Check out two new book chapters in the 6th edition of From Letters to Leaders: The Legacy of Service by Greek University!
In Chapter 3 entitled “Why We Serve: The Heartbeat of Brotherhood and Sisterhood . . . and How to Sustain It”, Dr. Kim Bullington (Ed.S. ’10, Ph.D. ’14, Faculty) reveals something every fraternity and sorority member needs to hear: Service isn’t just something we do — it’s the glue that binds our chapters together. This chapter explores how one spark of compassion can grow into a campus-wide movement, like the Sigma Sigma Sigma chapter that rallied an entire university around cystic fibrosis awareness after supporting a sister through a double-lung transplant. Dr. Bullington takes readers through:
✨ The historical roots of service in Greek Life—from 1776 to the Civil Rights era
✨ The unique strengths each council brings to community impact
✨ How service has evolved into advocacy that addresses systemic issues
✨ Today’s biggest challenges (mental health, safety, sustainability, racial equity) and how Greek communities are stepping up
✨ The future of service, including AI-driven impact, global collaboration, and Gen Z/Gen Alpha expectations
✨ How multi-council partnerships can transform an entire campus
Most importantly, she reminds us that when we serve together—whether it’s voter registration, environmental action, mental health initiatives, or local partnerships—we build stronger friendships, stronger chapters, and a stronger community. Service is more than hours. It’s identity, leadership, and legacy.
In Chapter 7 entitled “Amplifying Voices: How Chapters Can Advocate for Causes Beyond their Walls”, Dr. Kim Bullington, Roderick Williams (Ph.D. student), and Cindy Jones (Ph.D. student) show fraternity and sorority members something powerful: Service doesn’t end with showing up — real leadership begins when we speak up. This chapter explores how #fraternity and #sorority life can go beyond traditional philanthropy by elevating the voices, stories, and struggles of the communities we serve. It’s about using our platforms, our networks, and our influence to drive real awareness and real change. Inside this chapter, you’ll learn:
✨ Why advocacy is the next evolution of service
✨ How to use your chapter’s visibility to spotlight marginalized voices
✨ The difference between “helping” a community and standing with one
✨ Ways to partner with organizations doing frontline work
✨ How storytelling, social media, and campus partnerships multiply your impact
✨ Why amplifying voices strengthens your own leadership and chapter culture
The authors highlight how chapters can move from passive support to active advocacy—whether through awareness campaigns, educational programming, social media initiatives, cross-council collaborations, or issue-based partnerships. The message is clear: Chapters aren’t just social organizations — they’re megaphones for change. And today’s students have more power than ever to elevate causes that matter.
