William Arnold, an assistant professor of education,OD said the course was developed to fit a niche within the greek community after it was requested by multiple students.

“The class aligns with their values,” Arnold said. “They are more focused on leadership development and aligns with what they are trying to accomplish…It’s a chance to look at leadership in study and theory in addition to what they are experiencing in their chapter.”

The class will accept up to 25 students. According to MSU’s scheduling database, 10 slots for the course are filled.

Toubee Yang, president of the Student Affairs Graduate Association and Greek Council Advisor, will teach the class. The material covered in class mostly will be based off of a textbook about practices of exemplary leaders.

“(This class is designed) to enhance the leadership skills students already possess and present them with new concepts and ideas they’ve not been exposed to,” Yang said. “It will show students how to use their greek experience to make a difference as a greek leader on campus.”

Both Arnold and Yang said they are not aware of other official courses that address greek life students specifically at MSU.

Panhellenic Council President Alyssa Fritz said she believes the class will offer an invaluable learning experience as well as an opportunity for members of different fraternities and sororities to bounce ideas off each other.

“Having leadership skills not only makes the member stronger, but the chapter stronger as well, even if they aren’t an executive,” Fritz said. “The opportunity for members from different houses to collaborate is great. I think it will strengthen camaraderie between the greek community as a whole.”