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Center for Fraternal Values and Leadership to host Big 12 fraternity and sorority advisors

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The Center for Fraternal Values and Leadership will host the 2022 Big 12 Fraternity and Sorority Advisors Conference beginning today (July 19) through Friday (July 22). Approximately 30 professional staff members from Big 12 institutions, including new members — Houston, Cincinnati and Central Florida — are expected to attend, as well as representatives from Pitt and Carnegie Mellon.

During the conference, attendees will share ideas and ways to increase membership and active participation in Greek life, enrich students’ fraternity and sorority experience and increase the visibility of the positive contributions Greek students make to their campus communities. In addition to programs and information sessions, attendees will explore the WVU campus, including the Outdoor Education Center and various recreational areas throughout the Morgantown community.

President Gordon Gee will deliver a keynote speech focusing on the positive outcomes the Greek experience offers students. Brian Tenclinger, volunteer engagement and education director with Sigma Phi Epsilon, will speak to the group about best practices for alumni engagement.

“We are honored to host our peers from the Big 12 Conference and from the surrounding area,” Matthew Richardson, director of the Center for Fraternal Values and Leadership and Project 168, said. “This marks the first time the event will be held in West Virginia and with WVU as the host. We are looking forward to showcasing WVU’s vibrant fraternity and sorority community and initiatives, including the Nolan Burch Greek Leadership Academy and ‘Would You?,’ our bystander intervention and education program.”

The Center for Fraternal Values and Leadership provides support and guidance for more than 70 social, professional, academic, service, special interest and honorary fraternal organizations and four governing councils. The Center offers more than 4,000 student members opportunities to develop and foster leadership skills, achieve academic success, give back to the community, create strong bonds of sisterhood and brotherhood and promote a diverse and inclusive community.