History
The idea of an honorary for fraternity men at the University of Miami is attributed to Parker F. Enwright, the advisor to fraternities at the time. Enwright was later to accept a position at the University of Pittsburgh. He was also responsible for the founding of the Omega Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh in the spring of 1964.
The original constitution was approved by the Organizations Committee at the University of Miami on April 14, 1959, the recognized founding date.
Since then a Constitution has been constructed to guide the Order’s affairs. Chapter charters and membership certificates have been designed. The ritual and regalia, since revised, serve as a foundation upon which this honorary is being built. The Order of Omega voted to become a co-ed organization in the spring of 1977.
Many institutions have inquired concerning membership in the Order. Colonization procedures have been implemented to further the growth of this honorary.
Considering the age of the American college fraternity, the “active honorary” concept is long overdue. There must continue to be a common means by which the most outstanding fraternity men and women can stand united to further the philosophy of the college fraternity.
Membership is limited to approximately the top 3% of Greek Leaders, based on scholarship, leadership, and service.
The Psi Nu Chapter of Order of Omega, was chartered at Wagner College on September 22, 2014. We are currently accepting applications for the Fall class of chartering members.
Purpose
- To recognize those fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities, to encourage them to continue along this line, and to inspire others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment.
- To unite outstanding fraternity men and women to create an organization that will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate fraternity affairs.
- To bring together members of the faculty, alumni, and student members of the institution’s fraternities and sororities on a basis of mutual interest, understanding and helpfulness.
- To help create an atmosphere where ideas and issues can be discussed openly across Greek lines and to help work out solutions.
National Website: http://www.orderofomega.org/
Responsibilities
- Assist with Greek Awards
- Assist with National Hazing Prevention Week
- Assist with selection of Speakers and Workshops for the Greek Community
- Host a Day of Service Event each semester for the Wagner College Greek Community
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a Junior or Senior Standing
- Must have served 2 semesters post New Member Education in a recognized Greek Organization
- GPA must be above the current All-Greek GPA of 3.38
- Must be in good academic and judicial standing
Application
- Application must be completed fully and submitted by November 4, 2015 at 4:30pm.
- Please submit 2 letters of recommendation to Maggie Cross, Union 229:
- A letter from the Chapter Advisor verifying that you are in good financial standing with the chapter and in good standing with the national organization, if applicable.
- A letter from a faculty, staff, or administrator outside of the Greek Community, verifying your campus involvement and speaking to your leadership skills.