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Leadership and Campus Involvement
Membership in a sorority provides numerous opportunities for the development of leadership skills. As a chapter officer, one learns to develop leadership qualities by organizing events and building teamwork. Chapter committees allow one to be involved in the operational aspects of the sorority. Other leadership opportunities within each chapter include event chairmen, community service event coordinator and director of a musical production.

The Panhellenic Association is a further opportunity for sorority members to develop leadership skills on the OU campus. Panhellenic Council members host events for OU students as well as sorority members. They promote communication among sororities, encourage unity and retain a judicial system to guide the actions of sororities.

Sororities encourage members to fill leadership positions in organizations outside the Panhellenic Association. The Campus Activities Council, student government, Women's Outreach Center, and other special-interest groups that directly serve the students at OU. Leadership Development and Volunteerism helps students further develop their leadership skills and connects them to volunteer opportunities. Leadership skills may be developed by holding positions in a sorority as well as other campus organizations. Leadership participation in multiple organizations promotes well-roundedness as well as offering appeal to future employers.