值
Each Northwest fraternity and sorority was founded on similar principles of scholarship, 领导, 服务, and brotherhood/sisterhood. It is these fundamental values that separate FSL organizations from other campus organizations. These values are at the core of everything that Northwest FSL does and accomplishes.
奖学金
奖学金 is the first priority for all FSL organizations at Northwest. Each chapter places strong emphasis on creating an atmosphere conducive to high academic performance. Each chapter has a minimum GPA requirement to become a member, 待入门, to remain in good standing and to hold 领导 positions. Members are encouraged to strive for scholastic excellence through incentive and reward programs, 导师, study hours and educational workshops pertaining to academic improvement.
Currently, the all-FSL GPA is higher than the all-campus GPA. Northwest research has found that 70% of Northwest fraternity members graduate in four years as compared to 50% of non-fraternity members and 80% of Northwest sorority members graduate in four years as compared to 60% of non-sorority members. Additional Northwest Greeks have a 92% retention rate from freshman to sophomore year.
领导
Northwest fraternities and sororities can provide you with a unique opportunity to develop your 领导 skills and potential. Becoming a member opens the door to elected or appointed positions and committee participation. Each chapter is self-governed and relies on the special talents of its members for successful management. 联谊会 and sorority members may also choose to become involved in the 领导 of one of the governing councils.
FSL leaders can be found around campus, as well. 联谊会 and sorority members are actively involved in the Student Senate, Student Activities Council, 高飞, 学生大使, Varsity 体育运动 and numerous honor societies.
As an FSL leader, you will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the future. 活动策划, 公共关系, 市场营销, 会计, time management and conflict resolution are just a few of the skills that you can discover and refine. Coincidentally, these are the same type of skills employers look for when they are hiring employees.
服务
Northwest fraternities and sororities have a long tradition of dedicated involvement in community 服务 and philanthropy. Serving the community not only benefits worthy causes, it will also allow you to gain valuable 领导 experience and enrich their life.
Community 服务 events are planned throughout the year by each chapter to improve the community or to interact with area residents. During the past academic year, FSL members donated over 19,000 服务 hours to various organizations within the Maryville community
Philanthropic contributions are donated by each chapter in support of their fraternity or sorority national projects or in goodwill to charitable organizations. During the past academic year, 分会捐款超过55美元,000 to non-profit organizations, 包括35美元,000至St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Recent 服务 projects or philanthropic contributions have benefited the American Red Cross, the Children and Family Center, A.L.S, 特殊奥林匹克运动会, 动物保护协会, “硬币游行, 联合劝募会, the Ministry Center (food pantry), Maryville Parks and Recreation and the SSM Hospice and Home Care Foundation.
Brotherhood and Sisterhood
Becoming a part of the Northwest FSL community means that you will be meeting lots of people and making many new friends but some of the 关闭st relationships you will have will be with your fraternity brothers or sorority sisters. These friendships will provide you will a sense of belonging, a feeling of being oneself and respect for your individuality. Brotherhood and sisterhood help to make friendships that last a lifetime.
