The mis-education of fraternity-sorority life professionals: Moving towards effective support and development of NPHC advisors at predominantly white institutions

Abstract

National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations have existed at Predominantly White Institutions
since the early 20tl' century, and the actual council was formed during the 1930s. Since their
inception these organizations have struggled to obtain equal facilities, campus advisorship, and
support on PWI campuses. On many fronts the needs of NPHC organizations have been ignored
or poorly addressed on many campuses. Through the usage of the qualitative inquiry method of
phenomenology, the present study highlights the more successful experiences of student affairs
professionals who have succeeded in developing strong NPHC communities on their campuses,
the difficulties they encountered, and the valuable lessons they learned along the way. This work
also presents possible applications of the information uncovered, as well as implications for
future research in this particular area of fraternity and sorority advising.

Date of Award	2011
Original language	American English
Awarding Institution	Eastern Illinois University
Supervisor	Charles G Eberly (Supervisor)