FSLOffice of Fraternity and Sorority Life2017-2018 Annual Report

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NTSA Word From The Staff

IFC

NPHC

CPH

Chapter Leaders

Involvement

Community Programs and Speakers

Statistics

Scholarships

FSL Awards

Social Media

Acknowledgements

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Dear MTSU Fraternity and Sorority Life Community,

Thank you for your support and dedication throughout the 2017-18 academic year. The MTSU Fraternity and Sorority community continues to achieve great things while adding immense value to the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.

The purpose of this report is to provide you with a comprehensive glance of the achievements of the past year and statistics about the overall health of the MTSUFSL community. Below are some of our community highlights:

• Over 64 nonprofit organizations benefited from 16,885 hands-on service hours and $82,525.66 raised by our FSL students.

• The All FSL GPA of 3.00 was above the All Student GPA!

• The 2017 Homecoming Court was filled with 7 fraternity and sorority members.

This year, we unveiled the next Strategic Plan for Fraternity and Sorority Life at MTSU. This plan will guide us into the next five years where it is our hope that we continue to influence our campus in a positive manner and grow our membership to benefit more students. The Strategic Plan can be found at www.mtsu.edu/fsl.

We could not do this without each of you! Thank you to the students, faculty, staff, advisors, alumni, HQ staff members, and many more who provide countless hours of support to the FSL community.

True Blue,

Leslie MerrittDirector of Fraternity and Sorority LifeMiddle Tennessee State University

A WORD FROM THE STAFF

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Interfraternity Council

MissionThe Interfraternity Council (IFC) serves as the governing body for all 11 fraternities at Middle Tennessee State University. These organizations comprise a group of extremely involved men within the university community that stand out as leaders and as key position holders in many campus organizations.

IFC is committed to building men of character, developing leaders, promoting scholarship, and enriching lives through community involvement. Those who become involved with a fraternity are much more likely to graduate and achieve academic success at MTSU.

MTSU IFC Chapters

Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Sigma PhiAlpha Tau Omega Kappa SigmaLambda Chi Alpha Phi Delta ThetaPhi Kappa Tau Phi Mu AlphaSigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma ChiSigma Pi

President

VP of Judicial Affairs

VP of Recruitment

Assistant VP of Logistics

Assistant VP of Administration

MTSU IFC OfficersJacob Harrell, Phi Kappa Tau

Andrew Martin, Sigma Pi

Ben Gober, Sigma Chi

Garrett Jenkin, Alpha Tau Omega

Abdullah Alshawaf, Alpha Gamma Rho

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IFC Events

MOVEMBER // During the month of November many men took the pledge to grow out their mustache to bring awareness about men’s health issues. MTSU’s IFC took the pledge to raise funds for the many men affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and suicide. The IFC raised close to $1,000 in November of 2017 for Movember.

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES // Men sported high heels at the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event that was held to spread awareness of rape, sexual assault and gender violence. Interfraternity Council President Thomas Denney was the IFC liaison of the event and was out helping facilitate everyone and lead the fraternity men through the mile-long walk in heels. “The importance of today is to show that not only the fraternity community but the whole MTSU community does not support sexual assault and rape,” Denney said. He described the event as being a way that men can take themselves out of their normal situation, can remove themselves from the normal masculine stereotype and to literally walk in women’s shoes to show support and provide awareness to the community on the problems we face with sexual assault and rape. Check out the full story at mtsusidelines.com/2017/04/fraternity-men-wear-high-heels-to-walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes/.

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IFC Events

RECRUITMENT // The Interfraternity Council has an open structure recruitment process. This means organizations have the opportunity to recruit year-round and extend bids at any time. This system allows chapters and potential members the opportunity to develop stronger relationships before a bid is given or received. MTSU prides itself on having 11 different and unique IFC fraternities.

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National Pan-Hellenic Council

MissionNational Pan-Hellenic Council is the international umbrella organization comprised of the historically African-American Greek letter organizations. This council is commonly referred to as the “Divine Nine.” The National Pan-Hellenic Council at MTSU consists of seven of these organizations. The NPHC works to further promote unity and interaction between chapters through forums, meetings and events.

MTSU NPHC Chapters

Alpha Phi Alpha

Delta Sigma Theta

Kappa Alpha Psi

Omega Psi Phi

Phi Beta Sigma

Sigma Gamma Rho

Zeta Phi Beta

Liaison

Social Media Coordinator

MTSU NPHC OfficersJordan Gustus, Delta Sigma Theta

Dawn Stigall, Delta Sigma Theta

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NPHC Events

STEP SHOW // Since 1980, the National Pan-Hellenic Council at Middle Tennessee State University has produced one of the best step shows in Tennessee. Bringing in over 1,000 people each year, it is one of the university’s most popular events during Homecoming Week. Kappa Alpha Psi and Delta Sigma Theta won their respective categories with Kappa Alpha Psi being named the overall winner.

NPHC WEEK // On February 18-23, the MTSU NPHC hosted NPHC Week: Family Matters in conjunction with Black History Month. The week consisted of 7 days of events hosted by different organizations within the NPHC.

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NPHC Presentations

The New Member Presentation is an important milestone of membership within NPHC. These experiences serve as a celebration of an individual becoming a member of the NPHC community but also celebrate the exceptional history and traditions of each organization. During this academic year Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta welcomed new members.

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College Panhellenic

MissionThe College Panhellenic Council is the unified, governing and coordinating body of the six National Panhellenic Conference member organizations at MTSU. CPH strives to enhance the development of each chapter and its members through academic growth, social development and leadership opportunities. The Panhellenic Council upholds the values upon which our organizations were founded and promotes an atmosphere that reflects friendship and sisterhood.

MTSU CPH Chapters Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta PiAlpha Omicron Pi Chi OmegaKappa Delta Zeta Tau Alpha

President

VP of Administration

VP of Membership

VP of Judicial Affairs

VP Communication

VP of Programming

MTSU IFC OfficersEmilie Hendren, Alpha Omicron Pi

Makayla Gardner, Kappa Delta

Layne Creek, Alpha Chi Omega

Katey Brosche, Alpha Delta Pi

Kelsey Brannon, Alpha Chi Omega

Margaret Stubblefield, Chi Omega

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CPH Events

EASTER EGG HUNT // One of MTSU’s fun family events, the annual Easter Egg Hunt, was held again this year on the lawn of the President’s Home. Children ages 12 and under joined the fun where they searched the grounds of one of MTSU’s oldest buildings for colorful candy-filled eggs. The event also featured games and the Easter Bunny!

TRICK OR TREAT ON GREEK ROW // Children 12 and under from the community joined our FSL community for the Annual Trick or Treat on Greek Row hosted by College Panhellenic. Children enjoyed free games, activities and candy with our members! Each year, this is a favorite event of our members and the community!

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CPH Events

RECRUITMENT // Formal Recruitment is the best way to meet all six National Panhellenic Conference sororities at MTSU. As a new or returning student at MTSU, formal recruitment allows one to get connected on campus and form a network of close friends within just a few days. Recruitment is a weekend long series of events, coordinated by the Panhellenic Council, where the chapters get to know potential members, and they get to know the women of each chapter. This year, sororities made appearances at various Connection Point events to encourage students to sign up for recruitment. The weekend features a philanthropy round, sisterhood round and preference. Recruitment is held in the chapter houses on Greek Row. In 2017, we welcomed 221 new members on Bid Day.

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Chapter Leaders 2017

ORGANIZATION

Alpha Chi Omega

Alpha Delta Pi

Alpha Gamma Rho

Alpha Omicron Pi

Alpha Phi Alpha

Alpha Sigma Phi

Alpha Tau Omega

Chi Omega

Delta Sigma Theta

Kappa Alpha Psi

Kappa Delta

Kappa Sigma

Lambda Chi Alpha

Omega Psi Phi

Phi Beta Sigma

Phi Delta Theta

Phi Kappa Tau

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Phi Mu Alpha

Sigma Chi

Sigma Gamma Rho

Sigma Pi

Zeta Phi Beta

Zeta Tau Alpha

PRESIDENT

Kelsey Brannon

Rachel Mathis

Daniel Troup

Anna Flora

Ontario McGregor

Darnell Butler

Ramsey Ferguson

Lindsay Will

Jordan Gustus

Cameron Commer

Dagny Dye

Dennis Nackley

William York

Rakeem Murphy

Anfernee Mitchell

Drake Uselton

Colton Anderson

Jordan Scott

Taylor Womack

Jacob Walker

Kia Davis

Derrick Barker

Taylor Bobo

Sara Sparks

FACULTY ADVISOR

Barbra Scales

Kristen Russell

Nick Waynick

Jennifer Kates

Kortne Gosha

Riley Finch

Rich Kershaw

Gina Poff

Barbra Scales

Richard Smith

Casey Brown

William McDowell

Dr. Allen Hibbard

Vincent Windrow

Christian Watson

Mark Murphy

Danny Kelley

Rob Patterson

Craig Cornish

Rob Janson

Trevor Thomas

Paul Wydra

Lisa Bass

Amber Bollinger

CHAPTER ADVISOR

Taylor Hobbs

Colbe Wilson

Michael Shirley

Alicia White

Curtis Selmon

Ben Gross

Tyler Easterly

Asheton Winborn

Tysha Batts

Stephen Smith

Beth Brasch

Thad Gunter

Rick LaRue

Karlton Davison

Ja’Net Davis

Brad E Smith

Phillip Key/Kyle Elliot

Kirk Catron

Danny Ford

Justin Babb

Ashley Newell

Cole Monroe

Lisa Jones

Heather Blair

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Chapter Leaders 2018

ORGANIZATION

Alpha Chi Omega

Alpha Delta Pi

Alpha Gamma Rho

Alpha Omicron Pi

Alpha Phi Alpha

Alpha Sigma Phi

Alpha Tau Omega

Chi Omega

Delta Sigma Theta

Kappa Alpha Psi

Kappa Delta

Kappa Sigma

Lambda Chi Alpha

Omega Psi Phi

Phi Beta Sigma

Phi Delta Theta

Phi Kappa Tau

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Phi Mu Alpha

Sigma Chi

Sigma Gamma Rho

Sigma Pi

Zeta Phi Beta

Zeta Tau Alpha

PRESIDENT

Ally Cherry

Hannah Spurlock

Robert Dunaway

Sarah Fagiana

Ontario McGregor

Logan Hollingsworth

Angel Hernandez

Alex Revor

Talisha Buford

Camdon Gathwright

Jessica Fox

Issac Esgro

Austin Sawyer

Rakeem Murphy

D’andre Bradley

Matt LaNeve

EJ Graves

Jordan Scott

Michael McClain

Andrew Shelton

Tromeka Felton

Wilson Love

Taylor Bobo

Brie Heermans

FACULTY ADVISOR

Barbra Scales

Kristen Russell

Nick Waynick

Jennifer Kates

Kortne Gosha

Riley Finch

Rich Kershaw

Gina Poff

Barbra Scales

Dominic Cooper

Casey Brown

Colbe Jubenville

Dr. Ben Sawyer

Vincent Windrow

Christian Watson

Mark Murphy

Danny Kelley

Rob Patterson

Craig Cornish

Rob Janson

Trevor Thomas

Paul Wydra

Lisa Bass

Amber Bollinger

CHAPTER ADVISOR

Taylor Hobbs

Colbe Wilson

Mac Nolen

Margaret Secrest

Curtis Selmon

Andrew Stock

Stephen Childers

Asheton Winborn

Tysha Batts

Stephen Smith

Beth Brasch

Forrest Hill

Rick LaRue

Karlton Davison

Ja’Net Davis

Brad E Smith

Kyle Elliot

Kirk Catron

Danny Ford

Justin Babb

Ashley Newell

Jonathan Gandy

Lisa Jones

Heather Blair

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Involvement

2017 Student Orientation AssistantsAlly Cherry

Landon ClarkAshley Clarke

DeShun ColemanJeremiah DanielsCameron Comer

Anna FloraEli Fowler

Hailey HallJacob HarrellRoss Harvell

Emilie HendrenBrooke Hughes

Alpha Chi OmegaPhi Kappa TauAlpha Chi OmegaKappa Alpha PsiPhi Delta ThetaKappa Alpha PsiAlpha Omicron PiPhi Mu AlphaAlpha Chi OmegaPhi Kappa TauSigma PiAlpha Omicron PiKappa Delta

Emily JohnstonHannah Leyhew

Rachel MathisJordan McBride

Gerard McQueenMacie Musselman

Alexia NorsbyPaige Phillips

Heather QuntanillaJasmine Riddle

Anne Marie ScealsMegan Schwartz

Hannah SpurlockBrianna Walker

Alpha Omicron PiAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Delta PiChi OmegaPhi Delta ThetaAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Delta PiAlpha Omicron PiChi OmegaSigma Gamma RhoAlpha Delta PiChi OmegaAlpha Delta PiZeta Tau Alpha

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Involvement

2018 Student Orientation AssistantsTristan Choate

Katherine CruzVictoria Flynn

Ross HarvellCourtney Hayes

Shelby HughesAliya Jackson

Delaney JohnsonOntario McGregor

Gerard McQueenDaniel Monroe

Nia Morris

Phi Kappa TauAlpha Delta PiAlpha Delta PiSigma PiKappa DeltaAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Delta PiAlpha Phi AlphaPhi Delta ThetaAlpha Tau OmegaAlpha Chi Omega

Heather QuintanillaAlex Revor

Brandon ReynoldsMaegan Schwartz

Hayden ShimborskiKendall Stewart

Margaret StubblefieldMakayla Stubblefield

Mayce VaughnMatt Vining

Imani Williams

Chi OmegaChi OmegaAlpha Tau OmegaChi OmegaPhi Kappa TauZeta Tau AlphaChi OmegaAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Omicron PiPhi Delta ThetaZeta Phi Beta

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Involvement

2017 – 2018 Blue EliteMaeve Bleistein

Katey BroschePayten Buttry

Jeremiah DanielsRamsey Ferguson

Anna FloraEmily Gibbons

EJ GravesSeth Harrell

Emilie HendrenAngel Hernandez

Alpha Chi OmegaAlpha Delta PiAlpha Chi OmegaPhi Delta ThetaAlpha Tau OmegaAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Omicron PiPhi Kappa TauPhi Delta ThetaAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Tau Omega

Claire HuskeyKatie Inman

Madison MaloneAngelina Marsella

Kelsey MasseyHunterland Meeks

Taylor NorthernAbigail ParsleyAustin Sawyer

Makayla StubblefieldPatrick Vincent

Alpha Omicron PiAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Chi OmegaPhi Kappa TauPhi Delta ThetaAlpha Chi OmegaLambda Chi AlphaAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Tau Omega

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Involvement

2017 – 2018 Student AmbassadorsCourtney Brandon

Alexa NeffAlex Revor

Delta Sigma ThetaZeta Tau AlphaChi Omega

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION2017-2018 SGA Executive Board

Courtney BrandonHannah Leyhew

Alex Lineberry

Delta Sigma ThetaAlpha Chi OmegaKappa Sigma

SGA SenatorsJayvian Beasley

Katey BroscheAlly Cherry

Landon ClarkMegan Cole

Deshuan CovingtonKarl Gamble

Jordan GustusAlyssa Haddock

Seth HarrellAlyssa Hedges

Davonterious HenryMalek Loritts

Jordan McBrideOntario McGregor

Rakeem MurphyNoel Norton

Emily WagahoffAeric Walker

Alpha Phi AlphaAlpha Delta PiAlpha Chi OmegaPhi Kappa TauAlpha Omicron PiPhi Beta SigmaAlpha Phi AlphaDelta Sigma ThetaZeta Tau AlphaPhi Delta ThetaAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Phi AlphaAlpha Phi AlphaChi OmegaAlpha Phi AlphaOmega Psi PhiAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Phi Alpha

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Involvement

2017 Homecoming Court MembersCameron Comer

Mikayla Gray Brandon Baker

Gerard McQueen Laura Ann Higgs

Paige Phillips Christian Nevils

Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Delta Sigma ChiPhi Delta Theta Alpha Delta PiAlpha Omicron Pi Phi Kappa Tau

Paige Phillips of Alpha Omicron Pi was named the 2017Homecoming Queen.

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Community Programs

CRASH THE COMMONS // Crash the Commons has become one of the largest attended events on campus! Come out and root on fraternity and sorority members and residence life students as they compete in field day activities, followed by a glow dance party! Lots of food, fun, and entertainment! During the days leading up to Crash the Commons the participants competed in a Change War that raised funds for the winning team’s local philanthropy of choice. Team White (Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Sigma Theta, Omega Psi Phi and Cummings) won the games and chose to donate the over $3,000 raised in Change Wars to Journey Home.

Check out the Crash the Commons recap video atwww.youtube.com/watch?v=dcOaGqlkGZE&t=36s.

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Community Programs

FSL SPEAKER // FSL hosted James Robilotta ofCAMPUSPEAK on October 10th and 11th. On the 10th, Jamesspoke with only NPHC about how to utilize their events asways to garner interest in their organization and to stopusing archaic practices. On the 11th, James spoke to our entirecommunity in the Tucker Theatre. He delivered his keynote –“Authentic Leadership.” James set the stage for discussing whatstudent members are hungry for from their leadership: a truesense of authenticity and two-way communication for theirorganization—not untouchable heroes, but fellow flawed humans

GREEK WEEK // On April 16-20, FSL hosted Greek Week as a time to celebrate our fraternal values and membership as well as a time to give back to the MTSU community. This year, the student committee chose a theme of “Raider Traditions.” Each day focused around avalue of FSL. The week culminated with the donation of over 3,000 items to the MTSU Food Pantry. Check out the full story at murfreesboro.com/mtsu-student-food-pantry-gets-replenished/.

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Statistics

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$3.0 GPA

16,885 ServiceHours

1,032 Students

82,525 Dollars Raised

64 Non Profits Helped

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Scholarships

Amy Spain Memorial Law Scholarship

Dean Judy Smith Scholarship

Paul Cantrell Fraternal Excellence Scholarship

Emily Gibbons, Alpha Omicron Pi

Ally Cherry, Alpha Chi Omega

Andrew Martin, Sigma Pi Andrew Shelton, Sigma Chi Ben Gober, Sigma Chi

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Chapter FSL Awards

Outstanding Alumni Relations

Outstanding Branding and Communication Efforts

Outstanding Campus Programming — Scaling the Glass Ceiling

Outstanding Social Event — Alpha’s Angels

Outstanding Brotherhood /Sisterhood Programming

Outstanding Community Service Efforts

Outstanding Fraternal Relations

Outstanding New Member Education Program

Outstanding Member Education Program

Outstanding Philanthropic Event — Pitch in for Special Kids

Outstanding Risk Prevention and Accountability Programming

Spring 2017 Highest GPA (Fraternity and Sorority)

Fall 2017 Highest GPA (Fraternity and Sorority)

Interfraternity Council President’s Cup

National Pan-Hellenic Council President’s Cup

Panhellenic Council President’s Cup

Chapter of the Year

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Alpha Omicron Pi

Alpha Omicron Pi

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi

Alpha Chi Omega

Alpha Omicron Pi

Alpha Chi Omega and Kappa Delta

Alpha Omicron Pi

Alpha Chi Omega

Alpha Omicron Pi

Alpha Chi Omega

Phi Kappa Tau and Alpha Omicron Pi

Alpha Gamma Rho and Alpha Omicron Pi

Alpha Tau Omega

Omega Psi Phi

Alpha Omicron Pi

Alpha Omicron Pi

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Individual FSL Awards

Chapter Advisor of the Year Award

Servant Leader of the Year Award

Fraternity Chapter President of the Year Award

Sorority Chapter President of the Year Award

Outstanding Senior of the Year Award

Darren Sirikoun Fraternity New Member of the Year Award

Sorority New Member of the Year Award

Dean Judy Smith Sorority Woman of the Year Award

Victor Felts Fraternity Man of the Year Award

True Blue Greek Members of Distinction

Taylor Hobbs, Alpha Chi Omega

Kristen Gallant, Alpha Omicron Pi

Rakeem Murphy, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Kelsey Brannon, Alpha Chi Omega

Courtney Brandon, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Malcolm Dorsey, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Megan Cole, Alpha Omicron Pi

Hannah Leyhew, Alpha Chi Omega

Ramsey Ferguson, Alpha Tau Omega

Anna Flora, Alpha Omicron PiThomas Denney, Sigma ChiJordan Gustus, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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Social Media

FacebookMTSU Fraternity and Sorority LifeTotal Likes: 2.3K

Twitter@mtsufslTotal Followers: 2.2K

Instagram@mtsufslPosts: 572Followers: 2K

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Acknowledgements

Dr. Debra Sells, Vice President for Student Affairs

Dr. Danny Kelley, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

Sarah Sudak, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Student Life

Laura Lightsy, Assistant Dean for Student Conduct

Jackie Victory, Director for Student Organizations and Service

Barbara Scales, Director for June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students

Daniel Green, Director for Intercultural and Diversity Affairs

Virginia Ellis, Executive Aide, Center for Student Involvement and Leadership

Hannah Fanning, Account Clerk, Center for Student Involvement and Leadership

Richard Kershaw, Director of Student Programming

Quintina Burton, Manager for Event Coordination

Cynthia Stone, Director for Student Unions Facility

Jennifer Bryan, Assistant Director for Student Unions Facility

Vicki Sargent, IT Specialist, VSPA Technology

Andy Allgrim, Coordinator for Student Recreation Center

David Tippet, Coordinator for Student Intramurals

Jonathan Gandy and Jye Foreman, Office of Student Organizations and Service

Kyle Kutler, Program Assistant, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Deandra Green, Program Assistant, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life

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