Sigma Nu Chapter to be established
By Holly Gambrell, Staff Writer//
A chapter of national fraternity Sigma Nu will become colonized on High Point University’s campus this fall. It will become the sixth active Interfraternity Council organization at HPU. Founding fathers will be selected by the Sigma Nu headquarters within the next two or three months and recruitment will occur in the spring semester. After founding fathers are selected, Sigma Nu will select their first pledge class and begin the process to receive their charter.
A charter is documentation stating that an individual chapter is recognized by the national organization and abides by the standards set forth by the organization. The charter process for a new chapter typically occurs over a 12-18 month time span.
“Our goal is to build an award-winning chapter of Sigma Nu, a Rock Chapter,” Alex Taylor, Sigma Nu Fraternity’s Director of Expansion and Recruitment, said.
In Sigma Nu, a Rock Chapter is a chapter that excels to the highest standards set by Sigma Nu’s national headquarters and a chapter that does more than just the necessary steps needed to receive or keep a charter.
“We plan to come in and make an immediate impact and continue to add value to an immensely valuable part of HPU,” Taylor said.
The initial class of HPU’s Sigma Nu chapter will be chosen through a specific recruitment process that is relationship-based.
“Sigma Nu will send professional staff members to campus to recruit the founding class,” Teri Cugliari, Director of Greek Life at HPU, said.
Interviews will be conducted between Sigma Nu nationals and HPU sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in becoming founding members. Different skills, personalities and qualifications will be assessed, but the main feature Sigma Nu is looking for is integrity.
“We are looking for anyone who clearly embodies our values of love, honor and truth,” Taylor said.
Sigma Nu hopes to select at least 25 founding brothers to establish the fraternity on HPU’s campus and community. If you are interested in becoming a member, or want to find out more information, contact Teri Cugliari at tcugliar@highpoint.edu or Taylor Symons, assistant director of Greek Life, at tsymons@highpoint.edu.