Alpha Phi - University of Missouri

University of MissoUri 2 Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Collegiate Achievements, Awards, and Honors Study Finds Sorority Women Have Stronger Educational Outcomes Research confirms claims that sorority members have stronger, more positive educational outcomes and retention rates than non-sorority members, according to the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). This joint research* communicates the outcomes of a large-scale analysis conducted between January and August of 2014. 3x 2.5x 2x more likely to graduate more likely to graduate in four years Statistics found after accounting for pre-college characteristics, such as high school GPA and ACT score, as well as institutional differences. *Research comes from the study Sorority Membership and Education Outcomes: Results from a National Study, done by J. Patrick Biddix, Ph.D., and the NPC in 2014. NPC sororities are located on more than 672 campuses members in 3,184 chapters. with 353,345 undergraduate Infographic courtesy of PENNINGTON & COMPANY more likely to be retained from freshman to sophomore year T oday, the University of Missouri Greek community is composed of more than 5,000 members (22% of the undergraduate population). Alpha Phi collegians are a vital part of this community. The members today excel in many areas, but they are especially proud of their leadership throughout campus, philanthropic endeavors, and service to the community. The depth of the chapter is furthered by the diversity of majors that members pursue and the many activities that augment their study. AwArds southern Quadrant Leadership Conference • Excellence in Continuous Open Bidding • Most Improved Scholarship • Most Improved Chapter • Qualified for Order of the Lamp as a top 10 chapter in the Southern Quadrant Alpha Phi's 71st Biennial Convention • Top 3 for Most Improved Recruitment • Excellence in Continuous Open Bidding • Chapter with the most alumnae engagement Campus • Excellence in Programming – second place (sponsored by GAMMA – Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol) PhiLAnthroPy A strong emphasis is placed on making an investment of resources each year to support women's heart health. Annually, the chapter hosts Red Dress Weekend during which the chapter hosts the Red Dress Gala and the Rockin' Red Dress Poker Tournament. Between the two events, Alpha Phi alumnae and families, Mizzou Greek chapter members, and non-Greek campus organizations assist Omicron in surpassing its fundraising goals each year. This past year, over $40,000 was raised in support of this cause. serviCe The word service is defined as the action of helping or doing work for someone else. This is exactly how the members of Alpha Phi spend much of their time. Below is just a short list of the organizations or activities to which Omicron members devote their time and energy. • Blood Drives • Boys and Girls Club • Caring for Columbia • Food Banks • Special Olympics • Tigers Taming Hunger

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