Faculty, staff associated with Greek Life invited to take survey

Any faculty or staff member that was either in a sorority or fraternity at the college or university they attended, or who is still affiliated with Greek Life, is welcome to complete a survey distributed by Ohio University’s Sorority and Fraternity Life department (SFL). 

“Now more than ever we need faculty and staff involvement in our Greek Life community across campus,” said Director of Sorority and Fraternity Life Ariel Tarosky. “We hope to further improve our Sorority and Fraternity Life at Ohio University through the help of those wanting to stay involved with the community.” 

Executive in Residence for Business Law and Ethics Robert Föehl also dedicates his time to advising the OHIO chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE), a fraternity nearing 100 members.

“From my experience, we [advisors] are here to be a source of information, perspective and strength for the organizations that we advise,” Föehl said. “It’s really about being there for the organization’s members, helping out, and counseling our students as they work to create and maintain a successful organization.” 

Reflecting on his favorite aspects of his experience advising a fraternity on campus, Föehl said, “It’s great to see an organization as a whole be successful, but that is not the main reason why I’m doing it. I’m a fraternity chapter advisor because I have the ability to have a lasting, positive impact on the development of men who not only may be the leaders of the future, but more importantly, who will have a positive impact on society. Hopefully the fraternal experience will help them to be better citizens, husbands, fathers, sons, brothers and any other role they may play.”

Those who feel as passionately as Föehl does about having a lasting impact on students involved in a sorority or fraternity on OHIO’s campus are encouraged to take the survey. 

This survey will give SFL a better idea of the variety of Greek Life experience employees bring to the University, as well as provide opportunities for faculty and staff to remain involved in a number of ways including serving as a program facilitator, receiving updates from the SFL office, serving as a faculty advisor or serving as a chapter advisor. 

Anyone involved with Greek Life is also encouraged to wear their letters on Wednesdays this semester to show their pride and commitment to their organization. Employees are also encouraged to share photos of them in their letters on Twitter using the hashtag #GreekPrOUd for a chance to be featured through SFL’s account.

Those interested in taking the survey can do so through this form. Any questions can be directed to Ariel Tarosky at ariel@ohio.edu.