We look at GPA, at initiative, sense of purpose. We want to know that it will be a mutually beneficial relationship. Involvement in campus life is a requirement for membership in most of the fraternities and sororities. There is strong alumni contact. In any given quarter, the fraternities hold receptions and they invite alumni.
Alumni are a tremendous source of resources, especially financially.
Each fraternity or sorority has a chapter adviser who is an alumnus or an alumna, and they communicate constantly. There s an incredible network of connections in terms of getting support professionally. In terms of social events, we do the IFC Sing spring quarter, where all of the fraternities and sororities get together with their alumni and sing two songs important to their group. The event holds significant meaning for many current and alumni Greek members. Administration support Greeks on the U of C campus know their limits and adhere pretty strictly to policy and regulation.