The University of Maryland SGA passed a bill to create a Greek Student Advisory Council at its Wednesday general body meeting.
The new committee will work to address issues such as sexual misconduct prevention, alcohol and hazing training, diversity and inclusion and general safety. They will also host a Greek life forum once a semester open to all university students.
The committee is intended to encourage collaboration between the four Greek councils — Multicultural Greek Council, National Panhellenic Council, Panhellenic Association and the Interfraternity Council — and the Student Government Association, so the student legislative body can better aid constituents who participate in Greek life.
The Greek Student Advisory Council will be made up of three SGA members — the executive vice president, the SGA Greek life liaison and one member appointed by the executive vice president — and six members from each of the Greek councils, for a total of 27 members. The representatives from the Greek councils will be appointed and chosen by Greek council leaders and the SGA.
