Working for a fraternity is difficult to explain. Higher education professionals claim that we are higher education professionals. Others say that we are non-profit organizations. Most of the general public assumes that working for a fraternity’s central office means drinking … Continued
New state laws, proposed federal laws, zero-tolerance coalitions and repeated slandering of self-government highlight the hypocrisy in fraternity leaders’ attempt to use coercion against coercion. Taking a “Test” No lifeline candles remained. I incorrectly answered a fraternity trivia question. My … Continued
I received yesterday a somewhat familiar email from my fraternity’s central office. Our right to free association is under attack, and we need members to call and support new legislation. The bill is the Collegiate Freedom of Association Act (CFAA). … Continued
We are all told that joining a fraternity or sorority will create opportunities. Adding a fraternity membership or officer position to a résumé; however, can be intimidating. As someone who worked for a fraternity national office for almost six years, … Continued
“The work we do is important,” or some quote like that is an easy applause line at any fraternity|sorority professional conference. Those conferences are interesting. We affirm our commitment to the development of students, then gossip about how backward and … Continued
A record number of young people, and particularly college-aged men, are committing suicide. Increasing numbers of young people suffer from chronic anxiety and depression. America is generally overweight. There is no need to panic – a solution lies in friendship. … Continued