National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is the unifying and governing body for international, historically African-American fraternities and sororities, also known as The Divine Nine, chartered at Baylor University. NPHC promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information, and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.
Members of these organizations are actively involved in: community service initiatives, youth programs, step shows, and providing community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities. All NPHC groups at Baylor are committed to the holistic development of their members and to assist the Baylor and Waco communities. If you are interested in joining one of these organizations, look for NPHC events taking place during the semester.
EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS
- President: Aniyah King
- Vice President: Kevin Georgetown Jr.
- Secretary: Nicole Kasambu
- Treasurer: Jonathan Rosette
- Public Relations: Zya Davis
- Internal Relations Chair: Spencer Benton
- Academic Chairs: Chase Clark
- Events Coordinator: Hope Kolman
NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC) MEMBERSHIP INTAKE
- Each NPHC chapter has an independent membership selection process. Every chapter has its own criteria for GPA and completed college hours, but the overall Baylor requirements include at 2.67 GPA and a minimum of 12 semester hours.
- NPHC hosts an NPHC Week each year to highlight the member organizations. Greek 101, an informational session, will be held during NPHC Week.
- Membership Intake Process (MIP) occurs from a time a member is accepted for membership through the time they are initiated, which is no longer than 5 weeks.
- To learn more information, interested students should research the various chapters and attend informational sessions to indicate their interest.
TOP 5 THINGS TO DO TO SHOW INTEREST
1. Attend chapter programs and events.
2. Attend an Interest Meeting or Informational for that chapter.
3. Get to know the members of the organization.
4. Research information on the internet about the group you are interested in.
5. Show your own involvement on campus (i.e. get involved in clubs, community service, etc.)
HELPFUL RESOURCES
- Divine Nine: The History of African-American Fraternities and Sororities in American
by Lawrence C. Ross - Black Greek 101: The Cultural, Customs, and Challenges of Black Fraternities and Sororities
by Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough - African American Fraternities and Sororities: The Legacy and the Vision
by Tamara L. Brown, Gregory S. Parks, and Clarenda M. Phillips - Black Greek-Letter Organizations in the Twenty-First Century: Our Fight Has Just Begun
by Gregory S. Parks, Marc Morial, and Julianne Malveaux - Soulstepping: African American Step Shows
by Elizabeth C. Fine
NPHC Headquarters Website: www.nphchq.org
NALFO Headquarters Website: www.nalfo.org
NAPA Headquarters Website: www.napahq.org
CONNECTING ONLINE
NPHC CHAPTERS
Nickname: AKA
National Founding: Howard University, 1908
Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Status: Active
Nickname: Alpha
National Founding: Cornell University, 1906
Colors: Black and Old Gold
Status: Active
Nickname: Delta
National Founding: Howard University, 1913
Colors: Crimson and Creme
Status: Active
Nickname: Kappa
National Founding: Indiana University, 1911
Colors: Crimson and Creme
Status: Active
Nickname: Omega
National Founding: Howard University, 1911
Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold
Status: Active
Nickname: Sigma
National Founding: Howard University, 1914
Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White
Status: Active
Nickname: S.G. Rho
National Founding: Butler University, 1922
Colors: Royal Blue and Gold
Status: Active
Nickname: Zeta
National Founding: Howard University, 1920
Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White
Status: Active