Guide to the Greek Life Records, University of California, Irvine
Processed by Cyndi Shein and Dawn Schmitz; machine-readable finding aid created by Cyndi Shein
Special Collections and Archives
The UCI Libraries
P.O. Box 19557
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California 92623-9557
Phone: (949) 824-3947
Fax: (949) 824-2472
Email: spcoll@uci.edu
URL: http://special.lib.uci.edu
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The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: Greek Life records, University of California, Irvine
Date: 1977-2009,
Date (bulk): bulk 1989-2005
Collection Number: AS-131
Creator:
University of California, Irvine. Greek Life.
Extent:
7.3 linear feet
(13 boxes and 1 oversized folder)
Languages: The collection is in English.
Repository:
University of California, Irvine. Library. Special Collections and Archives.
Irvine, California 92623-9557
Abstract: The collection comprises records created and collected by the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Greek Life office during
their oversight of the Greek letter societies at UCI. The records contain administrative and subject files, files on individual
Greek chapters operating at UCI, and informational resources developed to promote Greek Life at UCI and assist student leaders
in governing their chapters.
Important Information for Researchers
Access
The collection is open for research. Viewing copies of video recordings must be made prior to researcher use where indicated.
Publication Rights
Property rights and copyright reside with the University of California. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please
contact the University Archivist.
Preferred Citation
Greek Life Records, University of California, Irvine. AS-131. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries,
Irvine, California.
Acquisition Information
Transferred from Greek Life, 2007, 2008, and 2009.
Accruals
Accruals are expected.
Processing History
Processed by Cyndi Shein, 2007 and 2008, and by Dawn Schmitz, 2009.
Historical Background
Sororities and fraternities were first established at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) in 1967. Greek Life was established
as an administrative body at UCI in 1989 under the guidance of the Dean of Students. Greek Life works to foster leadership
skills in students so that they may uphold the values, oaths, and commitments of their collegiate fraternal organizations.
Since 1967, UCI's fraternity and sorority community has grown to over 1,800 students.
UCI's Greek Songfest was established in 1980. It is the largest annual Greek-sponsored fundraiser at UCI. Fraternities and
sororities perform renditions of Broadway musicals during the event. Each year the Greek community selects a different philanthropic
organization as the recipient of the substantial funds raised by Songfest.
Several other organizations also oversee UCI's fraternities and sororities. The Interfraternity Council (IFC) governs several
UCI fraternities. Many fraternities are also member organizations of the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC).
Overseeing several UCI sororities is the Panhellenic Association, the local governing body of the National Panhellenic Council
(NPC). The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) provides leadership and training for nationally recognized fraternities
and sororities of African American origin. The Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) oversees the Greek honor societies
at UCI.
The dates in the following chronology represent the initial establishment of each chapter at UCI. Most Greek letter societies
listed are chapters of national organizations, but some are local to Southern California or UCI. In most cases the date represents
the year the chapter received its national charter. In other cases the date represents the year that UCI Greek Life officially
recognized the sorority or fraternity's existence, which in most cases preceded the date the national charter was granted.
In some cases chapters have experienced a lapse in their charters or have since closed.
Biography/Organization History
Chronology of the establishment of Greek letter societies at UCI
| 1967 |
Alpha Phi Omega (Service organization) |
| |
Chi Psi (IFC) |
| 1970 |
Sigma Pi Sigma (ACHS Honors) |
| 1974 |
Delta Gamma (NPC) |
| |
Gamma Phi Beta (NPC) |
| |
Phi Beta Kappa (Honor society) |
| |
Pi Beta Phi (NPC) |
| 1975 |
Beta Theta Pi (IFC) |
| |
Phi Delta Theta (IFC) |
| |
Sigma Chi (IFC) |
| 1976 |
Eta Kappa Nu (ACHS Honors) |
| 1977 |
Alpha Chi Omega (NPC) |
| |
Alpha Kappa Alpha (NPHC sorority) |
| 1979 |
Delta Delta Delta (NPC) |
| 1980 |
Delta Sigma Theta (NPHC sorority) |
| 1981 |
Alpha Phi Alpha (IFC and NPHC fraternity) |
| 1982 |
Kappa Alpha Psi (IFC and NPHC fraternity) |
| |
Kappa Kappa Gamma (NPC) |
| |
Kappa Sigma (IFC) |
| |
Phi Gamma Delta (IFC) |
| |
Tau Beta Pi (ACHS honors) |
| 1983 |
Lambda Theta Delta (Asian fraternity) |
| |
Phi Zeta Tau (Asian sorority) |
| 1985 |
Kappa Alpha Theta (NPC) |
| |
Phi Alpha Delta (Professional) |
| 1986 |
Phi Alpha Theta (ACHS honors) |
| 1987 |
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (IFC) |
| 1988 |
Alpha Phi (NPC Women's) |
| |
Chi Epsilon (ACHS Honors) |
| |
Psi Chi (ACHS Honors) |
| |
Sigma Nu (IFC) |
| 1989 |
Delta Sigma Phi (IFC) |
| |
Kappa Zeta Phi (Asian sorority) |
| |
Lambda Phi Epsilon (Asian fraternity) |
| |
Phi Kappa Psi (IFC) |
| |
Phi Sigma Kappa (IFC) |
| |
Pi Kappa Phi (IFC) |
| 1990 |
Alpha Epsilon Pi (IFC) |
| 1993 |
Sigma Gamma Rho (NPHC sorority) |
| |
Sigma Pi (IFC) |
| 1994 |
Alpha Kappa Delta Phi (Asian sorority) |
| 1995 |
Sigma Lambda Beta (IFC and Latino) |
| |
Sigma Phi Epsilon (IFC) |
| 1998 |
Pi Alpha Phi (Asian fraternity) |
| 2000 |
Lambda Theta Nu (Latina sorority) |
| |
Sigma Lambda Gamma (Latina sorority) |
| 2001 |
Delta Gamma Chi (Multicultural fraternity) |
| |
Delta Phi Gamma (Filipina sorority) |
| |
Sigma Omicron Pi (Asian sorority) |
| |
Tau Theta Pi (Multicultural sorority) |
| 2002 |
Alpha Epsilon Omega (Armenian fraternity) |
| |
Delta Lambda Chi (Multicultural sorority) |
| |
Sigma Delta Alpha (Latino fraternity) |
| |
Zeta Phi Rho (Multicultural fraternity) |
| 2003 |
Epsilon Phi (Jewish sorority) |
| |
Pi Kappa Alpha (IFC) |
| 2004 |
Phi Kappa Psi (IFC) |
| |
Phi Sigma Rho (Engineering sorority) |
| 2008 |
Alpha Epsilon Phi (Jewish sorority) |
Bibliography
Anson, Jack L. and Robert F. Marchesani Jr.
Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. Indianapolis: Baird's Manual Foundation, 1991.
Interfraternity Council, Chapter Communications. 2003-2008. "Chapter Profiles." Available at http://www.ifcuci.com/page.php?page_id=7888.
Accessed 19 January 2008.
Panhellenic Association, Chapter Communications. 2008. "Chapter Profiles." Available at http://www.phauci.com/page.php?page_id=2054.
Accessed 16 January 2008.
University of California, Irvine, Office of the Dean of Students. 2007. "Greek Life Mission Statement." Available at http://www.dos.uci.edu/greeklife/index.php.
Accessed 16 January 2008.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The collection comprises records created and collected by the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Greek Life office as
part of their oversight of the Greek letter societies at UCI. The records contain administrative and subject files, files
on individual Greek chapters operating at UCI, and informational resources developed to promote Greek Life at UCI and assist
student leaders in governing their chapters. Materials include correspondence, by-laws, constitutions, publications, clippings,
photographs, and video recordings.
Collection Arrangement
This collection is arranged in six series.
- Series 1. Administrative and subject files, 1983-2009. 1.6 linear feet
- Series 2. Chapter files, 1977-2008. 1 linear foot.
- Series 3. Reference publications, 1978-2007. 1.2 linear feet.
- Series 4. Photographs, 1998-2008. 1 linear foot.
- Series 5. Video recordings, 1987-2001. 1.6 linear feet.
- Series 6. Realia, 2006, 2009. 0.3 linear feet
Related Collections
Publications created by individual UCI Greek letter societies are found in the following collection:
- University of California, Irvine Clubs and Organizations Publications. PS-033. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine
Libraries, Irvine, California. A guide to this collection is available through the Online Archive of California at http://www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt696nd40s.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
University of California, Irvine -- Archives.
University of California, Irvine. Greek Life -- Archives.
Greek letter societies -- California -- Irvine -- Archives.
Genres and Formats of Materials
Photographic prints -- 20th century.
Photographic prints -- 21st century.
Video recordings -- 20th century.
Video recordings -- 21st century.
Collection Contents
Series 1.
Administrative and subject files
1983-2008
Physical Description:
1.6 linear feet
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series primarily contains the files of Greek Life directors and advisors, including Carolyn Sterling, Kelly Willis, Chris
Wexler, Ashley Dye, Lindsay Birtcil, and Brian T. Clarke. It also includes files from student leaders of the Panhellenic
Association, Greek Presidents Council, and Interfraternity Council. It documents awards, events, and the administration of
Greek life at UCI.
Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically by topic or name.
Box : Folder 1 : 1
Certificates awarded
1983,
2004,
undated
Box : Folder 1 : 5
Alpha Chi Omega
1997-1998
Box : Folder 1 : 6-7
Delta Delta Delta
1997-1998,
2003
Box : Folder 1 : 9
Greek awards winners lists
1994-2003
Box : Folder 1 : 10
Greek man and woman of the year nominees lists
1994-2003
Box : Folder 1 : 11-13
Greek man of the year nominees lists
2004-2006
Box : Folder 1 : 14-16
Greek woman of the year nominees lists
2004-2006
Box : Folder 1 : 17-18
Panhellenic Association Western Regional Greek Association nomination packets
2003,
2004
Box : Folder 1 : 19
Panhellenic Association Western Regional Greek Association progress award application
1990
Box : Folder 1 : 20
Black Greek Coordinating Council outline
circa 1982-1983
Scope and Content Note
Contains a one-page outline of the guidelines for the Black Greek Coordinating Council, including the council's intended membership,
function, and structure.
Box : Folder 1 : 21
Clippings about Greek life at UCI
1997-2006,
undated
Box : Folder 1 : 22
Greek Awards Night fliers, event programs, and other materials
1996-2006
Seeking Alliances Through Leadership and Diversity (SALAD) program
Box : Folder 1 : 24-25
Curriculum and planning
2003
Box : Folder 1 : 26
Participant evaluations
2003
Box : Folder 1 : 32
Fliers and press releases
1996-2006
Box : Folder 1 : 33
Sponsor information and "Rep Manuals"
1994-2003
Box : Folder 1 : 34
Winners lists
1989-1998,
2002-2003
Box : Folder 1 : 35
Greek chapter grade point average (GPA) rankings
1983,
1992-1999
Box : Folder 1 : 36
Greek Dry Rush Enforcement Board (DREB) forms
1999-2000
Box : Folder 1 : 37
Greek expansion: procedures and correspondence
1989,
undated
Box : Folder 1 : 38
Greek membership statistics
1992,
1999-2000
Greek Presidents Council (GPC)
Box : Folder 2 : 1
Greek Scholarship manual and forms
undated
Box : Folder 2 : 3
Group housing lease, draft of form
1993
Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Box : Folder 2 : 4
Bylaws and constitution
1989,
1999,
2003
Box : Folder 2 : 5
Guide to Fraternity Life handbook
1986,
1988
Box : Folder 2 : 6
IFC and Panhellenic transition retreat packet
2002
Box : Folder 2 : 7
Judicial procedures and blank forms
2003-2004,
undated
Box : Folder 2 : 8-9
President's files
1999-2000
Box : Folder 2 : 10
Standing rules
2002,
undated
Box : Folder 2 : 11
Blank forms
2001,
undated
Box : Folder 2 : 12
Bylaws and constitution
1989-1994
Box : Folder 2 : 15
Meeting minutes and agenda
2003
Box : Folder 2 : 16
Directory: Newport Harbor area alumnae
2004/2005-2006/2007
Box : Folder 2 : 17
Fliers and event programs
1984-1996
Box : Folder 2 : 18
Panhellenic Newsletter
1978
Box : Folder 2 : 19
Panhellenic Press
2003-2009
Box : Folder 2 : 20
Panhellenic Pride
1994-1995
Box : Folder 2 : 21
Mechanics manual
2001-2004
Box : Folder 2 : 28
Risk management
1989,
2000
Box : Folder 2 : 30
Fliers
undated
Scope and Content Note
Primarily contains recruitment fliers for Greek life.
Box : Folder 2 : 31-32
Greek recruitment brochures and handbooks
1988-2007
Box : Folder 2 : 33
Greek Columns newsletter
1997-2001
Box : Folder 2 : 34
Greek Times newsletter
2002-2005
Electronic records
Scope and Content Note
Comprises digital documents created or collected by Greek Life staff and transferred to the archives in electronic format.
Access Information
Access to archival original is restricted; use copy is available.
1998-2008 files
Physical Description: Numerous electronic documents in a variety of formats on DVD
Scope and Content Note
Includes agendas, calendars, photos, fliers, newsletters, brochures, event programs, rosters, grade reports, membership statistics,
and constitutions and bylaws for IFC, Panhellenic Association, Songfest, Gamma Sigma Alpha, Order of Omega, and Pho Lambda.
Box : Item DM-001 : AS-131-DVD002-A
Archival original
Physical Description: 1 DVD
Box : Item DM-001 : AS-131-DVD002-U
Use copy
Physical Description: 1 DVD
Series 2.
Chapter files
1977-2008, bulk dates 1995-2005
Physical Description:
1 linear foot
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series comprises records about individual Greek chapters at UCI. Records include by-laws, constitutions, promotional
materials, and correspondence. Most of the correspondence concerns rule violations and risk management.
Arrangement
This series is organized alphabetically by name.
Box : Folder 2 : 36
Correspondence and other materials
1999-2005
Box : Folder 2 : 37
The Lyre magazine, vol. 80, no. 4, Summer
1977
Scope and Content Note
Contains article on new UCI chapter of Alpha Chi Omega.
Box : Folder 2 : 38
Alpha Epsilon Pi constitution and correspondence
1998-1999,
undated
Box : Folder 4 : 12
Alpha Epsilon Phi information packet
2008
Box : Folder 2 : 39
Alpha Kappa Alpha correspondence
1993
Box : Folder 2 : 40
Alpha Phi correspondence, flier, and event program
1995-2002
Box : Folder 2 : 41
Founding fathers program packet
2005
Box : Folder 2 : 42
Correspondence, flier, and event program
1995-2002
Box : Folder 2 : 43
Hazing incident: correspondence, articles, and reorganization plan
2002
Box : Folder 3 : 1-2
Promotional packets and other materials
undated
Box : Folder 3 : 3
Delta Delta Delta correspondence and invitations
1998-2005
Box : Folder 3 : 4
Delta Gamma correspondence
1995-2003
Box : Folder 3 : 5
Delta Tau Delta promotional packet and introductory workbook
undated
Box : Folder 4 : 13
Epsilon Phi information packet
2007
Box : Folder 3 : 6
Gamma Phi Beta correspondence and fliers
2000,
undated
Box : Folder 3 : 7
Kappa Alpha Theta correspondence
1999-2001
Box : Folder 3 : 8
Kappa Delta Phi correspondence
1999
Box : Folder 3 : 9
Kappa Kappa Gamma correspondence
1996-2002
Box : Folder 3 : 10
Caduceus magazine, vol. 100, no. 1, October
1982
Scope and Content Note
Contains cover article about new UCI chapter of Kappa Sigma.
Box : Folder 3 : 11
Correspondence and alcohol policy
1993,
1995
Box : Folder 3 : 12
Lambda Chi Alpha flier and expansion brochure
2000,
undated
Box : Folder 3 : 13-14
Phi Delta Theta correspondence and policies
1985-2000
Box : Folder 3 : 15
Phi Gamma Delta correspondence, memoranda, and surveys
1996-2000
Box : Folder 3 : 16
Phi Kappa Psi correspondence and notes
1996-2001
Box : Folder 3 : 17
Correspondence and notes
1996-2001
Box : Folder 3 : 18
Risk management and pledge education manual
1997-1998
Box : Folder 3 : 19
Pi Beta Phi bylaws, correspondence, and position statements
1998-2006,
undated
Box : Folder 3 : 20
Pi Kappa Alpha IFC expansion application
2000
Box : Folder 3 : 21
Sigma Alpha Epsilon correspondence and mission statement
1994-1999
Box : Folder 4 : 13
Sigma Kappa information packet
2008
Box : Folder 3 : 22
Sigma Nu correspondence, policies, and other materials
1987-2000,
undated
Box : Folder 3 : 23
Balanced Man project handbook, event programs, and other materials
1995-2000
Box : Folder 3 : 25
Correspondence and reports
1989-2002
Box : Folder 3 : 27
Guide to Brotherhood handbook
1986
Series 3.
Reference publications
1978-2007, undated, bulk 1984-2007
Physical Description:
1.2 linear feet
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series contains national level publications from fraternities and sororities that were collected and maintained by the
UC Irvine Fraternity and Sorority Resource Library.
Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically by name.
Box : Folder 13
Anson, Jack L. and Robert F. Marchesani Jr.
Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. Indianapolis: Baird's Manual Foundation.
1991
Box : Folder 3 : 28
Kappa Delta and Zeta Tau:
Stand Up! Stand Out!
undated
Box : Folder 3 : 29
Kappa Sigma:
Brotherhood Development Guide
undated
National Interfraternity Conference (NIC)
Box : Folder 3 : 30
Brotherhood Building Activities
undated
Box : Folder 3 : 31
Hazing; Breaking Down Hazing and Building Up Brotherhood
undated
Box : Folder 3 : 32
IFC Officer Manuals
undated
Scope and Content Note
Contains seven manuals on various topics, including alcohol, academics, disciplinary matters, public relations, and community
service.
Box : Folder 3 : 34
National Interfraternity Conference and National Panhellenic Conference:
Alcohol Free Housing Resource
undated
North-American Interfraternity Conference
Box : Folder 3 : 35
Alcohol Summit Program Guide and Workbook and Workbook and Implementation Guide
undated
Box : Folder 3 : 36
Diversity Workbook
undated
Box : Folder 3 : 37
New Member Education Resource
undated
Box : Folder 3 : 38
IMPACT Facilitator Guide and participant booklet
undated
National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)
Box : Folder 4 : 1
Guide to Faculty Advisors
undated
Box : Folder 4 : 2
Resource for College Panhellenics
2007
Box : Folder 4 : 3
Phi Gamma Delta: Quest for Excellence materials
undated
Box : Folder 4 : 4
Prevention Research Institute: Thetas Talking About Alcohol; the Greek Consortium
1992
Box : Folder 4 : 5
Sigma Alpha:
National Laws
1985
Box : Folder 4 : 6
Sigma Chi: Guide to I-Week; Preparation for Brotherhood Program
undated
Sigma Nu Leadership Ethics Achievement Development (LEAD)
Box : Folder 4 : 7
All Chapter LEAD Programming Facilitator Manual
undated
Box : Folder 4 : 8-10
LEAD facilitator manuals for phases I, II, and IV
2001
Box : Folder 4 : 11
Miscellaneous university recruitment brochures
1991-1996
Scope and Content Note
Contains Greek recruitment brochures from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) and the University of Southern
California (USC).
Series 4.
Photographs
1998-2008, undated
Physical Description:
1 linear foot (3 boxes)
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series contains photographs of Greek Life activities and events at UCI, including recruitment, formals, benefits, and
conferences. Also includes group portraits of various UCI fraternities and sororities.
Arrangement
Materials are arranged by format.
Restrictions
Photographic negatives are restricted. Researchers must wear gloves while viewing photographs.
Processing note
Loose photographs are not sleeved.
Box : Folder 5 : 1-4, 6 : 1
Albums
2001-2005
Scope and Content Note
Albums contain color photos of various Greek life events, such as formal recruitment, Wayzgoose fair, Songfest Playday, and
award ceremonies.
Digital photographs
Scope and Content Note
Comprises digital documents created or collected by Greek Life staff and transferred to the archives in electronic format.
Access Information
Access to archival original is restricted; use copy is available.
Songfest
2008
Physical Description: Digital photographs, primarily in jpeg format, on DVD
Box : Item DM-001 : AS-131-DVD001-A
Archival original
Physical Description: 1 DVD
Box : Item DM-001 : AS-131-DVD001-U
Use copy
Physical Description: 1 DVD
Box : Folder 568-H-4
Negatives
circa 1998-2003,
undated
Access Information
Restricted.
Photographic prints
Scope and Content Note
Contains approximately 500 color prints. Most prints are 4 x 6.
Box : Folder 6 : 3
Chancellor Ralph Cicerone with UCI painted on his face
2001
Box : Folder FB-065 : 4
Scrapbook pages
undated
Scope and Content Note
Contains loose 12x12 inch scrapbook pages from Kappa Alpha Theta, Alpha Chi Omega, Pi Beta Phi, Alpha Phi, and an identified
group.
Series 5.
Video recordings
1987-2001, undated
Physical Description:
1.6 linear feet
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series contains video recordings related to the Greek community at UCI. Most of these videos promote Greek Life or record
events, such as Songfest. This series also contains educational and leadership training videos collected by the UCI Fraternity
and Sorority Resource Library on topics of interest to leaders and members of the Greek community at UCI.
Arrangement
This series is divided into two categories: recordings related to UCI Greek Life and recordings produced non-UCI groups.
Restrictions
Viewing copies for UCI-related videos must be made for researcher use. Videos that are not about UCI may be viewed without
restriction.
UCI-related video recordings
Box : Folder 9
Elizabeth Glaser story from E! True Hollywood
1998
Scope and Content Note
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation received the proceeds from Songfest in 2001.
Songfest
1990-1991,
1994-1995
Box : Folder 8
4 U-matic archival originals
Box : Folder 10-11
Non-UCI video recordings
1987-2001,
undated
Physical Description: 37 VHS viewing copies
Scope and Content Note
Recordings include productions by the Interfraternity Conference, the Panhellenic Conference, and national-level fraternities
and sororities. These videos promote Greek communities and provide information on risk management, recruitment, and community
service. Some videos focus on topics of concern such as the prevention of hazing, AIDS infection, date rape, and alcohol
and drug abuse.
Series 6.
Realia
2006, undated
Physical Description:
0.3 linear feet
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series contains a t-shirt reading "UCI Greeks," a note-pad and pen distributed during Panhellenic recruitment in 2006,
and 2009 homecoming medallions.
Box 12
T-shirt, note-pad, and medallions.
2006-2009
