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National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
| NPHC is the governing body of 8 historically African-American fraternities & sororities at Rutgers University. The NPHC coordinates educational and service programming for the member chapters. |
| Executive Officers |
| President - Lauren Young (laurensgrho@gmail.com) First Vice President - Charles Simmons (charlesi@eden.rutgers.edu) Second Vice President - Miriam Maouyo - (mnmaouyo@eden.rutgers.edu) Secretary - Sharmaine Bolden (sharmaine.bolden@gmail.com) Treasurer - Tamara Christiani (tamachri@eden.rutgers.edu) |
| Purpose |
| The purpose of the NPHC shall be the pursuit
of the following objectives: 1. To serve as the governing body for all Historically Black Greek letter organizations approved for membership by Rutgers University; 2. To cultivate and maintain the high ideals of each individual member chapter as well as the educational mission of Rutgers University; 3. To maintain on the highest level, all fraternity and sorority life relationships. 4. To engage in service activities, which serve both the university and surrounding communities; 5. To serve as the standard setting and implementing body for the affiliate organizations in the area of membership intake process; 6. To correlate programs and activities designed to help to meet the needs of member organizations. |
| Membership |
| Membership in the NPHC shall be determined via the OFSA Recognition Policy. |
| Officers & Representation |
| The Council is lead by Executive Board Officers who serve one-year terms. Officers are elected by delegates from the Council's member organizations. Delegates are selected by their organizations and also serve one-year terms. |
| Intake/Recruitment |
| Men and women interested in joining an NPHC organization must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements for membership: |
Be enrolled as a full-time student (at least 12 credits) Completed
12 credits while enrolled at RU or another institution Earn
a 2.25 cumulative GPA and at least a 2.0 from the previous semester |
| Note: Every NPHC organization has higher academic requirements. Specific eligibility information is shared with prospective members at fraternity/sorority Information Sessions, which are held throughout the academic year. |
| Meetings & Voting |
| Attendance at NPHC meetings is required for all member organizations. In addition to the regularly scheduled meetings, the President may call Special meetings at the request of a member organization or as necessary. |