Leadership & Recognition

Fraternity & Sorority Life provides opportunities for students to develop as leaders, contribute to the fraternity and sorority community and be recognized for outstanding service, scholarship and involvement.

Leadership happens throughout the fraternity and sorority experience, from serving as a chapter officer to participating in a governing council, mentoring other members or representing the community across campus. FSL supports that growth through leadership development programs, involvement opportunities and annual recognition.

Leadership Development

Fraternity and sorority membership offers students opportunities to practice leadership in real settings. Members may manage chapter operations, lead committees, plan events, oversee budgets, mentor new members, coordinate service projects and represent their organizations within governing councils and the university community.

Fraternity & Sorority Life works with chapter and council leaders to help students strengthen skills that can serve them during college and beyond.

Chapter Leadership

Serve as an officer, committee chair or project leader and gain experience in planning, communication, decision-making and organizational management.

Council Leadership

Represent your chapter and help guide the broader fraternity and sorority community through IFC, CPH, NPHC or MGC leadership.

Peer Leadership

Mentor other members, support new member education and help create a chapter culture that reflects organizational and university values.

Campus & Community Leadership

Apply leadership skills through service, campus organizations, employment and other involvement beyond your chapter.

Leadership Summit

FSL Leadership Summit brings chapter presidents and council executives of fraternity and sorority organizations together for an intensive leadership development experience focused on strengthening individual chapters and the broader fraternity and sorority community.

The program emphasizes leadership development, community-building and critical thinking. Participants have opportunities to connect with other chapter leaders, examine challenges facing the community and work toward shared goals.

Date: January 9-January 10, 2027

Who Participates?

Leadership Summit is designed primarily for fraternity and sorority chapter presidents and council executives. Specific participation requirements, dates and registration information are communicated to chapters by Fraternity & Sorority Life.

What Students Explore

Leadership styles and decision-making
Building healthy chapter culture
Community collaboration
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Organizational goals and priorities
Leading through change and challenges

FSL Ambassadors

FSL Ambassadors represent the Texas Tech fraternity and sorority community to prospective students, families, campus partners and other audiences.

Ambassadors help communicate the fraternity and sorority experience, answer questions about membership and provide an informed student perspective on the community.

Ambassador Opportunities

Depending on current programming needs, ambassadors may assist with:

Informational sessions for prospective students and families
Campus or fraternity and sorority community tours
Recruitment and outreach events
Leadership or educational programs
Representing FSL at university events
Sharing accurate information about fraternity and sorority membership

Students are selected through a nomination or application process when positions are available. Current opportunities are communicated by Fraternity & Sorority Life.

FSL Awards

The annual FSL Awards recognize fraternity and sorority chapters and individual members whose work reflects the values and priorities of the Texas Tech fraternity and sorority community.

The awards process also gives chapters an opportunity to reflect on their accomplishments, identify areas for continued growth and highlight programs and practices that strengthen their organizations.

FSL Award Packet & Applications FSL Award Training

Chapter Awards

Clay R. Warren Health & Safety Award
Personal Growth Award
Philanthropy & Civic Engagement Award
Cultivating Community Award
Chapter of the Year

Chapter Award Requirements

Chapters are only allowed one submission. Each chapter is allotted one submission per award category. The following requirements are considered to appoint all Chapter Awards excluding Chapter of the Year.

Include written responses to three (3) required application questions. Each response should be no more than 500 words per question and answers must address the corresponding award criteria.
Include supporting documentation for each question (e.g. photos, flyers, graphics, etc.) that demonstrates the information being described in the response.
Events and/or actions must have occurred within the 2025 calendar year (January 1-December 31, 2026)
Chapters must be in good standing with their (inter)national organization, council and Texas Tech.

Individual Awards

IFC Member of the Year
MGC Member of the Year
NPHC Member of the Year
CPH Member of the Year
Advisor of the Year
New Member/Neo of the Year
Influential Leader of the Year

Individual Award Requirements

Chapter members can nominate themselves or others for Individual Awards. Nominations must include the following to be considered for an award:

Include a written response no more than 500 words addressing the award criteria
A letter of good standing from the chapter (when applicable)
2.75 minimum cumulative GPA (when applicable)

FSL Awards Timeline

FSL Awards Training

All Chapter President will receive a training video as well as the FSL Awards Packet and Applications on August 24, 2026.

Online Application Period

Submissions are accepted via Google Forms from August 24, 2026 - February 1, 2027.
Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2027 by 11:59 p.m. (late submissions will NOT be accepted).
Applications can be found with the FSL Awards Packet information.

FSL Awards Review & Ceremony

Award applications will be reviewed: February 4-March 4,2027.
The Award Ceremony is currently scheduled for March 31, 2027.
- The ceremony date is subject to change.

FSL Awards Feedback

Chapters will receive their official scores and any feedback provided by external judges in the weeks following the award ceremony.

Fraternity & Sorority Life publishes current award criteria, deadlines and submission instructions during each annual awards cycle. Chapters should use the current information provided by FSL rather than materials from previous years.

Get Involved

Students do not need to wait until they hold a major chapter office to begin developing as leaders. Talk with your chapter or council about committee roles, council opportunities, peer leadership, service and other ways to contribute.

Fraternity & Sorority Life can also help students identify opportunities that match their interests and experience.

Fraternity & Sorority Life
Student Union Building, Room 024
Phone: 806.742.2403
Email: fsl@ttu.edu

Meet the FSL Team

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Address

Texas Tech University, Student Union Building 024, Lubbock, TX 79409
Phone
806.742.2403
Email
fsl@ttu.edu