Click here for more information. Colleges and Universities weigh the benefits and negative consequences of fraternities and sororities on campus.
Greek organizations have the potential to affect student development in powerful and lasting ways.
Social fraternities and sororities are known for their parties, dances, and other social activities. Hazing is the practice of initiating pledges into fraternity or sorority membership by having them perform difficult, humiliating, or dangerous tasks. Greek organizations promote academic achievement, offer scholarships, and provide leadership opportunities. They may organize charity events and encourage their members to be active in community service work and other campus organizations. Many of these activities benefit members by helping them adjust to college, make lifelong friends, and prepare them for the future.