Alumni Corporation Board (ACB): A board that consists of alumni members and non-members who help manage or facilitate the use of resources for a designated undergraduate and alumni chapter. In most cases, the primary resource managed by the ACB is a chapter property. However, the ACB may also be responsible for managing chapter scholarships and artifacts. ACB members should not serve as advisors to undergraduate chapters.

Articles of Incorporation: A set of formal documents filed with a government body to legally document the creation of a corporation. The documents typically contain the entities’ formal name, business address, and agent for service.

Delta Sigma Phi Housing Corporation (NHC): The incorporated entity that is governed by the National Housing Corporation Board of Directors and operated by national headquarters staff.

House Director/Resident Advisor: An individual (often a non-member) who can reside at a chapter facility and oversee daily operations of the facility. Duties vary greatly depending on the size of facility, number of residents, and number of managed employees.

Property Manager: An undergraduate officer who sits on the chapter’s executive board and is responsible for educating members on facility policies, enforcing Resident Agreements, and supporting facility operations/maintenance. This officer works closely with headquarters staff, the alumni corporation board, university staff, and other engaged parties to communicate the chapters’ needs and desires relating to the facility.