Whereas, Fraternity is a social experience based on the fundamental right of a free people to form voluntary associations, and
Whereas, Fraternity membership is a social experience arrived at by mutual choice and selection, and
Whereas, The mutual selection choice is only as effective as is factual information available; therefore, be it
Resolved, That all College Panhellenics be encouraged to adopt the Potential New Member's Bill of Rights.
- The right to be treated as an individual.
- The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process.
- The right to ask questions and to receive true and objective answers from sigma rho chis and members.
- The right to be treated with respect.
- The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized.
- The right to ask how and why and receive straight answers.
- The right to have and express opinions to sigma rho chis.
- The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with sigma rho chis.
- The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others.
- The right to be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in the membership acceptance signing.
- The right to make one's own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision.
- The right to have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member experience.