Associate Member Education Program

The Journey

Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.

First Weeks

INTRODUCTIONSREVIEW

CURRICULUMSET EXPECTATIONS

Outcomes of Presentation

UNDERSTAND PURPOSE

ESTABLISH / COMPREHEND

EXPECTATIONS

PRACTICE SELF-MANAGEMENT

SKILLS

IDENTIFY WITH SIGMA

LAMBDA GAMMA VALUES

Mission & Goals of The Journey

THE EMOTIONALLY

INTELLIGENT WOMAN

COMMITMENT & SERVICE

DEVELOP/ ENHANCE SELF

APPLY SLG VALUES

SISTERHOOD

ENTITY OPERATIONS

Process vs. Journey

A Process has a beginning, a middle, and an end.

A Journey is a passage or progress from one stage to

another.

Introduction to Associate Member Manual

Overview of Associate Member Manual

Sigma Lambda Gamma is about…

Me

Us

Community

Commitment

Action and Being a Catalyst for Change

Embracing our Diverse Sisterhood

Becoming a Woman of Distinction

Personal growth and development Memories Experiences Processing Experiences

Reflections

Glossary of Terms

Common Fraternal Terms SLG Specific Terms

SLG National Sorority Value System

MISSION

PURPOSE

PRINCIPLES

CREED

Associate Member Responsibilities & Expectations

Agreement

Initiated Member Responsibilities & Expectations Agreement

Ground Rules

Meeting Schedule

Financial Obligations

National Sorority Dues

Induction: $120

Initiation: $ 145

Membership Dues: $115/semester

(include due dates implemented by entity)

Local Colony/Chapter and Council Dues

(insert the local breakdown)

(include due dates)

Myth of Secrecy / Fact of Confidentiality

Myth

You may not discuss ANY part or ANYTHING related to your associate member program with anyone outside this room.

Fact

The only absolute secrecy and/or confidentiality is the content and operations of the SLG induction ritual and initiation ritual.

SLG’s National Anti-Hazing Policy

Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. strictly forbids hazing.

Hazing is defined as: Any act or tradition that endangers the physical, mental or emotional well-being of an Associate

and/or Initiated member.

Requests or suggestions to violate any university, city, county, state or national law is included in this definition.

Mental or physical degradation of any member, Associate or Initiated is considered hazing by Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.

Requests of personal or menial tasks regardless of intent or consent are forbidden.

Campus Hazing Policies

[Insert Campus Hazing Policies]

State Hazing Laws

[Insert State Hazing Laws]

3 Types of Hazing

Subtle Hazing

Behaviors that emphasize a power imbalance between new members and other members of the group or team.

Termed “subtle hazing” because these types of hazing are often taken-for-granted or accepted as “harmless” or

meaningless.

Harassment Hazing

Behaviors that cause emotional anguish or physical discomfort in order to feel like part of the group.

Harassment hazing confuses, frustrates, and causes undue stress for new members.

Violent Hazing

Behaviors that have the potential to cause physical and/or emotional, or psychological harm.

Is it Hazing or Not?

1. Is alcohol involved?

2. Will active/current members of the group refuse to participate with the new members and do exactly what they are being asked to do?

3. Does the activity risk emotional or physical abuse?

4. Is there risk of injury or a question of safety?

5. Do you have any reservation describing the activity to your parents, to a professor or University official?

6. Would you object to the activity being photographed for the school newspaper or filmed by the local TV news crew?

Risks of Hazing

Civil lawsuit Criminal prosecution for an

illegal act Discipline by the Sorority Discipline by the

College/University Possible loss of insurance

coverage

Start Right Program

Time Management

Crest Exercise

Sister-to-Sister