Fraternity & Sorority Life Fall 2020-Spring 2021 Planning

Planning for the health and well-being of fraternity and sorority members and those they interact with is of primary importance to our community. This means chapters receive education and guidance as they consider how to operate and provide support to their members while minimizing risk and elevating health and wellness outcomes.

Fraternities and sororities are asked, along with all student organizations, to examine operations and make necessary adjustments to chapter programming and events, gatherings, and recruitment/intake to ensure that students can have a fraternity/sorority experience that promotes personal health. An additional component to fraternity/sorority life for some chapters is housing, which adds additional considerations and is addressed more thoroughly later on this page.

Similar to all topics explored on this page, the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life and the additional resources provided here can provide assistance in addressing health concerns.

If there are concerns about fraternity and sorority operations and activities, please complete the Report a Violation form for staff review.

Resources/Guidance for Chapters:

Fraternities and sororities play a vital role in helping individual students understand how they can remain healthy and positively impact the community as a result. All chapters should help members understand public health guidance, not only related to their chapter participation and engagement, but in their role as a member of the CSU community. Chapters can connect this expectation and hope with our individual and collective value of being good community members and helpful, committed individuals that desire to improve the world around us.

The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life (OFSL) and individual chapters partner with CSU to address health and safety concerns. This includes Environmental Health & Safety, which can provide a public health approach to managing positive cases, potential outbreaks, and contact tracing. While a chapter can always contact OFSL staff to be directed to the necessary CSU partners, chapters can also work directly with CSU staff to address issues. You can contact public health staff at Environmental Health and Safety by visiting the EHS website or by emailing ehs_public_health_office@mail.colostate.edu

CSU has prepared a website on staying healthy, which provides essential guidance for the CSU community. This page includes additional resources on public health guidance, contact tracing, and the daily symptom checker (among others). Students are required to alert the University immediately when they have possible symptoms of COVID-19, even weekends or days they are not coming to a campus, by submitting the CSU COVID-19 Reporter.

If your chapter is able to host any meetings or events in person, ensure you have developed clear expectations for member/guest behavior (to include physical distancing, thoughtful locations for the events, facial coverings, hand washing, etc.). Ensure these expectations are clearly communicated to anyone in attendance and that the chapter has accountability measures built in to enforce the expectations. Any events on campus will expect attendees to wear facial coverings and practice physical distancing regardless of chapter policies. Violations of these expectations may result in a conduct process for individuals and/or the organization. Please review the section of this page that addresses chapter-sponsored events for more information.

You can continue to stay updated using the following resources:

• Subscribe to CSU’s COVID-19 Digest email
• CSU’s COVID Website
• CSU’s Fall 2020 Plan
• Larimer County COVID-19 Website (includes guidance and public health orders)
• State of Colorado COVID-19 Website

Questions for Consideration:

• What is our chapter’s protocol if a member of our chapter tests positive for COVID-19? Are there specific people we need to notify? How can we support this member?
• What are health and well-being expectations we must have in place for chapter gatherings, meetings, or events (e.g. face coverings, physical distancing, etc.)?
• How will we stay updated about local and national guidance and expectations related to gatherings, social distancing, and public health protocols? How will these updates be shared with chapter members?
• What does accountability look like for those who do not follow institutional, local, state, federal guidelines or ordinances?

While chapters will operate in fall 2020 and spring 2021, the experience of all student organizations will look different. With guidance about gathering restrictions in mind, chapters will be creative with how to engage in chapter operations while helping members stay healthy.

This is inclusive of the ways in which chapters host meetings, meet institutional and (inter)national expectations, and bring in new members. All of these pieces of chapter operations are explored on this page, and chapters should consider the many ways fall 2020- spring 2021 operations will need to be adjusted.

Of significant importance is communication with all stakeholders. Chapters should ensure that members, members’ families, alumni/ae advisors, and other stakeholders understand what to expect in fall 2020 and spring 2021. Communication is especially important for those chapters that have houses, as residents need to know housing-related changes and expectations for the coming semester. Even if you don’t have all the answers or expect things to continue evolving, remaining in communication and ensuring that members know how to inquire about their questions is essential.

Resources/Guidance for Chapters:

Members and their families have a lot of questions about what life on campus this year will look like. Even if you do not have all the answers, we encourage you to communicate with your members. Tell them what decisions have been made. For example, is your dues structure changing? What will be your first event or program and how will it occur? What can a member expect from their fraternity/sorority experience this semester? Will the organization be conducting an intake or recruitment process this semester? How will housing expectations and the living environment look different this year? If you don’t have answers, communicate when you will share more details about the experience.

If you haven’t already assessed your current members to understand who is returning to CSU and to your chapter this semester, we highly encourage you to do so. This will allow you to better understand your financial situation and what you should plan for in terms of membership participation. Many students may be reconsidering a return to CSU or to their chapter experience due to concerns about health or finances (among others). You can update your chapter roster any time before the start of the semester or request a current roster by contacting your chapter liaison.

This page includes several websites and many resources to remain informed about state, county, and CSU guidance and COVID-19 developments. Chapter leaders are encouraged to work directly with their chapter liaison and to review these resources to stay fully informed.

Questions for Consideration:

• How have we communicated with chapter members about changes so far?
• What communication strategy or timeline should we utilize to educate members about the semester and keep members engaged in chapter planning/efforts?
• Do we know which members are returning for the semester (i.e. do we have an accurate roster)?
• Are we staying connected to CSU communication and decisions to understand how that may affect our chapter?
• Have we re-thought our chapter calendar for the semester to consider potential event changes or changes to the academic calendar?

All chapter-sponsored events of any kind must adhere to CSU, county, and state expectations and guidelines. The health of members, guests, and the community at large is of primary importance.

Most importantly, if an event can take place virtually, it should. This means that even after reviewing gathering size restrictions, chapters should consider opportunities to move as many meetings, events, and gatherings to a virtual setting as possible.

Currently, the expectation is that events and gatherings be 10 people or less from no more than two households. Chapters considering events larger than this should contact the OFSL for additional guidance before moving forward. Events larger than 10 require additional approval either from CSU or Larimer County. These current expectations may evolve throughout the semester and chapters will be updated as changes occur.

Any type of event that occurs in-person should keep entirely accurate lists of who attended in case it is needed for contact tracing.

For any gathering in spring 2021, members are encouraged to practice positive behaviors to promote health and well-being. CSU’s ‘How To’ Guide provides accessible information about physical distancing, wearing face coverings, hand washing, cleaning and disinfecting, and understanding symptoms.

With this guidance in mind, specific types of events, meetings, and gatherings are more specifically addressed below:

Social Events:

Chapters should use the guidance provided above to consider social events. Gatherings of more than 10 are not allowed (with additional number of households specified by public health orders), and violating this current public health order may result in referral to the Student Resolution Center for an administrative (conduct) process.

Due to chapter size, in-person social gatherings hosted by the fraternity/sorority chapter will likely not be possible for most chapters. Chapters may consider very small group interactions that meet the gathering size restrictions listed above. Chapters that wish to host social events at third party venues should contact the OFSL to discuss options and ensure partnership with the venue and event size meet current guidance and public health orders.

As additional information is provided related to the status of tailgating, this site will be updated.

As always, fraternity and sorority social events must meet expectations as outlined in the Fraternity & Sorority Joint Policy on Risk Management.

Community Service & Philanthropy:

Because most community service and philanthropy opportunities require gatherings of more than 10 people or rely on large-scale or drop in events that do not meet expectations of public health orders and guidance, community service and philanthropy events will not take place in the same way in spring 2021 as they have historically.

However, that does not mean that chapters can’t fulfill their organizational purpose of giving back to the community.

Philanthropy and fundraising events that do not meet public health order expectations and guidance will not be confirmed, including all signature events, drop-in events, and most sales. Chapters that wish to host percentage nights in partnership with a local business should contact the OFSL to discuss options and ensure partnership with the venue meets current guidance and public health orders. Chapters are encouraged to host virtual philanthropy/fundraising events, one on one service work, or engage in other forms of advocacy to fulfill their organizational purpose of giving back to the community.

As always, fraternity and sorority philanthropy and fundraising events must meet expectations as outlined in the Fraternity & Sorority Joint Policy on Philanthropy & Fundraising.

Chapter Meetings:

Similar to other types of gatherings, due to chapter size most fraternities and sororities will not be able to conduct officer or chapter meetings in person. Even if under 10 people, when these meetings can be held virtually, they should be.

Resources/Guidance for Chapters:

All chapter-sponsored events should meet expectations for gathering restrictions and other public health measures and recommendations as applicable if an event does take place in person (like wearing face coverings, hosting events outside, and physically distancing). Failure to abide by CSU expectations and county and state health orders may result in student organization conduct processes through the Student Resolution Center.

Even if a chapter can host an in-person event or meeting, it is important to think about if you should host an event or meeting. Fraternities and sororities should be safe places for students to build community, not a space where members and potential members are at greater risk by their association.

Every chapter should plan to explicitly educate members about event and meeting plans and restrictions for the spring semester. Since individual members can, when interactive with one another, make decisions that reflect on the chapter as a whole, it is important that every member understands what their personal responsibility in the current situation is and what accountability looks like if expectations are violated. For example, if a group of members that live together off campus decide to host a BYOB social event at their home and a large number of the people in attendance are members of the organization, there is a good chance that event would be connected back to the fraternity or sorority. The reasonable person standard is important to understand, and individual members need to understand their personal accountability and responsibility. You can think through this further using our What Constitutes a Chapter Event resource.

Most (inter)national organizations have issued guidance to local chapters regarding all types of events, including social events and business meetings. Typically, that guidance involves ensuring that all local and state expectations are followed. We’ve provided that guidance several times on this page. Please make sure you have connected with your (inter)national organization to understand their expectations for you related to chapter sponsored events.

When considering any type of meeting/event (in-person or virtual), note that many first-year courses have been moved to the evenings between 4-9 p.m. Keep this time in consideration when setting times for new member meetings and be ready to excuse first-year students from commitments during this time.

Virtual Meeting Resources:

• SLiCE has provided information and best practices regarding virtual meetings
• The LSC has provided resources for hosting virtual meetings
• The Vice President for Diversity has provided this guide for Inclusive Virtual Meeting Practices

Community Service & Philanthropy Resources:

• SLiCE provides individual and group volunteer opportunities via the Service Happenings calendar and newsletter
• Virtual Philanthropy and Fundraising Resources

Questions for Consideration:

• Based on my chapter’s size (as well as any guests that might attend events), will our organization be able to host social events? If so, what will they need to look like?
• How will we educate our chapter about event expectations and risks?
• What are expectations provided by our (inter)national organization around hosting events?
• Does our chapter understand the risk and liability associated with hosting social events during a pandemic?
• How will the chapter educate members (particularly members living in off-campus, non-chapter housing) about the risk associated with hosting social events during a pandemic?
• Do chapter members understand what constitutes an organizational event? Do chapter members understand what the reasonable person standard is?
• Given our chapter size, will we be able to host chapter meetings? If so, should we? If the chapter is too large to host meetings due to gathering restrictions, can the meeting be conducted virtually or in more than one space while it is live-streamed?
• Does our chapter have a large-scale service or philanthropy event planned for the spring? How does that plan need to adjust given current limitations?
• Are there virtual ways to engage in raising funds for philanthropic causes?
• Have we outreached to our (inter)national headquarters for guidance on fundraising/ philanthropy and service efforts? Do they have resources or expectations?
• How can our chapter engage in service efforts remotely or in small groups in ways that might be new to us?
• How can our chapter focus on advocacy around root cause issues tied to our philanthropic cause or other important issues in the current moment?

Fraternities and sororities are able to bring in new members in fall 2020 and spring 2021, however those efforts will look different than in previous semesters. While chapters may interact with potential members in a variety of ways, that interaction should largely be virtual or in very small settings that uphold meeting gathering size restrictions and practicing public health behaviors discussed in the chapter-sponsored event section. Intake or recruitment events are considered sponsored by the chapter.

Additional information about joining the community this year in particular can be found at each of the following pages:

• Join the Interfraternity Council
• Join the Multicultural Greek Council
• Join the National Pan-Hellenic Council
• Join the Panhellenic Association
• Join the Professional Fraternity Council

In addition, you can view more frequently asked questions about membership this year here.

As chapters welcome new members, the intake or new member education process also needs to be conducted with gathering restrictions in mind and consider public health protocol. This likely means an increase in very small group meetings and mostly virtual sessions.

Resources/Guidance for Chapters:

In general, all events, including those attached to recruitment, intake, and new member education, must meet local, state, and institutional expectations. Currently, that guidance is that no more than 10 people from no more than two households should be gathered together (without specific permission for something larger). This should be considered in planning all events, and programs and meetings for these purposes might be broken down into smaller groups or occur in a more one-on-one setting. See the chapter-sponsored events section for additional information about events.

Governing councils have and will communicate specific information to guide intake and recruitment efforts specific to chapters within each council. This information includes general guidance on hosting informational and recruitment events virtually and reminders about gathering size restrictions. Most (inter)national organizations have also provided guidance on bringing in new members this year along with guidelines for how to do so virtually. CSU encourages chapters to engage in intake and recruitment efforts, but those efforts must be compliant with expectations for student organizations. Please connect with your (inter)national organization for how they envision this related to new members.

Additional Resources:

• IFC chapters have received specific guidance on contingency plans
• The Complete Guide to virtual Recruitment
• Panhellenic Recruitment 2020: Adjusting to a New World

Questions for Consideration:

• Work with your governing council to understand if there are any centrally provided or supported recommendations on conducting informational or recruitment events.
• What is the guidance provided by our (inter)national organization around bringing in new members?
• Based on my chapter’s size and what we might anticipate in terms of interest, do informational events or recruitment events need to be changed or modified (e.g. conducted virtually, conducted with limited participants, etc.)?
• Can we shift our focus on attracting new members to one-on-one relationship building?
• Given the size of our chapter and/or the size of the group of new/prospective members we have in the semester, will we be able to host in-person intake or new member education programs?
• Do any of our Ritual events (like pledging, crossing, initiation, etc.) need to be modified (with the assistance of our (inter)national organization) to account for social distancing and/or gathering restrictions?
• Do any of our relationship building events (like big brother/sister events, interviews, or other interactions between new and active members etc.) need to be modified (with the assistance of our (inter)national organization) to account for social distancing and/or gathering restrictions?
• Given that CSU will be online for the three weeks following spring break, will we need to modify our intake or new member education calendar? Does this schedule change mean we may need to start our process earlier than anticipated?
• What health plans need to be in place during intake, recruitment, and new member education (e.g. face masks, physical distancing measures, etc.)? How will these plans and expectations be communicated to members and potential or new members?
• Are there online platforms we need to invest in now to assist us with intake, recruitment, and new member education?
• What are the promotional opportunities we have now to showcase our sisterhood/brotherhood and organizational purpose to incoming and existing students interested in the fraternity/sorority experience?

Academic success is a primary value of all fraternities and sororities. That continues this semester, but takes on a new shape, as chapters have a role supporting students as they navigate a new academic model that blends online and in-person learning and adjustments to the learning community.

It is still an expectation that all fraternities and sororities engage their members as students and support their academic endeavors. Training and support is provided to chapter leaders in providing this support, especially in a virtual/hybrid academic model.

All potential members should ask chapters about their unique academic program, GPA expectations, and ways they can expect to be academically supported by the chapter.

Resources/Guidance for Chapters:

Chapters should consider their current academic/scholarship program and determine how that can be adjusted to meet the needs of students in virtual formats and through virtual and small group meetings/gatherings. In addition, chapters should consider the new ways they can uniquely support members in the coming academic year to meet the needs of the moment. Resources are provided below to assist chapters in developing and adjusting their plans.

• On Canvas, CSU has curated study tips, resources, and information to assist students in their efforts to keep learning, regardless of class format (i.e. in-person, hybrid, or virtual).
• While sharing academic resources with chapter members, be sure to include the following CSU resources:
  • Accessibility Resources
    • Fall 2020 accessibility resources for students
    • Access and accommodations information
    • Report an access barrier related to a course
    • Report an electronic accessibility issue at the university
  • Basic Needs Assistance Resources
    • Information about food relief for Colorado State University community
    • In addition to sharing information about food relief, the Keep Engaging page provides safety, financial, legal, and municipal resources connected with CSU.
  • Health and Well-Being Resources
    • The CSU Health Network continues to provide a wide range of health and well-being services, both in-person and by phone and secure video conference.
    • Campus Recreation continues to offer Instagram live workouts, streaming workouts, meditation, mindfulness and yoga videos, and more.

In addition to sharing campus resources related to academic success and personal well-being, please reach out to your (inter)national organization and share any academic support resources that they provide to your membership.

Rather than having proctored in-person study hours, consider implementing one of the following strategies:

• Have members complete individual study hours and track the start and end of their study time on a Google sheet.
• Host virtual proctored study hours via Zoom. Have a proctor host a Zoom meeting and invite members to join the meeting to study with other members of the organization.
• Encourage members to identify one individual within the chapter to regularly meet in-person and study together. Please note, all in-person study sessions must comply with all local and university health guidelines.

Throughout the semester, The Institute for Learning and Teaching (TILT) will host a variety of academic workshops. Encourage your members to engage in these virtual programs. Learn more about the programs and services TILT offers by visiting https://tilt.colostate.edu/

Consider assigning academic accountability groups (e.g. groups based on major, random groups, groups by academic year or blending years, etc.) in which members of the group are responsible for checking-in with each other around academic progress and general well-being. If a member of an academic accountability group is struggling, ensure that another member of the group notifies the appropriate chapter leader that can provide support. In addition, it could be helpful to have the chapter leadership responsible for academics host virtual drop-in office hours. Members that are struggling can be encouraged or mandated to attend these office hours to receive individualized support.

Outreach to your (inter)national organization to gain insight about the options your organization has related to academic notice and leniency related to academic expectations. When sufficient information is gathered and a plan is made by chapter leadership, it is vital to communicate academic expectations and requirements with chapter membership.

Questions for Consideration:

• What additional academic resources should be in place to support members that might be learning in a hybrid in-person and remote learning environment in the fall?
• Are there opportunities for virtual study spaces and workshops (if chapter is too large to host these)?
• If operating virtually (or comparatively virtually), how can the chapter become adept at checking in on members that may be struggling or need additional support?
• If our chapter allows first year students to join, what are we doing to uniquely meet the needs of these students?
• What campus resources do we need to ensure are readily available to our members? How will we share these resources with members?
• Will the chapter be adjusting their academic expectations or requirements (i.e. will academic probation look different in spring 2021)?

Not all fraternities and sororities have housing. Chapter housing is listed on a chapter’s profile on the recognized chapters page.

Each fraternity/sorority is managed by a house corporation board that oversees the privately owned/leased and operated facility. CSU and the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life provide resources and support to these independent entities, but do not own or operate these houses.

Fraternities and sororities have made plans for the 2020-2021 academic year that include health and safety expectations including addressing visitors, developing cleaning and disinfecting protocols, developing behavioral expectations for residents, building new meal service options to limit contact (like ‘grab and go’ options), and determining plans for quarantine if necessary. Any students residing in a fraternity/sorority facility in the 2020-2021 academic year should direct questions and concerns about plans to the individual house corporation board and/or landlord (in the case the facility is leased) that manages the particular property.

Resources/Guidance for Chapters:

Several general resources that are beneficial for everyone working with fraternity/sorority housing include:

• Colorado Department of Higher Education Fall Return to Campus Considerations
• Off Campus Life Roommate Questions (resources for residents in your facilities)
•  Holmes Murphy (F/S insurance provider) FAQ for Facility Management During COVID-19
• MJ Insurance (sorority insurance provider) What to Consider Before Reopening the Chapter House
• CSU Housing & Dining COVID-19
• Updates: Breaking the Chain of Infection: A Guide for Healthful Living from James R Favor (F/S insurance provider)
• An Overview of ACHA Recommendations for Fraternities & Sororities
• A Fresh Look at Food Service
• Cleaning Guidance for Chapter Facilities from MJ Insurance
• Information from CSU regarding COVID-19 testing

Chapters and house corporation boards working to address concerns about positive cases from a public health perspective and to ensure effective health measures and contact tracing are conducted, should work with CSU public health officials.

• Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life staff can always serve as a conduit for chapters looking to connect with the correct CSU staff and Larimer County officials.
• Discussion about public health needs, support in health and safety planning, and those that will conduct contact tracing can be done in partnership with the Environmental Health & Safety team by visiting the EHS website or emailing ehs_public_health_office@mail.colostate.edu.

Chapters and their house corporation boards should use these resources and guidance from their (inter)national organization to address the following questions:

• Who do we need to work with to understand changes to housing and dining (national or local house corporation)?
• Will occupancy in our chapter facility change (fewer residents per room)?
• What changes need to be made to the cleaning and disinfecting schedule and how can we purchase cleaning supplies in advance of the fall semester?
• Who is responsible for cleaning/disinfecting (can resources be combined with other chapters to reduce costs)?
• How will residents be made aware of specific housing-related expectation changes for the fall?
• Will non-residents be allowed to enter the facility? If so, where in the facility can they go?
• What is the plan if a resident tests positive for COVID-19?
• What changes need to be made to dining or meal service (e.g. grab and go options, rotating meal times, etc.)?
• Are there changes that need to be made to room layout to minimize risk?
• Do residents and/or visitors need to wear face coverings in common spaces? Are there other PPE or health-related equipment that is needed (e.g. every resident has hand sanitizer and thermometer)?
• Are there limitations on chapter events or meetings that can take place in the facility?
• If non-residents do not eat at or utilize the chapter facility, does the “out of house” or “parlor” fee need to be reduced?

The fraternity and sorority experience does have membership dues attached to it. General information about finances can be viewed on our finance and facility webpage.

However, we know that the 2020-2021 academic year may look different in terms of programming and expenses, and chapters should reexamine their budget and dues structure to accurately address financial needs.

Interested students and current members should ask their chapter (dues are set internally by each chapter) about the dues structure, what dues go to support, and if the dues model will change in 2020-2021.

Resources/Guidance for Chapters:

There are many financial impacts to students and their families that may impact their ability to become or remain a member of fraternities and sororities this fall. Chapters can help meet member needs by carefully considering their budget and dues structure. Consider adjustments that may need to be made to chapter operations for the fall, and make requisite changes to the budget so members are not over-paying for the fall experience.

(Inter)national organizations and local chapters are considering ways to financially support current members and increase accessibility for future members. This may look like dues scholarships, payment plans, and dues reductions where possible.

For full transparency and to allow members to plan appropriately, communicate changes as early as possible, including prior to the semester beginning.

Potential members deserve to know financial expectations before they join. Ensure you have your financial model determined (especially if there are changes) before your bring in new members and share it with them before they commit to your organization.

Questions for Consideration:

• Will our dues structure need to be modified based on anticipated programming/needs?
• Is there a way to create additional financial assistance models for new or current members that may be struggling financially but still want the fraternity/sorority experience?
• How can we ensure our financial expectations are fully transparent to members and potential members?
• How will we communicate our new or modified financial expectations to members and potential members?

Finding community and building brotherhood/sisterhood is an important part of fraternity and sorority involvement. While building connections will look different this year, there are opportunities for new and continuing members to build friendship and join a brotherhood/sisterhood.

This takes place by building personal relationships, taking part in events, and being supported in your personal and academic life as a student. Fraternities and sororities are designed to create opportunities to build lifelong friendships that are important during one’s time in college and beyond.

Resources/Guidance for Chapters:

It is imperative that you continue identifying creative ways to build and maintain brotherhood and sisterhood.

Consider this past semester. Were members actively engaged, or did the semester end without much closure? How can current members be continually engaged and how can you build a robust communication and engagement strategy for all new and active members?

Remember that gathering sizes for events are currently limited to 10 people from no more than two households. That means that most brotherhood/sisterhood building activities will either take place in very small groups (recognizing and practicing all health protocols around distance, face coverings, etc.) or will take place virtually. Build brotherhood/sisterhood opportunities into your chapter plans considering these realities.

Virtual idea opportunities include:

• Virtual trivia events
• Group workouts, fun classes, or physical activities
• “Quarantine Quest” to include various individual or group challenges throughout the semester to learn more about one another or the organization. This could include a competition component or be incentivized.

In-person event opportunities include:

• Small group “family” events for big/little pairings or families
• Coffee dates with one or two other members

Start now! Get your members excited for the return of the semester by reconnecting as an organization.

Questions for Consideration:

• Given the shift to remote learning in the semester, what is the state of our current sisterhood/brotherhood?
• Will opportunities to engage in sisterhood/brotherhood events need to shift due to gathering size (and the size of the chapter) and/or programming opportunities?
• How can we retain our members through this changed/new experience?
• How should we “tell the story” of the importance of brotherhood/sisterhood in current circumstances to help potential members understand its importance
• What are unique ways to onboard new members in understanding our brotherhood/sisterhood?
• How can we virtually build sisterhood/brotherhood to retain members ?

Fraternities and sororities regularly receive communication and education on a variety of topics.

This outreach takes many forms, including:

• Advisor email outreach and meetings
• Regular House Corporation Board meetings and communication
• Governing council officer and delegate meetings
• Recruitment support meetings (by council)
• Town Hall meetings for fraternity and sorority members and advisors
• Chapter president and leadership communication and use of chapter planning guide

While guidance and planning for CSU and student organizations in general quickly evolves, the information shared with chapter leadership, advisors, and other stakeholders keeps pace and is updated here.