National Multicultural Greek Council
Organization of multicultural fraternities and sororities
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The National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC) is an umbrella council for multicultural fraternities and sororities in the United States and was established in 1998.
| National Multicultural Greek Council | |
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| NMGC | |
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| Founded | 1998 United States |
| Type | Umbrella |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Multicultural fraternities and sororities |
| Scope | National |
| Members | 13 organizations active |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 25632 Newark, New Jersey 07101 United States |
| Website | www |
History
Multicultural college fraternities and sororities, which represent a range of cultural identities, emerged in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.[1] Inspired by the creation of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations in 1998, thirteen multicultural organizations met in October 1998 to form a similar organization.[1] The outcome of the meeting was the establishment of the Multicultural Pan-Hellenic Alliance (MCPA) in 1998, now known as the National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC).[1][2] NMGC was established to serve as an umbrella organization representing culturally based fraternities and sororities.[2][3]
The National Multicultural Greek Council formally adopted a Code of Ethics for its members in 2005.[2] This was followed by the establishment of the NMGC Principles of Excellence, which require member organizations to be incorporated, maintain an anti-hazing policy, provide service and scholarship or academic initiatives, and carry at least one million dollars in liability insurance.[2]
The National Multicultural Greek Council aims "to promote multiculturalism by advocating for justice and equity, cultivating interfraternal relationships, and empowering its member organizations."[4]
Activities
The National Multicultural Greek Council awards scholarships to both undergraduate and graduate members of its member organizations.[5] NMGC presents the Chapter Advisor of the Year Award to an outstanding fraternity or sorority chapter advisor from a member organization.[6][7] Additional annual awards include the Cultural Awareness Award, Excellence in Community Service Award, Flores/Pipersburg Founders Award, Professional of the Year Award, and the Unity Award.[7]
Governance
NMGC is governed by a National Executive Board that is elected every two years.[8] The Board consists of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Public Relations Coordinator, and University Liaison.[9][10] NMGC's national headquarters is located in Newark, New Jersey.
Affiliate organizations
To become a member of the National Multicultural Greek Council, a fraternity or sorority must be multicultural or multiethnic and have been in existence for at least five years, with a minimum of five chapters or colonies/associate chapters.[10] In addition, prospective member organizations must be incorporated in the United States and maintain at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance coverage.[10]
Current members
The following are the current members of the National Multicultural Greek Council in alphabetical order.[11][12] Chapter counts include undergraduate chapters and colonies.[13]
- Founding member of NMGC.
- Non-Greek Fraternity, formerly known as MΣΨ
- Organizes Kingdoms (Chapters) using the Arabic alphabet as opposed to the Greek letters
- Not to be confused with the NIC general fraternity with a similar looking name, Phi Sigma Phi.
- Not to be confused with the sophomore class society, now largely disbanded, with a similar looking name, Theta Nu Epsilon.
Former members
The following are former members of the National Multicultural Greek Council.[12][13]
| Organization | Symbols | Founding institutions | Founding date | Year joined NMGC and range | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delphic Fraternity | ΓΣΤ | State University of New York at Geneseo | October 13, 1871 | 1998 to c. 2010 | [19][a] |
| Lambda Psi Delta Sorority | ΛΨΔ | Yale University | March 9, 1997 | Active as of 2009 |
- Founding member of NMGC.