This document presents 2 separate publications under 1 cover. The first publication, entitled American Fraternities: An Agenda of Needed Research, suggests possible topics for research into fraternities. Among the areas indicated are: (1) the history and development of the fraternity system; (2) the history of student organizations as a whole; (3)…

This article addresses the issue of the stereotypes surrounding fraternities and sororities at a small private college in Oregon. The hypothesis that students who pledge have a higher affiliation need than "independent" students is not supported. (Author)

Fraternities and sororities on commuter campuses challenge our traditional views in terms of size, number of chapters represented, housing, recruitment, and achievement of a team feeling to build brotherhood or sisterhood. Alternative models need to be developed to address the commuter-related issues. (KS)

The evidence on social fraternities on two campuses suggests two major problems confronting the system. The first is that of cultural implosiveness or socioeconomic inbreeding. The second involves the heavy emphasis placed upon personality factors in the rushing and pledging processes. (Author)

Studied hazing practices at a large university and compared active and alumni fraternity members' (N=259) attitudes towards them. Results showed alumni accepted hazing more than active members. Most members believed hazing served a valuable purpose and did not create problems in their own chapter. (WAS)

A study of 200 single undergraduate students' opinions on extramarital sexual behavior indicates (1) fraternity/sorority membership does not predict students' opinions, (2) females are more conservative than males, and (3) religiosity is negatively correlated with extramarital sexual permissiveness. (CM)

Provides insight on the role of the historically Black Greek letter organization advisor. Provides a brief history of the emergence of Black Greek letter organizations followed by an overview of prominent issues impacting these organizations. Concludes with recommendations to HBGLO advisors, student affairs personnel, and other campus-based…

Reviews research on the connection between involvement with Greek-letter organizations and college student retention, concluding that although such organizations pose substantial risks and effort for colleges, they may also offer retention gains. (EV)

Discusses legal problems surrounding fraternity hazing by college students. Discusses criminal liability, civil liability of individual fraternity members, civil liability of alumni governing boards, institutional liability, and risk management. Contends student affairs administrators who recognize hazing offends institutional values must also…

Examines how parental and peer sexual-socialization influences are related to gender, ethnicity, religious background, and college membership in a fraternity or sorority. Findings are based on responses from 557 college students and are discussed with respect to the concerns of social scientists regarding the influence of fraternities and…

Uses the Sexual Experiences Survey to investigate the incidence and nature of sexual coercion among 140 sorority women in the context of their involvement in fraternal life. Provides evidence that the fraternity environment tolerates and even encourages sexual coercion of women. (CJS)

The paper addresses (1) lawsuits stemming from fraternity hazing incidents and their potential liability; (2) defenses raised by fraternities, universities, and individual defendants and the success or failure of those defenses; and (3) responses to the hazing problem (state legislation and specific university and fraternity anti-hazing policies).…

Compared environmental assessment of three African-American college students and three white college students. Participants, all of whom were affiliated with fraternities or sororities on campus, took photographs that depicted what "state university means to me." Found that African-American photographs reflected frustrating situations. White…

Recounts the history of the Ku Klux Klan Honorary Junior Society at the University of Wisconsin from 1919 to 1926. Although not tied to the national Ku Klux Klan, this honorary group became a powerful intrafraternity society that served as a barometer of the cultural and ideological climate of the university. (SLD)