The Inter-Fraternity Council recently accepted Alpha Epsilon Pi President Mike Goldsmith to fill the newly-created position of member-at-large.
As the new member-at-large, Goldsmith's main responsibility is to act as a liaison between the governing board of the IFC and the presidents of individual chapters.
"Goldsmith will have a seat on the governing board and help increase communication between the board and the presidents," IFC President Ross Kimbel said.
According to Goldsmith, the member-at-large position came out of necessity to bridge the gap that exists between the IFC governing board and the presidents of the individual chapters.
"Individual fraternity members do not always know what the IFC does and what kind of issues are out there," he said.
Goldsmith said his main goal is to act as an effective communicator to unify the IFC and create a better image of the IFC.
"Being active in the Greek community is crucial for my role -- to not be scared to talk to the very different people that make up our system and have honest conversations to get to the heart of problems," Goldsmith said.
Goldsmith also will be heading up an ad hoc committee composed of six to 10 active IFC chapter presidents who will meet bi-weekly.
"This committee is a focus group where motivated presidents will discuss what we need to do to achieve our goals," Goldsmith said.
Kimbel said the ad hoc committee will allow chapter presidents to make decisions that will directly affect or benefit them.
The selection process for the member-at-large position consisted of an application letter expressing one's qualifications, goals and desire to take the position as well as an interview, Goldsmith said.
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