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Eastern Illinois University

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Fraternity & Sorority Life Mission, Values, & Priorities

Mission Statement 

Fraternity & Sorority Life at Eastern Illinois University is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive community that fosters the holistic development of fraternity and sorority members. Through collaboration with campus partners and alumni, we provide educational programming, leadership opportunities, and resources that promote academic excellence, ethical leadership, and service. We empower fraternity and sorority members to become engaged and influential citizens and leaders.

Values 

  • Civic Engagement
  • Leadership Development
  • Inclusivity & Belonging
  • Personal & Professional Growth
  • Scholarship

Priorities 

  • Health, Wellness, and Harm Prevention: Our fraternity and sorority members should have a fun, enjoyable and safe membership experience. We provide our chapters with the tools and resources needed to help them create an environment that prioritizes safety, wellness, and responsibility for their members and the community.
  • Leadership Education and Development: We allow students to learn more about and develop their leadership capabilities through workshops, experiential learning, advising, and other programs.
  • Inclusivity and Belonging: We support our organizations in creating a community that values acceptance, inclusion, and celebration of all members in the Eastern Illinois University Fraternity and Sorority Life community. We provide programming to support the education of members and better the experiences of members with marginalized identities.
  • Personal and Professional Development: We provide programming that helps students gain more self-confidence, prepares them for life after college, and become better citizens in their communities.
  • Civic Engagement: We provide our students with opportunities to connect with campus and community partners to help them create positive change on campus and in the Charleston community.