Contact Us
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is located in Suite 115 of the Russell House University Union at 1400 Greene St.
Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Email
sagreeks@mailbox.sc.edu
Phone
803-777-3506
Fax
803-777-4874
Mailing Address
1400 Greene Street
Russell House 115
Columbia, SC 292-8
Director of Student Services/Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Anna Edwards
About Anna: After graduating from Clemson University with a double major in Political Science and Speech and Communications, Anna served as a leadership consultant for Kappa Kappa Gamma. It was on the road, with a suitcase as her home, where Anna knew her place was on a college campus. Anna received her M.Ed in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs at the University of South Carolina and has been on staff in Student Life for seven years. Anna loves the beach, spending time with her family and college football games. When life slows down she wants to train for a triathlon.
Responsibilities: Global planning and institutional direction for community, oversee long-range facility expansion and growth, responsible for overseeing all budgets, serves as primary point of contact for local and national house corporations in regards to facility planning/expansion, crisis management and unite personall decisions, supervises all professional staff
Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Keith Ellis
kellis@mailbox.sc.edu
803-777-3874
About Keith: Keith is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon from the University of Memphis where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy in 2002. When Keith is not working on his dissertation, he enjoys spending his time with his wife, Dr. Nichole Knutson and their three dogs Maybel, Hazel and Scarlett, or watching college sports where he is an avid college basketball fan. Keith is also a regular runner and is training for his first marathon in October.
Responsibilities: Manages budget process, advises Fraternity Council, advises NPHC and MGC, facilitiates fraternity presidents meetings, serves as primary contact for national fraternity representatives coming to campus, advisor to fraternity recruitment and NPHC intake, coordinates risk managment education and assessment for Greek community, participant in strategic planning for the community, primary advisor for Greek Conduct Board, supervises 7 House Directors
Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Katie Spell
spellk@mailbox.sc.edu
803-777-3845
About Katie: Katie is very proud alumna of Elon University, where she received her BA in human services in 2008, and of the University of South Carolina where she received her M.Ed in higher educational and student affairs in 2011. She was initiated into the Epsilon Delta chapter of Delta Delta Delta in 2005 and traveled for Tri Delta as a field consultant following graduation. Katie grew up in North Carolina as a diehard UNC fan and is slowly adapting to calling South Carolina "Carolina" as well. In her free time Katie enjoys spending time with family and friends, doting on her dog Pearl, enjoying Columbia, and hosting get togethers.
Responsibilities: Advises Sorority Council and sorority recruitment, provides/facilitates intentional leadership education for the fraternity and sorority community, serves as primary contact for national sorority representatives coming to campus, responsible for advising and supporting all Greek Programming Board events, meets individually with Sorority Council officers and chapter presidents, assists in budget development, supervises 6 House Directors
Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Ryan K. Williams
williark@mailbox.sc.edu
803-777-2127
About Ryan: Ryan holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and a master’s degree in educational administration, both from Texas A&M University (Whoop!). While there he joined Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and has gone on to hold volunteer positions for the fraternity. While he’s a Texas boy at heart, he’s made his way back and now calls South Carolina home. Because of his engineering background, he typically enjoys working with numbers and is our resident “stat” guy in the office. When not working, he enjoys visiting the Charlotte and Myrtle Beach areas of the Carolinas. He’s especially excited that his alma mater is one of the newest members of the SEC.
Responsibilities: Coordinates academic and retention efforts for the fraternity and sorority community, supervises on-call system and crisis management, coordinates health and safety/fire safety inspections, oversees maintenance/fire safety/common ground for Greek Village, supports work of the community, develops ongoing training and educational workshops for House Directors, assists in budget development, supervises 7 House Directors
Administrative Coordinator, Student Services
Lavina Chandler
lchandle@mailbox.sc.edu
803-777-3506
Responsibilities: Office budgets, Greek Village billing process, office records and human resources paperwork, answer phone and walk-in questions, manage house corporation financial reports and semester check disbursements
Graduate Assistants
James Crawford
crawfo68@mailbox.sc.edu
803-777-5932
Responsibilities: Co-advise Dance Marathon, Greek Programming Board, and Greek Judicial Board, assist with leadership programs, conduct assessment, advise honorary societies, assist with recruitment processes
Student Contacts
Fraternity Council
sofrat@mailbox.sc.edu
803-777-5059
Sorority Council
sorority@mailbox.sc.edu
803-777-5059