Pillars of Excellence

Overview

• Academic Excellence

  Social fraternities and sororities were all founded on similar values and hold their members to the highest standards. Academic Excellence is at the forefront of our social fraternities and sororities. During the academic year each organization and governing councils hold study hours, providing a specified time and space and snacks.   

  The office of Fraternity and Sorority Life prides itself in supporting the academic success of our student leaders by providing on-campus resources that students have access. We also further promote academic opportunities such as encouraging involvement in college specific clubs and organizations that are related to their majors.  

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is an important part of joining a greek-lettered organization. Not only are our students exposed to working and collaborating with one another at the organizational level but at the council level as well. Each council has a specific EDI position whose responsibility is to raise awareness about EDI workshops and opportunities occurring on campus and off campus.  

  The office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is dedicated to instill a diverse community within our fraternities and sororities by providing opportunities for collaboration and providing an EDI training to all organizations. FSL is committed to create a united greek-life community through intentional EDI workshops and trainings.  

• Community Service/Philanthropy

  All social fraternities and sororities have their specific philanthropies, raising funds and awareness to specific causes. Community Service and philanthropies allows our fraternities and sororities to give back to their community by dedicating time, energy, and effort to make their community better.   

  The office of Fraternity and Sorority Life partners up with Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE) to further provide community service opportunities to our social fraternities and sororities. Greek-life at Chico State has been plagued with negative publicity and as an opportunity for programmatic growth FSL is committed to providing resources for our greeks to find educational and safe alternatives to build a better community for their members and greater Chico community.  

• Leadership Development

  Being involved in a social fraternity or sorority provides leadership development for our students which allows them to become the “Leaders of Tomorrow”. Each council and individual organization hosts retreats every summer and transition periods to develop the next student leaders and prepare them to be effective leaders. 

  The office of Fraternity and Sorority Life hosts monthly Presidents Meetings throughout the semester where student leaders participate in leadership development trainings, team building activities, identity development workshops, and educational resources that are tangible and transferable to their respective organizations.  

• Safety and Community Wellness
  The office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is committed to ensure the safety of our students. We cannot do this alone and so we have partnered up with key campus partners to provide resources and support to all our greek-affiliated students and potential new members. We know it is a long road ahead to change traditions, but FSL is committed to provide resources and support to all students. FSL will host its first ever National Hazing Prevention Week in the Fall 2024 that aligns with the national hazing prevention week efforts to raise awareness and provide tangible resources to all students involved in any student organization. 

5 Star Program

• Academic Excellence

  100 points will be awarded to chapters who meet the FSL Chapter Average GPA Goal

  • Chapter AVG GPA Goal: 3.0*
    • For every point under the goal, 10 points will be deducted
    • For every point above the goal, 10 points will be added
    • Example:
      • 3.0 = 100pts
      • 2.9 = 90pts
      • 3.3 = 130pts
    • Each council is also expected to offer opt-in study sessions for chapter membership.

  Although not required, it is highly encouraged to ensure that councils and individual chapters are prioritizing their academics.

  *Chapter AVG GPA isa subject to change per academic year.

• Equity Diversity and Inclusion

  100 points will be awarded to chapters who host or attend 5 EDI events. Chapters have the option of hosting events or attending events hosted on campus.

  Chapter will need to submit a picture of them at the event to be awarded their points.

  Each event attended is worth 20 points, attending 5 events will award the chapter 100 points. If the chapter hosts an EDI event*, that event will be worth 60 points.

  *Chavez Weekend does NOT count as an EDI event.

  • 5 Events
    • Total:100 points

  OR

  • Chapter hosted event = 60 points
    • 2 more events 40points
    • Total: 100 points
• Community Service/Philanthropy

  Greek-lettered organizations have the innate desire to give back to the community. To further propel and recognize chapters commitment to giving back, each chapter is expected to complete 100 hours.

  *due to the inequitability of rewarding chapters for money raised or donated, the 5 Star Program focuses on the Community Service aspect for this specific Pillar.

  For each hour completed,1 point will be awarded

  100 hours = 100 points
• Leadership Development

  In an effort to further support our general membership and chapter leaders, FSL is committed to providing resources and other opportunities for our members to develop their leadership skills.

  Chapters can be awarded up to 70 points. Chapters MUST:

  • Attend the SLL Annual Leadership Summit = 20 points
    • Information will be shared when the event approaches and will be shared to chapters well in advanced.
      • Chapters MUST send a representative
    • 10% Chapter Participation in Student Leadership Academy = 20 points
      • Specific dates and times will be shared with chapter leadership.
    • Attend other Leadership Development events hosted on campus:
      • For example:
        • Job Fairs
        • Career Center Events: Resume, Mock Interviews, etc.
        • College specific leadership events

  OR

  • Other events: 10 points each
  • Total: 70 points
• Safety and Community Wellness

  Chico State has a Zero Tolerance to Hazing and FSL is committed in supporting campus wide initiative to preventing hazing and other behavioral concerns in the Greek community.

  A total of 130 points can be awarded for this category:

  • 30 points will be awarded for:
    • Presentations from the following Areas:
      • Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR)
      • Equal Opportunity and Dispute Resolution (EODR – Title IX)
      • WellCat Prevention
      • WellCat Health Center
      • WellCat Safe Place
      • University Police Department (UPD)
    • 100 points will be awarded for 0 investigations and/or reports to OSRR
      • Investigation: 50 points deducted
      • Reports made to OSRR: 10 points/report deducted
• Star Category and Point Breakdown

  Points

  5 Stars: 450 – 500

  4 Stars: 400 – 449

  3 Stars: 350 – 395

  2 Stars: 300 – 349

  1 Stars: 0 – 299