fraternities or sororities. The resident student population lives in garden-style apartments rather than in traditional residence halls. There are a variety of on-campus spaces available for recognized student organizations to reserve for meetings and events. Once an organization is recognized by student government, they are afforded the right to reserve these spaces. Student organizations that have not yet been recognized, and who are looking to recruit and advertise, can reserve a space through the Office of Student Life on a case-by-case basis. There is no cost associated with newly formed organizations coming to campus; however, once a new sorority or fraternity is recognized by the United Greek Alliance (UGA), they are required to pay dues at the rate of $150 per semester. The UGA is the governing body that oversees all recognized sororities and fraternities. Please address the following in your application: 1. History of organization 2. Administrative and volunteer support structure, including advisory support 3. Criteria for membership 4. General organizational statistics 5. Copies of the inter/national organization’s risk management policy, including hazing, alcohol and substance abuse, and health education 6. Policies or statements relating to the inter/national organization’s relationship with the host institution 7. Policies on academic emphasis and scholarship programs 8. Copies of programming related to the new member process, member education and leadership development 9. GPA requirements for members and leaders 10. Information regarding community service programs, including information about the organization’s inter/national philanthropy 11. Financial obligations of chapter members, including new member dues, fees and estimation of chapter dues 12. Description of the assistance provided by the inter/national organization to a new colony, including financial support, alumnae support and a list of collegiate and alumnae chapters in the region 13. Detailed statistics regarding the number of alumnae within a 30-mile radius and a 60-mile radius 14. Colonization requirements and proposed timeline 15. If applicable, support of the inter/national organization for future chapter housing 16. Any other information you would like to provide Exploratory visits will not be offered; however, SJU SI is available for conference calls, or video calls to provide further information to potential organizations. Please contact Audra Howley, Associate Director of Student Life, 718-390-4443, howleya@stjohns.edu, to schedule a call. Please direct questions to Audra Howley, Associate Director of Student Life, 718-390-4443, howleya@stjohns.edu Materials should be emailed to Audra Howley, Associate Director of Student Life, 718-390-4443, howleya@stjohns.edu by March 15, 2017. Timeline and Application Process: March 15, 2017 Application deadline March 22, 2017 Invitations for campus presentations issued April 1, 2017- May 15, 2017 Campus presentations June 15, 2017 Notification of invitation to colonize Fall 2017 Anticipated colonization* *Open to discussing a spring 2018 colonization post-recruitment.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, Ill.

The NPC Extension Committee has received minutes evidencing the Panhellenic Council's unanimous vote of 4 to 0 to open for extension. There are four NPC organizations on campus: Alpha Xi Delta, Alpha Sigma Tau, Alpha Phi and Delta Phi Epsilon. The chapters range in size from 125-147 members. Campus total is 137. Alpha Xi Delta is the newest group to be added to campus, colonizing in 2013. There are also seven NIC organizations, five NPHC organizations and three multicultural and/or special interest organizations. Located in Edwardsville, Ill. – just 25 miles from St. Louis, Mo. - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a four-year, coeducational, public master’s institution. SIUE enrolls more than 11,720 undergraduate students, 52.95 percent of which identify as female. SIUE offers baccalaureate and master’s degrees in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, nursing, education, health, human behavior, business and engineering. SIUE offers advanced degrees in dental medicine, pharmacy, nursing practice and education. Campuses in East St. Louis and Alton, Ill. supplement the Edwardsville campus. During the 2016-17 academic year, SIUE saw its third-highest all-time fall enrollment with 14,142 students, and its second-highest all-time spring enrollment with 13,276 students. For more information, see the university's website: www.siue.edu. Fraternities and sororities play an important role on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. The fraternity and sorority community is comprised of 19 recognized organizations, which are all (inter)nationally affiliated and in good standing with the Kimmel Student Involvement Center. During fall 2016, membership in the community reached over 1,000 members, with fraternity and sorority members accounting for almost 9 percent of the undergraduate student population. The majority of student leaders on campus are members of fraternities and sororities. Several members sit on the student government executive board, while one member currently serves as the student trustee on the SIU System’s Board of Trustees. Many fraternity and sorority members also serve as resident assistants, Springboard to Success leaders, tour ambassadors, and peer mentors. For more information, see the fraternity and sorority life website: www.siue.edu/kimmel/greek. Over the past five years, the number of women registered for primary recruitment has increased approximately 28 percent, culminating in a record 344 registrants this past fall. In addition, the number of women attending and participating in the open house round has increased by approximately 46 percent since 2012. Over the last five years, median chapter size has increased by approximately 25 percent, with campus total being automatically reset every academic semester to accommodate for such growth. When asked what the ideal chapter size would be, chapter members overwhelmingly gave a range between 80 and 90 collegiate members. Currently, the median chapter size is 137 members. Today, chapters are pushed to the maximum in terms of their ability to host and manage successful events at on- and off-campus facilities, ranging from the most basic and necessary, like weekly chapter meetings, to greater and more sentimental events, like founders’ day. As an un-housed community, our chapters fully utilize the Morris University Center event spaces, academics building and off-campus sites throughout the year. The large chapter sizes are also creating cultural challenges for the Panhellenic community, hurting both retention and the overall sorority experience. Women have consistently expressed the strains their chapter size has put on relationship building and the ability to create lasting bonds with fellow members. The Panhellenic community has overwhelming support from the university to open for extension, as noted in various letters of support, including the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville chancellor, in the Extension Report. This report provides additional information on the fraternity and sorority community, recruitment growth, letters of support and frequently asked questions.

The Panhellenic community is open to assisting a new organization and supporting them in their colonization. There will be efforts to help integrate, teach and assist the new organization about the university and the community. The fraternity and sorority life staff is committed to being a liaison and support between the new organization and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Additionally, the Kimmel Student Involvement Center will work with the national organization to assist with the resources they will need to be successful. This may include office space, parking passes, housing, printing capabilities, Wi-Fi access, etc. Please address the following in your application: 1. Organization Information

a. General organization information/statistics, including history, mission, purpose, core values b. Total number of chapters (inter)nationally, total number of chapters in Illinois and bordering states, number of active

chapters and locations, etc. c. Information on organization’s community service and philanthropic programs, including (inter)national philanthropic

partner d. Financial obligations to (inter)national organization e. Financial obligations of chapter members, including new member dues, fees, and estimation of chapter dues f. Policies or statements relating to the (inter)national organization’s relationship with the host institution g. Copies of the (inter)national organization’s risk management policy and resources including hazing, alcohol and

substance abuse, sexual assault and violence prevention, and health education h. (Inter)national magazines/publications (if any)

2. New Member and Member Development a. Policies, goals, expectations and standards for the recruitment, selection, education, and initiation of new members,

including anti-hazing regulations and procedures b. Membership policies and criteria, including those addressing the organization’s stance on membership of gender non-

conforming, transgender, gender fluid, or gender queer individuals c. Academic and scholarship policies, programs and requirements for new members, members and leaders d. Leadership development programs, including any conferences presented or required annually e. Copies of programming related to the new member process and member education

3. Chapter Advisement and Support a. Colonization requirements and proposed timeline b. Requirements for the initiation and installation of a chapter c. Description of the assistance provided by the (inter)national organization during the initial extension/colonization process,

while established as a colony, and one year after chartering, including financial support, alumnae support and a list of collegiate and alumnae chapters in the region

d. Administrative and volunteer support structure, including advisory support e. Detailed statistics regarding the number of alumnae within a 30-mile radius and a 60-mile radius of Edwardsville f. Organization’s track record with colonization on campuses or fraternity and sorority communities similar to Southern

Illinois University Edwardsville 4. Any other information you would like to provide

a. Letter of intent from the (inter)national headquarters staff member who oversees extension With approval from the NPC Panhellenics chairman and the NPC Extension chairman as a pilot project, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will be offering a virtual exploratory visit in lieu of a campus visit. The virtual visit will be available starting March 1, 2017, prior to on-site exploratory visits, which can be scheduled between March 6 and March 30, 2017. Please contact Tyler Manning, Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life, at 618-650-2686 or tymanni@siue.edu, to schedule a visit. Please direct questions to Tyler Manning, assistant director for fraternity and sorority life, 618-650-2686, tymanni@siue.edu. Interested organizations should send one hard copy and one electronic copy of materials. Application materials, both physical and electronic, should be sent to Tyler Manning, assistant director for fraternity and sorority lLife, 618-650-2686, tymanni@siue.edu with the subject: “Extension Application: Organization Name” by March 31, 2017. Hard copies should be mailed to:

Tyler Manning Kimmel Student Involvement Center Campus Box 1168 Edwardsville, IL 62026 Timeline and Application Process: March 1, 2017 Virtual exploratory visit available March 6-30, 2017 Exploratory visits March 31, 2017 Application deadline April 24, 2017 Invitations for campus presentations issued Sept. 5-22, 2017 Campus presentations Oct. 13, 2017 Notification of invitation to colonize Fall 2018 Anticipated colonization

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, Tenn.

The NPC Extension Committee has received the proper documentation from the university administration that Tennessee Wesleyan University in Athens, Tenn. is open for extension for the purpose of Alpha Xi Gamma local sorority to affiliate with an NPC organization. There is currently one NPC organization on campus, Sigma Kappa, with 27 members, and one local sorority, Alpha Xi Gamma, with 22 members. There is one local fraternity on campus, Delta Zeta Phi, with 19 members. Campus total is 30 members. Located 60 miles between Knoxville and Chattanooga, and conveniently 160 miles from the greater metropolitan areas of Atlanta, Asheville and Nashville, Tennessee Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts institution which enrolls 1,100 students, 63 percent of which are female. Tennessee Wesleyan University offers baccalaureate degrees in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, pre-professional studies, and an evening degree completion program in management excellence as well as master’s degrees in business administration and curriculum leadership. TWU has enjoyed steady enrollment trends for the last several years and maintains an above-85 percent retention rate for first-year students. For more information, please see the University's website: www.tnwesleyan.edu. Tennessee Wesleyan University’s Greek Council is comprised of Sigma Kappa, Delta Zeta Phi and Alpha Xi Gamma. Sigma Kappa and Alpha Xi Gamma have been steady members of TWU’s Greek community for over 40 years. Both sororities hold weekly chapter meetings, are actively involved on campus through additional clubs/organizations, and fully participate in a structured sorority recruitment week each fall. While Alpha Xi Gamma has no national affiliation, the sorority is held to the same NPC standards as Sigma Kappa to maintain neutrality and justness between the two organizations. Delta Zeta Phi was established as a local fraternity in 2006 and has maintained a steady growth in membership. The fraternity and sorority community enjoys strong, positive relationships with one another and regularly host events together, such as the go Greek welcome back bash and homecoming lip sync competition in the fall and Greek week, Greek formal and the Greek mobile food pantry service project in the spring. The Greek community is supported by three professional staff members who are alumnae of NPC organizations. For more information, see the university’s Greek life website: http://www.tnwesleyan.edu/student-life/get-involved/greek-life/ Each Greek organization has access to individual chapter rooms, located in Keith Hall and Townsend Hall, with private entry. While there is currently no Greek housing available on campus, members of the community use their chapter room spaces for meetings,

rituals, educational programs, studying and membership development, free of cost to each organization. Additional space on campus is available at no cost through reservations with the student life department. In 1979, Tennessee Wesleyan University expected to close and merge with a nearby institution, resulting in the closure of the Gamma Chi chapter of Alpha Xi Delta. Alpha Xi Delta had previously been present on campus for 18 years .However, the institution remained open, and the sisters of Alpha Xi Delta chose to continue as a sisterhood and established Alpha Xi Gamma. In addition to Alpha Xi Delta, Tennessee Wesleyan University was home to chapters of Phi Mu, Kappa Delta, Pi Kappa Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon throughout the 1960s-1990s. Throughout the years, Alpha Xi Gamma has won many awards and celebrated numerous accomplishments of individual members. Volunteerism and philanthropy are the core values of Alpha Xi Gamma, which resulted in the group winning the 2014 outstanding student organization volunteer award. The organization has been an active supporter of national foundations focused on breast cancer research and awareness, and members regularly give their time to local causes such as Operation Christmas Child, the prom dress drive in partnership with a local high school, and the Love Thy Neighbor Project, a campus and community food bank for impoverished individuals in our local community. Alpha Xi Gamma’s partnership with the Love Thy Neighbor Project has been recognized nationally and was awarded the Newman Civic Fellows Award. In the last four years, six members have recognized with the President’s Volunteer Service Award for their outstanding volunteer activity (100 hours or more served within a single calendar year). Alpha Xi Gamma members have also proven to be strong campus leaders. One member is the current Student Government Association President, and three out of four executive officers of the Student Activities Board are Alpha Xi Gamma members. Additionally, sisters of Alpha Xi Gamma serve as orientation leaders, resident advisors, student ambassadors, student athletes, student supervisors, peer leaders, Neff Scholars and leaders in several other campus organizations. Alpha Xi Gamma is extremely involved in the social activities of the university. The organization was named overall Homecoming winner in 2013 and 2014, placed first in the lip sync competition both years, and recently placed second in the 2015 and 2016 lip sync. In 2015, the Alpha Xi Gamma president was crowned TWU’s homecoming queen and in 2016, the president participated in the homecoming court. Although successful as a local sorority, Alpha Xi Gamma has decided to explore the possibility of affiliating with an inter/national sorority. They believe that doing so will strengthen their identity as a sorority, allow for stability in the future, and provide support and guidance for the current and future sisters. Please address the following in your application materials: 1. History of organization 2. Administrative and volunteer support structure, including advisory support 3. Criteria for membership 4. General organizational statistics 5. Copies of the inter/national organization’s risk management policy, including hazing, alcohol and substance abuse, and health education 6. Policies on academic emphasis and scholarship programs 7. Copies of programming related to the new member process, member education and leadership development 8. GPA requirements for members and leaders 9. Financial obligations of chapter members, including new member dues, fees and estimation of chapter dues 10. Description of the assistance provided by the inter/national organization to a new colony, including financial support, alumnae support and a list of collegiate and alumnae chapters in the region 11. Detailed statistics regarding the number of alumnae within a 30-mile radius and a 60-mile radius 12. Colonization requirements and proposed timeline Tennessee Wesleyan University is open to exploratory visits, but they are not required by the institution. Please direct questions or requests to schedule an exploratory visit to Mandie Thacker Beeler, associate dean of students, who is serving as the campus coordinator for this process: mbeeler@tnwesleyan.edu or (423)746-5244.

Application materials can be emailed to mbeeler@tnwesleyan.edu or mailed to: Mandie Thacker Beeler 204 East College Street Attn: Service & Leadership Athens, TN 37303 Timeline and Application Process: March 13-24, 2017 Exploratory visits March 27, 2017 Application deadline April 3, 2017 Invitations for campus presentations issued April 10-28, 2017 Campus presentations May 3, 2017 Notification of invitation to colonize Fall 2017 Anticipated colonization

Trinity College Hartford, Conn.

The NPC Extension Committee has received the proper documentation from the college administration that the sorority community at Trinity College is open for extension. There is one NPC organization on campus, Kappa Kappa Gamma, with 54 members. There are six NIC organizations (Alpha Chi Rho, Alpha Delta Phi, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha, Psi Upsilon), one NALFO organization (Lambda Alpha Upsilon), two co-ed societies (St. Anthony Hall, Cleo Society of Alpha Chi), and two local sororities (IVY Society, Zeta Omega Eta). The IVY society currently has 37 members and Zeta Omega Eta has 14 members. Both local sororities are interested in affiliating with an NPC organization. The university is prepared to support the colonization of one local sorority in fall 2017 and is open to discussing future opportunities with the NPC organizations on campus once the new NPC organization has completed two formal recruitment periods. Located in Hartford, Conn., Trinity College is a private, liberal arts institution which enrolls 2,099 full-time undergraduates, 47 percent of which are female. With a student/faculty ratio of 10:1, Trinity College offers 39 majors, 27 minors and over 900 courses to help students create their own educational experience. Approximately 15 percent of students pursue a double major, and more than 50 percent participate in study abroad programs. Trinity College offers baccalaureate degrees in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, and interdisciplinary studies along with master’s degrees in several specialized areas. Trinity is part of a small consortium of liberal arts institutions that also offers an accredited engineering program.

Admission to Trinity has been increasingly competitive in recent years. For the class of 2019, Trinity received 7,570 applications and accepted 2,530 (33.4 percent). Out of the accepted students, 559 enrolled (22 percent). The middle 50 percent range of SAT scores for enrolled freshmen was 570–670 for critical reading, 580–670 for math, and 580–670 for writing. Information regarding the class of 2020 has not been released. For more information, see the University's website: www.trincoll.edu

The fraternity and sorority community is comprised of fourteen organizations and 453 students. Of the affiliated students, 180 women are involved in sororities and co-ed societies. Based on grades from the fall 2016 semester, the all-Greek GPA is 3.273 compared to the all-university GPA of 3.229. The all-sorority GPA is 3.404 compared to the all-female GPA of 3.359. Out of these fourteen

organizations, five own their housing on campus, five rent their housing from local landlords (either next to or on campus), and four organizations do not have housing, but have a private meeting space on campus. Six organizations opt to hold meetings in their own chapter spaces. The remaining eight organizations, as recognized organizations with the college, are permitted to book classroom space anywhere on campus. Most, if not all of them, have standing room reservations for classrooms or lecture halls for weekly chapter meetings.

The college has approved two interest groups, named The Stella Society and The Order of the Elms, to begin establishing organizations on campus. Both organizations were formed as a result of fall 2016 recruitment numbers in which 60 women signed up for recruitment and 31 women did not receive a bid. Both The Stella Society and The Order of the Elms were given permission to participate in spring 2017 recruitment. The Stella Society extended bids to seven new members, bringing their group total to 17 women. The Order of the Elms extended bids to 20 women, bringing their total to 30 women. Please include the following information in your application materials: 1. History of organization 2. Administrative and volunteer support structure, including advisory support 3. Criteria for membership 4. General organizational statistics 5. Copies of the inter/national organization’s risk management policy, including hazing, alcohol and substance abuse, and health education 6. Policies or statements relating to the relationship with the host institution 7. Policies on academic emphasis and scholarship programs 8. Copies of programming related to the new member process, member education and leadership development 9. GPA requirements for members and leaders 10. Information regarding community service programs, including information about the organization’s inter/national philanthropy 11. Financial obligations of chapter members, including new member dues, fees and estimation of chapter dues 12. Description of the assistance provided by the inter/national organization to a new colony, including financial support, alumnae support and a list of collegiate and alumnae chapters in the region 13. Detailed statistics regarding the number of alumnae within a 30-mile radius and a 60-mile radius 14. Colonization requirements and proposed timeline 15. Any other information you would like to provide 16. If applicable, support of the inter/national organization for future chapter housing Exploratory visits may be conducted before the material submission deadline of March 10, 2017. Please direct questions or requests to schedule an exploratory visit to Kathryn Wojcik, director of campus life initiatives and social houses, kwojcik@trincoll.edu or (860) 297-2259. Electronic material submissions are preferred and may be emailed to Kathryn Wojcik. Timeline and Application Process: Prior to March 10, 2017 Exploratory visits permitted. March 10, 2017 Material submission deadline March 24, 2017 Organizations invited to campus for presentations April 3-14, 2017 Organization presentations on campus May 5, 2017 Invitation to colonize emailed to group. Fall 2017 Anticipated colonization* *Pre-colonization activities may begin in the summer of 2017.

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska The NPC Extension Committee has received minutes evidencing the Panhellenic Council's unanimous vote to open for extension. There are two NPC organizations on campus: Alpha Sigma Alpha and Sigma Sigma Sigma. The chapters range in size from 45-49. Campus total is 49. Alpha Sigma Alpha is the newest group to be added to campus, colonizing in 2004. There are three NIC organizations and no NPHC or multicultural organizations. There is currently no housing on or off campus specifically designated for Greek life. The director of residence life has offered to let Greek organizations begin chapter housing in on-campus apartments if there is interest; however, no sororities or fraternities are utilizing this option at this time. Located in Anchorage, Alaska, the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is a public institution which enrolls 8,181 full-time students, 54.2 percent of which are female as of spring 2016. UAA offers 59 baccalaureate degrees in seven academic colleges, including business administration, human services, arts, fine arts, music, science and social work. For more information, see the university's website: www.uaa.alaska.edu. There has been significant growth in fraternal membership at UAA in recent years. In 2013, the average sorority chapter size after formal recruitment was 36 members. Three years of increased participation and placement later, the average chapter size is 53 after formal recruitment, a 47.2 percent increase. Additionally, UAA has welcomed two new fraternities to campus since 2013: Tau Kappa Epsilon and Phi Kappa Theta. Two other national fraternities, Alpha Sigma Phi and Delta Chi, will establish themselves on campus by the end of the fall 2018 semester. For more information, see the UAA Greek Life website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/student-life-leadership/clubs/greek-life/ Please include the following information in your application packet: 1. History of organization 2. Administrative and volunteer support structure, including advisory support 3. Criteria for membership 4. General organizational statistics 5. Copies of the inter/national organization’s risk management policy, including hazing, alcohol and substance abuse, and health education 6. Policies or statements relating to the relationship with the host institution 7. Policies on academic emphasis and scholarship programs 8. Copies of programming related to the new member process, member education and leadership development 9. GPA requirements for members and leaders 10. Information regarding community service programs, including information about the organization’s inter/national philanthropy 11. Financial obligations of chapter members, including new member dues, fees and estimation of chapter dues 12. Description of the assistance provided by the inter/national organization to a new colony, including financial support, alumnae support and a list of collegiate and alumnae chapters in the region 13. Detailed statistics regarding the number of alumnae within a 60-mile radius 14. Colonization requirements and proposed timeline 15. Any other information you would like to provide Exploratory visits are acceptable. Please direct questions or requests to schedule an exploratory visit to Cody Buechner at cmbuechner@alaska.edu.

Application materials (physical and electronic copies) must be submitted by March 31, 2017. Electronic copies are preferred and should be submitted to cmbuechner@alaska.edu with the subject: “Extension Application: Organization Name.” Hard copies may be mailed to: Cody Buechner SU Room 210 3211 Providence Dr Anchorage, AK 99508 Timeline and Application Process: Feb. 20-March 31, 2017 Exploratory visits March 31, 2017 Application deadline April 7, 2017 Notification to organize invited to campus for presentations May 1-5, 2017 Campus presentations May 15, 2017 Invitation to colonize Fall 2017 or spring 2018 Anticipated colonization

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin

The NPC Extension Committee has received minutes evidencing the Panhellenic Council's vote (2- 0) to open for extension. There are two NPC organizations on campus: Delta Zeta and Sigma Sigma Sigma. Both chapters have 120 members. Campus total is 120. Delta Zeta is the newest group to be added to campus, colonizing in 1954. There are also two local organizations, six NIC organizations, six NPHC organizations and four multicultural organizations. Located in Whitewater, Wis., the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a public four-year institution which enrolls 10,108 undergraduate students, 49 percent of which are female. UW-Whitewater offers baccalaureate degrees in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, and professional schools along with master’s degrees in several specialized areas. There has been an increase in freshmen class size each year for at least the past six years. The percentage of students living on campus has also increased by 125 percent over the past six years due to overflow housing and restructuring of offerings. For more information, see the college/university's website: www.uww.edu. The fraternity/sorority population has grown from 3 percent of the undergraduate student population in 2008 to 6.3 percent currently. The all-sorority GPA is currently 3.04 on a 4-point scale. 94 percent of the reported community service on campus is completed by fraternity and sorority members, with an average of 33 hours of service per member each year. Fraternity/sorority members raised an average of $71 per member last year. In addition, 84 percent of fraternity/sorority members were involved in an on-campus organization outside of Greek life. Three chapters have historically participated in formal recruitment. The Panhellenic has used the ICS recruitment system since 2014. Quota has ranged from 35-38 over the past three years and continuous open bidding (COB) ranged from 42-46 over the past three years. Only seven women who signed MRABAs in the past three years were not placed; all of these women chose to intentional single preference.

More information about the Greek community can be found online here: Why Go Greek at UW-W: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjGQ3k31eqY UW-W Greek Impact: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWejUtBsaDU UW-W Always Wearing Your Letters”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkyDcEJlnSE UW-W Greek Webpage: http://connectuww.orgsync.com/Greek The fraternity/sorority community has an excellent relationship with university housing. Releases from campus housing contracts are made each year for fraternity/sorority students wanting to live in their chapter houses for their sophomore year. Additionally, if a woman holds an executive board position that requires her to live in a chapter house, she is granted exemption via an approval process. Only seven of the 20 organizations have chapter houses. There are houses available for sale on Main Street in Whitewater. (For example, the following link is for a large house for sale in the perfect location: https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/wi/whitewater/328-w-main-st/pid_6829131/ ) Almost all of the 20 Greek organizations meet on campus for chapter meetings and events. Facilities are available to recognized student organizations at no cost. Size capacities range from eight to 500. Recognized organizations can use University Center (student union) as well as academic buildings. Due to chapter growth, chapter houses are too small to accommodate full-group meeting needs. Please address the following in your application materials: 1. History of organization and general organizational statistics/demographics 2. Administrative and volunteer support structure, including advisory support and relationship with host institution 3. Criteria for collegiate membership 4. Copies of the organization’s risk management policies, including hazing, alcohol and substance abuse, health education, etc. 5. Policies on academic emphasis, performance requirements and scholarship programs 6. Information regarding the new member process, member education and leadership development 7. Information regarding community service programs, including information about the organization’s philanthropy 8. Financial obligations of chapter members, including new member dues, fees and estimation of chapter dues 9. Description of the assistance provided by the inter/national organization to a new colony, including financial support, insurance coverage, alumnae support and a list of collegiate and alumnae chapters in the region 10. Detailed statistics regarding the number of alumnae within a 30-mile radius and a 60-mile radius 11. Colonization requirements, size and proposed timeline 12. Any other information you would like to provide Exploratory visits will be offered until March 24, 2017. Please contact Sarah Suter, leadership advisor-Greek community at 262-472-1520 or SuterSL05@uww.edu to schedule a visit. Please direct questions to Sarah Suter, leadership advisor-Greek community at 262-472-1520 or SuterSL05@uww.edu. Materials should be emailed to Sarah Suter, leadership advisor-Greek community, at SuterSL05@uww.edu by March 24, 2017. Timeline and Application Process: By March 24, 2017 Exploratory visits March 24, 2017 Material submission deadline March 29, 2017 Notification of campus presentations Week of April 3, 2017 Campus presentations April 12, 2017 Panhellenic approval and notification of invitation to colonize Fall 2017 Anticipated colonization

Campus Announcements: Alpha Sigma Alpha is pleased to announce the installation of the Iota Delta chapter at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne on Feb. 4, 2017. Tri Delta installed the Epsilon Omicron chapter at North Dakota State University on Jan. 14, 2017, and installed the Epsilon Sigma chapter at Florida Southern College on Jan. 28, 2017 Kappa Alpha Theta is pleased to announce the re-establishment of the Gamma Sigma chapter at San Diego State, and the establishment of the Theta Xi chapter at UC Santa Cruz. Pi Beta Phi is pleased to announce the re-installation of the South Carolina Beta chapter at Clemson University in Clemson, S.C, on Nov. 19, 2016. Sigma Delta Tau installed the Delta Omicron chapter at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio on Jan. 29, 2017.

Send updates regarding accepted invitations, colonizations, installations and closings, or direct questions about the NPC extension process to Jamie Jones Miller ExtensionNPC@gmail.com (703-943-8284). To update your organization’s information for our contact and

mailing lists, please send changes to Julie Bunson bunson@npcwomen.org.