Dear Barry Students,
The Department of Student Activities continues to work on an expansion plan to recruit new fraternities and sororities, specifically, historically African-American organizations to our campus. The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) serves as the governing board for these nine African-American Greek organizations. This letter serves as a follow up to the original expansion plan done in the spring 2007 semester. During that time we were working off a list of fraternities and sororities that current students expressed interest in. While the NPHC organization is composed of 5 fraternities and 4 sororities, students only expressed interest in five of the nine. Below you will find an update on each group and an idea of what to expect for the fall 2009 semester. Please keep in mind that the information presented here is based off of student interest and is subject to change.
Current NPHC organizations on campus:
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Barry University- Pi Kappa Chapter
Barry University- Pi Kappa Chapter
Pi Pi Citywide Chapter
Fraternity and Sorority expansions in development:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
As of fall 2009, we are currently in conversation with representatives from Delta Sigma Theta about the establishment of a chapter. We are hopeful that we may be able to establish a chapter within the next two years.
As of fall 2009, we are currently in conversation with representatives from Delta Sigma Theta about the establishment of a chapter. We are hopeful that we may be able to establish a chapter within the next two years.
As of spring 2009, we have met with official representatives from Omega Psi Phi and are in the process of providing them additional information on Barry University. Once this process is completed we will provide an update about our timeline.
We are in the process of determining our future expansion plan for other NPHC organizations. We ask that you take a moment to complete this short survey so we can better assess student interest. Please CLICK HERE to take the survey. Your responses are anonymous!
If you would like to know more information about the NPHC groups please visit the national web page at National Pan-Hellenic Council.
If you are interested in any of these groups, or would like additional information, please contact the Department of Student Activities at greeklife@mail.barry.edu or at x3961. You can also find out more by visiting our website at http://www.barrygreeklife.com/
Thank you,
Department of Student Activities