In this article, the author addresses the issues surrounding black fraternities and sororities on campus today, shares what he learned about black fraternalism, and presents his thoughts on the subject. Among the concerns facing black fraternal organizations on campus today include: (1) Most chapters had very small numbers; (2) They did not always…

Sleep problems have become epidemic and traditional research has discovered many causes of poor sleep. The purpose of this study was to complement existing research by using a salutogenic or health origins framework to investigate the correlates of good sleep. The analysis for this study used the National College Health Assessment data that…

Why do students leave college and how can colleges retain them? Researchers and administrators have been asking these questions for decades and have discovered that student persistence is a complex phenomenon. First-year student departure from postsecondary institutions is a concern for most colleges and universities. U.S. colleges and…

The future of Greek letter organizations on campus and the effects of demographic trends and societal changes are considered. In the last decade, Greek membership has increased despite the decrease in students between the ages of 18 and 24 entering college full-time. Greek chapters are primarily at four-year institutions and their members are…

In order to differentiate college fraternity and sorority members from non-members, 86 undergraduate students were administered the Eysenck Personality Inventory, Rotter's Internal External Control Scale, Zuckerman's Sensation Seeking Scale, and a biographical data blank. (Editor)

Since all institutions are being challenged for relevancy to the modern world, it seemed appropriate to see how fraternities are regarded: in what areas are they held in high esteem? how are they misunderstood? how can they best attract future members? To determine attitudes to the fraternity system, a questionnaire was specially prepared and sent…

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)

Surveyed fraternity members from 41 colleges to examine drinking patterns among college students. Results showed 90 percent of college students reported drinking at social gatherings. Beer was the most popular beverage and grain alcohol the least popular. (JAC)

As a fraternity member, past chapter president, and former national committee representative, Ricky L. Jones is uniquely qualified to write about the sometimes deadly world of black fraternity hazing. Examining five major black Greek-letter fraternities, Jones maintains that hazing rituals within these fraternities are more deeply ingrained,…

Reprinted from Cross and Crescent,'' March 1972, this article discusses the relationship of fraternity leaders and college newspaper editors. (RB)

The author argues that though fraternities have a rich tradition in American higher education and continue to have significant support, they must become more responsive to contemporary student concerns and more open to inevitable and rapid change in the field of education. (Author/BY)

Reports findings of a study examining the perceptions of Greek advisors concerning activities defined as hazing and those that typically occur on their respective campuses. While students consider thefts and assaults as prohibited acts of violence, hazing activities within fraternities and sororities are perceived by members as an integral part of…

Examined the effects of belonging to a Greek organization on students' academic experiences. Evaluated background characteristics, measures of academic involvement, and educational outcomes for 6,646 college seniors, approximately 15 percent of whom belong to fraternities or sororities. Concluded that criticisms of Greek organizations as…