Meet the GreeksSocial Clubs of Oxford College

Information Session

Introductions

All about SCAC

Role of Social Clubs

Social Club introductions

Requirements

Recruitment Timeline

Purpose of Tap-Ins

Hazing Policy

Social Club Banquet

SOCIAL CLUB ADVISORY COUNCIL (SCAC)

Introductions

President

Vice-President of Standards

Vice-President of Recruitment

Vice-President of Programming

Vice-President of Operations

Advisor

Sub-committee of the Student Government Association

Representatives from all social clubs

WHAT SCAC DOES

Weekly meetings on Mondays at 8:00pm

SCAC Tavern Party, Greek Week, Awards Banquet, Service Saturdays

Recommend policies and programs that supplement and enhance club membership and livelihood

Guide the focus of the collective mission and goals of social clubs

Promote a broader sense of community among the social clubs

Address common issues and discuss possible solutions

ABOUT SOCIAL CLUBS

Chartered by SGA, loosely based on a Greek Life model

Program according to the specified mission and values of each club

Strive to be leaders and role models

Designed to promote community through social activity, civic engagement, academic success, etc.

Connect current students to vibrant Oxford history

BENEFITS OF SOCIAL CLUBS

Connectedness

Brother/Sisterhood

Values

History

Leadership

Network

SOCIAL CLUBS AT OXFORD

Omega Delta

Delta Psi Epsilon

Dooley’s Dolls

Kappa Phi Nu

META

REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY

Submit forms tonight OR Monday, September 7 by 5PM to the folder outside room 211 in the Student Center *note for minors

SGA Constitution Requirements for Membership

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 to hold office

May not be on conduct probation

May not be on honor probation

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

Mixers

Kappa Phi Nu: Tuesday 9/8, 5pm, In front of Seney

Delta Psi Epsilon: Wednesday 9/9, 5:30pm, Dooley’s Tavern

META: Wednesday 9/9, 7:30pm, Humanities Hotspot

Omega Delta: Thursday, 9/10, 5pm, Elizer/Murdy Courtyard

Dooley’s Dolls: Thursday, 9/10, 7pm, Dooley’s Tavern

Sunday, September 13: Bid Day

Purpose of Tap-in process

Learn social club history and traditions

Build community

Instill importance and reverence for club

In all activities, the new members/tap-ins should be treated with respect and made to feel welcome. They should come away from these activities knowing the club wants them and are an important part of the club’s success.

TAP-IN TIMELINE

Monday, September 14 through Monday, November 2: Tap-ins

Tap-ins begin on Monday, September 14 and must be completed by November 2 (7 weeks total). All new members must be full, initiated members by this date; no exceptions.

Tap-in functions may occur only between 12 noon and 1 AM

Any activity occurring outside of these dates or times will leave the club AND individuals participating subject to Judicial Board investigation and Conduct procedures

HAZING

Any action or situation created by an individual or group that inflicts, intends to inflict, or has the potential to inflict physical or mental discomfort or causes anxieties that may demean, degrade, disgrace, embarrass, harass, or humiliate any person regardless of location, intent, or consent of participants for the purpose of initiation into, affiliation with, admission to, holding office in, or as a condition for continued membership in a group, team, club, or other organization. 

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

Actions or activities which are prohibited by the University include, but are not limited to, activities that involve or have the potential to involve:

•Risk of injury to any individual or group.

•Discomfort to any individual or group.

•Embarrassment to any individual or group.

•Harassment of any individual or group.

•Degradation, humiliation or ridicule of any individual or group.

•Acts of personal servitude of an individual or group.

•Willful destruction and/or removal of public or private property for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in any organization.

•Any violation of University policies or state law.

Hazing Policies

RIGHTS OF THE TAP-INS

Right to a hazing-free new member period

Right to refuse a new member activity with no loss of membership or rights thereof

Right to drop out of new member process with no rebuttal from fellow tap-ins or members

Right to question or register complaints about (through established club process) activities or proceedings with no loss of membership or rights thereof

Right to communicate with Assistant Director of Student Involvement & Leadership at any time if feeling uncomfortable or unsure about new member process

POSSIBLE SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATING GUIDELINES

Loss of SGA funding

Loss of SGA charter (or suspension or banning)

Placement on probation

Community service

Club Sanctions

Individual Sanctions

Other sanctions as deemed appropriate

CELEBRATING SUCCESSES:SCAC SOCIAL CLUB BANQUET

Social Club Man with Highest Individual Service Hours

Social Club Woman with Highest Individual Service Hours

Outstanding Community Service Program

Service Organization of the Year for Social Clubs

Social Club with the Highest Cumulative GPA

Social Club of Integrity/Outstanding Educational Program of the Year/ Event of the Year/ Most Improved Social Club

Social Club Man of the Year

Social Club Woman of the Year

Social Club of the Year

QUESTIONS?Veronica Roman

Assistant Director of Student Involvement and Leadership Student Center, Room 211 Office # (770) 784-8393

Irene Shinn Social Clubs Advisory Council, President

yshinn@emory.edu