Officer Resources
This section contains resources sorted by subject matter and officer title.Chapter President
- WVU Engage Portal- Please update and maintain your chapter roster on WVU Engage
- Greek Recognition- Please submit individual recognition submissions for student members of the WVU Fraternity & Sorority Life community
- Mountaineer Fraternal Awards Program- Annual application for the WVU Mountaineer Fraternal Awards program, including individual and composite award nominations
- Greek Alumni Hall of Fame Nomination Information
- Annual Organization Re-Registration- From May to August, each recognized student organization must re-register with the Office of Student Engagement & Leadership on the WVU Engage platform. Use this link to begin the re-registration process
Leadership and Chapter Management
- CFVL Policies & Procedures Manual - Operations manual covering recognition expectations and social event management policies
- PNC Bank Change of Officer/Signer Process & Information
- Student Organization Resource Center- The Office of Student Engagement & Leadership offers various resources for organizational management
- Learning Action Plan- Use this document to aid in the strategic planning process for your chapter. This could be a great resource to use at an Executive Board or Chapter Retreat! This document was provided by WVU's Division of Talent & Culture.
- Combating Racism Resources- This working document includes various resources which aid members and chapters in eliminating prejudice and combating racism.
- Strategic Plan for Distinction
- Goal Setting Worksheet
- Robert's Rules of Order
- Officer Transition Worksheet
- WVU Zoom Service- A platform for virtual/distance meetings and collaboration
New Member Education
- FERPA Release Form - Fill in the names and student ID numbers of all new members or members who have not signed the FERPA release form, print, have the members sign it, and return to the Center for Fraternal Values and Leadership
- New Member Program- Please submit a new member education program for each incoming new member class during each semester
- New Member Education Guidelines
- PreventZone- Each member in the Fraternity & Sorority community must complete the Hazing 101 and Fraternity & Sorority Life modules through PreventZone. This is completed during their new member education period
- 100 Non-Hazing Activities
- 101 Team Building Activities- Provided by PreventZone and the Hazing Prevention Organization
Risk Manager and Social Chair
- Social Event Notification Form - Social Greek organizations must notify CFVL of any social functions though this form by the Tuesday prior to the event at 9:00 pm
- Safety Website- WVU's safety, health and wellness website offering a comprehensive list of services and resources for students and community members
- Would You? Campaign
- Blood Alcohol Content- The Basics
- Blood Alcohol Content- Men v. Women
- Educational Resource on College-Aged Drinking
- Building a Guest List
- Guidance on Event Monitoring
- Hazing vs. Bullying- An infographic provided by StopHazing.org
Standards
- Student Conduct Code - regulations and standards by which all students at West Virginia University abide
- Medical Amnesty Policy - This policy was implemented in Fall 2015, and states "Any student or student organization who, in good faith and in a timely manner, seeks emergency medical assistance for a person who reasonably appears to be experiencing an overdose from alcohol or drugs may not be held responsible for a violation of prohibited alcohol or drug related conduct." For the full policy, visit Section 16 of the Student Conduct Code
Marketing
- Greek Life Calendar Submission Information - The Greek Life calendar feeds to the main West Virginia University calendar, the greeklife.wvu.edu site, and is used to pull events for advertising on Greek Life social media and the Weekly Greek newsletter for chapter and council officers
- WVU InfoStations Information - If your chapter has a philanthropy, educational program, or other event that is open to campus, advertise on the InfoStations in the Mountainlair. It's free and offers great exposure opportunity for your chapter
- Guidelines for ordering apparel - these guidelines are provided by Trademark Licensing in order to assist you in designing chapter shirts with WVU branding
- Product Request Form through Trademark Licensing- If you are ordering any apparel or item that uses University marks or brands, you must submit order specifics through this form
- Social Media Tips - tips for your chapter account manager, put together by WVU Social, the University Relations team that oversees WVU's official social media accounts
- WVU Website Request - University Relations offers free websites to all student organizations
Council Forms and Documents
Interfraternity Council
- IFC Constitution, Bylaws & Conduct Procedures
- Rush Eligibility Sign-In Sheets - to be used by all IFC chapters during recruitment events. Submit the sign-in sheets after all events to verify potential member eligibility. Eligibility must be verified by the CFVL before bids are offered
- FS Central Portal
National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc.
Panhellenic Association
- Panhellenic Association Bylaws
- Panhellenic Association Recruitment Rules
- COB Grade Request Sheet - Recruitment chairs or COB chairs should use the COB Grade Request Sheet to have potential new members sign in during any recruitment event, coffee date, etc. Chapters must submit the grade request sheet to the OFSL in order to receive PNM eligibility prior to extending bids
- Continuous Open Bidding - MRABA - The Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement is completed immediately following bid acceptance by a COB potential new member and submitted to the CFVL within 24 hours by the recruitment chair or chapter president
- FS Central Portal
Professional Greek Council
- Professional Greek Council Constitution
- Professional Greek Council Bylaws
- Professional Greek Council Executive Board Application
Order of Omega Greek Leadership Honor Society
Constitution and BylawsGamma Sigma Alpha Greek Academic Honor Society
Constitution and BylawsWVU Resources and Links
- Banner Space - Mountainlair banner space is reserved through the Office of Student Engagement & Leadership and must be reserved at least one week in advance. Space is allocated on a first come, first serve basis with a maximum of two weeks per semester, per organization. Banners may be a maximum of five feet wide by five feet long. Banners that are obscene, defamatory, or could incite a breach of peace are prohibited. Hanging and removal of the banners is the responsibility of the sponsoring student organization. Banners not removed on the assigned day will be discarded immediately. To reserve banner space, contact the Office of Student Engagement & Leadership ( 304-293-4397.
- Mountainlair Space/Room Request Form
- Classroom (not in Mountainlair)/Brick Area in front of Mountainlair Request Form
- Bake Sale Registration- This form includes instructions on registering a bake sale with the Monongalia County Health Department
- Special Event & Concessions Form
- Tutoring Resources - WVU offers a variety of tutoring and academic assistance options for students. You can find more at the Office of Student Success website.
- Carruth Center- WVU's Counseling Center provides service and support for students and their mental hygiene.
Other Useful Resource Links
- Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values (AFLV)
- Northeast Greek Leadership Association (NGLA)
- NIC (North American Interfraternity Conference)
- NPC (National Panhellenic Conference)
- NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc.)
- Order of Omega National Website
- Gamma Sigma Alpha National Website
- Phired Up Recruitment Blog