Our chapter works closely with the University of Connecticut’s Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life as well as Alpha Phi International to make sure that your daughter’s experience in Alpha Phi is a positive one. We are very aware of the negative stereotypes associated with Greek Life and Sororities such as hazing, heavy drinking, and sexism. However, we would like you to know that Alpha Phi and UConn work hard to fight these negative stereotypes and do not support or condone these activities in any way. Alpha Phi does NOT EVER haze its individuals, and any form of hazing is not tolerated by Alpha Phi International. The University of Connecticut has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to hazing in all student organizations. Hazing is defined as “an act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation,
	admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization. The express or implied consent of the victim will not be a defense. Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing are not neutral acts; they are violations of this rule”. This includes any activity that subjects members to harassment, ridicule, intimidation, physical abuse, or sleep deprivation. If any individual feels that she or someone she knows is participating in any inappropriate activities we encourage her to address this issue directly with the Dean of Students or the Department of Student Activities Immediately. The Alpha Phi Fraternity sponsors an Anti-Hazing Hotline which is used by more than 20 NPC Sororities and IFC Fraternities. The
	information on this hotline is given to new members as they enter their new member period. To address high risk binge drinking, UConn requires that all Greek Lettered organizations submit an alcohol notification policy to the OFSL prior to any event where alcohol is served and are required to follow Federal, State, UConn, and their (Inter)National organizations laws & policies regarding alcohol. Chapters are also forbidden from using chapter funds for alcoholic purposes. There are so many positive aspects to joining Greek Life, it would be impossible to list them all here. We realize that your daughter is firstly, a student here at the University of Connecticut and encourage and support our members through their academics through mentorships with older members and reward girls with the most library hours, highest grades, and honor society membership. Greek Life raised over $34,000 for charity and completed over 3000 hours of community service in the Fall 2005 semester and consistently raises this much or more. Studies show members of Greek Organizations are more likely to return to school the following year as alumni, members are more likely
	to donate their time and money to charities. Networking available through alumni relations and other chapters is extensive which provides support, friendship, and sisterhood along with potential job opportunities following graduation. Our chapter, along with all chapters, provide members with tons of ways to get involved, hold leadership positions, increase communication & management skills, and participate in service for those in need. The social aspect of sororities is only a small part of the entire experience. The Greek Community also serves as a way for students to feel more “at home” in a university with approximately 16,000 undergrads and helps to make such a large population feel much smaller. In the Greek Community your student will be able to live and participate in a community that promotes academics, campus involvement, and development of lifetime friendships and networking. •If you would like additional information, we encourage you to check out the parents section at the Greek Life Homepage and at Alphaphi.org.