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THETA XI

WELCOME

Sisterhood, love and friendship. These are the words that come to mind when our members think of Zeta Tau Alpha. Although the ZTA experience begins in college, it extends far beyond four years.

The ZTA experience is made up of many parts. Sisters are connected to a large network of over 235,000 women, which provides countless opportunities. The bonds of friendship that are formed in both collegiate and alumnae chapters last a lifetime. Women develop leadership skills by taking on responsibility both within ZTA and in their communities. The Fraternity and ZTA Foundation support members’ growth through educational programming and opportunities to serve others and promote breast cancer education and awareness. Members of ZTA are encouraged to follow their passion, and their sisters are there to support those goals

OUR PHILANTHROPY

The ZTA Foundation fulfills the founding principles of our Fraternity by providing support for programs that are educational, philanthropic and leadership-oriented. Zeta Tau Alpha’s national philanthropy is breast cancer education and awareness.

Think Pink® is the umbrella theme for all of our breast cancer education and awareness projects. In addition to national efforts, chapters host their own local events and distribute Think Pink® ribbons and breast health tip cards throughout the year.

Each October, ZTA and our members recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness about early detection and to raise funds for this cause that is so close to every sister's heart.

Zeta Tau Alpha partners on a national level with several prestigious organizations in the fight against breast cancer.

American Cancer Society®: ZTA is the National Survivor Ambassador of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer®. Sisters provide assistance with survivor recognition at the nearly 300 Making Strides walks held in communities across the country.
National Football League: As the official fan outreach partner of the NFL, ZTA has worked with all 32 NFL teams to spread the message of breast cancer awareness.
Bright Pink®: This national nonprofit organization focuses on prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer. ZTA works diligently with Bright Pink to educate our sisters, family, friends and campus communities about the importance of early detection.

ZTA's philanthropic efforts for breast cancer are focuses are education, awareness, and survivor recognition. Our national partners are Bright Pink, the American Cancer Society, and the NFL. At Theta Xi, we support our philanthropy in many ways. During October, National Breast Cancer Awareness month, you can find us all over campus during Think Pink Week, which builds up to our favorite pageant, Big Man on Campus! We will also be walking at several Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events hosted by the American Cancer Society, and handing out pink ribbons at NFL and Rutgers Football games.

For more information about our chapter's philanthropy, how you can get involved, or where you can find us, contact our Director of Philanthropy, Nicolette Perera at ztarutgersvp4@gmail.com.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Requirements for joining:

Eligible members must be enrolled as a full-time student at Rutgers University, register for recruitment through Rutgers Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, and have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5. Freshman cannot receive bids until spring semester. Attending a Meet the Sisters or other recruitment event before formal recruitment is not required but high encouraged. New Member fees are a $60 National new member fee and a $115 initiation fee.

Membership expectations:

Zeta Tau Alpha sets high standards for their sisters. We expect our members to be fully participant, academically responsible, to abide by university and ZTA regulations for alcohol use, to treat each other with respect and abstain from any form of hazing, to maintain ZTA provided housing, to respect the secrecy of ZTA rituals, to be financially responsible and fulfill financial obligations promptly, and to generally conduct themselves in a manner that reflects well on the Fraternity as a whole.

Alcohol and Hazing Policies:

Zeta Tau Alpha does not condone underage drinking, excessive drinking or consumption of alcohol in ZTA housing, on ZTA property or during chapter activities. Alcoholic beverages may be served or consumed at Zeta Tau Alpha activities not held on ZTA property during the academic school year only after the chapter’s procedures to ensure compliance with Fraternity policy, state laws and university regulations have been received and acknowledged by the Province President or Director of New Chapters.

Zeta Tau Alpha condones no form of hazing by any alumna, initiated member or new member. Such activities are not compatible with the ideals and traditions of the Fraternity and reflect negatively on the organization.

Recruitment Chair:

Donna Roes- ztarutgersvp3@gmail.com

Financial Information

Membership in all sororities comes with associated costs. All ZTA collegians pay national and local dues and fee each semester of membership. Zeta Tau Alpha adheres to our national financial policies regarding financial management. ZTA uses Billhighway for all membership billing. Members receive invoice notices via email on the first of each month.

All dues and semester fees are billed and due in three equal installments the first three months of each semester. Miscellaneous billing for t-shirts, tickets, registrations and other miscellaneous items are billed each month the charge was incurred and are optional to the members in most cases. Members who need extended payment arrangements have the opportunity to discuss these options with chapter leadership upon joining the chapter.