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…

Highlights educational facility designs that have successfully merged the past with the present to create facilities that continue their historical prominence. Examples include a college science building, an administrative facility, a fraternity house, and a student center. Several photos are included. (GR)

Describes and analyzes the communication perspectives of freshman as they adjust to the new environment and their role as university students. Focuses on how their communication perspectives might differ in conjunction with differences in residence arrangements (campus dormitories, greek sororities or fraternity houses, and at home with parents).…

Examines the problem of pledging and hazing in black Greek-letter fraternities (BGFs). BGFs remain because they are popular for gaining acceptance. Notes the role of narrative in keeping hazing alive. Discusses power, hegemony, and domination; the traditional pledge process versus membership intake programs; the effect of conservatism and…

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.…

The paper appraises the phenomenon of campus secret cults in Nigeria. Specifically, the paper sets off by exploring various definitions of secret cults before tracing the history of campus cults in Nigerian higher institutions. The paper identifies various reasons for the emergence of secret cults and discusses the consequences of cult activities…

Since its fraternal origins a century ago, Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) International has been foremost a society of individuals joined together in professional collegiality and dedicated to tenets of leadership, service, and research in education. As PDK crosses the threshold into its second century, that early spirit of association lit in 1906, like…

Building on the promise of interactive, multimedia education, this evaluation study examines an alcohol abuse prevention program, AlcoholEdu, delivered through an interactive Web-based format for the purpose of reducing the harm associated with student alcohol abuse. The study uses a clustered, randomly assigned post-test only evaluation design…

Fraternities are criticized for deteriorating student behavior, but college administrations are also under fire for not controlling or taking responsibility for the organizations. Conflict over the organizations' value continues. (MSE)

Extends the work of Wilde et al. (1978), in a longitudinal study of attitude change in college students (N=2,178). Compares "Greeks,""ex-Greeks," and independents on family and peer independence, liberalism, cultural sophistication, and social conscience. Found that year of enrollment was more prominent than was Greek affiliation in inhibiting…

The Bills Index of Adjustment and Values, administered to four groups of freshmen and senior affiliates and non-affiliates, shows indications that students develop enhanced self concept during affiliation on campus, between freshman and senior year. Data tables included. (CJ)

Using student development theory and Robert Kegan's work on the mental demands of modern life, explores new ways to advise college Greek organizations. Encourages advisers to listen closely to how students are interpreting the school's expectations. Outlines a way to foster students' understanding and adherence to risk management policies. (RJM)

Examines perceived norms, peer support, and perceived house reputation as they relate to heavy drinking by members (N=376) of different Greek organizations. Results indicate that those in high-drinking houses viewed their social reputations more positively and saw heavy drinking as more acceptable than did Greek houses reputed for less drinking.…

Examines the relationship between prior alcohol use in 121 freshmen and their fraternity-pledging decisions. Matriculating males with a history of high alcohol consumption pledged fraternities in significantly greater proportions than those in medium- and low-consumption categories. Findings support the view that instead of causing heavy drinking,…

Examines all reported state and federal cases involving college fraternities and sororities and negligence resulting from the use of alcohol by college students from 1970 through 2001. Research examined the litigation volume, fact patterns, defendants named for litigation, and outcomes of cases. Results indicate student affairs professionals…