Identity area
Type of entity
Authorized form of name
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Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
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Description area
Dates of existence
History
Greek life at South Dakota State University has been present on campus for more than a century and has developed through the formation of fraternities, sororities, and governing councils. The Inter Fraternity Council was established in 1924 to provide coordination and oversight for fraternity chapters. In 1949, Alpha Delta Pi became the first sorority established on campus. Over time, the fraternity and sorority system expanded, and governance evolved to include both the Interfraternity Council and the College Panhellenic Association, which oversee recruitment, policy development, and programming for their respective chapters.
The Greek Council serves as the central governing body for the fraternity and sorority community, developing policies, promoting academic standards and leadership development, and coordinating campus wide initiatives such as Greek Week and philanthropic activities. Through its organizational structure and council system, Greek life has remained an established component of student involvement and campus life at the university.