Members of Greek life are often portrayed as ditzy partygoers with no interest in academics, but Ball State’s Greek life is breaking out of this stereotype.
The Office of Student Life released a report comparing the grades of Greek life students to that of non-Greek students. It found that, on average, women in sororites have higher GPAs than women not involved in Greek organizations.
Panhellenic Council took the lead within the Greek organizations. The average Ball State female student had a 3.016 GPA compared to the average PHC student’s 3.131 GPA. Danica Craig, president of Panhellenic Council is never surprised at this news, but she is “always impressed.”
A recent press release by the National Panhellenic Conference (in charge of PHC) states that Ball State is one of the eight universities in Indiana where its members were above the rest of campus academically.
There is a rivalry among the sororities for the top spot for academics because they know only a few points separate the groups, and Craig said the competition is healthy for the women. The members of Alpha Chi Omega at Ball State have the highest grades within the Panhellenic Council.
Craig said academics is an integral part of the core values of Panhellenic Council. It is emphasized during chapter as well as outside of the times the women meet.
Some chapters require study tables and times for their members, while others offer food to members when they come to study tables. Craig said students are always encouraged to pick studying instead of social events, and that seeing their hard work pay off is always exciting.
Ball State Greek life has a minimum GPA requirement tand it must be maintained by students. Jillian MacNulty, vice president of recruitment for Alpha Gamma Delta, said if it is not met, there are consequences for the members, including suspension.
“It is a point of pride to have smart women,” said MacNulty
For the members of the Panhellenic Council, February is the scholarly month, dedicated to promoting academics and achievement in the organizations. It includes a social media campaign where people can share their studying stories using a hashtag. In another activity, members submit their individual A’s in schoolwork to compete as a chapter for a prize. The Last Lecture, another event, will be hosting professor Yaron Ayalon on Friday at 7 p.m. in Cardinal Hall B.
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