Developing A Memorable New Member Education Program
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The document outlines developing a memorable new member education program at Bowling Green State University. It discusses holding new member education retreats to orient new members to Greek life and resources. It describes a specific program called Greek Challenge that involves over 450 students and 30 facilitators covering topics like values and community issues over a weekend. The facilitators are selected student leaders who receive training. The program is assessed through focus groups, surveys, and conversations to evaluate the material and event.
Developing A Memorable New Member Education Program
- 1. Developing a Memorable New Member Education ProgramMary Phillips, Bowling Green State UniversityScott Konkol, Bowling Green State University
- 2. Mary & ScottGraduate Assistants, Office of Greek Affairs,Bowling Green State UniversityMary: 2008 graduate of Susquehanna University,Joined Sigma Kappa Sorority in Fall 2005Scott: 2009 graduate of Central Michigan University, Joined Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity in Spring 2006
- 3. Why New Member Education RetreatsProvides an orientation to the Greek communityIntroduces new members to the various governing councilsOutlines the resources provided by the Office of Greek AffairsIntroduces new members to issues that may be salient within the communityInforms new members of the values of the community
- 4. Greek ChallengeOver 450 students30 student facilitators4 Pillars3 Challenges2 Community Killers1 weekend afternoon
- 5. Student FacilitatorsSelectionNominationCommunity LeadersTrainingUnderstand materialRelatable to studentsReal life situationsTeambuildingRelevant activitiesSocial opportunities
- 6. AssessmentFocus GroupsVarious groups formed to include students from all four governing councils and class yearsIndividual student conversationsPart of facilitator training included conversations about the material to be coveredConcluding surveyEvaluated the actual event
- 7. Questions?Thank you for coming! We hope you had fun!Mary PhillipsBowling Green State [email protected] KonkolBowling Green State [email protected]