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(From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.)
Founded in 1870, Syracuse University is a beautiful school in Upstate New York with a strong tradition of excellence. Students focus on academics, while being spirited and enthusiastic about the campus, cheering on the Syracuse Orange athletics, and boasting a top ranked basketball team, and a championship-winning men’s lacrosse team. Beta Tau goes well with the campus, as the members are motivated and passionate young women, proud of academics, the University, our sisterhood, and one another. SU is dedicated to engagement and interaction with the community, and our chapter fits in with that view, as we work to be involved and committed both on our campus and in the community. With a committed Community Service Chairman, Beta Tau works hard to engage in and cultivate social responsibility, giving time and effort to improving the community, helping others, and doing good in the world—through both service activities and philanthropic donations. With a continued commitment to volunteering, academics, philanthropy, and sisterhood, Beta Tau is proud of its involvement with the University. Our Professors ‘Tea is always a favorite of the actives, as it gives the members a chance to interact with SU faculty outside of the classroom. Additionally, Kappas are involved with numerous clubs and teams on campus, as the members all enjoy being involved with all that Syracuse University has to offer.
Another challenge to the chapter was attendance. It was determined that girls did not feel involved enough in the chapter to engage themselves. Thus, everyone has worked hard to instill leadership and communication in the chapter. Instead of relying on Chapter Council to conduct and manage everything, the members have made goals to rely more on the committees, involving each sister, with 10 minute committee meetings at the end of each chapter meeting. At the first of the year, each sister signed up to be on a committee headed by a sister on Chapter Council. In turn, each leader made a commitment to delegate her responsibilities. This has created a more unified and involved chapter. A weekly agenda was set and sent out before every chapter meeting highlighting the important information and dates going to be covered in the next meeting. Attendance still remains to be a challenge as a chapter, but the members are working hard to make sure everyone feels involved, and wants to be an important part of Beta Tau.
==2012==
In February 2012 Beta Tau invited 52 girls to join our New Member Program at the completion of recruitment. In March 2012 we celebrated the initiation of all 52 girls who were given bids. At the end of the year Beta Tau was awarded Silver Cup recognition at the 2012 Syracuse University Greek Awards. We also won Sigma Alpha Epsilon'''Philanthropy:''' '''s Paddy Murphy philanthropy competition, among other philanthropic titles. Over the summer nine Beta Tau chapter council members were lucky enough to attend the 69th Convention Awards:'''in Jacksonville, FL. In the fall semester of 2012 Beta Tau members were very involved in various philanthropies on campus as well as hosting our own, Kappa Karwash at the chapter house. Early in the fall chapter council hosted an educational program entitled Kappa Kindergarten at a chapter meeting. At the end of the semester Beta Tau members participated in many holiday sharing programs, like the Rose McGill program and local community programs. In November we set up a morning bake sale to raise funds for the relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy devastated parts of the North East.
The campus underwent many changes in the fall semester of 2012. The Syracuse University social policy changed dramatically, affecting the rules, safety, budgeting, and judicial consequences of the greek life culture. Chapters are under strict policy codes and judiciary standings are posted onto the Syracuse FASA website. Beta Tau members engaged in some push back but council members were able to reestablish a budget and provide educational programming to help members understand and adhere to the new policies.
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