Development and Consolidation of the University of Toledo Greek Life Governing Councils: 1915-2006
Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: This thesis examined the emergence and evolution of the first Greek councils at the University of Toledo, the Men's Pan-hellenic Council, the Women's Inter-sorority Council, and the Council of Black Greek Organizations.Using a historical analysis approach, this study collected information from a variety of sources including, books, journals, archival records, and indepth interviews with those involved with Greek life at the University of Toledo.Research revealed that there were two critical time periods of development for the Greek community and Greek councils at UT: 1945-1055 and 1980-2006.The years 1945-1955 and 1980-2006 were instrumental for the University of Toledo Greek community and the Greek councils.During this time local Greek organizations affiliated with national Greek organizations and the UT Greek councils began to consolidate operations and established goals and purposes.The growth of the University of Toledo Greek system during this time can be linked to the overwhelming number of students returning to campus after WWII and the GI Bill.The extreme growth of the university was a key factor in the consolidation of the Greek councils and is a natural progression of an expanding Greek system.This thesis provides an overview of how the University of Toledo Greek system has changed and adapted in order to maintain its survival.Additionally, this thesis shows how the Greek system is a reflection of the times and provides insight into the historical origins of the Greek councils at the University of Toledo.
Author: Alexandra Marie White
Institution: University of Toledo
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2433674015