Dr. Bonner's update 10/16/13

TXArchitect
Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:30:11 +0000

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) serves as the governing body of the fraternities at The University of Alabama. There are currently 27 fraternities at the Capstone. For more than 150 years, fraternities have stood for excellence in academics, leadership, athletics and service. The University of Alabama is know for its strong Greek system and commitment to excellence. The IFC serves its members by sponsoring several enriching programs throughout the year. IFC constantly works with the Panhellenic Association and National Pan-Hellenic Council to further strength and support the UA Greek systems values and vision.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) is composed of nine (9) International Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. NPHC promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.

On May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington DC, the National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed as a permanent organization with the following charter members: Omega Psi Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternities, and Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta Sororities. In 1931, Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternities joined the Council. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority joined in 1937 and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity completed the list of member organizations in 1997.

The purpose of The University of Alabama Chapter of NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL shall be to foster cooperative actions of its members in dealing with matters of mutual concern. To this end, the NPHC promotes the well being of its affiliate fraternities and sororities, facilitates the establishment and development of local organizations within the NPHC and provides leadership training for its constituents.

The Panhellenic Council is the largest women’s organization on campus. It is the governing body of the seventeen National Panhellenic Conference sororities and one associate member sorority. The Panhellenic Council promotes excellence in academics, community and campus involvement, and sisterhood. They are committed to the vision of creating young women of excellence.

The Office of Greek Affairs at The University of Alabama announced the creation of the United Greek Council in March of 2009. This is the fourth Greek governing council on campus. This council would join the Inter-fraternity Council, the Alabama Panhellenic Association and the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

The UGC is currently comprised of two multicultural organizations, which are one sorority and one fraternity: Sigma Lambda Gamma and Sigma Lambda Beta.

The primary purpose of the UGC is to unite its member organizations in order to share ideas and resources, promote mutual respect and equality, and provide a support network for involved students.

From. [Greek Affairs](http://Www.greekaffairs.ua.edu)