Seventeen sororities, 17 chapter presidents and more than 4,000 sorority members can deem a difficult task for a Panhellenic president. But Auburn University's Panhellenic president Jaylin Goodwin looks upon her job as an exciting opportunity.
"I count every day in this position as a blessing," Goodwin said. "The best part of my job is getting to work for the women who I respect and admire deeply."
Although Goodwin's responsibilities include the management of more than 4,000 women, she said her day-to-day activities are "not much different than a normal student."
"I wake up, go to class and spend a lot of time hanging in the Greek Life Office," Goodwin said. "If I'm not in class you can catch me in here at my desk catching up on emails, eating lunch with friends, or studying. I also love being available to talk to students who walk-in and have questions."
The Panhellenic president is responsible for holding weekly meetings with the Executive Council, bi-weekly meetings with the Panhellenic Council and bi-weekly meetings with all 17 sorority presidents.
"I love this time [with the sorority presidents] because it gives the girls an opportunity to invest in one another, ask questions and have a support system," Goodwin said. "The title of chapter president is not an easy one so I try to make them a top priority of mine."
In the spring, Goodwin will speak at the Panhellenic Convocation to give an update to current members in the Panhellenic community. In the fall she will give a welcome speech to potential new members at the recruitment kickoff.
"I love both of these opportunities because it allows me to be a warm face," Goodwin said.
Goodwin said she tries her best to foster a "spirit of harmony and friendship" within the Panhellenic community and to keep relations "diverse and close-knit."
"I would say my number one goal is to make sure Panhellenic is viewed on campus as an inclusive organization," Goodwin said. "We welcome all types of women into our family, and women who are not Greek."
Goodwin is the Panhellenic president for the upcoming spring and fall semesters.
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