Programs & Events

Texas Greeks v. Georgia Greek Life Blood Drive Competition 2025

Calling all Texas Greeks! Sorority and Fraternity Life has partnered with the University of Georgia Greek Life office to host a blood drive competition ahead of the Texas v. Georgia football game on November 15. Not only is this a way to show spirit and support ahead of the football game, but this drive will allow We Are Blood to provide lifesaving care to Central Texans – an impact that will extend far beyond this fall.

Blood Drive Details

On Monday, November 3 – Thursday, November 6, a mobile blood drive clinic will be set up in the Texas Union. Please note, any time throughout the week (November 3-November 7) appointments are also available at the North Lamar location of We Are Blood.

All donors will receive an exclusive tee shirt as a thank you for their donation, preview image featured below!

Texas Greek Day of Service

We're excited to announce that it's time for our third Annual Texas Greek Day of Service! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and join the Sorority and Fraternity Life community, in partnership with The Project, as we come together to give back to the Austin community!

This year's Greek Day of Service will be held in dove springs. Sign up to volunteer with members of your group, and to get to know members of other organizations and other councils. Volunteers will be working at 9 different neighborhood homes, lending a helping hand to residents who have requested some extra people power to accomplish projects.

Potential Projects

• garden bed building and maintenance
• yardwork and landscaping
• fence repair and painting

Sign up for a Greek Day of Service shift

Chapter President Programming

Chapter Presidents Reception

Each term, Sorority and Fraternity Life hosts a special event for chapter presidents across all councils to foster community, share resources, and enhance leadership development. As part of the SFL Community Standards Program, attendance is mandatory for chapter presidents. The event includes a provided dinner, ample opportunities to network with presidents from other councils, and dedicated time to connect with members of your own council. Council Executive Officers are also invited to attend.

Community Standards Program

Program Overview

Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL) created the Community Standards Program to clearly communicate expectations as well as provide a platform for organizations to track their events and achievements throughout the year. This program was designed after benchmarking similar Sorority and Fraternity Life community's expectations, surveying National Organizations requirements, and analyzing existing Good Standing and Minimum Standards programs at various institutions. The SFL Community Standards Program status is separate from any university conduct process and outcome for individuals or organizations.

SFL Community Standards Program

The SFL Community Standards Program places our organizations in one (1) of three (3) categories based on the percentage they receive upon completion of our standards requirements at the end of every semester: Not Meeting Community Standards, Satisfactory, or Excellent.

Benefits of Meeting Community Standards

• A copy of the current good standing letter mailed to your organization's national office
• Recognition in the Sorority and Fraternity Life Information Guide
• Eligibility for the Sorority and Fraternity Life Funding Program
• Recognition on the Sorority and Fraternity Life website
• Eligibility for Sorority and Fraternity Life Awards
• A physical address to receive mail on campus (this does not include packages)
• Eligible to apply for departmental sponsorship for programmatic activities

Elements of Good Standing

• Academics
  • Chapter will achieve a minimum average GPA of 2.5
• Verification and Participation
  • Submit a completed roster to Sorority and Fraternity Life each semester: Beginning and End of Semester.
  • Register with Student Organizations at the end of the Spring semester and remain registered for the Fall semester. Non-completion of this element would put a chapter automatically in Not Good Standing with the University.
  • HornsLink Form Submission: Complete or update the Chapter Leadership, Advisor, Facility and Dues information form on Hornslink each semester.
  • Complete New Member Paperwork and Forms each semester (if applicable)
  • Completion of New Member Educator Modules by the designated New Member Educator (Fall). Non-completion of this element would put a chapter automatically in Not Good Standing with the University.
  • Complete the Office of the Dean of Student's Safety Education training (Fall). Non-completion of this element would put a chapter automatically in Not Good Standing with the University.
• Leadership, Service Philanthropy
  • Executive board attends the Risk Management Summit (Spring)
  • One officer that oversees new member education completes the New Member Educator Training series (Fall)
  • HornsLink Form Submission: Sponsor/Co-sponsor one of the following each semester: 1 community service event) OR 1 philanthropic fundraising event
  • HornsLink Form Submission: Sponsor/Co-sponsor 1 educational event or workshop each semester
  • Chapter President attends the Chapter President Event (Spring and Fall)
  • Chapter President attends chapter coaching meetings with SFL staff each semester
• Council or Affiliate Leadership Circle Involvement
  • Maintain good standing with your council or affiliate group each semester (i.e. current on payment of council dues, attendance at meetings, engagement in events if applicable)

Accountability

If an organization does not meet the requirements of Good Standing the following accountability measures will be put into place:

• Notification of Not Meeting Community Standards sent to chapter leadership, advisors, and respective National/International organizations
• Will be required to work in conjunction with an SFL staff person to create a Performance Improvement Plan
• Council membership will be placed under review

Tracking the Requirements

The Chapter President will be added to a Canvas class designed to record each SFL Community Standards Program requirement.

• Canvas is a platform students already check daily
• Canvas allows the chapter and SFL office to access progress at any time
• Canvas allows the SFL office to easily communicate with Chapter officers

Sorority and Fraternity Life staff will record and report each requirement for the SFL Community Standards Program in the grading section of the Canvas site allowing the chapter president to track their progress throughout the semester.

Risk Management Summit

The Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL) Risk Management Summit is a half-day conference style event designed to educate SFL chapter and council leadership on the basics of risk management and building a safer SFL community. This year, we are centering ethical decision-making as an important component of the greater risk management conversation.

The goal is for the summit to provide space to learn from a thought-provoking general session keynote and various educational sessions all focused on supporting safe communities, building connection, and mental and physical wellbeing.

As a result of this summit, chapter and council leadership will:

• Gain tangible tools to identify and address risk within the SFL community, including how to organize safe events, practice conflict resolution, and incorporate mindful practices.
• Understand their responsibility to prevent harm and support a community where "Longhorns Take Care of Each Other".
• Promote mental health practices and feel equipped to address risks to wellbeing in their communities.
• Have opportunities to discuss risk management, specifically in relation to supporting safe communities and wellbeing, with experts and peers.

2025 Risk Management Summit

• Sunday, February 23, 2025
• William C. Powers Student Activity Center
• Featuring Keynote Speaker, Sherron Watkins, BBA '81, MPA '82

Registration Reminders and Attendance Expectations

Each sorority and fraternity chapter and all councils are expected to meet the stated registration requirements to receive credit towards the SFL Community Standards. In order to register, each chapter and council must complete one registration form that includes their attendees contact information.

Chapters and Councils with fewer than 50 members should have 3 of the below officers in attendance.

Chapters and Councils with 50 or more members should have 5 of the below officers in attendance.

• President
• Social / Programming Chair
• Recruitment / Rush/Intake Chair
• Judicial/Standards / Risk Management Chair
• Membership Educator / New Member Chair
• Finance / Treasurer

Registration Will Close Sunday, February 16, 2025

Register for the 2025 Risk Management Summit

New Member Educator Training

New Member Educator Training educates and supports the chapter officers in charge of welcoming new members into their organizations. The training addresses the role of the new member educator, community building, leadership development, developing safe environments, and provides campus resources. The training is completed on Canvas through a series of modules.

This year's New Member Educator Training Modules are set to open Wednesday August 21 and close Sunday September 8. More details about how to complete the modules will be available soon.

Completion Expectations

To receive credit as part of our Community Standards Program, each chapter must have a minimum of one new member educator register and complete the modules during the fall term. Chapters can register more than one new member educator, or a similar officer as interested.

The Canvas modules will remain as an open-enrollment course for new member educators to use during the spring term.

Accommodations and Questions

Any questions or students in need of accommodations to best engage in this training should email sfl@austin.utexas.edu.

Access the New Member Educator Training Modules