Proposal to Expand at The University of Arizona
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Proposal to Expand at The University of Arizona
SigEp: Building Balanced Men History of SigEp at The University of
Arizona Desire to Return Alumni-Volunteer Support New Chapter Development Process________________________________The Future of SigEp at UofA
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History of SigEp at UofA
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1954: SigEp founded at the University of Arizona
1954-1990s: History of success and prominence
1997-2007: Risk management issues surface
2007: Alumni Advisory Council – removal of 50% of the chapter
2008: Lost University recognition and national charter
“What went wrong?”
History of SigEp at UofA
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Lack of alumni-volunteer mentoring Operating defunct SigEp pledge
program Poor execution of SigEp operations
SigEp: A Fraternity of Firsts
Department of Education grant to enhance member development programs
White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy partnership to create substance abuse education programs
Educational Foundation endowment grows beyond $11 million
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SigEp: A Fraternity of Firsts
Balanced Man ProgramLeadership ContinuumResidential Learning Community
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SigEp: A Fraternity of Firsts
Highest first-year member retention rate Over 90 percent
240 Chapters 15,000 undergraduate/ 300,000 lifetime 3.11 national GPA
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“Why now; why The University of Arizona?”
Desire to Return
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Building on a legacy of success
Partnering with the University of Arizona
Capitalizing on new programs
Alumni-Volunteer Support
Alumni
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1,400 living alumni from The University of Arizona
420 SigEp alumni living within 30 miles of Tucson, Arizona.
Alumni
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Alumni & Volunteer Corporation Mentor undergraduate chapter Provide and manage a residential
learning community Engage and cultivate alumni and
volunteers
Alumni Mentors
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Dan Knauss Tucson, AZ Todd Case Tucson, AZ Jeffrey Lehmkuhl Tucson, AZ RJ Lundstrom Tucson, AZ Dave Barlcay Tucson, AZ Laura Lunsford Tucson, AZ Yuri Nielson Phoenix, AZ Joe Montana Phoenix, AZ Jeff Hair Scottsdale, AZ Bob Cummings Phoenix, AZ
Volunteer Training
Undergraduates todaySigEp todayEffective mentoring skills
New Chapter Development at The University of
Arizona
Recruitment
Recruitment vs. rush Balanced Man Scholarship
3.0 college/ 3.5 high school Involvement
Student organization presentations Selling a different type of experience
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The Balanced Man Program
Balanced Man Program
Sigma Acclimate to college Learn about SigEp Find a mentor/ big brother
Phi Join other campus organizations Explore campus’s academic offerings Hold a position in the chapter
Epsilon Hold an elected office Learn how to write a resume,
network, and interview Participate in etiquette training
Brother Mentor Secure a job after graduation Learn to manage personal finances Develop life skills
Curriculum Class Year
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Balanced Man Program
Challenges
Rituals
Social Events
Redefining the social in “social fraternity”
SigEp Alcohol Policy Alternative events
Salsa Dancing Etiquette Classes Service Learning Rock Climbing Sporting Events
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Leadership Continuum
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“Learn how to live your best life”
“Teaching the few to impact the many”
“Teaching Affective and Effective Leadership Principles”
“Celebration, Education, and Legislation”
“Exploring the Birth Place of Sound Mind & Body”
Residential Learning Community
An Environment Conducive to Undergraduate Success
Dedicated academic space
Alcohol-free
University faculty and staff serve as faculty fellows
Hold office hours in the facility
Teach classes for SigEps
Academic programming
Speaker series
For-credit classes
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Drake University RLC
Future Arizona Beta RLC
Residential Learning Community
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Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
Staff recruitment: 50 members Undergraduate recruitment: 10 3.4 GPA Implement Balanced Man Program Participate in all Leadership Programs Chapter retreat Recruit and train Faculty Fellow Appoint and train executive board Begin regular committee meetings Weekly interaction with mentors
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Fall 2013- Spring 2014
Further develop RLC by hosting monthly seminars Develop for-credit class to be taught in facility Establish an annual event to benefit community Maintain 3.4 GPA
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Chartering
2-3 years
University Partnership
Mark of Sustainability
Officially granted by National Board
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Beaux CarriereVolunteer Services Director [email protected]
Scott SwedbergNew Chapter Development Director
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