Service Greeks

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Originally posted by dardenr
Well, this does not directly answer your question, but maybe it offers some starting points:

The Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities classifies greek lettered organizations (and other fraternal organizations) into four groups -

General, Honorary, Professional, Recognition

Traditional service organizations such as Alpha Phi Omega, Gamma Sigma Sigma, Omega Phi Alpha, and the Intercollegiate Knights, are all Recognition Fraternities and Sororities. We often consider these "Service" organizations even though social activities are a major part of their being. Most of these organizations have some sort of non-discrimination policy, sometimes as a result of not being exempt from Title IX.

Organizations that are social, service, and/or social action oriented in nature AND are selective on intangible criteria are in the "General" category. We oftentimes consider these organizations as "Social" even though that is not always their main reason for being. The Federal Government considers NPHC organizations "social" for the purposes of Title IX exemption.

To avoid arguments and debates, I have begun using the term "General" Fraternity or Sorority to mean an organization that is exempt from Title IX.

Also, Title IX applies to any campus receiving federal funds of any type, including students who receive federal financial aid.

There is a thread called "Dual Membership" that discusses a lot of this.

Thank you!!! I learn something new every day!