Access and Engagement

Vision

  • 4 Councils 1 Community
  • Any man can find a home within IFC
  • Promote a more inclusive future

Just like trees, people grow stronger and healthier when their roots are surrounded by nutrient-rich soil. As such, the goal of Access and Engagement is ultimately to create a community where people feel a sense of belonging and welcomeness. I believe that now is the perfect time to enrich our community by focusing on including those who feel like they don’t belong, hearing those who don’t feel heard, and inspiring those who never thought they could be a leader.

Sincerely, 

Justin Henley

Multicultural Greek Council Festival (MGC Fest), 2023

2025 Goals

    • Establish an Access and Engagement committee made up of primarily newer members to the IFC community for the purpose of gaining exposure to cross-council collaboration and paving the way for their future as leaders of the community.
    • Partner with Basic Needs to provide free, high-quality polos to all potential new members (PNMs) who would like or don’t have one to substantially reduce clothing-based discrimination during formal fall IFC recruitment.
    • Collaborate with the MGC, NPHC, and Panhellenic to create joint programming that benefits the entire Greek community.
    • Enhance the online IFC Access and Engagement module to give IFC chapters the opportunity to learn about and interact with access and engagement concepts in a relatable scenario-based manner from the perspective of someone in an IFC chapter.
    • Bolster IFC’s connection with the FUTURE program by increasing our representation in their Peer Mentor program and conducting an ongoing dialogue about how our communities can collaborate.
    • Show up and support the programming of the other three councils by reaching new records of IFC attendance. 
    • Create programming centered around belonging and welcomeness.
    • Provide transportation options for IFC formal recruitment upon request by offering a way to schedule van pick-ups.
    • Continue to offer a $1000 IFC needs and values-based scholarship program to reduce the financial barrier to stay involved in our community.

Chapter SOFE Resources

There are a total of four (4) areas in the Standards of Fraternal Excellence (SOFE) system that relate to Access and Engagement. These areas include:

Access and Engagement Program (1 point)

    • At least 50% of members attend or participate in an Access and Engagement program.
    • This can be a presentation or activity and may be presented by anyone including chapter members.

Access and Engagement Excellence (4 points)

    • At least 80% of members attend or participate in an Access and Engagement presentation, activity, or module that is sponsored by a department of the University.
    • Examples include the IFC Access and Engagement module, a presentation done by the Dean of Students on Inclusive Leadership, or an activity hosted by Campus Climate.

Cross Council Exchange Attendance (3 points)

    • Have full attendance at Cross Council Exchange both the Spring and Fall semesters.
    • See the OSFL website to register your members and check your chapter’s attendance requirement.

Programming with Another Council (1 point)

    • Conduct any sort of collaborative programming with a chapter outside of IFC.
    • Examples could include a study mixer with an MGC chapter, a service event with an NPHC chapter, or a homecoming event with a Panhellenic chapter.

Quick Links

2025 Access and Engagement Commitment PlanPride CenterOffice of Multicultural Student Life (MSL)Dean of StudentsBias Education and ReferralCivility and CommunityStandards of Fraternal ExcellenceBasic Needs

 Quad-Council Collaboration at Habitat for Humanity, 2023