What are Greek Governing Councils?

There are two types of Greek Governing Councils Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council. These two councils over see all of the organizations that belong to National Panhellenic Council and National Interfraternity Council. 

Panhellenic Council



Purpose of NPC:

The National Panhellenic Conference was established to assist collegiate and alumnae chapters of the NPC member groups to cooperate with colleges and universities and foster
interfraternal relationships.





College Panhellenics

That all College Panhellenic delegates, officers and committee members shall be in good standing with their member groups, be active participants in the collegiate chapter and shall
be enrolled in the institution where the chapter is located.

Each College Panhellenic establishes its own bylaws, code of ethics and membership recruitment regulations, working out the details within the framework provided by the NPC Manual of Information. The NPC Unanimous Agreements must be a part of the basic structure, and an effective College Panhellenic will adopt regulations that carry out these
provisions and NPC’s policies and procedures. College Panhellenics receive services and resources from the National Panhellenic Conference through the payment of annual dues.

A College Panhellenic is a forum; its effectiveness is determined by the respect given it by member groups and the rest of the campus community. To be influential, it must reflect the solid characteristics of a well-organized group. A College Panhellenic Council functions most effectively when the delegates of its member fraternities know proper Panhellenic
procedures and are dedicated to working together in a spirit of harmony and cooperation



Junior Panhellenic

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Junior Panhellenic is similar to Panhellenic in that they follow the general same rules, hope for the same outcome and have the same positions on their executive board. Junior Panhellenic works closely with the new members to help them understand and participate with other sororities and other members of Greek Life. 

Interfraternity Council



Purpose of IFC:

The NIC seeks to provide services including, “but not be limited to, promotion of cooperative action in dealing with fraternity matters of mutual concern, research in areas of fraternity operations and procedures, fact-finding and data gathering, and the dissemination of such data to the member fraternities.” However, it notes that “[c]onference action shall not in any way abrogate the right of its member fraternities to self-determination



Mission



The NIC serves to advocate the needs of its member fraternities through enrichment of the fraternity experience; advancement and growth of the fraternity community; and enhancement of the educational mission of the host institutions. The NIC is also committed to enhancing the benefits of fraternity membership. Each of the 75 member organizations has adopted basic expectations of their members and agreed to the following Nine Basic Expectations.



1. I will know and understand the ideals expressed in my fraternity ritual and will strive to incorporate them in my daily life.

2. I will strive for academic achievement and practice academic integrity.

3. I will respect the dignity of all persons; therefore I will not physically, mentally, psychologically or sexually abuse or harm any human being.

4. I will protect the health and safety of all human beings.

5. I will respect my property and the property of others; therefore, I will neither abuse nor tolerate the abuse of property.

6. I will meet my financial obligations in a timely manner.

7. I will neither use nor support the use of illegal drugs; I will neither misuse nor support the misuse of alcohol.

8. I acknowledge that a clean and attractive environment is essential to both physical and mental health; therefore, I will do all in my power to see that the chapter property is properly cleaned and maintained.

9. I will challenge all my fraternity members to abide by these fraternal expectations and will confront those who violate them.