Graduate Program

College Student Affairs

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Semester of Degree Completion

2014

Thesis Director

Dianne Timm

Abstract

Many student organizations, such as fraternities and sororities, require members to engage in some type of civic engagement activity as a component of membership. This study focused on the motivations of fraternity men to engage in volunteerism, community service, and philanthropic work. Using a qualitative approach, the researcher conducted semi-constructed one-on-one interviews with four undergraduate fraternity men. The significance of brotherhood, the implications of mandated service, and the impact of completed service explain the various attitudes fraternity men have toward civic engagement. Recommendations for fraternity and sorority life personnel were provided to improve the quality and deepen the breadth of understanding and participation in volunteerism, community service, and philanthropy.

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