The Implementation and Assessment Group on Greek Life met on Friday, November 9 to discuss a preliminary format for the required progress report from fraternities and sororities. This meeting followed a day-long session with advisors to the fraternities and sororities held over family weekend. The result is a plan to draft preliminary reports using data collected by the end of this semester.
Recall that metrics were established last year to demonstrate organization progress toward the four objectives articulated by the Board of Trustees:
Objective 1: Fraternities and sororities must facilitate demonstrated learning opportunities for students and provide benefits to the College as a whole
Objective 2: The academic performance of students affiliated with fraternities and sororities must be comparable to the student body as a whole
Objective 3: The disciplinary profile of members of fraternities and sororities, as well as the individual organizations, must be comparable to the student body as a whole and other student organizations
Objective 4: Fraternities and sororities must provide open access and engagement opportunities to all students at Lafayette (non-discriminatory in selection of members)
The metrics described by my predecessor in the June 14, 2012 update below must be streamlined because data is not available to support all of the items. The College will provide data on academic achievement and conduct of both individuals and groups. The groups will provide an executive summary of efforts to contribute to the overall learning environment and transparent recruitment and selection. A meeting between Stuart Umberger and the fraternity and sorority Presidents was held on Sunday, November 11 to discuss the reporting format, deadlines for submission and to answer any questions about the process.
It is anticipated that a format for the future will include a modified compliance document, similar to the previously used COMPASS program, coupled with a presentation by the organization leadership that will be open to the public. The committee remains focused on providing useful feedback to the organizations as well as a transparent process for the community.
Annette Diorio, Ed.D.
Vice President for Campus Life
and Senior Diversity Officer