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NIC Provides Testimony In Support of Legislation to Reduce College Hazing
“Hazing has no place in the fraternity experience and men who fail to abide by our principles and to do their part to ensure the fraternity experience is devoid of hazing have no place in our organizations,” said Pete Smithhisler during his testimony to the Georgia House of Representatives.
New Law Practice Focuses on Fraternities, Sororities and Student-Life Non-Profits
Another Successful Year for the Jon Williamson Futures Quest
NIC Update on UniLOA and Case for Fraternity Rights
NIC Practicum Opportunities Now Available
Responding To The Fraternity Call To Action
How Full is Your Cup?
Making it Right
Fraternal Coffee Orders
What’s your Fraternal Coffee Order?
Take Comfort In Rituals - Not Hazing
Take Comfort In Rituals. What do you think of when you see this picture?
Past NIC Chairman James Estes receives FEA Distinguished Service Award
University of Alabama President Recognized With Laurel Wreath
Wade Lowhorn Named Director of Public Policy
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Celebrates Their 100th Anniversary
Kristin Fouts named Director of the Coalition Assessment Project
Join the Greek Relief Effort in Alabama
Position Announcement - Director of Fraternity Advancement
The North-American Interfraternity Conference invites candidates to submit an application for the Director of Fraternity Advancement Position. The director’s position will concentrate on advancing the growth of the fraternity movement through project based initiatives. This dynamic position will have significant interaction with the rest of the NIC professional staff position. The Director of Fraternity Advancement will be based at the NIC headquarters in Indianapolis, IN.
Position Announcement - Director of Public Policy
The North-American Interfraternity Conference invites candidates to submit an application for the Director of Public Policy position. This position will concentrate on enhancing the environment in which fraternities operate by guiding campus advocacy efforts for the NIC. The Director of Public Policy will be a senior level position, based at the NIC headquarters in Indianapolis, IN.
Social Media Strategies for Fraternities
Join us for this educational webinar that will give you answers and ideas to many questions that exist about social media and how it can be used for organizations - and particularly fraternities. Andy Huston, Director of Member Services, will be the presenter.
NIC Receives Record Number of Facilitator and Intern Apps for UIFI 2011
Summer Lobbying Internship in DC
Are You Ready? Register Now for UIFI 2011
NIC Statement on the Film “Brotherhood”
23% of House & 41% of Senate is Greek
NIC Now Accepting Facilitator and Intern Applications for UIFI 2011
The Centennial Founders Day of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Preparing a chapter house for extremely cold temperatures
Futures Quest Registrations due on December 1.
Register now for the Jon Williamson Futures Quest!
IFC Transition Resources Available
Looking to have a successful IFC Officer Transition? The NIC can help…
Does Your Chapter Have a House?
If your chapter has a house, make sure you do this 1 thing before Thanksgiving….
Kappa Alpha Order surpasses 150,000 initiates in its history
Kappa Alpha Order (known as “KA” or “the Order”), a national men’s collegiate social fraternity, founded in 1865, is proud to celebrate the milestone of 150,000 total initiates. Earlier this year, national staff of KA confirmed that on November 20, 2009, Drury student Steven R. Blackshear was initiated by the Beta Iota Chapter of KA launching his lifetime membership in fraternity.
Leadership as an IFC President: A NIC Webinar
NIC Announces Mentors for 2010-2011 Jon Williamson Futures Quest
New Study on Internet Gambling Among Teens and Young Adults
A new study of internet gambling among teens and young adults shows that internet gambling among men is up over the past two years
NIC Seeking Graduate and Undergraduate Interns
Building a Strong Volunteer Board
Looking for tips for building a more effective Volunteer Board. Here are some thoughts courtesy of the Indianapolis Not-for-Profit News
Greeks Compose One Third of Congress
For a third of lawmakers, Congress isn’t the only fraternity they’ve pledged. This is a recent article from the Washingtonian
How to Judge a College?
An insightful Op-Ed article regarding college rankings by Kenneth P. Ruscio, President of Washington and Lee University, published in USA Today on 8/31/10.
Jon Williamson Receives Phi Kappa Psi’s Ralph D. Daniel Award for Interfraternity Excellence
Former NIC Executive Vice President Jon Williamson is recognized by Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity for his record interfraternal service.
Mindset of the College Class of 2014
The Beloit College Mindset List has been published each August since 1998. This list highlights items of cultural impact that have influenced the lives of these students. Keep these items in mind as we prepare to welcome them into our organizations.
Petition to Ban Hazing in Sports
Sign the Petition to Ban Hazing in Sports
2010 is another successful year for UIFI
NIC Celebrates Another Successful Year of the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute!
Beta Theta Pi Adapts The NIC 5-Step Recruitment Model
Many people are familiar with the NIC’s 5-Step Recruitment Model, but Beta Theta Pi has inserted an important a sixth step.
Alpha Phi Alpha Removes Convention From Ariz. Due To Immigration Law
In protest of the recently passed immigration law in Arizona that many believe will lead to racial profiling, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity has moved its annual convention out of the state.
UIFI Early Bird Deadline Approaching
The Early Bird Registration Deadline for UIFI 2010 is fast approaching
NIC Receives Record Number of Facilitator and Intern Applicants for UIFI 2010
NIC ANNOUNCES STAFF POSITION FOCUSED ON MEMBER SERVICE
Ward-Bopp to depart NIC for National Leadership Position, NIC announces staff position focused on Member Services.
UIFI Deadlines Approaching
Faciliator and Intern Applications for UIFI are due on Febraury 28!
Questions about Expansion/Extension Opportunities?
The NIC staff receives frequent inquires regarding how a school can go about “opening” their campus for expansion. We’re happy to help!
New IFC Officer Manuals
The National College Depression Partnership
How does your organization address mental health? This NASPA article provides great insight into how campuses are addressing depression.
Apply Now to Facilitate at the 2010 Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute
TriDelta Participates in re(Define) (Real)ity
The re(Define) (Real)ity fashion show concept is a movement created by the Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness that challenges society to embrace diversity, dismiss unrealistic ideals and prove that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.
House Renovations and Going Green
Taking a page from Tri Delta’s from Iowa State University, some great tips on how to donate some difficult items when renovating fraternity/sorority houses!
Peer Education and Greek Life
Great article in this months Peer Educator magazine about the relationship between peer education and Greek life.
Register Now for Futures Quest
Becoming a Fraternity Man
AFLV Call for Programs
AFLV (formerly MGCA/WRGLC) is now accepting program proposals for the AFLV-Central and AFLV-West Conferences as well as the National Black Greek Leadership Conference (NBGLC) and the National Cultural Greek Leadership Conference (NCGLC).
DC Internship Opportunity
We want to announce an internship opportunity in Washington, DC for summer 2010 that will allow you to participate in the development of the Greek policy agenda.
Deferred Madness
Thoughts regarding Deferred Recruitment by a former NIC staff member, John Shertzer.
AFA Fireside Chats Important Information
Fireside Chats: Fireside Chats are a scheduled twenty minute conversation at AFA between a campus based professional and a volunteer or professional staff member from an inter/national organization.
Welcome to the New NICindy.org!
Tips and how-to log in to the new website!!
NIC Centennial Reception
Join the NIC Board as we celebrate our Centennial :
