Panhellenic
Panhellenic Council
Panhellenic
Panhellenic Council
Kent State University
College Panhellenic Council
The object of the Panhellenic Council shall be to develop and maintain fraternity life and inter-fraternity relations at a high level of accomplishment and in doing so to consider the goals and ideals of member groups as continually applicable to campus and personal life, promote superior scholarship as a basic intellectual achievement, cooperate with member fraternities and the university administration in concern for maintenance of high social and moral standards, act in accordance with the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Unanimous Agreements and policies, and act in accordance with all rules established by its member fraternities.
Executive Board Contact Info
Council President: Mackinley Coe | kentpc.president@gmail.com
VP of Communication: Adrianna Backensto | kentpc.communication@gmail.com
VP of Risk Management and Peer Accountability: Abby Deemer | kentpc.judicial@gmail.com
VP of Finance: Lauren Pike | kentpc.finance@gmail.com
VP of Diversity, Engagement, and Inclusion: Lily Ivey | kentpc.diversity@gmail.com
VP of Philanthropy and Community Service: Andzelika Malkowski | kentpc.philanthropy@gmail.com
VP of Programming: Ainsley Bell | kentpc.programming@gmail.com
VP of Recruitment and Retention: Erin Hawkins | kentpc.recruitment@gmail.com
VP of Recruitment Personnel: Maddie Kantin | kentpc.recruitmentpersonnel@gmail.com
VP of Scholarship: Katy Slawinski | kentpc.scholarship@gmail.com
Advisor: Michele Criss | mcriss3@kent.edu
Recruitment Information
Recruitment
Information
Recruitment Information
Recruitment
Information
Fall 2024 Primary Recruitment
REGISTER HERE!
Recruitment FAQs
How will I know which sorority is right for me?
Each chapter on Kent's campus has its own unique values, principles, motto and creed that it lives by. It is important to go into the recruitment process with an open mind and positively outlook to discover the best for you.
I'm not a freshman. Am I allowed to go through recruitment?
At Kent State, we encourage ALL undergraduate students to attend out recruitment events and consider registering for primary recruitment.
is it required to attend pre-recruitment events?
No, the only pre-recruitment event you are required to attend is the Recruitment Orientation, which will give you all of the information you'll need prior to the start of the Panhellenic Primary Recruitment process. However, we highly encourage you to attend the pre-recruitment events to learn more about each chapter and connect with sorority women in our community.
How hard is it to balance sorority life and academics?
Our community greatly values and emphasizes scholarships and academics. Each sorority encourages academic success and provides support to its members through academic study tables and sisterhoods. We encourage you to ask other sorority women how they balance their time, but most sorority women are able to manage sorority responsibilities, academics, work and other extra-curricular activities.
How can I learn more about each sorority?
Attending pre-recruitment events and talking to as many sorority women as possible is the best way to learn more about each individual chapter. You can also learn more about each individual chapter by visiting their national websites or right here on the FSL website!
I am registered for formal recruitment! What is the next step?
Over the summer, you should prioritize completing your “Hazing Prevention 101: College Edition” training module on kent.prevent.zone. In the state of Ohio, per Collin’s Law (Senate Bill 126) all potential new members of a Panhellenic sorority must complete this training prior to September 13th, 2024. Your assigned Sorority Recruitment Counselors (SRCs) will be in contact with you to help you through the process and answer any questions.
Dates To Know
Please note: Pre-Recruitment events are optional, but highly encouraged, for anyone interested in participating in the Panhellenic Primary Recruitment process.
Pre-Recruitment Events:
FSL Fest: August 17th, 2024 from 3-5pm at the Tri Towers Rotunda
Blastoff: August 18th, 2024 from 5-7:30pm
On the Fence - Hesitant About Joining a Sorority?: August 25th, 2024 from 2-4pm at the Student Center
Panhellenic Preview: August 28th, 2024 from 6-9pm at the Student Center
Float with Panhellenic: September 3rd, 2024 from 5:30-6:30pm at the Student Center
Bracelets and Bagels: September 6th, 2024 from 11am-1pm at the Student Center
Scheduling Conflict?
Email our council advisor
We highly encourage you to attend as much of sorority recruitment as possible so that you may fully experience the diversity of our Panhellenic community and make an informed decision about which sorority you feel most at home in. However, we understand scheduling conflicts do occur. As a community priding itself on academic responsibility and integrity, we encourage anyone with perceived schedule conflicts to email our council advisor ASAP so that we can try to adjust schedules accordingly. Please note that not all requests may be met due to our own scheduling constraints, but we will try our best to make proper accommodations!
Email: mcriss3@kent.edu
Questions?
If you have further questions or concerns please feel free to contact your assigned Sorority Recruitment Counselor (SRC)! These individuals receive special training to assist you during the recruitment process and are knowledgeable on all common questions and concerns that may arise throughout the recruitment process. Your SRC(s) will contact you via email when you have been assigned to a group. Please download the GroupMe app, as they will add you to a GroupMe as well!
You can also email our Vice President of Recruitment and Retention, Erin Hawkins, at kentpc.recruitment@gmail.com.
Recruitment Orientation 2024:
Monday, September 9th at 6pm in the Student Center.
Tuesday, September 10th at 6pm in the Student Center.
*Note that PNM attendance is mandatory on one of the dates listed above.
Panhellenic Primary Recruitment Dates:
Friday, September 13, 2024 - Sunday, September 22, 2024
OPEN HOUSE ROUND:
Friday, September 13, 2024
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Values ROUND:
Sunday, September 15, 2024
PREFERENCE ROUND:
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Bid Day:
Sunday, September 22, 2024
2024 Sorority Recruitment Guide
For more information on Fall 2024 Primary Recruitment, take a look at our guide book here.
What to Expect
Recruitment Process:
Panhellenic Primary Recruitment is a mutual selection process that takes place over a five-day period. During the process, you will have the opportunity to meet women from each chapter, learn about their traditions, financial responsibilities and philanthropic efforts. You will be guided through the process by Sorority Recruitment Counselors (SRCs) who are women that take on this role outside of their chapters to assist you throughout the recruitment process.
Sorority Recruitment Counselors (SRCs)
Your Sorority Recruitment Counselor (SRC) will be a role model in the Panhellenic community and serves as a mentor throughout the Panhellenic Primary Recruitment process. SRCs are considered impartial representatives of the College Panhellenic Association who understand and implement the purposes and goals of the College Panhellenic Association in recruitment.
Financial Responsibility:
Each chapter has different semester dues and financial responsibilities, which you will learn more about during Open House Round. Be sure to ask each chapter if they offer personal payment plans of scholarships that may assist you in managing the financial obligations of sorority life.
Anti-Hazing Policies:
Each sorority has a no tolerance policy as it relates to hazing. Hazing is blatant violation of the Panhellenic Bylaws, university policy, and state law. If you, or someone you know, have concerns about hazing, please contact our council advisor, Michele Criss, at mcriss3@kent.edu, or the Kent State Police Department at (330) 672-2212.
Panhellenic Spirit and Community:
Kent State's sorority community fosters positivity, success and relationship building between all chapters on campus. We as a community work together to create a caring, understanding, respectful and enriching environment for all Kent State students and value friendship, service, scholarship, philanthropy and community among all sorority women.
What should I wear?
Be unique and true to yourself and your personal style! Being true to yourself is the best way for you to find your home away from home! If you are in need of inspiration, visit our pinterest here!
Panhellenic Chapters
Chapters
Panhellenic Chapters
Chapters
Panhellenic Council Chapters
Kent State University Sorority and Fraternity Life prides itself on various values including scholarship, sisterhood/brotherhood, philanthropy, service, and friendship. We as a community work together to create both an exciting and rewarding experience for all members. Kent State has eight sororities on campus, each with a unique purpose that helps to foster the values outlined above. These chapters are listed below.
Panhellenic philanthropy
Philanthropy
Panhellenic philanthropy
Philanthropy
Philanthropy
Alpha Phi: Alpha Phi Foundation, benefiting women's heart health.
Alpha Xi Delta: Kindly Hearts Initiative, for children and teens experiencing foster care and homelessness.
Chi Omega: The Make-A-Wish Foundation
Delta Gamma: Service for Sight
Delta Zeta: Starkey Hearing Institute, the American Society for Deaf Children, and SeriousFun Children's Network.
Phi Mu: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) and The Phi Mu Foundation.
Sigma Delta Tau: Prevent Child Abuse America and The Sigma Delta Tau Foundation.
Sigma Sigma Sigma: "Sigma Serves Children" through the Robbie Page Memorial (RPM) supporting children's play therapy, and the March of Dimes.
