Benefits of Membership
Founded in 1909, the North-American Interfraternity Conference is the trade association representing 72 International and National Men’s Fraternities. Through advocacy, collaboration, and education, the NIC works to ensure that fraternities can operate in an environment conducive to their success. Leadership for the NIC is provided by a nine-member Board of Directors. Listed below are the benefits of membership in the NIC for all member organizations.
Representation of Fraternities
- Within the Fraternity Industry
- Within the University/College Community
- Within the Higher Education Associations
- Within Local Communities
- With Higher Education Representation Groups
- On Capital Hill:
- Representation by Patton-Boggs LLC
- Continuing Lobbying Efforts
- Within the media
- Representation by Burson-Marstellar Public Relations Firm
- First Point-of-Contact for media outlets
- NIC Annual Meeting
- NIC Legal Committee
Public Relations
- Coordinated Efforts For National And Local Media Outlets
- Media Management
- National Spokesperson
- College Bound High School Senior Campaign
- Awards of Distinction Program
- Campus Communication Efforts
- Monthly Updates to Member Fraternities, National Presidents, and Delegates
Web Based Initiatives
Position Statements / Papers
- Open Expansion Policies
- Open Recruitment Policies
- Freedom of Association
- Elimination of Restrictive Campus Policies
- Fraternal Rights
- Student Organization Recognition and Policies
Legislative Impact
- Fraternity/Sorority PAC
- Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act
- Freedom of Association
- Legislative Updates
- Charitable Giving Act
- Fire Safety
- Congressional Fraternal Caucus Reception
- Lobbying Efforts/Legislative Meetings
- Legislative Committee
- Federal & State Initiatives
Standards
- Minimum Standards for Campuses and Members
- Collaboration Between Members, Campuses, Associations
- Membership Committee
- Academic Committee
- Alcohol in Recruitment Committee
- Academic Performance Reports
- Standards Implementation Campus Visits
Campus Intervention
- Campus Visits
- Standards Implementation
- IFC Academy
- Addressing an IFC’s Recognition / Colonization Policy and / or Votes
- Addressing Campus Policies
Industry Value
- NIC Annual Meeting
- Industry Standard
- Individual Benchmarking
- Sharing of Data
- Effective & Efficient Fiscal Responsibility
- Communication Vehicles and Efforts
- Recognition by Campuses
- Executive Conference Calls
Coalition Assessment Project
- Collaboration with NALFO, NPHC, NPC, AFA, NASPA Fraternity / Sorority Summit / Knowledge Community
- Uniform Focus Areas for All Campuses
- Final Report and Potential Next Steps
- Working with Campus Administrations
Alcohol Initiatives
- Representation within Various Higher Education Associations and Task Forces
- Connection Between Fraternal Organizations
- Printed Resources
- United States Department of Education Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Meeting
Relationships with Fraternal Partners
- Coordinated Efforts with NPC, NPHC, & NALFO
- Coordinated Efforts with FEA
- Participation and Presentations at Individual Fraternity Conventions
- Presentations and Active Participation in SEIFC, NGLA, MGCA, WRGLC
- Coordinated Efforts for Baird’s Manual
- Coordinated Effort with FIPG and FRMT
- Meeting Ambassador Program
- Sponsorship of National Hazing Research
Relationships with Higher Education Partners
- NASPA
- Exhibitions at National Conventions
- Coordinated Efforts with the AFA
- Inter-Association Task Force for Alcohol and Other Drugs
- BACCHUS Network/GAMMA
- National Hazing Symposium & Prevention Week
- Franklin Square Group of Presidents
- Coordinated Archival Efforts with University of Illinois Library
Recognition Program
- Gold and Silver Medal
- Laurel Wreath Award
- Awards of Distinction
Education Efforts
- IFC Education & IFC Academy
- INTERCHANGE Resource Network
- Printed Resources
- Poster Education
- Educational Seminar for Fraternity Professionals and Volunteers
- Recruitment Program
- Curriculum Development for Alpha Epsilon Pi, Kappa Delta Rho, Triangle, Alpha Chi Omega
Leadership Programming
- Undergraduate Leadership Development Programming
- Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute
- IMPACT On-Campus Programming
- Alumni Values Institute
- Futures Quest – An Emerging Leaders Program
NIC Foundation
- THE Foundations Seminar
- UIFI Scholarships
Professional Development
- FEA Presentations
- Consultant Training
- Facilitator Training
