The Key

Involvement & Engagement 144|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey As our chapters become stronger and continuously strive for excellence, our community also recognizes the importance of healthy and sustainable growth from the expansion and re-founding of new and/or existing chapters. Each expansion process is unique, but similar in the fact that colonizations require a cohesive effort from all parties. Specifically, the students, national organizations, and university representatives must work together in order to develop successful new colonies and organizations that thrive. Kutztown University does not recognize local organizations, described as fraternities or sororities, which are not full members of one of the above mentioned umbrella organizations. The Office of Student Involvement also recognizes and respects alumni of former organizations and therefore may attempt to bring back organizations who had previously been members of the Kutztown University Greek community before bringing new chapters onto campus. Governing Council Recognition/Extension Policies & Procedures A. Kutztown Fraternal Council: 1. The KFC will allow expansion/extension to take place every 2- 4 calendar years. 2. KFC, in collaboration with and support of the Office of Student Involvement, will only permit one organization to expand/extend as a new organization for four consecutive semesters. During this time no other organization may expand or form. If, after two years, the new organization does not become a chartered organization, the group may not proceed further to organize on campus. B. Panhellenic Council: 1. Will follow the extension/ expansion guidelines and procedures outlined in the Panhellenic Conference Manual of Information. The manual states that expansion will be considered once formal recruitment has taken place and a number of women have not been able to affiliate with the existing groups on campus. 2. Through the use of an exploratory committee and with NPC guidance, CPC may choose to increase total for the existing chapters or open the campus for expansion. 3. CPC, in collaboration with and support of the Office of Student Involvement, will only permit one organization to expand/ extend as a new organization for four consecutive semesters. During this time no other organization may expand or form. If, after two years, the new organization does not become a chartered organization, the group may not proceed further to organize on campus. C. Multicultural Greek Council: 1. Will support and expand in working with the Office of Student Involvement to network and partner with a National Organization during the expansion process. 2. All interest groups will work closely with the Office of Student Involvement for direction and advisement regarding expansion and recognition. 3. MGC, in collaboration with and support of the Office of Student Involvement, will only permit one organization to expand/ extend as a new organization for four consecutive semesters. During this time no other organization may expand or form. If, after two years, the colony does not become a chartered organization, the group may not proceed further to organize on campus. Steps to Becoming a Recognized Organization

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