Week 8!

Can you believe how fast this quarter has gone?

I wish we had more than 10 weeks to cover all of the important information out there about fraternities and sororities. I have really enjoyed hearing your thoughts on some really critical topics, and I can't wait to see what you will have to say next week. The topic for next week's class is "Issues in the Fraternity and Sorority Community".... I know it seems like we have already been talking about issues, but Tyler and I want to get more specific. We are going to look at the specific challenges facing Greek letter organizations like hazing, alchol, and diversity.

Here is your assigment...

EVERYONE needs to read the following article for class:

The Dilemma Facing Fraternal Organizations at the Millennium.

THEN.... you have a choice of what you read next. We have articles for 8 very relevant concerns below... We ask that you choose 4 of them to read so that during the discussion next week, you can offer insight on some of the issues, and learn from your classmates on the others that you didn't read about. The articles are very current, so they should be fun to read! Enjoy :)

Diversity:

The Future of the Greek Experience: Greeks and Diversity

GLBT Students in Fraternities and Sororities:

The Bonds of Brotherhood and Sisterhood: Creating a Welcoming Environment for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Members

Bystander Behavior:

Moving from Inaction to Action: Acting Courageously

Sexual Assault:

This one isn't so current, but the information is still relevant, we use it as a resource in the Sexual Violence Education done in the Student Wellness Center....

Fraternity Membership, Rape Myths, and Sexual Aggression on a College Campus

another one about the role of men in preventing sexual assault:

Working with Men to Prevent Violence Against Women: An Overview

Language & Stereotypes:

That's Fratastic! Debating Idiotic Fraternity and Sorority Logic

Health Behaviors & Alcohol:

You can skip ahead to the discussion part of this article... (pg. 6)

Health Behavior and College Students: Does Greek Affiliation Matter?

...and this one!

Alcohol Use and the Fraternity and Sorority Experience

Hazing:

Hazed and Confused (the article starts on pg. 16)

"In the Fell Clutch of Circumstance" Pledging and the Black Greek Experience

If you come up with more issues that you don't think were addressed here, please come to class ready to share!

Enjoy the readings!