The Interfraternity Council at Robert Morris University exists to develop and maintain fraternity life and Interfraternity relations at a high level of accomplishment. The annual goals of the IFC are as follows:
A. Enhance the quality of student life and maintain the highest standards of collegiate fraternalism.
B. Conribute to the education and personal develop of members.
C. Provide structured opportunities for self-governance.
D. Serve as a vehicle to involve students in service to the University and in the community.
E. Insure cooperation between the general fraternities and to abide by the Robert Morris University Mission Statement.
F. Set the standards and regulate activities of the men's fraternities in accordance with the IFC and University policy and by the applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
National Interfraternity Council Commission on Values and Ethics
We, as fraternity, believe in the development of the human spirit. The primary process by which the human spirt is developed is through the relationships we share with one another, ourselves, and with God. These relationships are the essence of our identity. It is through fraternity with others that we know who we are. The absence of positive relationships, not the absence of things and events, is a primary source of unhappiness. The fraternity is essentially making one statement: We believe in developing the human spirit. It is through the values expressed in our ritual that we share this belief. It is through our actions that we examplify this belief.
Executive Committee
An executive board of officers is elected each year to oversee the activities of the member organizations. IFC holds weekly meetings during the academic year, oversees the membership recruitment process, and coordinates educational, service and community building activities.
President
Rick Goughneour - Brother, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity - rpgst5@mail.rmu.edu
The President is the leader of the Council and is responsible to serve as the chief student representative of the fraternity community to the univeristy and surrounding community. The IFC President serves as the chairman of all council meetings, appoints all regular and special committees and members, and provides leadership to ensure the implementation of the mission and vision of both the Council and University.
Vice President
William Uebele - Brother, Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity - wjust1@mail.rmu.edu
The Vice President is primarily responsible for the coordination of RMU's fraternity recruitment programs. Duties include assisting in planning the recruitment schedule, working with the university in the publication of recruitment related materials, coordinating Fraternity Recruitment activities throughout the year, and providing informal recruitment training for chapter Recruitment Chairman. The Vice President also serves as the Chairman of the FIPG Risk Management Committee and sees to its enforcement.
Treasurer
Adam Smoley - Brother, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity - atsst13@mail.rmu.edu
The Treasurer is responsible for all financial matters of the IFC. He is responsible for the collection of dues and fines. The Treasurer is the Chairman of the Fundraising Committee and the Athletic Commitee.
Secretary
TBA
The Secretary is responsible for all correspondence and for the recording and distribution of minues of all council meetings. The Secretary also serves as Chief Justice and the Chairman of the Judicial Board when such matters arise.
HAZING
The Robert Morris University Interfraternity Council Hazing policy is as follows: No chapter, colony, student or alumni shall conduct nor condone hazing activities. Hazing activities are defined as: "Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrasssment, harassment, or ridicule. Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical or psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activites carried on outside or inside of the confines of the chapter house; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with academic achievement, fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution, or applicable state law."
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