Proposal to Expand at The University of Arizona

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 beaux.carriere@sigep.net

Scott SwedbergNew Chapter Development Director

scott.swedberg@sigep.net

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