ANNUAL REPORT 2025-2026
Table of Contents OFSP Staff
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OFSP Membership
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W.A.V.E. Standards of Excellence
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OFSP Academic Report
8-9
IFC Highlights
10-11
NPHC Highlights
12-13
Panhel Highlights
14-15
Signature University Events
16
Organizational Conduct
17
OFSP Programs
18-20
OFSP Strategic Plan
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2025-2026 Executive Summary
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Acknowledgments
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OFSP Staff OFSP Policies & Marketing Crisis Management Neighborhood Relations & OFSP Housing National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Advisor Grade Reports OFSP's Future Initiatives
Director, Nelda Bailey (she/her) nbailey2@tulane.edu 504.247.1542 strategic | achiever | relator individualization | maximizer
Assistant Director, Marissa Abernathy (she/they) mabernathy@tulane.edu 504.865.6377
Panhellenic Council Advisor Leadership Development Initiatives New Member Education Family Engagement Student Assistants
input | achiever | futuristic learner| communication
VALUES IN ACTION
The following self-reported data illustrates our community’s impact on the student experience during the 2025-2026 academic year.
MISSION The mission of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Programs is to enrich the capacities of members of the fraternity and sorority community through opportunities and experiences that develop and maintain the values of friendship, leadership, scholarship, service, and social responsibility.
800+
AT LEAST
87
new members joined our community!
educational programs offered
AT LEAST
4,012+ hours of community service served
37%
3,000+
of the undergraduate population
undergraduate Greek community members
54.5%
34
student leaders were introduced to StrengthsQuest
of the community on the Dean’s List | 3.700+
3.619 Spring Semseter GPA
AT LEAST
$160,402
raised for charitable organizations
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TOP PROGRAMS OF STUDY
FINANCE
UNDECLARED BUSINESS
PSYCHOLOGY
COMMUNICATIONS
MARKETING
PUBLIC HEALTH
MANAGEMENT
POLITICAL SCIENCE
NEUROSCIENCE
CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
OFSP MEMBERSHIP DATA Asian 2.8%
NativeAsian 0.3% 5.4%
Hispanic 9.9%
Black or African American 6.8%
Multiracial 4.5%
Hispanic 12.4%
Unknown 2.1%
Multiracial 5.2% White 63.1%
Not Reported 4.9% Unknown 1.8%
White 77.8%
SPRING 2026 OFSP
SPRING 2026 TULANE Data collected on 05/11/2026
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W.A.V.E. STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE The W.A.V.E. of Excellence breaks down the expectations for each chapter within the fraternity & sorority community at Tulane University. Through the W.A.V.E. of Excellence Standards Accreditation program, chapters will have the ability to earn points for the programs they host and the administrative processes they manage throughout their chapter’s election year. In 2023, through collaboration with fraternity and sorority stakeholders, the W.A.V.E. of Excellence program was created to uplift and reflect the priorities of fraternities and sororities on today’s college campus. This program focuses on the key values of Well-Being, Accountability, Values, and Empowerment while also allowing chapters to receive Riptide Bonus points for their innovative approach to our values. These categories were specifically chosen based on the values that fraternities and sororities at Tulane feel are reflected most in their community. These categories will determine the chapter standings for the following year and award eligibility for each organization. Lastly, W.A.V.E. serves as an assessment tool to understand the full impact of the OFSP Community, areas of growth for our chapters, and opportunities for realignment. This includes everything from the amount of community service and locations of philanthropic donations to the connections with International Headquarters and other organizations on campus. This was our first year hosting the WAVE Awards to highlight the achievements of the organizations through this program, and we can proudly say that our chapters completed incredible work!
Wave of the Year
The organization(s) with the highest total of Wave points across the community
Tidal Wave
Organizations with 90-100 points
Green Wave
Organizations with 80-89 points
Blue Wave
Organizations with 70-79 points
Conditional Wave
Organizations with less than 70 points
Developing Wave
Newly established organizations within 2 years of their chapter expanding
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2025 W.A.V.E. AWARDS CHAPTERS
Wellbeing Program of the Year The Importance of Pronouns Values Program of the Year Diaper Need Awareness Week Empowerment Program of the Year Build an Alphie Service Events of the Year Grace at the Greenlight Turn the Dome Gold
Tidal Waves | 90+ Points Chi Omega Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Kappa Kappa Gamma Sigma Delta Tau Green Waves | 80-89 Pts Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Delta Delta Delta Kappa Alpha Kappa Alpha Theta Phi Delta Theta Phi Mu Blue Waves | 70-79 Pts Alpha Epsilon Phi Alpha Epsilon Pi Phi Gamma Delta Sigma Chi Tulane University | 2025-2026 OFSP Annual Report | 7
Philanthropy Event of the Year Red Goes Pink Highest Overall GPA Spring 25 Sigma Delta Tau Highest Overall GPA Fall 25 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Largest Total Hours Served Kappa Alpha Theta Largest Hours per Member Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Largest Philanthropy Raised Delta Delta Delta IFC W.A.V.E. of the Year Phi Gamma Delta NPHC W.A.V.E. of the Year Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Panhellenic W.A.V.E. of the Year Kappa Alpha Theta W.A.V.E. of the Year Chi Omega
2025 W.A.V.E. AWARDS INDIVIDUALS
Greek Hall of Fame Semira Benjamin Lily Goldman Porter Hoel Trace Kenrich Isabel Lopez Alexa Marks Bethany Milner Mariana Pirela Ramirez Jancy Suber Tallulah Taylor
Campus Partner of the Year Tulane Event Services Community Partner of the Year Raising Cane’s - Clairborne Location Chapter Advisor of the Year Katie Suprenant Emerging Leader of the Year Julia DeMaio Living the Ritual Award Charlotte Yerkes Chapter President of the Year Trace Kenrich Tulane University | 2025-2026 OFSP Annual Report | 8
FALL 25 ACADEMIC REPORT
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SPRING 26 ACADEMIC REPORT
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INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC) 2025 Executive Board Ryan Mack, President Porter Hoel, Executive Vice President Holtie Speir, Vice President of Recruitment & Retention Henry Wizen, Assistant Director of Recruitment & Retention Noah Golden, Vice President of Communication & Marketing Max Liste, Vice President of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Connor Rowe, Vice President of Member Development Harrison White, Vice President of Health & Safety Addison Drucker, Vice President of Accountability
Accomplishments: 1. Over 250 men found their homes within the Primary Recruitment period in January 2026. 2. Successfully held a March Madness Bracket Tournament that garnered participation from over 200 brothers in the community. 3. Partnered with Tulane Athletics to host a basketball tailgate with full chapter participation. 4. Conducted a full constitution & bylaws revision with a dedicated focus on officers, extension, and additional financial usage. 5. Held a Recruitment Convocation in the Fall 2025 semester that had over 400 men interested in joining the IFC Community in attendance.
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IFC MEMBERSHIP
IFC New Members
IFC Total Membership 950 900 850 800 750 700 650
300 280 260 240 220 200 180 160 SP 23
SP 24
SP 25
SP 26
SP 23
SP 24
SP 25
SP 26
Membership Data At first glance, our overall numbers may suggest a decline. However, a closer look reveals meaningful growth within the IFC community. We have seen strong increases in both IFC Recruitment Registration and individual chapter membership. From Spring 2025 to Spring 2026, six chapters grew in size, with three chapters adding 15 or more members. This momentum reflects increased interest in IFC organizations and has prompted active discussions around potential IFC expansion in the upcoming academic year. At the same time, it is important to acknowledge factors that impacted the overall totals. Two chapters were placed on interim suspension during the Spring 2026 semester, which stopped their recruitment efforts. Additionally, by June 2026, IFC experienced the loss of three member organizations. The current figures reflect the community without these organizations included.
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NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC)
2025-2026 Executive Board Nia Martin, President Samaria Smothers, Vice-President Jancy Suber, Secretary Charli Lewis, Public Relations
Accomplishments: 1. Welcomed 20 new members to our community, which is the largest in the last five academic years! 2. Hosted an amazing Spring NPHC Week for students to meet members and elevate the Black Tulane Experience. 3. Hosted a Tulane Black History workshop in February in partnership with the Tulane History Project. 4. Celebrated the end of the semester with two large Friday on the Yard events. 5. Held a mindful meditation to help realign NPHC for the 2026-27 academic year.
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NPHC MEMBERSHIP NPHC Membership Data 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20
22-23
23-24
24-25
25-26
NPHC New Members 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0
22-23
23-24
24-25
25-26
Membership Data The 2023–2024 academic year reflects a significant increase in membership, driven by enhanced visibility and the addition of a new organization. In the following year, NPHC experienced the loss of an organization, which contributed to a decrease in overall membership. At present, this represents a more balanced distribution, as it reflects membership intake across all active organizations. Looking ahead, we will continue to prioritize conversations around engagement and membership intake. NPHC will also reengage in discussions regarding expansion, particularly in response to increased interest in organizations that are currently dormant.
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PANHELLENIC COUNCIL (PANHELLENIC) 2025 Executive Board Maddie Hogan, President Maggie Gohlmann, President-Elect Lily Goldman, Vice President Administration Madison Miller, Vice President Diversity & Inclusion Tatum Smith, Vice President Philanthropy Megan Gadiano, Vice President Programming Sammy Lever, Vice President External Public Relations Samantha Smith, Vice President Internal Public Relations Semira Benjamin, Vice President Recruitment Emmeline Meyer, Recruitment Assistant Mariana Pirela, Vice President Scholarship
Accomplishments: 1. Welcomed 27 New Members in Fall 2025 and 604 New Members in Spring 2026, while also gracefully navigating the change to a split recruitment over two weekends. 2. Introduced the Code of Ethics to ensure accountability throughout Primary Recruitment. 3. Held the Second Annual Flag Football Tournament that brought chapters together in a fun, spirited way — with IFC members serving as coaches! 4. Hosted many events throughout the semesters to create bonds across the entire Panhellenic community, including Alumni Networking Events, Resume Workshops, and Panhel in Bloom. 5. Donated over $38,000 to Grace at the Green Light during the annual Greek Groove competition and raised $845 for the New Orleans Women’s and Children’s Shelter with Tulane Strong City.
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PANHELLENIC MEMBERSHIP Panhellenic New Members
Panhellenic Membership Data 2,500
700 680 660 640 620 600 580 560
2,450 2,400 2,350 2,300 2,250 2,200
SP 23
SP 24
SP 25
SP 26
SP 23
SP 24
SP 25
SP 26
Membership Data This year, we partnered with our RFM Specialist to evaluate our approach to setting total, with a focus on overall community health and perceptions of COB eligibility. These discussions led to the implementation of a new method for establishing community total. While this change resulted in decreased membership in some chapters, others experienced growth, reflecting a more balanced distribution across the community. In the previous year, Panhellenic membership increased, largely due to the introduction of the secondary pool during recruitment. This year, we saw continued growth within the secondary pool, reinforcing its role as an effective tool for expanding access and opportunity within the recruitment process. Additionally, we reframed our training approach for RFM, Campus Director, and Single Intentional Preference decisions to promote a clearer understanding of these processes and increase awareness of options available to PNMs. While we observed an initial decline in bids offered, driven by an increase in single intentional preferences, this shift corresponded with a notable improvement in retention from Bid Day through Initiation across the community.
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SIGNATURE UNIVERSITY EVENTS Greek Goove Panhellenic hosted their 9th Annual Greek Groove program, which is a week-long philanthropy program ending in a dance competition. This year, Panhellenic raised $38,000 for Grace at the Greenlight. 1st Place Coin Wars: Kappa Alpha Theta 1st Place Performance: Kappa Alpha Theta 1st Place Fundraising: Alpha Delta Pi Overall Winner: Kappa Alpha Theta
Spelling Bee Tulane Panhel partnered with Tulane Strong City to host their Fourth Annual Spelling Bee, raising $845 for the New Orleans Women and Children’s Shelter. Congratulations to Alpha Delta Pi on their win!
Homecoming Homecoming Royalty Mariana Pirela, Delta Delta Delta Dior Naylor, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Bethany Milner, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Bella Castro, Phi Mu Tulane University | 2025-2026 OFSP Annual Report | 17
ORGANIZATIONAL CONDUCT Thanks to our amazing partnership with the Office of Student Conduct. We have been able to see the impact of the footprint of the Fraternity & Sorority Community on Tulane University and New Orleans, LA.
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PARTNERSHIP PROPOSALS
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
As an alternative to a formal conduct process, the Partnership Process Proposal affords organizations the opportunity to acknowledge wrongdoing and propose a constructive learning outcome.
Reserved for instances of misconduct which strain the relationship between Tulane and the surrounding communities. This data point includes the Community Disruption Workshop for instances of noise and/or trash complaints; Social Events for instances of incorrect social event submissions; and community cleanups.
-29% TOTAL CONDUCT REPORTS
29% decrease in total Student Conduct reports for the Spring 26 semester from the Spring 25 semester.
THREE ORGANIZATIONS SUSPENDED
Suspension means the student organization will cease and desist all activities and disband for a defined period of time. During this time, the organization may have additional sanctions to complete to help them realign with the mission of Tulane and their organizational values.
+14% NEIGHBORHOOD RELATED REPORTS
We are constantly working to improve relations with our Carrollton neighbors. Unfortunately, we did see an increase in our community-related reports this year, and this will be included in our summer planning. Tulane University | 2025-2026 OFSP Annual Report | 18
OFSP PROGRAMS Sexual Violence Programming OFSP hired a Student Intern to help increase relatability with our Sexual Violence Programming. This included more interactive programming, like Is it a Red Flag or Green Flag and giveaways to help combat stigma around consent and reporting. Each month featured a new avenue of educational programming with corresponding resources.
Mardi Gras Meeting This initiative is to assist our Chapter Officers in managing a safe Mardi Gras experience through a comprehensive review of OFSP Social Event Policy, New Orleans Municipal Code Review by TUPD, and incorporating new initiatives such as the blockade efforts on Broadway St.
National Hazing Prevention Week Donut Haze: Sign the Anti-Hazing Pledge Hazing Prevention Roundtable: An open discussion on how to prevent hazing at Tulane Multiple Hazing Educational Workshops focused on the mental perspective of hazing to help chapters meet the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act.
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OFSP PROGRAMS Presidents’ Tsunami This program is a 1-day intensive held at the beginning of each semester to help student leaders in their role as Chapter President. We cover a variety of topics, including our Title IX and Student Conduct partners, CliftonStrengths for personal growth, and the Wave Standards of Excellence review.
Officer Current A new initiative for Chapter Leadership to build community and receive ongoing support in their roles. We have also featured campus partners to share their resources with student leaders and provide relevant updates that may impact their chapters. This year’s schedule included Red Zone, Title IX and Reporting, Alumni Engagement, Officer Transitions, NARCAN Training, and Being a Good Neighbor.
Denim Day As part of our All-In initiative, Denim Day is a powerful opportunity to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and raise awareness about consent, victim-blaming, and support. This year, OFSP provided themed denim totes and popsicles, and SAPHE was able to provide decorated patches and digestible information. Tulane University | 2025-2026 OFSP Annual Report | 20
OFSP PROGRAMS OFSP PROGRAMS Recruitment Efforts This year, due to the Academic Calendar, Panhellenic Formal Recruitment efforts had to be shifted over a period of two weekends, rather than one consecutive week. While difficult, this change proved to be one that helped the community as a whole and sparked continued participation in the Recruitment Process.
Love the Boot We had many members participate in Love the Boot where we collected 55-gallon bags of litter from the waterways and natural environments of New Orleans, Louisiana! This is an Annual partnership with Tulane’s Office of Sustainability to help foster Social Responsibility within our members and beautify our beloved New Orleans!
Social Event Training This new initiative is designed to help key officers of social events host and manage safe social events. Student leaders learned about components of social risk management, safety of members, local policies and laws, bystander intervention tools and relevant practices to ensure a safe and fun event. We also highlighted our new trash management plans and the New Orleans Municipal Code review and expectations from TUPD. Tulane University | 2025-2026 OFSP Annual Report | 21
OFSP STRATEGIC PLAN Strategic Priorities Branding Community Development Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Greek Ambassadors Leadership Neighborhood Relations/Housing Recruitment/Expansion Risk Management
Accomplishments: 1.Hosted our Inaugural W.A.V.E. Awards based on the W.A.V.E. Standards of Excellence, celebrating our chapters’ successes and outstanding individuals’ impact. 2.Hosted our Inaugural Trick or Treat w/ the Greeks to bring some joy to the neighborhood. 3.Transitioned Panhellenic Primary Recruitment into a split Primary Recruitment Period over two weekends to better utilize resources and to allow for more rest time for all parties. 4.Hosted a Student Intern who helped with programming for our All-In strategic goals, such as the Healthy Relationships Wall, Denim Day, and social media education. 5.Sustained a healthy level of educational and fun programming despite the shortage of staff for 75% of the academic year. 6.Held five different workshops on interactive hazing prevention based on the mental perspective to help chapters meet the new Caleb Wilson Hazing Education state law. 7.Introduced new coding methods to be more effective in new-member eligibility processes. 8.AD Marissa Whorton and AD Neil Bourgeois won the Plaid Program Design Competition at the 2025 Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors Annual Meeting. 9.15% decrease in total Student Conduct reports and a 29% decrease in charges and responsible findings for the Spring 26 semester from the Spring 25 semester. 10.Created and published an interactive scorecard showcasing the highlights of each organization.
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OFSP EXECUTIVE SUMMARY We were thrilled to celebrate the W.A.V.E. Standards of Excellence program through our inaugural W.A.V.E. Awards Ceremony. This milestone provided a meaningful opportunity to recognize the collective efforts of our community, engage our campus partners, and bring to life a vision first imagined three years ago. We are already looking ahead with excitement as we begin planning for the 2026 W.A.V.E. Awards. Another significant evolution this year was Panhellenic Recruitment. We transitioned to a two-weekend model that included a virtual Open House round and the implementation of a Code of Ethics. While this decision initially generated mixed feedback, it ultimately proved to be a strong success. Members reported feeling more rested, better prepared, and more confident throughout the process. Based on this positive response, this structure will continue for the 2027 recruitment cycle to further support student well-being and success. This year also brought moments of challenge and transition for our community. We successfully welcomed two new team members after beginning each semester with staff vacancies. At the same time, the loss of three chapters within the IFC community significantly impacted both chapter operations and council leadership. Looking ahead to 2026–2027, a central focus will be addressing our community’s unmet needs. Through both quantitative and qualitative data, we have identified a clear opportunity for expansion across all councils. We anticipate this leading to the addition of new organizations in the coming years. This summer, we are also excited to onboard a new team member as we prepare for the upcoming academic year. We look forward to continuing this work and building on this year’s momentum.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The work the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Programs does every day would not be possible without the help of our campus partners. They help us every day with supporting our student leaders and ensuring their experience on-campus is memorable. We would like to acknowledge the following campus departments for their continued collaboration with our office: All-In & Title IX Case Management & Victim Support Services Counseling and Psychiatry Services Dean of Students' Office Division of Student Affairs Event Services & Game Day Management Team Facilities Services First-Year Experience General Counsel Greater New Orleans Alumni Panhellenic Housing & Residence Life Human Resources Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life & The Commons Newcomb-Tulane College Office of Undergraduate Admission Office of Student Conduct Office of Sustainability Registrar's Office Sexual Aggression Peer Hotline & Education The Well for Health Promotion Tulane Dining Services Tulane Emergency Medical Services Tulane Legal Assistance Program Tulane University Peer Health Educators Tulane Police Department Wave of Support
...And Many More!
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