NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL, INC.
The National Pan-Hellenic Council is made up of nine distinct chapters: Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho and Iota Phi Theta. However our goals as Greeks are the same. Since 1930, the intention of the National Pan-Hellenic Council has been to bring together its organization in the understanding that they all possess a different perspective of the same vision. The state purpose of the National Pan-Hellenic Council is “Unanimity of thought and action as far as possible in the conduct of Greek-lettered organizations.” NPHC members strive for the unity of purpose that their differing letters seem to disparage. To achieve unanimity, the individual members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council overcome what divides them to forge a unity whole-heartedly dedicated to the principles of service, education, and leadership. To ignore these duties is to deny the very foundation of the NPHC’s collective and individual existence.
The National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed on May 10, 1930 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and became incorporated in 1937. Its mission was “Unanimity of thought and action as far as possible in the conduct of Greek-letter collegiate fraternities and sororities, and to consider problems of mutual interest to its member organizations.” The NPHC consists of nine international Greek-letter sororities and fraternities, each of which evolved during a period when black Americans were denied essential rights and privileges. Racial isolation on predominantly white campuses prompted blacks to align with individuals who shared common goals and ideals. The black Greek movement offered a haven of brotherhood and sisterhood. Members worked towards social change by developing programs that would create positive growth for blacks and the nation.
VIRGINIA TECH NPHC HISTORY
The Virginia Tech chapter of the NPHC was chartered on April 28, 1993 and currently recognizes all nine organizations. While NPHC affiliate organizations recognize the social aspect of Greek college life, the primary purpose and focus of member organizations remains community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities.
NPHC affiliates and their respective members have pledged to devote their resources to service in their respective communities, realizing that the membership experience of NPHC organizations goes beyond organizational membership during an individual's college career. A lifetime commitment to the goals and ideals of each respective organization is stressed. The individual member is also expected to align himself with a graduate/alumni chapter, following graduation from college, with the expectation that he/she will attend regular chapter meetings, regional conferences and national conventions, and take an active part in matters concerning and affecting the community in which he or she lives.
Since its founding date, the NPHC has received awards highlighting it's achievements. awards such as the Virginia Tech Leadership Award in 1995-1996 and again in 1996-1997, the 2000 NPHC Eastern Region Convention Largest Number of Delegates, 2001 National NPHC Outstanding Council Program, 2002 NPHC Eastern Region Outstanding GPA Award, and the 2002 National NPHC Outstanding Undergraduate Chapter of the Year Award and not to mention the many awards received by it's nine individual organization awards. The NPHC continues to provide services and programs to the community of Virginia Tech and strives to improve upon itself and others where ever needed.
