Greek Lingo
Active (member): A formally initiated member of a sorority
Bid: A formal invitation to join a chapter
Big (sister): An active member chosen to mentor a new member
Chapter: Name for the local organization of a national sorority
Chapter Advisor: An alumnae or faculty/staff member who serves in an advisory role for the organization
Hazing: Mental or physical abuse or harassment of a member, strictly prohibited by the University, state laws, and national organizations.
Initiation: The traditional ritual or ceremony which brings the new member into full membership
Legacy: A prospective member who has a family member in the same sorority
NPC: National Panhellenic Conference, a representative body of the sororities
New Member: One who has been accepted as a probationary member of a sorority but has not been initiated
Philanthropy: A chapter's specific charitable organization.
Recruitment: The membership recruitment process
Rho Gamma: A disaffiliated member of an organization who assists potential members through the recruitment process
Potential New Member: A term for women being recruited by an organization