The University of Tennessee, IFC

Mission

The mission of the Interfraternity Council is to develop men who lead with integrity, encourage a high level of scholarship, support the development of each chapter that we represent, promote a sense of community and strive to set a standard of excellence for ourselves and others at the University of Tennessee.

Did You Know ...

• The average chapter size of fraternities at the University of Tennessee is 63 members.
  
  
• The average cost per semester for UT fraternities is $750 for social dues.
  
  
• The average room rent for a fraternity house at UT is $500 per semester compared to an expense of approximately $1200 per semester to live in a University of Tennessee residence hall.
  
  
• The average cost of a fraternity sponsored meal plan is $500 per semester, approximately $400 less expensive than the estimated $900 expense for a UT sponsored meal plan.
  
  
• Fraternities at the University of Tennessee report that an average of 53% of their memberships are involved in some kind of campus leadership activity outside of the fraternity.
  
  
• UT fraternities report that 40% of their active members maintain grade point averages above 3.0.
  
  
• The average fraternity pledge/associate member is required to study a minimum of 6 hours per week.
  
  
• The National Organizations of the 24 fraternities represented at UT offer an average of $40,000 in scholarships for which members are eligible to apply.
  
  
• The University of Tennessee Fraternity System contributed over 5,000 man hours of community service to charities in Knoxville and the surrounding communities in the spring semester of 2009 alone.
  
  
• UT fraternities combined to raise more than $100,000.00 for local and national charities during the 2008/2009 year.

The Power of 2%

Since the founding of the American College fraternity movement in 1776, fraternities have grown to symbolize leadership, independence, scholastic achievement, and service to their various campuses and communities. Fraternity men represent a very small percentage, only 2% of the male population in the United State. However, the 2% is a very powerful group of individuals! Fraternity men have gone on to hold many of the top positions in our nation, from the business world to the political arena.

It is certainly no surprise that today's college and university students express a keen interest in the Greek System. The opportunities are endless and the benefits speak for themselves. Each year thousands of young men enter the working world with the competitive advantage of fraternity experience and alumni contacts.

Products of the UT Greek System Include:

• James Haslam, Founder of Pilot Corporation

• Howard Baker, Ambassador to Japan, former White House Chief of Staff, and former U. S. Sen Senator
• James Clayton, President and CEO of Clayton Homes
• Chris Whittle, founder of Whittle Communications
• Johnny Majors, Heisman Trophy runner-up
• Haywood Harris, UT sports information director
• William B. Stokely, former Chairman and CEO of Stokely Van Camp, Inc.
• Allan Houston, NCAA All-American, Detroit Pistons NBA star
• Van Hilleary, U. S. Congressman
• James Denton, actor, Desperate Housewives star