The National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC) is an umbrella council for multicultural fraternities and sororities in the United States and was established in 1998.
History
Multicultural college fraternities and sororities, which represent a range of cultural identities, emerged in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s. Inspired by the creation of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations in 1998, thirteen multicultural organizations met in October 1998 to form a similar organization. NMGC was established to serve as an umbrella organization representing culturally based fraternities and sororities. The National Multicultural Greek Council formally adopted a Code of Ethics for its members in 2005. == Activities ==
Activities
The National Multicultural Greek Council awards scholarships to both undergraduate and graduate members of its member organizations. NMGC presents the Chapter Advisor of the Year Award to an outstanding fraternity or sorority chapter advisor from a member organization. Additional annual awards include the Cultural Awareness Award, Excellence in Community Service Award, Flores/Pipersburg Founders Award, Professional of the Year Award, and the Unity Award. == Governance ==
Governance
NMGC is governed by a National Executive Board that is elected every two years. The Board consists of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Public Relations Coordinator, and University Liaison. NMGC's national headquarters is located in Newark, New Jersey. == Affiliate organizations ==
Affiliate organizations
To become a member of the National Multicultural Greek Council, a fraternity or sorority must be multicultural or multiethnic and have been in existence for at least five years, with a minimum of five chapters or colonies/associate chapters. Chapter counts include undergraduate chapters and colonies. Former members The following are former members of the National Multicultural Greek Council. ==See also==