Student Leadership and Diversity Conference

Black Greek 101 Twisted
The Student Leadership and Diversity Conference also known as SLDC is USC's annual leadership a one day annual conference that is sponsored by Leadership Programs and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs in the spring semester. There will be a keynote speaker for each topic - leadership and diversity.

I had the opportunity to present during one session. Black Greek 101:Twisted. The purpose of the presentation was to provide participants a brief overview of the structure and organization of the National Pan Hellenic Council. For the presentation the format was similar to a class. During Greek 101, we discussed the structure, history and organization of various Greek councils. NPHC, NPC, NIC/IFC, NALFO, MGC and other councils. Once the participants had all their questions answered "class was dismissed." Greek 102 was identifying the differences between the various councils, accepting that the differences exist but embracing the similarities and realizing that regardless the letters on one's chest, we are all Greek and the purpose is to uplift the community, develop its members and sisterhood/brotherhood.

During the presentation we touched on various topic relevant to Greek communities and offered ideas on how to cross councils and aid in the development of a Greek community and not only a system. The difference in s Greek system is several individuals organizations existing separately on a campus with no unique programming for its members. A Greek community is those say organizations coexisting on a campus and being provided networking opportunities, leadership development, joint philanthropies and other events that promote unity.