The Elon site for the panhellenic council, including the official mission statement, committee beliefs, recruitment information and individual chapters active on Elon’s campus.
The Company He Keeps: a history of white college fraternities
This book provides the full background and history of the fraternity system in America. Syrett covers how fraternities began and subsequently transformed into what they are today. He also discusses that the idea of masculinity and how it is responsible for current common fraternity behavior.
“I Joined a Fraternity and it Was One of the Best Decisions I Ever Made”
This article gives a pro greek life prospective, citing many positive aspects of fraternities and sororities. Jacobs was a member of a fraternity and he addresses many of the common arguments against greek life.
This journal article discusses many of the issues that have divided Greek organizations and administrators. Sirhal examines why and how administrators at universities around the country have attacked Greek organizations for actions such as dangerous drinking, hazing, and sexual assault.
“The 10 Most Gruesome College Hazing Rituals”
This article examines some of the most heinous and gruesome hazing rituals that fraternity pledges are subjected to.
Greek organizations respond to stigma with risk management policies
The University of Connecticut is working to combat negative stereotypes associated with their fraternities and sororities. Taking steps to help promote academics, philanthropy, and brotherhood to change the character of the Greek neighborhoods.
“Examining the Complex Relationship Between Greek Life and Alcohol”
This scholarly article discusses the correlation between students’ participation in a Greek organization and an increased behavior of self-deprecating drinking habits. The source offers anecdotal information and a systematic review of recent research regarding the subject.
This scholarly writing discusses the influence that Greek membership can play in a student’s overall college experience and cognitive development as well. The overarching theme from this source showed that there was indeed a comparative difference in cognitive development between Greeks and Non Greeks.