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UNK Greek Life Information For Parents
Your sons and daughters are embarking on an a very exciting journey here at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. They will have many new and exciting opportunities ahead of them. However, as you know, being one of more than 1,000 incoming students can be a bit intimidating. New students often feel overwhelmed once they step into this new scene. In fact, numerous studies show that student retention is much more accurately reflected by the connection they feel to their campus environment than it is about their academic performance. By joining a a Greek Life Organization, your teens will have the opportunity to meet lots of new and committed students, and they will instantly feel a part of a group that will set their campus connection into motion immediately. Their sense of belonging will be in place BEFORE classes even begin.
Now for many parents, Greek Life brings up images of Animal House or Old School ~ but today, this is simply not the REALITY on most college campuses. Greek Life Organizations must follow very stringent rules, and they are supervised and monitored closely by university staff, alumni advisors, and their national organizations. The reality is that Greek Organizations have an express desire to help young men and women become the best versions of themselves through leadership, scholarship, and service.
PARENTS OFTEN WONDER...
How will my son or daughter benefit from joining a fraternity or sorority?
- Friendship is the cornerstone fraternity and sorority life, but it doesn't end there. Greeks at UNK boast higher grade point averages than the average undergraduate student's GPA (check out our scholarship page for current stats) and the UNK Greeks are leaders in nearly every of the 150 student organizations on campus. Each Greek Organization actively participates in the intramurals sports program, UNK athletics, and serving the Kearney community. Over $60,000 has been raised each year for local and national charities in addition to over 10,000 hours of hands-on service.
- Fraternity and sorority membership offers a more well-rounded college experience. UNK's Greek community represents 500 diversified men and women belonging to 12 different fraternities and sororities. Our Greek community provides its members with opportunities for growth and excellence in academic, leadership, service learning, and a sense of belonging.
- UNK fraternity and sorority members are most often leaders in all areas of campus life. Infact at UNK, 16 of 17 Student Diplomats are Greek, 10 of 17of the Chancellor's Ambassadors are Greek, there are 9 of 15 Greek Student Senators and the Vice President of Student Senate is also a Fraternity President, countlessl Greeks have been tapped for Mortar Board, 6 of 8 Summer Advising Enrollment Leaders are Greek, and the 2009 Homecoming King and Queen are you guessed it both ~ UNK Greeks! As you can see, our Greek students are incredibly visible on campus!
In closing, we encourage parental involvment throughout the year ~ the majority of our chapters host a Parents/Family Weekend and may even have a Parents' Board that you can get involved in. Our goal is to enhance your sons' and daughters' collegiate experiences by offering them the support and opportunities that will help them achieve their maximum potentials. Be sure to check out all areas of our website for even more information about UNK Greek Life!
More Great Resources For Potential and Current Greek Parents
www.ecampustours.com/forparents/campuslife/greektome.htm
www.ecampustours.com/campuslife/extracurricularactivities/torushornot
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GREEK Parent Testimonials ~ So please keep checking back with us this summer!!
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