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What is the Interfraternity Council?
The Rhodes Interfraternity
Council (IFC) is the governing body for the six (6) fraternities
at Rhodes College. In addition to developing and enforcing all
policies related to fraternity life, the IFC serves as an intermediary
between fraternity members, fraternities, and the rest of the College
community.
Is the College involved with the fraternity
system?
The Greek system follows the self-governing nature
of the College. However, the IFC is in constant communication
with the administration and is supported by the Division
of Student Affairs.
What about the negative stereotypes created by
the media?
These stereotypes are false and very damaging to
the Greek System. In fact, according to research done at Kent State
University, 75% of the US Congress is Greek, 85% are campus leaders,
and 80% of Fortune 500 Executives are Greek. These facts clearly
disspell the negative stereotypes created by such movies as Animal
House.
What percentage of the Rhodes Student body is involved in Greek
Life?
Approximately 50%.
Does fraternity involvement have a negative impact
on academic performance?
No. The All Fraternity GPA Average is approximately equal to the All Men's Average.
Do fraternities "haze"?
Hazing is prohibited by the College, the IFC, and state law. Hazing, as stated by Rhodes policy,
includes not only physical harm, but also mental harm and emotional
harm. The IFC, along with individual chapters, is committed to ensuring
that the member's experience with Greek Life is a positive and healthy
one.
What are the financial costs associated with membership
in a fraternity?
While the costs vary from house to house, the average
dues are generally between $300 and $500 per semester. Many fraternities
offer financial assistance to their members, though, through scholarships
or loans.
What are the academic benefits of membership to
a fraternity?
Perhaps the greatest academic benefit of fraternity
membership is the members themselves, who often serve as excellent
resources for academic and career advice. In addition, each house
promotes interaction between their members and the College faculty.
The Inter-Fraternity Council and the individual chapters also offer
study halls for their new members to further promote academics.
What are some of the service activities in which
fraternities participate?
Fraternities at the College participate in a wide
range of service activities, ranging from Habitat for Humanity projects
to Up 'Til Dawn letter writing. The Greek system annually
contributes thousands of volunteer service hours and dollars to
local and national charities.
What athletic opportunities do fraternities present?
Fraternities compete in their own intramural division
which offers the most rigorous competition found outside of the
varsity playing fields. There is a vast variety of competitive sports
possibilities that offer exercise and recreation for fraternity
members. Fraternity members also compete in the annual Greek Week
competition.

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