Graduate Program
College Student Affairs
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
2011
Thesis Director
Charles Eberly
Thesis Committee Member
James Wallace
Thesis Committee Member
Mona Davenport
Abstract
National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations have existed at Predominantly White Institutions since the early 20tl' century, and the actual council was formed during the 1930s. Since their inception these organizations have struggled to obtain equal facilities, campus advisorship, and support on PWI campuses. On many fronts the needs of NPHC organizations have been ignored or poorly addressed on many campuses. Through the usage of the qualitative inquiry method of phenomenology, the present study highlights the more successful experiences of student affairs professionals who have succeeded in developing strong NPHC communities on their campuses, the difficulties they encountered, and the valuable lessons they learned along the way. This work also presents possible applications of the information uncovered, as well as implications for future research in this particular area of fraternity and sorority advising.
Recommended Citation
Solomon, Sunni Lee II, "The mis-education of fraternity-sorority life professionals: Moving towards effective support and development of NPHC advisors at predominantly white institutions" (2011). Masters Theses. 799.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/799
