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Hello!! I am a KD at Valparaiso University. I am also currently the Panhellenic President and Eastern Area Vice President for the Mid-American Greek Council Association. I decided to join GreekChat specifically for this topic as my Greek community has been discussed as well as John Carroll.
There are currently 7 national sororities on campus at Valpo. One local was lost during the nationalization process. This chapter was the colony of Alpha Sigma Tau. The local had been struggling for quite some time before this happened. The remaining 7 are wonderful organizations. Each has worked very hard to come to this point, and our community is stronger than ever.
Last year, NPC awarded us the Overall Excellence Award for Panhellenics with 6-10 chapters. To be named the best in country for our size remains one of my proudest moments as we changed from a system with hazing and no risk management to a community where hazing is not tolerated and our risk management is among the most progressive. Hazing did occurr in the locals, but now our sororities stand behind our national policies. The change was not overnight and there were difficult moments, but the support from our University, our fabulous Greek Life Advisor, and the national made all the difference. If anyone would like to know more, let me know. I can also get people in contact with our Greek Life Advisor who has been present for the entire process and gave advice to the JCU Greek Advisor. Best of luck!!
ValpoKD
PS- Most of the JCU chapters also are at Valpo. Kappa Delta is also colonizing another local in the South, so don't feel alone. There are others with experience who love to share.
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