Fraternity & Sorority Life
Important Links
- Documentation Submission
- PDF copy of SOE
- One Pager of SOEs
- (Both colored and black & white)
Standard of Excellence
The Standard of Excellence (SOE) Program was established to assess chapter performance at NAU and focus on the holistic approach to supporting student development based on the five pillars of FSL.
These key factors were chosen after combined feedback between staff and students to help improve and uphold the FSL experience at NAU. Holding accountable these SOE’s brings forward many growth opportunities for students, including but not limited to:
- Promoting and upholding operational standards for the FSL Office.
- Offering a comprehensive guide for best practices for chapters.
- Recognizing chapter achievements and areas for development.
- Ensuring a well-rounded fraternal experience for all members.
Chapters will annually (starting at the beginning of each school year in August) complete a submission through Qualtrics. This will document their accomplishments and provide evidence such as event flyers, reports, pictures, and letters of support that can be uploaded. This took helps evaluate each chapter’s alignment with the listed SOE standards. The assessment tool will be provided by the FSL staff in a template that will allow students to upload documentation.
Points Accordion Closed
The points given for the standards reflect a comprehensive picture of a fraternity or sorority chapter. The FSL staff will utilize a predetermined points system that will be distributed to the chapter presidents and advisors. All points will be scored by events facilitated through NAU, National Offices, L&E, or another acceptable avenue.
*Points will NOT be awarded for any standards that were met due only to requirements from a university or council sanction.
All chapters and colonies affiliated with the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic Association (CPC), and United Greek Council (UGC) are required to participated. This is for the continued success of the Greek life chapters within NAU and to hold everyone to fair and equal standards. The program will review chapter performance over (1) academic year through the submission of narratives, event summaries, chapter programs, and other detailed supplemental materials.
Evaluation and Accumulation of Points Accordion Closed
Chapter performance is assessed annually, with points awarded based on adherence to the five pillars. Chapters are categorized into four statuses:
| Status | Score | Group Conduct | Council Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter of the Elite | 141 | Clear | Good/Active |
| Chapter of Excellence | 47-140 | Clear/Resolved | Good/Active |
| Chapter of Promise | 1-46 | Violations/Unresolved | Poor/Inactive |
| Probationary Chapter | 0 | Active Probation with NAU | Poor |
