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it, including being the official sponsored student organization
and liaison between the university and the members of the
member organizations.
Greeks:
Members of a fraternity or sorority. The term “Greek”
is used because a majority of fraternities and sororities use
Greek letters to distinguish themselves.
Hand Signs:
Signs that only a member of an organization can
“throw up.” Most signs have a deep meaning to a organization
or ritualistic symbol.
Hazing:
Any willful act or practice by a member directed
against a member or new member, which, with or without
intent, is likely to: cause bodily harm or danger, offensive
punishment or disturbing pain; compromise the person’s
dignity; cause embarrassment or shame in public; cause the
person to be the object of malicious amusement or ridicule;
cause psychological harm or substantial emotional strain;
and/or impair academic efforts. In addition, hazing is any
requirement by a member that compels a member or new
member to participate in any activity that is illegal; contrary
to moral or religious beliefs; or contrary to the rules and
regulations of the sorority/fraternity, institution of learning
and civil authorities.
IFC Informal Recruitment/Rush:
A period of time after formal
rush where IFC organizations can hold events to recruit new
members. It is called informal because potential members
need not follow a designated schedule.
Dues:
The monetary costs of membership in a fraternity or
sorority. These fees are used to cover the costs of operation,
formal events, social activities and other events, depending
on the organization.
Expansion:
When an organization is looking to expand and
open a new establishment of a Greek-letter organization at
a college or university.
Founder’s Day:
An event celebrated by fraternities and
sororities to highlight the founding of their organization and
celebrate its history. It’s not necessarily held on the day the
organization was founded.
Fraternity:
The name applied to Greek organizations,
including both men’s and women’s organizations. There are
several types of fraternities at Clemson, including social
fraternities, service fraternities, professional fraternities and
honorary fraternities. Clemson Fraternity and Sorority Life
works with social fraternities and governing bodies directly:
Interfraternity Council (IFC), National Pan-Hellenic Council
(NPHC), National Panhellenic Council (NPC) and Multicultural
Greek Council (MGC).
Formal Recruitment:
A designated recruitment period during
which a series of organized events are held by each NPC
sorority or IFC fraternity. At Clemson this is organized and
implemented by the CPA or IFC.
Governing Council:
Also known as an umbrella council,
generally supports and acts as a voice for organizations within