Zeta Tau Alpha Quick Facts National Founding: October 15, 1898 at Longwood University, VA Local Founding: April 22, 1967 as the Zeta Lambda Chapter Motto: “Seek the Noblest” Philanthropic Cause: Breast Cancer Awareness, Research, and Education National Organization: www.zetataualpha.org Nickname: Zeta Colors: Turquoise and Steel Grey Flower: The White Violet Symbol: The Five Pointed Crown and the Strawberry Mascot: The Bunny Website: www.ztarider.jigsy.com

Zeta Tau Alpha Chapter Status
2011 Overall Rating: Fundamental Chapter
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Academic Achievement: Fundamental
GPA requirement to join chapter = 2.50
Fall 2011
* All Chapter Cumulative GPA = 3.10
* All Chapter Semester GPA = 3.12
* All New Member Cumulative GPA = 2.98
* All New Member Semester GPA = 2.873
Spring 2011
* All Chapter Cumulative GPA = 3.11
* All Chapter Semester GPA = 3.112
* All New Member Cumulative GPA = 2.94
* All New Member Semester GPA = 2.624

Leadership Development: Fundamental
Recent Awards & Recognition Received
*Helping Hands
% of members involved in organizations outside of Chapter = 98%
% of members holding officer positions outside of Greek Life = 26%

Operations & Chapter Management: Fundamental
Fall 2011
* Chapter Size = 62 members
* New Member Group Size = 12 new members
Spring 2011
* Chapter Size = 56 members
* New Member Group Size = 11 new members
New Member Dues / Fees = $701 (paid first semester only)
Active Member Dues / Fees = $1507 * includes meal plan of $960 (paid each semester as sister)

Programming: Accomplished
Fall 2011
* Programs Reported = 18
* Community Service Reported = 4 Service Projects, 240 Service Hours (avg. 4.14 per member)
* Monetary Donations to Charity Reported = $1,956 raised
Spring 2011
* Programs Reported = 30
* Community Service Reported = 22 Service Projects, 120 Hours (avg. 1.64 per member)
* Monetary Donations to Charity Reported = n/a

Risk Reduction: Fundamental
2011 Chapter Code of Conduct Violations = 0
2010 Chapter Code of Conduct Violations = 0
2009 Chapter Code of Conduct Violations = 0
2008 Chapter Code of Conduct Violations = 0

House Management: Fundamental
Fall 2011
* Occupancy = 43 of 45 beds filled in the Zeta Tau Alpha House
* Chapter fire safety violations = 0
* Chapter damages assessed = $0
Spring 2011
* Occupancy = 43 of 45 beds filled in the Zeta Tau Alpha House
* Chapter fire safety violations = 0
* Chapter damages assessed = $250

Zeta Tau Alpha Contact Information
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Chapter President: Carly Ryan
Recruitment Chair: Megan Fabrizio
Primary Advisor: Lauren Seber
Faculty Advisor: vacant
House Manager: Jaime Giannakis
House Director: Cristy Ziegler