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Fraternity and Sorority Life

Chapter Expectations

The Annual Chapter Expectations Program (ACE) was developed to improve the management of, inspire the growth and development of, and evaluate the quality of fraternity and sorority chapters at the University of South Carolina. The ACE Program allows the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life to evaluate chapter performance as it relates to our minimum expectations of USC fraternal organizations, and gives potential members additional information about our chapters, prior to them joining.

2023 ACE Packet

The ACE Program details the minimum expectations for our fraternal organizations, as well as the evaluation system. The program is currently under review. 2022 ACE packet submissions were used for chapter awards and recognition but scores will not be published while the program is under review.

Questions? Contact Josh Schuman, Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life

 

Evaluation

The ACE Program evaluates chapters in the areas of: Leadership and Member Development; Safety and Accountability; Community Engagement; Academic Excellence; and Accomplishments and Challenges. Based on their ability and dedication to meeting minimum expectations, chapters will receive one of the following designations:

90% or higher of possible points: Exceeds Expectations with Distinction
80% - 89% of possible points: Exceeds Expectations
70% - 79% of possible points: Meets Expectations
60% - 69% of possible points: Approaching Expectations
Below 60% of possible points: Does Not Meet Expectations

Awards

Some end of the year awards will also be determined by this expectations program. The highest-scoring fraternities and sororities will be in the running for the Chapter of the Year awards. Additionally, “Excellence in …” awards in Leadership and Member Development, Safety and Accountability, Community Engagement, and Academic Excellence will be determined based on submissions and scores.

Chapter Information

The program is currently under review. 2022 ACE packet submissions were used for chapter awards and recognition but scores will not be published while the program is under review.


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