I haven't read this entire thread, but thought I'd share this as it seems kind of relevant... I suppose it fits in here...
My school is working towards a tri-council... in which IFC, PHC and NPHC governing boards will work TOGETHER in order to bring more unity to our campus among the three different organizations.
Recently a mandatory event for all Greeks campus-wide was held, in which the president for each council gave a presentation. The NPHC president talked about the history, each fraternity and sorority, how and why they were founded, their colors, their symbols. She explained about lines and intake and calls and stepping. Everything you could ever want to know!! It was so wonderful to increase our knowledge about a system that differed from our own. I think it's amazing that ALL of the Greeks at Mizzou are learning more about each other and the other organizations. Do any other schools have a tri-council? I'm not really sure if we're breaking ground with this or if we're the only school in the world that doesn't already have one...
I really hope this tri-council thing works out... they're working towards getting all organizations to participate in events like Homecoming and Greek Week. I think that would be the best thing EVER for us to all be working together!!