Our Creed:
The object of the Panhellenic Council shall be to develop and maintain women's sorority life and interfraternity relations at a high level of accomplishment and in so doing to:
Consider the goals and ideals of member organizations as applicable to campus and personal life.
Promote superior scholarship and intellectual development.
Cooperate with member women's sororities and the university/college administration to maintain high social and moral standards.
Act in accordance with National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Unanimous Agreements, policies and best practices.
Act in accordance with such rules established by the Panhellenic Council as to not violate the sovereignty, rights and privileges of member sororities.
President
Bella Tepedino
Position Responsibilities:
Preside over all meetings of the Panhellenic Council.
Serve as the Chairperson of President’s Roundtable
Oversee all Executive Officers, as well as directors.
Serve as a liaison between Panhellenic and the University community.
Serve as a member of the Greek Programming Board as the Panhellenic Representative through the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life.
Ensure that chapters have the resources and training that they need to comply with the Standards of Fraternal Excellence
Serve on the Panhellenic Recruitment Team as a disaffiliated member of her chapter during her term.
Vice President of Internal Affairs
Sydney hebert
Position Responsibilities:
Manage the Panhellenic Council in alignment with the NPC Unanimous agreements and other governing documents
Review and update the Panhellenic Council Constitution and Bylaws as necessary
Hold roundtable with social chairs and risk management chairs/standards chairs
Provide resources, promote attendance at programs and/or educate Panhellenic women on relevant risk and safety issues including but not limited to: fire safety and prevention, responsible alcohol use, crisis management, legal liability, hazing, personal safety, healthy relationships, university policies, etc.
Oversee the following director: Director of Health and Safety
Vice President of Public Relations
Brooke Bledsoe
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for all publicity coverage of and for the Panhellenic Council
Foster a good public image of the Panhellenic Council to the University of Tennessee and Knoxville communities
Communicate with and maintain positive relationships with various audiences (students, alumni, parents, UT faculty, community partners, etc.)
Responsible for all Panhellenic social media accounts
Guide chapter PR chairs in creating strategic plans to promote positive attributes of their chapter
Create and publish brochures and recruitment information to prospective members in consultation with the Vice President of Recruitment
Develop any print or design materials as needed by other members of the executive council
Oversee the following directors: Assistant to the VP of PR and Marketing
Vice President of Administration
Addy Stepien
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for the general supervision of the finances of the Panhellenic Council, such as monetary transactions
Record and archive the Panhellenic Council minutes in a permanent record file and distribute copies to each member of the Panhellenic Council, to chapter delegates, Panhellenic Advisor, NPC Area Advisor, and other University of Tennessee, Knoxville administrators as deemed appropriate
Keep accurate attendance at Panhellenic Council meetings and contact delegates after two absences
Submit an annual budget to Council for approval
Notify chapter of their financial obligations to the Panhellenic Council
Vice President of Member Engagement
Lucy dodson
Position Responsibilities:
Hosts Roundtables with Chapter Satisfaction/Member Engagement Chairs
Coordinates Educational Programs & Addresses Critical Issues facing the Panhellenic Community
Providing Pan-Wide Sisterhood Opportunities
Vice President of NEW Member Development
Caroline ballard
Position Responsibilities:
Oversees the New Member Director
Hosts Roundtables with New Member Educators
Oversees Bid Day Events
Coordinates with OSFL & New Member Educators on New Member Responsibilities (NM Module, Kickoff, NM Plans, etc.)
Coordinates New Member Kickoff between Chapters, OSFL, and Campus Staff.
Oversees the following Director: New Member Director
Vice President of Scholarship
Brenna Burns
Position Responsibilities:
Create a climate in which there is a constant presence and appreciate of academic excellence
Plan and coordinate the annual Panhellenic Scholarship Recognition Program
Discuss and provide resources and training for chapter scholarship chairs
Recognize outstanding scholastic achievements and improvements by chapters at Panhellenic Council meetings
Plan and implement academic programming during Month of the Scholar
Build strong faculty relationships and implement faculty appreciation programs
Oversees the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Accessibility
Vice President of Philanthropy & Community Service
Lydia rothrock
Position Responsibilities:
Provide information concerning campus, community, and national philanthropy programs
Ensure that chapters have the resources and training that they need to comply with the Standards of Fraternal Excellence
Plan and execute educational and fundraising programs for Circle of Sisterhood
Notify the Panhellenic community of all volunteer opportunities and activities
Oversee all Panhellenic-sponsored philanthropic and/or community service projects (Sisterhood Showcase, Greek Weekend, or any other event benefiting Circle of Sisterhood)
Oversee the following director: Philanthropy Director and the Circle of Sisterhood Committee
Vice President of Recruitment
Caroline hayes
Position Responsibilities:
Direct all recruiting activities of Panhellenic members including Formal Membership Recruitment, Continuous Open Bidding, & Orientation Sessions
Maintain an ongoing evaluation of recruiting procedures
Identify ways to strive for a more Values-Based Recruitment
Propose annual recruiting policies and submit an Annual Report on Recruitment
Promote effective membership recruitment through publicity efforts, workshops with individual chapters, and conferences with Recruitment Chairpersons
Organize and direct weekly Recruitment Team meetings
Conduct educational workshops for chapter recruitment chairs on best practices, rules and policies, etc.
Coordinate Recruitment Task Force Meetings with all chairpersons and advisers
Oversee the following director: Assistant Vice President of Recruitment
Vice President of Recruitment Counselors
Olivia clark
Position Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Vice President of Recruitment in developing the Formal Recruitment program
Create Gamma Chi application
Coordinate Gamma Chi recruitment and selection
Develop the coursework and instruction of the Gamma Chi class
Coordinate a retreat and training sessions for Gamma Chis prior to the Formal Recruitment process
Oversee Gamma Chi duties during Formal Recruitment
Conduct an evaluation of the Gamma Chi program after completion of Formal Recruitment
Assist the Vice President of Recruitment as needed
Oversee the following director: Assistant Vice President of Recruitment Counselors
Position Responsibilities of all Panhellenic Executive Board Members:
Hold at least two office hours a week (in-person and/or on Zoom)
Serve as active, disaffiliated members of The Recruitment Team