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Contact UsEffective new member education provides a foundation of education about theÌýfraternity & sororityÌýorganization’s purpose, values, and current realities and allows members to make meaning of their role in the organization.ÌýThe selection of new members and the ways in which fraternities and sororities educate and prepare these new members for a lifetime of involvement in a fraternity and sorority is the lifeblood of Greek-LetteredÌýorganizations. Chapters should diligently examine when and how intake or recruitment is conducted as well as the practices by which interested members are prepared for membership.
For more information about any of the resources below, contact Lanna Whitlock, Associate Director of Belonging and Student Engagement atÌý[email protected]
For any incoming new member to appear on your chapter’s roster, they must complete this onlineÌýÌýlocated on ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s student organization hub, RoadrunnerLink. All incoming new members must complete this form within one (1) week of officially beginning an intake or new member process an also complete the Hazing 101 Prevention Module.
Metropolitan State University of Denver Student Government: The Student Advocacy CouncilÌýprovides two financial resources to registered student organizations: Recruiting and Promotional Funding and Campus Events Funding.ÌýMake sure to read ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’sÌýStudent Organization Funding Program HandbookÌýfor further information located on your RoadrunnerLink.
For more information aboutÌýFunding Assistance, contact [email protected]
CMEI Fraternity & Sorority Life has prepared a comprehensive guide for all chapter leaders to utilize in their onboarding and training of members. This guide covers various resources that ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï and Auraria offers from funding to room reservations to best practices. You can access the manual here and on RoadRunnerLink!
Campus Events Funding provides financial assistance to active student organizations for programs and events held on the Auraria Campus, as well as promotional and recruitment efforts. Funds may cover a variety of eligible expenses related to programming, marketing, and outreach. Since funding is limited and often runs out quickly, organizations are encouraged to obtain quotes from multiple vendors to find the best possible price:
Submit a
Auraria Campus Event Services (ACES) is a part of theÌýAurariaÌýHigher Education Center (AHEC) which is a separate state entity whose role is to provide and manage shared services, facilities, and property to support these prominent institutions in achieving their goals. The collective student population is approximately 42,000, with an additional 5,000 faculty and staff.
Room and Table Reservation:
The Office of University Events (OUE) can assist chapter with scheduling free spaces in ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï owned buildings. As a recognized sorority and fraternity, you can reserve the space, as available for different chapter functions.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is host to numerous student resources connected to hazing prevention. Below are a rangeÌýof resourcesÌýfor our fraternity &ÌýsororityÌýchapters andÌýindividualsÌýon hazing prevention related topics. The information below includes how our chapters and individuals might identify, report and prevent hazing in our spaces.
For more information about any of the resources below, contact [email protected].
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s Student Code of Conduct defines hazing as:
“The term “Hazingâ€� is defined asÌýan act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or that destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization. Hazing can be defined further as any action that produces physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule.â€�
For more information about hazing definitions, view theÌýÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Student Code of ConductÌýor theÌý
Chapters and individualsÌýhave the opportunity toÌýpartake and utilize this Hazing Prevention 101 Module’s at no cost. It is highly recommended from the Fraternity & Sorority Life Team for all new members who participate in intake and or a new member education process to complete the following two online hazing prevention modules.
Chapters may also request for Lanna Whitlock, Associate Director of Belonging and Student Engagement, to host an in-person Hazing Prevention Workshop. Email Lanna Whitlock at [email protected] at leastÌýthree (3) weeks ahead of time to plan appropriately.
Hazing Prevention 101 is a one-hour awareness course educating students on how to recognize, prevent and report hazing. The real-life scenarios prepare students, group members and bystanders to make informed decisions, ultimately empowering them to prevent hazing.ÌýÌý
The Fraternity & Sorority Life Module is an extension of theÌýprerequisite course,ÌýHazing Prevention: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility 101â„¢, designed for university students in fraternities and sororities. This 35-minute module dives deeper into the specific needs of fraternity and sorority life.Ìý
Please complete the course in its entirety. Save and print the certificate of completion — this your record for completing the course.
Clicking the link below takes you to a secure and anonymous area where you can tellÌýÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï administrators about any activity that may be hazing. If you are willing to receive follow-up questions about your report, you should include contact information in your report. YourÌýpersonal information will not be released or discussed with organizations being reported for hazing.
Recognition is the formal process by which Metropolitan State University of Denver agrees that a particular social fraternity or sorority may function as a recognized organization on campus, recruit members, and enjoy the benefits associated with being a registered student organization.Ìý Recognition as an ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï fraternity or sorority involves meeting minimum expectations and benefitting from services and opportunities provided by the Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion and ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.Ìý The purpose of this recognition policy is to ensure that the establishment of fraternities and sororities occurs in a manner conducive to the educational mission of ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, including carefully developed plans for successful establishment and installation, as well as plans for providing a meaningful and rewarding experience for the students choosing to join a fraternity and sorority community.
Fraternity & Sorority Chapters must follow the fiscal policies outlined in the Student Organization Handbook located on RoadrunnerLink. Each fraternity and sorority can choose to use an on-campus account for organization finances or use an off-campus account, including those affiliated with an inter/national organization. ChaptersÌýselecting an on-campus account will follow ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï fiscal policies.
On-Campus Requirements
Fraternity & Sorority ChaptersÌýmust work diligently to follow all federal and local laws related to alcohol,Ìýdrugs,ÌýandÌýincluding marijuana. The fraternity or sororityÌýchapterÌýis responsible forÌýstructuring and coordinating programs and events in accordance with these laws as well as guidelines from national organizations.
Fraternity & Sorority Life currently follows ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’sÌýStudent Organization Alcohol Policy.ÌýIf a fraternity & Sorority Chapter decide to host an event with Alcohol, the chapter must submit aÌýÌývia RoadrunnerLink.
For more information about any of the resources below, contact Lanna Whitlock, Associate Director of Belonging and Student Engagement at [email protected]
Learn more about the Accreditation Model here.ÌýÌý
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For more informationÌýin the meantime, contact [email protected]Ìý
For information andÌýresourcesÌýon Sexual Misconduct & Title IX visit our Dean of Students webpage onÌýSexual Misconduct/Title IX or the University Policy Library.
To report an allegation of sexual misconduct related to Title IX please click below to file a report:
Report an Allegation of Sexual Misconduct related to Title IX
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