The governing body of Iowa State’s national black greek chapters will be holding a workshop for the ISU community to become more familiar with its organization.

Iowa State’s National Pan-Hellenic Council is holding a roundtable workshop to better educate the ISU campus and surrounding areas about their organization on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in 294 Carver Hall.

The workshop, which is open to the public, will begin with the president and vice president of Iowa State’s council leading a discussion about the history of their organization, their programming efforts and the benefits of being involved in the greek system.

“There are so many misconceptions about historically African-American fraternities and sororities,” said Jeremiah Cobb, vice president of the council. “This will give the public a way to ask questions and for us to answer and further expound on the issues directly concerning us.”

Cobb said the group is looking for input on what the council can do to further serve the campus.

“Even though we are small in numbers, we are active on this campus,” said Cobb, sophomore in finance.

Thomas Hill, vice president for student affairs and a Kappa Alpha Phi alumnus, will speak at the workshop about being a successful greek in professional settings.

“I think it is important for people to know what greeks are all about – brotherhood, sisterhood – and what they contribute to the community and Iowa State,” Hill said.

Hill said he wants the ISU community to have a further understanding about what it means for each individual member to be a part of their respective organizations.

A break-out session for members to discuss individual chapters will follow Hill’s speech.

Representatives from Iowa State’s six historically black greek chapters will be present to discuss programming, community service, social functions and commitment to academic achievement.

Council President La’Tifini McClinton, junior in community health education, said the workshop will be a good opportunity for people interested in learning about the organization to find out more about what the council stands for. She also said the workshop would be informative for anyone interested in joining a historically black fraternity or sorority.

“I think it will be a great opportunity for the ISU community to understand what African-American greeks are all about,” McClinton said.