NPC Hosts Sorority Symposium

On Jan. 9, with assistance from Texas Christian University Chancellor Victor Boschini and Vice Chancellor Kathy Cavins-Tull, the NPC Executive Committee hosted 13 university administrators at the NPC Sorority Symposium. Topics for discussion ranged from sexual assault and Title IX to student retention. The candid conversations were productive and the event was deemed successful on many levels.

Afternoon conversation focused on what needs universities have and what role NPC and our member organizations can play in fulfilling these needs. Suggestions included assisting campuses in delivering Title IX education to upperclass students, communicating back to campuses what educational models are being provided by our organizations and encouraging members to participate in campus climate surveys. It was clear campus administrators are looking for more from NPC in this arena and the presidents and vice presidents want to stay informed.

Specific outcomes from the meeting include:

• A desire for more direct communication from NPC to college/university presidents and vice presidents
• Education to collegians on how their organizations and efforts support the host institution's mission
• A request for our member organizations to better engage and retain their upperclass members
• Education to collegians on their “webutation” and the impact of social media
• A need for NPC to have a campaign on sexual assault awareness

The NPC Sorority Symposium was a great first step in fostering relationships with top administrators while gleaning information on additional benefits NPC and our member organizations can provide to our host institutions.

I am so thankful for the conversation and time shared with the presidents and vice presidents.  It is only in partnership with our host institutions that we are able to advance sorority.

FORECAST: SUNNY SKIES AHEAD

“A great organization is one that delivers superior performance and makes a distinct impact over a long period of time, keeping in mind that performance must be assessed relative to the mission.” - Jim Collins, “Good to Great and the Social Sectors” 

As we begin the New Year, NPC begins implementing its 2015-20 strategic plan, which was adopted by the board of directors at the annual meeting in October 2014. 

The strategic plan reaffirms our mission statement, vision statement and values. Our strategic objectives and goals are articulated here. 

The focus of our work will center on three areas: 

• Educational support 
• Growth management 
• Marketing and outreach 

We realize there are opportunities to educate and better equip our NPC family and our stakeholders with Panhellenic knowledge. 

We know that there are opportunities to better collaborate in areas of growth management and to follow trends and projections as we consider what the sorority experience should look like in the future. 

We understand that there are opportunities to strengthen our position as the premier advocate of the sorority movement through enhanced marketing and outreach efforts. 

Watch for progress reports in the months and years to come. This is just the beginning of sunny skies ahead with limitless opportunities for NPC. 

Are you wearing your sunglasses? NPC is ready to get started on our five-year journey from good to great. We are determined to rise to the challenge outlined by Jim Collins and effectively deliver on our mission and make a distinct impact.