Anniversaries are often a time to reflect on the past. With that in mind, interviews were conducted with early key leaders of Eta Sigma Gamma to explore their perspectives of the organization's growth and development as well as their hopes for the future of ESG. The individuals interviewed included the surviving founders of Eta Sigma Gamma, the…

This book takes a broad look at the problems of hazing and binge drinking on college campuses. It includes a history of hazing and suggestions for reform. The chapters are: (1) The Tradition; (2) Greekthink; (3) Alcohol Misuse; (4) A Weed in the Garden of Academe; (5) Greek Traditions and Tragedies; (6) Sororities; (7) The Law and Hazing; (8)…

Argues that "Animal House" characterization of fraternity life may have become popular because people lost sight of why fraternities and sororities were founded--to promote the ideals of community, of brotherhood and sisterhood, and to support educational and spiritual objectives. Warns that fraternities and sororities must make concerted renewal…

Examines the role of Phi Delta Kappa in promoting the understanding of education occurring in other countries. (IRT)

Discusses the rise of modern universities in the United States in the late nineteenth century, characterized as a period of wrenching change. Examines the founding and growth of the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity, describing its formal traditions. Emphasizes the importance of ritual and tradition in education and society. (GEA)

Explains how institutions can clarify their relationships with student organizations through development and implementation of contracted independent organization agreements. Contends that formal statement of a university's relationship with student organizations can be beneficial and foster student organization development and that, by clarifying…

Reevaluates Wilder's (1972) findings in response to the reactions of Jakobsen and Strange. Tests the hypothesis that Greeks have an anti-intellectual impact on their membership. Questions the definition of Greeks as "dependent." (Author/ABB)

Analyzes both subtle and not so subtle sexist and racist messages in Greek and other campus events. Events are presented in effort to heighten awareness of these messages, to provide a context for understanding how and why they occur, and to suggest strategies for confronting these issues on the campus. (Author/NB)

A fraternity chapter's activities can produce a quagmire of liability for any number of parties. Explores recent developments in fraternity-related liability with respect to the following classes of defendants: member and officer, college and university, and chapter and national fraternity. (86 footnotes) (MLF)

College leaders are cracking down on illegal and destructive behavior by fraternities and other campus groups. In establishing and implementing policy, trustees and presidents should collect data on how Greek life affects education, focus on campus physical conditions, reward appropriate behavior and punish destructive behavior, encourage student…

The fact that hazing continues at a steady clip is evidence enough that Black Greeks' national headquarters either do not want to stop the practice or do not know how. One would hope the latter is closer to the truth. Certainly, there is also the possibility that pledging--and the hazing which invariably accompanies it--cannot be stopped at all.…

Introduces special edition of this journal on fraternities and sororities. Presents a series of questions for campuses to ask when deciding whether to have fraternities and sororities and when determining how such organizations should operate. Identifies areas of needed research. Concludes that student affairs professionals will continue to be key…

Discusses the role of higher education in determining values of students, and how that role is undermined by the way colleges and universities deal with fraternities and sororities. Focuses on how student personnel administrators should view recent resurgence of these organizations in light of the values they should be espousing, and that current…

The proliferation of committees studying the question of whether college fraternities should continue to be recognized suggests a move toward the groups' inevitable extinction. If colleges say they do not discriminate, they cannot justify discriminatory actions by recognized campus organizations. (MLW)

Public institutions of higher education often violate the rights to freedom of association, equal protection of the law, and due process to which fraternities are entitled. Examines the following issues: (1) institutional recognition; (2) institutional control; (3) withdrawal of recognition; (4) legal standards of Interfraternity and Panhellenic…