Fraternity & Sorority Regulations

Standards of Excellence Policy

The purpose of the Standards of Excellence Program is to establish standards which ensure every social fraternal organization at Westminster College is fully committed to the highest quality of student experience for each of its members. By providing a set of standards that reflect the values of the FSL community and Mission of the College, the Standards of Excellence Program provides fraternities and sororities at Westminster College a level of accountability, with an opportunity to seek distinction. This program recognizes and rewards those organizations that consistently exceed expectations as well as provides guidance and support to those organizations that fail to meet the expectations of this program. In the end, the goal of the Standards of Excellence Program is simple. As members of fraternities and sororities, we should be better for our affiliation, the campus improved by our involvement, and the greater community enhanced for our contribution.

Improvement and accountability measures are intended to provide support and guidance for chapters that are not meeting a majority of the standards in one or more of the categories. The following table provides an overview of the action a chapter should expect:

Deficiency in 1-4 focus areas - Chapter works with Director of Student Life to create a recovery plan addressing area(s) of deficiency.

Deficiency in 5 or more focus areas* - Chapter made insufficient progress toward minimum standards and works with Director of Student Life to create a recovery plan addressing areas of deficiency

Deficiency in 5 or more focus areas (consecutive years with no improvement)* - Chapters who have made insufficient progress toward minimum standards and must participate in a conversation with their Director of Student Life, respective governing council president or designated officer, chapter advisor, inter/national organization representative, and any other relevant stakeholders to demonstrate commitment to remain recognized at Westminster College. Following the conversation, the Director of Student Life and Student Experience Council will determine the status of the chapter moving forward. College recognition may be withdrawn. If recognition is not withdrawn, specific requirements will be developed that are designed to help the chapter address the most significant deficiencies. Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in loss of recognition.

*Fraternities and sororities that are deficient in meeting minimum standards will need to ensure that they are complying with all college and inter/national policies. In addition, they are required to conduct regular meetings with the Director of Student Life to reflect on their organization’s deficiencies and evaluate their progress toward meeting the expectations outlined in each focus area. Student Affairs may issue additional sanctions or requirements when organizations do not successfully meet minimum standards. Examples include but are not limited to Greek Excellence Award Eligibility, Participation in Greek Week/Sing and Swing and/or social event probations.