Greek Moratorium Update: Where Are They Now?

Since the end of the Spring 2014 semester, the National Pan-Hellenic Council Member Organizations have struggled to compile a consistent code of conduct and membership manual for its divine nine organizations. Recognized organizations on Southern University’s campus include: Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, and Zeta Phi Beta. On October 28, the first campus-wide e-mail was sent entitled, “Greek Life Moratorium” which cleared the air on many misconceptions about the mandatory moratorium. Director of Student Life, Jonas Vanderbilt and Dean of Students, Marcus Coleman, ensured that nothing horrific happened, but that it was time to bring all eight organizations together in an effort to make each organization better, and the university better.
As of the November 5 email, the following changes have been made since the first letter on October 28: The implementation of “Greek Pride Thursdays,” an increase in cumulative grade point average from 2.5 to 2.75 for all new membership intake, and all future Greek shows will generate 40% of their profits into the 365 Jag Fund, an annual campaign fund for the Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Proceeds from these funds will be given in the form of scholarships. Three NPHC organizations from Southern are set to participate in the 41st Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands/Greeks Show later this November which will include the Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., the Beta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and the Beta Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Kappa Alpha Psi were not considered to be participants in the Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands/Greek Show because of prior misconduct at the SpringFest 2014 Greek Show.
For more information regarding additional implemented guidelines, or the continuation of the moratorium, contact Jonas Vanderbilt, Director of Student Life at [email protected] or (225) 771-2940.