Delta Tau Delta - Cornell University

Travis offers his guidance to 64 organizations on campus, 47 of them with physical structures. "Greek life is doing very well at Cornell. We have seen strong growth over the last decade. Part of the success I see is due to a strong alumni base, both from a distance and those coming to Ithaca as advisors. Chapters are performing well academically with most maintaining a 3.0 or higher GPA," Travis says. One major change Travis has implemented during his time at Cornell is how fraternities and sororities recruit new members. "We have moved away from the pledge model to an orientation model based on mutual respect, with a recognized period of time where information is transferred from chapters to potential new members, giving all students the opportunity find the right organization for them." This recruitment model has been in place for four years and has been embraced by the organizations on campus. "The orientation model helps maintain a platform of equality emphasizing the need to help people grow, rather than breaking them down—each student has a unique value to add to their organization," Travis says. Travis and his staff enjoy working with the men of Beta Omicron. "We spend time reading their orientation plans and then offer feedback. We encourage them to host activities that are well planned and based on core values. We ask questions—what are your goals and what do you need to do to achieve your goals?" Travis encourages students to see the big picture and hopes when they leave Cornell they have the tools needed for successful careers. "These are skills they can use not only in college but are transferable to any industry." The Shelter and other Greek houses are owned by the university but maintained by the students and alumni. Travis says it is important for these facilities to stay up to date and encourages alumni to be involved in the upgrade and renovation process. "These facilities like the Shelter provide a home away from home. It is more than just a place to lay down your head and eat a meal—students need space to study and pursue their academic missions, with technology and furniture conducive to a living and learning environment." Travis is proud of the progress organizations, including Delta Tau Delta, have made at Cornell and hopes to see continued success on campus. 4 Greek Life on Cornell Campus Sees Bright Future (Continued from page 2) DTD THE CORDELT Zach Schapiro '18, Alexander Lin '18, and Alexander Rucker '18 enjoy the beautiful spring weather. Alexander Lin '18, Nathan Goldberg '18, and Austin Serling '19 play lawn games. Undergraduates Exceed eir Own Expectations with Fall Recruitment Beta Omicron Welcomes Eight New Members This Fall T he Beta Omicron Chapter went above and beyond this fall by inducting eight men into the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. We expect to recruit 15 new members next semester. Much of our brotherhood graduated last spring; we came back to campus facing the challenge of successfully growing our chapter with fewer resources and younger leadership. Thanks to the passionate determination of the executive board and the unwavering dedication of every brother, we were able to not only continue our successful recruitment trend, but also raise the bar for philanthropic activities. RECRUITMENT EFFORTS PRODUCE OUTSTANDING RESULTS In the spring Cordelt, I wrote that we expected a six-man pledge class, but thanks to the incredible work of the executive board in planning recruitment, our increased involvement with the Interfraternity Council and their initiatives, and the strong campus presence of the brotherhood through leadership positions in other organizations on campus, we exceeded expectations and welcomed an eight- man new member class this fall. CHAPTER BOASTS NEARLY 100 PERCENT PHILANTHROPIC PARTICIPATION In early October, Delta Tau Delta was awarded by the Interfraternity Council for the chapter's dedication to the Ithaca community. Nearly 100 percent of our chapter participated in the largest philanthropic event, Greeks Give Back. Beta Omicon is working on our green initiative by participating in Project Hope, a local nonprofit that takes recyclable cans and uses the proceeds to support underprivileged kids in Haiti. BETA OMICRON MAINTAINS COMPETITIVE ACADEMIC STANDING Our men represent a wide range of majors from hotel administration to electrical engineering, with an overall GPA of 3.279. This GPA is competitive with Cornell's fraternity average of 3.358. THANK YOU, ALUMNI, FOR YOUR SUPPORT As always, we thank you for your never-ending support, your dedication to the values of Delta Tau Delta, and your commitment to our chapter. Special thanks to Chapter Advisor Jack Thompson '73 and the House Corporation for their immense support. If you are ever in the area, please stop by for a visit. We love having the opportunity to connect with you to share memories and our vision for the future. Fraternally, Alexander Lin '18 Chapter President (914) 200-8821 al879@cornell.edu

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