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Panhellenic Council

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Panhellenic

Panhellenic Council

Kent State Panhellenic

The object of the Panhellenic Council shall be to develop and maintain fraternity life and inter-fraternity relations at a high level of accomplishment and in doing so to consider the goals and ideals of member groups as continually applicable to campus and personal life, promote superior scholarship as a basic intellectual achievement, cooperate with member fraternities and the university administration in concern for maintenance of high social and moral standards, act in accordance with the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Unanimous Agreements and policies, and act in accordance with all rules established by its member fraternities.

Chapter Academic Performace

Panhellenic Bylaws

Panhellenic Standing Rules

Recruitment rules

Executive Board Contact Info

Council President: Mackinley Coe | kentpc.president@gmail.com

VP of Communication: Adrianna Backensto | kentpc.communication@gmail.com

VP of Risk Management and Peer Accountability: Abby Deemer | kentpc.judicial@gmail.com

VP of Finance: Lauren Pike | kentpc.finance@gmail.com

VP of Diversity, Engagement, and Inclusion: Lily Ivey | kentpc.diversity@gmail.com

VP of Philanthropy and Community Service: Andzelika Malkowski | kentpc.philanthropy@gmail.com

VP of Programming: Ainsley Bell | kentpc.programming@gmail.com

VP of Recruitment and Retention: Erin Hawkins | kentpc.recruitment@gmail.com

VP of Recruitment Personnel: Maddie Kantin | kentpc.recruitmentpersonnel@gmail.com

VP of Scholarship: Katy Slawinski | kentpc.scholarship@gmail.com

Advisor: Michele Criss | mcriss3@kent.edu

Important Recruitment info

Recruitment

Information

Important Recruitment info

Recruitment

Information

Fall 2023 Recruitment

Recruitment FAQs

How will I know which sorority is right for me?

Each chapter on Kent's campus has its own unique values, principles, motto and creed that it lives by. It is important to go into the recruitment process with an open mind and positively outlook to discover the best for you.

I'm not a freshman. Am I allowed to go through recruitment?

At Kent State, we encourage ALL undergraduate students to attend out recruitment events and consider registering for primary recruitment.

is it required to attend pre-recruitment events?

No, the only pre-recruitment event (ex. Panhellenic Flower Booth, FSL Fest, Come as you are Cafe) you are required to attend is the Recruitment Orientation, which will give you all of the information you'll need prior to the start of the Panhellenic Primary Recruitment process. However, we highly encourage you to attend the pre-recruitment events to learn more about each chapter and connect with sorority women in our community.

How hard is it to balance sorority life and academics?

Our community greatly values and emphasizes scholarships and academics. Each sorority encourages academic success and provides support to its members through academic study tables and sisterhoods. We encourage you to ask other sorority women how they balance their time, but most sorority women are able to manage sorority responsibilities, academics, work and other extra-curricular activities.

How can I learn more about each sorority?

Attending pre-recruitment events and talking to as many sorority women as possible is the best way to learn more about each individual chapter. You can also learn more about each individual chapter by visiting their national websites or right here on the FSL website!

I am registered for formal recruitment! What is the next step?

Your assigned Sorority Recruitment Counselors (SRCs) will be in contact with you to help you through the process and answer any questions.

Dates To Know

Please note: Pre-Recruitment events are optional, but highly encouraged, for anyone interested in participating in the Panhellenic Primary Recruitment process.

Pre-Recruitment Events:

FSL Fest: August 19th

Come as you are Cafe: August 23rd, 8-10 AM, on the K

Panhellenic Flower Booth: August 24th, 12-2 PM, on the K

Panhellenic Preview: August 25th, 6-8 PM, Kent State Student Center room 218

Panhellenic Webinar: August 28th, follow @kentstatepanhellenic on Instagram to follow along.

Scheduling Conflict?

Email our council advisor

We highly encourage you to attend as much of sorority recruitment as possible so that you may fully experience the diversity of our Panhellenic community and make an informed decision about which sorority you feel most at home in. However, we understand scheduling conflicts do occur. As a community priding itself on academic responsibility and integrity, we encourage anyone with perceived schedule conflicts to email our council advisor ASAP so that we can try to adjust schedules accordingly. Please note that not all requests may be met due to our own scheduling constraints, but we will try our best to make proper accommodations!

Email: mcriss3@kent.edu

Questions?

If you have further questions or concerns please feel free to contact your assigned Sorority Recruitment Counselor (SRC)! These individuals receive special training to assist you during the recruitment process and are knowledgeable on all common questions and concerns that may arise throughout the recruitment process. Your SRC(s) will contact you via email when you have been assigned to a group.

You can also email our Vice President of Recruitment and Retention, Jocy Holtsberry, at kentpc.recruitment@gmail.com.

Recruitment Orientation 2023 :

PNM orientation will be held on August 30th and August 31st. The events will be held from 7-8:30 in the KIVA

*Note that PNM attendance is mandatory on one of the dates listed above

Panhellenic Primary Recruitment:

Saturday, September 2, 2023 - Sunday, September 10, 2023

OPEN HOUSE ROUND:

Saturday, September 2, 2023

Sunday, September 3, 2023

Values ROUND:

Monday, September 4, 2023

*Please note that this is Labor Day and there are no classes.

PREFERENCE ROUND:

Saturday, September 9, 2023

Bid Day:

Sunday, September 10, 2023

What to Expect

Recruitment Process:

Panhellenic Primary Recruitment is a mutual selection process that takes place over a five-day period. During the process, you will have the opportunity to meet women from each chapter, learn about their traditions, financial responsibilities and philanthropic efforts. You will be guided through the process by Sorority Recruitment Counselors (SRCs) who are women that take on this role outside of their chapters to assist you throughout the recruitment process.

Sorority Recruitment Counselors (SRCs)

Your Sorority Recruitment Counselor (SRC) will be a role model in the Panhellenic community and serves as a mentor throughout the Panhellenic Primary Recruitment process. SRCs are considered impartial representatives of the College Panhellenic Association who understand and implement the purposes and goals of the College Panhellenic Association in recruitment.

Financial Responsibility:

Each chapter has different semester dues and financial responsibilities, which you will learn more about during Open House Round. Be sure to ask each chapter if they offer personal payment plans of scholarships that may assist you in managing the financial obligations of sorority life.

Anti-Hazing Policies:

Each sorority has a no tolerance policy as it relates to hazing. Hazing is blatant violation of the Panhellenic Bylaws, university policy, and state law. If you, or someone you know, have concerns about hazing, please contact our council advisor, Michele Criss, at mcriss3@kent.edu, or the Kent State Police Department at (330) 672-2212.

Panhellenic Spirit and Community:

Kent State's sorority community fosters positivity, success and relationship building between all chapters on campus. We as a community work together to create a caring, understanding, respectful and enriching environment for all Kent State students and value friendship, service, scholarship, philanthropy and community among all sorority women.

What should I wear?

Be unique and true to yourself and your personal style! Being true to yourself is the best way for you to find your home away from home! If you are in need of inspiration, visit our pinterest here!

Panhellenic Chapters

Chapters

Panhellenic Chapters

Chapters

Panhellenic Council Chapters

Kent State University Sorority and Fraternity Life prides itself on various values including scholarship, sisterhood/brotherhood, philanthropy, service, and friendship. We as a community work together to create both an exciting and rewarding experience for all members. Kent State has eight sororities on campus, each with a unique purpose that helps to foster the values outlined above. These chapters are listed below.