The Panhellenic Council is the governing body of the three international sororities at William Woods University. All sororities at William Woods are members of the National Panhellenic Conference, which is the governing body of 26 women’s organizations across the country.
The Panhellenic Executive Board has elected officers from each of the three sororities, and oversees Fall and January Recruitment, executes Greek-wide events, and promotes Greek life in a positive manner at William Woods.
Alpha Chi Omega is a national women’s organization that enriches the lives of both its collegiate and alumnae members through lifetime opportunities for friendship, leadership, learning, and service. As a leading women’s organization, Alpha Chi Omega inspires and encourages its members to achieve the highest moral, cultural and intellectual level in the art of daily living. We believe in the development of members in their cultural appreciation, social awareness, and personal presentation.
National Founding: October 15, 1885 at DePauw University
William Woods University founding: November 20, 1965 as the Delta Chi Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega.
Nickname: A-Chi-O, Alpha Chi
Flower: Red Carnation
Colors: Scarlet Red and Olive Green
Official Symbol: The Golden Lyre
Philanthropy: Women Against Domestic Violence. Alpha Chi Omega’s philanthropy encourages members to support victims of domestic violence through connections with local agencies, and to assist in the development and implementation of educational programs and hands-on activities. Delta Chi’s local affiliate is the Coalition Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARD-V.)
The objectives of our Fraternity are the promotion of growth in character; unity of feeling, sisterly affection, and social communion among our members. In all that we do, we try to obey God’s principles of justice and right. We have banded ourselves together to improve our minds and hearts, and we seek to aid each other through a constant watchcare always given in love. We believe ourselves to be sincere searchers for truth. We seek the highest ideal of womanhood, and we try to gain this ideal by cultivating not only the power and passion for seeking intellectual development but, also, the spirit of love and charity. And we who are thus united are under a solemn pledge to lend a helping hand to one another.
National Founding: 1872 at Syracuse University
William Woods University Founding: November 20, 1965 as the Delta Chi chapter of Alpha Phi.
Nickname: A-Phi or “Phi’s”
Flower: Lily of the Valley and Forget-me-not
Colors: Silver and Bordeaux
Official Symbol: Ivy
Mascot: Phi-Bear
Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation, an important funding source of education in women’s cardiac health. Alpha Phi also supports the Cardiac Care Go Red For Women Campaign.
Chi Omega is an intergenerational women’s organization forever committed to our founding purposes: Friendship, Personal Integrity, Service to Others, Academic Excellence and Intellectual Pursuits, Community and Campus Involvement, & Personal and Career Development. Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it.
National Founding: April 5, 1895 at the University of Arkansas
William Woods University Founding: November 20, 1965 as the Tau Theta chapter of Chi Omega.
Nickname: “Chi-O’s”
Flower: White Carnation
Colors: Cardinal and Straw
Official Symbol: Owl
Philanthropy: Make-a-Wish Foundation. The Make-A-Wish Foundation seeks to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. These wishes have far-reaching impacts to all involved and can help give children the courage they need to go through their medical treatments. Chi Omega has raised more than 20 million dollars and has volunteered over 1,000,000 hours for Make-A-Wish since partnering in 2002. The Tau Theta Chapter at William Woods University has helped to grant three wishes over the past four years.
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