Panhellenic sets goals

Panhellenic Council President Meghan Walsh has set personal goals for PHC -- goals she hopes to reach in cooperation with others.

"My own personal goal as president is to be available to all the (chapter) presidents and the chapter members," Walsh said. "I want myself to be used as a resource to chapters and their members."

Walsh said no goals have been formally set by the Panhellenic President's Council.

"This year, we are focusing on developing a future vision as a council," Walsh said. "We're not only looking at 1998, we're looking five, 10 or 20 years into the future of the Greek community."

PHC is planning to develop a strong foundation in order to provide higher standards in the Panhellenic community, Walsh said.

"To me, Panhellenic is based on organization that is founded and built upon traditional concepts like scholarship, friendship, integrity and leadership," Walsh said. "I think that one of the things I appreciate most about Panhellenic is alone, we are individuals with diverse strengths and talents, but together, we motivate and encourage one another to achieve all our goals and follow our dreams."

Walsh said although she is president of PHC, she alone cannot realize these goals.

"I don't want to work by myself," Walsh said. "I don't want to put myself above anyone because I have a great deal of support from Panhellenic vice presidents and chapter presidents and we're all collaborating together to develop a stronger Greek community."

Walsh said she hopes she will have the ability to help all the chapter presidents with everything and anything they need, she said.

"I'm sure mistakes will be made; however, it will be a learning experience for all of us; 1998 will hopefully be one of the best years that the Greek community has seen in a long time," Walsh said. "I'm looking forward to working with the students and faculty as well as community members to do what's best for everyone involved."

--by Patricia Tisak