PEER ACCOUNTABILITY

BOARD

WHAT IS PEER ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD?

The Peer Accountability Board, or PAB for short, consists of one representative from each

of our 14 chapters. PAB plays an active role in the year-round accountability process

surrounding the Panhellenic judicial procedures and OSFL and University of Tennessee

policies.

The PAB also assists the VP of Internal Affairs with responsibilities during Panhellenic

Primary Recruitment. During Primary Recruitment, PAB serve as disaffiliated members to

oversee the recruitment process and ensure a fair recruitment experience for all Potential

New Members and Chapters.

  • • Shall be a full-time undergraduate student.

    • Shall have and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 throughout their term.

    • Shall be a member in good standing to her chapter through their term.

    • Shall have genuine interest in being an exemplary leader of the UT Sorority and Fraternity Community and a sorority woman that practices the values of leadership, Panhellenic sisterhood, service, and scholarship.

    • Shall attend semesterly Student Accountability Board trainings from the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life.

    • Shall disaffiliate from one’s chapter for ALL of Primary Recruitment preparation before and during Primary Recruitment.

    • Shall attend Gamma Chi retreat the week prior to Recruitment.

    • Shall be available from the start of the Gamma Chi retreat THROUGH Bid Day (including new student move in).

    • Shall keep the best interest of the Potential New Members in mind at ALL times.

    • Applications open in the early spring semester and will be announced on UTK Panhellenic’s social media

    • Once a review of all received applications are complete applicants will be selected by the VP of Internal Affairs and the Panhellenic Advisor

  • • Serve as a disaffiliated member of the Panhellenic Community

    • Oversee the recruitment process and ensure a fair recruitment experience for the potential new members and chapters

    • Assist the Vice President of Internal Affairs with infractions during the week of recruitment

    • Be knowledgeable of the Panhellenic Recruitment Rules and what constitutes an infraction

    • Available to help the Gamma Chis if need be

    • Serve as house captains for chapters

    • Keep track of timing during recruitment parties

    • Assist chapters with any problems they may encounter during rounds

    • Attend Gamma Chi Retreat

  • • Attend accountability hearings (for university/OSFL policy violations)

    • Attend NPC judicial board hearings (violations of the NPC governing documents or Panhellenic governing documents)

    • Attend semesterly training sessions regarding formal accountability processes organized on OSFL

    * Peer Accountability Board Membership is for the duration of a calendar year, coinciding with the Panhellenic Council Executive Board term

Hear from some of our PAB MEMBERS:

“Serving on the Peer Accountability Board has given me the opportunity to support the values that make our Panhellenic community so meaningful. It’s rewarding to contribute to a process that encourages both accountability and personal growth. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve on the board and am especially looking forward to recruitment and meeting the incredible women who will soon call the Panhellenic community home.”

— Christine C.

“My Why PAB is because I believe every PNM deserves a fair and equal chance during their primary recruitment experience. Without rules and regulations we, as a Panhellenic community, wouldn’t be able to deliver such a rewarding experience for each PNM! Being able to be a small part in recruitment gives me so much hope knowing that PNMs got the best version of each chapter, helping them to chose their home for the next four years!”

— MAggie B.

“I chose to be a part of the Peer Accountability Board because I wanted to give back to the panhellenic community. Going through recruitment was one of the best decisions I made and I’m so excited to help empower the next generation of Panhellenic women!”

— Ava g.