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Frequently Asked Questions
What do these expansion terms mean?
Who runs Delta Tau Delta?The Fraternity is governed by a volunteer alumni board of directors that hires an Executive Vice President (EVP). The EVP selects the staff of the Central Office, which handles the operations of the international organization. Chapter operations are run by the local chapters and alumni. Does Delta Tau Delta have an Educational Foundation?Yes, the Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation was established in 1981. The Foundation currently grants the Fraternity money to provide educational programming for our undergraduate members. The most recent "Building on Excellence" campaign raised over $9.5 million for educational programming. Overall value of the Foundation is estimated at $14 million. Where is the Central Office (CO)?Our headquarters is located in Fishers, Indiana, a suburb of Indianapolis. How many chapters does Delta Tau Delta have?Delta Tau Delta is composed of roughly 120 chapters and colonies in North America. How many members of Delta Tau Delta are there?Since 1858, more than 145,000 men have been initiated into Delta Tau Delta, with more than 106,000 living alumni and 6,000 undergraduates. What is Delta Tau Delta known for?We consider ourselves to be the academic leader in the fraternity world. Over the course of the last five years, we have has consistently ranked #1 among all college fraternities in overall GPA. We are also known for our Leadership Programming and Member Education. Programs like the Leadership Academy, and DTAA are just a few of our programs. How much time does it take to be in the Fraternity?Like any organization, it all depends on how much time you wish to put into it. For basic purposes, an Executive member of our organization should expect to spend 6-8 hours a week with the Fraternity. An administrative member can expect 4-6 hours a week. An average member can expect 2-4 hours a week. This time is spent in chapter meetings, committee meetings, service activities, socials, intramurals, etc. How are "Founding Fathers" of a colony selected?For colonizations, recruiters from the expansion teams will interview and select all members of the initial group. To select new members, the recruiters look at character, skills, GPA, campus involvement, service to others, potential, desire, etc. How will a colony know what to do?We will leave each new colony with a specific checklist that will guide a new colony through the process of becoming a chapter. In addition to this checklist, you will be visited twice per semester by your chapter consultant or Director of Expansion to help you work toward you goal. How long does it take for a colony to become a chapter?By virtue of our Constitution and Bylaws, a colony can apply for chapter status after 10 months of existence. The maximum length for a colony is two years from inception. Is there any alumni support for colonies and chapters?With the establishment of a new chapter, there is also the establishment of an Alumni Advising Team (AAT). This AAT pairs up alumni members with undergraduate officers to help aid the colony in a number of ways. These mentors will help in the areas of Finance, Recruitment, Structure, Education and overall direction. These alumni draw upon their own experiences as well as being trained as Alumni Advisors by the Central Office. Is there a pledging program or time period for Delta Tau Delta?Delta Tau Delta does have a pledging period lasting no more than 8 weeks. During this time, you will learn about the history of Delta Tau Delta, how to run an effective chapter, the duties of the officers and also be shown what it means to be a productive member of the chapter. What is Delta Tau Delta's stance on Hazing?We do not condone hazing in our undergraduate chapters, in fact it is outlawed by our constitution. As a values based organization, this behavior contradicts our value of integrity and our mission - Committed to Lives of Excellence. What is Delta Tau Delta's alcohol policy?Delta Tau Delta is not an alcohol free organization. We are dealing with the issue in two ways: Education and Environment. We believe the problem does not lay with the consumption alcohol, but with the abuse and "drunkenness" that result. The Delts Talking About Alcohol (DTAA) program is designed to educate our members about the risks associated with alcohol. With regards to the Environment our members live in, we have challenged our chapters to tell us how they will be dealing with alcohol in their chapter house. By allowing our chapters to make their own decisions regarding alcohol, we can now hold them accountable for their actions and decisions. 100% of our chapters have responded to this challenge by developing standards of behavior with regards to alcohol use and abuse. More on our full stance on alcohol. Is there a GPA requirement for membership in Delta Tau Delta?In order to be an initiated into Delta Tau Delta you must have above a 2.25 GPA. Many chapters place a higher requirement on their members for initiation. Is Delta Tau Delta insured?Yes, Delta Tau Delta is part of an insurance group known as FRMT that provides insurance to Fraternities. Our policy covers you for $11 million as long as you act within the boundaries of our Constitution, Bylaws, and our "Member Responsibilities Guidelines, (MRG)." Are new colonies housed?In most cases, colonies are not housed by the Fraternity. For campuses where Delta Tau Delta is returning, a Shelter may exist. The group can occupy this Shelter if their membership meets the requirements of occupancy for this Shelter. For groups without a Shelter, the group will need to develop before they can really explore the possibilities of obtaining its own Shelter. For groups who can apply for university housing, we will work with both parties to make sure that we can be housed as soon as possible. How does Delta Tau Delta select campuses for expansion?Delta Tau Delta looks at a number of things in deciding on expansion sites. The first thing we look at is the strength of the institution. We look at graduation and acceptance rates, percentage of students living on campus, overall reputation, etc. Following research on the campus, we look at the Greek system. We are looking for an overall strength in the system, risk management policies, a functioning IFC, etc. As well, we make sure that we have enough alumni in the area to support a possible chapter. How is Delta Tau Delta selected to go to campus?Campus selections take place in a variety of ways. We are either chosen by interest groups or we go through a selection process. This selection process is generally run by the Greek Life office and IFC. A normal expansion process includes the solicitation of select organizations, petition submission and expansion presentations. How does Delta Tau Delta staff a colonization?Delta Tau Delta provides over 500 hours of time during a four-week colonization. Generally, the Director of Expansion is on site for 7 - 10 days along with the Consultant responsible for the colonization. This Consultant has at least two other men working with him for the remainder of the four week process. How can I start a chapter?Fill out and submit the prospect form. |
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