GAMMA CHI

WHAT IS A GAMMA CHI?

At The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, our Recruitment counselors are referred to as "Gamma Chis." Gamma Chis are members of the Panhellenic community and represent all 14 chapters. However, Gamma Chis cannot reveal what chapter they are in; this is referred to as "disaffiliation." When Gamma Chis disaffiliate from their own chapters, it allows them to guide PNMs through the Recruitment process without bias towards a specific chapter.

When PNMs go through Recruitment, they will be assigned a Gamma Chi group. During Gamma Chi Meet and Greet, Gamma Chis will give an overview of Recruitment and answer any questions PNMs will have. Each day during Recruitment, Gamma Chis will give PNMs their Recruitment schedules. PNMs are encouraged to rely on their Gamma Chis for advice and guidance throughout Recruitment.

    • Shall be a full time undergraduate student.

    • Shall have participated in formal Recruitment as a chapter member.

    • Shall have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5.

    • Shall not be a chapter president or other positions as specified in the bylaws of member organizations.

    • Must participate in all Gamma Chi training activities including Gamma Chi class and Gamma Chi Retreat.

    • Shall be required to live in specified housing during Recruitment as deemed appropriate by the Panhellenic Executive Board.

    • Shall disaffiliate from her chapter immediately after spring graduation until acceptance of invitations on Bid Day. Chapters shall comply with disaffiliation by removing the names and images of Gamma Chis from all materials with potential new members contact including web pages, composites, etc. during the time of disaffiliation. For penalties, refer to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Panhellenic Council Recruitment Rules and Procedures.

    • Shall be a member in good standing to her chapter through the fall term of service.

    • Shall be selected by a committee composed of the Panhellenic Executive Board, and advised by the Panhellenic Advisor.

    • Shall continue to support Potential New Members during the New Member Process at the discretion of the Vice President of Recruitment Counselors and the discretion of the Executive Board

    • Applications open in late fall and will be announced on UTK Panhellenic’s social media

    • Once a review of all received applications are complete applicants will be invited to take part in an interview where members of the current Panhellenic executive board, the Panhellenic advisor, and second year Gamma Chis may be present

    • Following interviews Gamma Chis will be selected and reached out to via email or a phone call

    • Gamma Chis are required to take part in spring training through UT’s ELPS 350 course

    • The Greek Leadership Course

    • Two credit hour class

    • Available during the spring semester

    • Instructor approval is required

    • A focus on developing UT student’s skills in the context of the sorority and fraternity experience

    • Required for first year Gamma Chis

Hear from some of our gamma chis:

“Becoming a Gamma Chi means having the opportunity to serve a community that is bigger than myself. Panhellenic has given me so much through my own chapter, and I wanted a way to give back on a broader scale. By becoming a Gamma Chi, I can help potential new members find a place where they feel they belong and begin a meaningful sorority experience of their own. Knowing that I can support PNMs as they navigate recruitment and help them find a home where they can grow, connect, and thrive is the reason I wanted to become a Gamma Chi.”

— Andrea

“As an out of state PNM, I came to Tennessee without having anyone I knew also coming to school here. I decided to go through primary recruitment to find my home and meet friends. However, it was scary going through recruitment without knowing anyone going through it with me. My Gamma Chi became my first friend at Tennessee, and she was there for me throughout the entire process. She made sure I never felt lonely and kept my spirits up during the whole week. I am so excited to meet all of the PNMs this year, and I hope to help them through this process and become more than just their Gamma Chi, but their friend!”

— Lauren

“Being a Gamma Chi means so much to me. This is my second year doing it and I am so honored to be able to help more PNMs through such a special process. I absolutely love my Panhellenic chapter but there is something extra special about being able to step outside and see the Panhellenic community as a whole working together. The other Gamma Chis I met, previous PNMs, and future PNMs are all the reason I love this position. I am so excited for my second recruitment as a Gamma Chi and so humbled to be able to do it again!!”

— Lauren