A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE MENU...
The main goal of all chapter consultations is to make a chapter better. With that goal in mind a consultation through choice design was created.
This format will allow groups maximum flexibility and options in the outcome of their consultation(s) for the academic year. Menu consultations will replace chapter "visits," during which chapters have traditionally had little choice in the focus areas and items addressed, and rarely developed a lasting and continuing relationship after the staff member has left. "Consultations" will start long before the consultant arrives and will continue throughout the academic year. The main role of the consultant will be as facilitator, "someone who makes progress easier." By helping to guide the chapter through a process, he will increase the chapter's strength and effectiveness.
APPETIZERS...
The consultant will need to work with one or multiple officers, where indicated, to perform these services. Some options require pre-visit and/or post-visit work by the consultant and chapter.
Additional Officer Meetings – These meetings will consist of one-on-one meetings to address the ABC's of the following officer possibilities.
Committee/Multiple Officer Meetings – These meetings/workshops will require at least two officers and/or committees working with officers/chairman.
- Honor/Judicial Boards - Add structure and accountability to your chapter's internal discipline process while removing the “bad guy” role from the Commander. Specific topics will include how to run the board, integrate the board into chapter bylaws and determine possible infractions and appropriate sanctions.
OFFICERS TO ATTEND – Lt. Commander, Commander, Judicial/Honor Board members. - Peer Counseling Groups - Addresses the issues of apathy and unmotivated/disgruntled members, or for the chapter that is simply looking to improve the overall and individual membership experience. Individual goal setting, academic assistance and motivation are all issues that a Peer Counseling Group would address within a chapter.
OFFICERS TO ATTEND – Chaplain, Lt. Commander. - Helping Hand Initiative - Specific to involving the chapter in the international community service and philanthropic efforts of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. Additional focuses, also, include event planning and how to include the chapter's work with a local organization in HHI.
OFFICERS TO ATTEND – Community Service/Philanthropy Chairman, Community Service/Philanthropy Committee. - Scholarship Planning/Programming - Addresses the issues of chapter GPA and getting above the All-Fraternity and All-Men's averages, putting together a program that includes consequences and incentives for members to achieve academic success. A reasonable issue to be addressed for those groups that are looking for some new ideas related to academic performance.
OFFICERS TO ATTEND – Scholarship Chairman, Marshal, Lt. Commander. - Alumni Relations - This workshop focuses on establishing an alumni relations program designed to get alumni more involved with the chapter. Specific focuses might include the development of a chapter newsletter to alumni, updating alumni contact information, putting together an event for alumni and how to get them to volunteer their time.
OFFICERS TO ATTEND – Alumni Relations Chairman, Alumni Committee, Commander, Recorder/Reporter. - Motivation - Similar to the "Peer Counseling Groups," this workshop focuses more on addressing the issues of apathy, lack of recognition, and incentives for the entire chapter. This workshop will include the development of an aggressive brotherhood and teambuilding schedule as well as the implementation of new incentives and recognition programs.
OFFICERS TO ATTEND – Chaplain, Commander and Lt. Commander. - Recruitment Committee – This meeting involves only the members of the recruitment committee and has a direct approach to the creation and/or management of the year-round recruitment plan by using Sigma Nu's Recruitment Bluebook. This meeting will cover the process of creating a Recruitment Committee, duties and responsibilities of if the Recruitment Chairman and Committee, suggested makeup and members-at-large of the Recruitment Committee, standard committee meetings agenda and the weekly report at chapter. It also includes event planning and organizing recruitment events, working on the recruitment budget, aiding with consistent management of the Master Prospect List (MPL) and creating a recruitment budget and calendar.
OFFICERS TO ATTEND – Recruitment Chairman, Recruitment Committee members, Executive Officers (if chapter does not have a recruitment committee). - Budgeting – This workshop focuses on the basic step-by-step budgeting process for effective chapter operations and understanding the importance of maintaining and adhering to a chapter budget.
OFFICERS TO ATTEND – Treasurer, Commander, Finance Committee (if applicable), Executive Board
ENTREES...
Committees, candidate classes, and where indicated, the entire chapter will need to work directly with the consultant to complete each of the following options. All courses will come included with pre-visit, on-site, and follow-up consultant assistance.
- Chapter-Level Recruitment - In this workshop, the entire chapter learns the effectiveness and philosophy behind year-round recruitment, the difference between a failing and successful recruiting chapter, reviews and evaluates the previous term's recruitment performance, self-evaluates the chapter, determines what sets Sigma Nu apart from the other organizations on your campus, determines what type of men it is looking for and where to find him, sets chapter goals and discusses the chapter's recruitment plan for the coming term. This is the recruitment effort on a larger-scale and touches on how the overall chapter can improve its recruitment efforts.
APPROXIMATE TIME – 1 hour.
FOR – Chapter - Recruitment Skills – This section helps members understand the three rules of individual-level recruitment, basic skills for meeting potential prospects, basic and advanced conversation skills, and includes practice for talking about the Fraternity, closing the deal and how to become confident recruiters. This is the recruitment effort on a smaller-scale basis and touches on how the individual recruiting efforts can pay off for the chapter in the short- and long-run.
APPROXIMATE TIME – 1 hour.
FOR – Chapter - Teambuilding - Chapter or small group teambuilding facilitation. Works great for Candidate Classes, new officers, Executive Boards, and chapters in general. Topics covered in teambuilding include, but are not limited to: trust, communication and decision making.
APPROXIMATE TIME – 1 hour.
FOR – Candidate Classes, Executive Boards, Committees, Chapter - Goal Setting - Take the chapter to another level by setting goals and experience the power of seeing the motivation that comes with "checking off" completed goals. This workshop provides direction and a constant reminder as to who a chapter is and where it is going.
APPROXIMATE TIME – 1.5 hours.
FOR – Committees, Executive Board, Chapter - Strategic Planning - - Take your chapter from goals to action and success in the future. This workshop will help the chapter determine where the chapter is going, when and how it will get there and who is responsible for reaching the final destination.
APPROXIMATE TIME – 2 hours.
FOR – Chapter - Chapter Retreats - Setting the agenda, deciding how to address the tough issues, and ensuring that members come away re-energized and focused on the improvement of the chapter.
APPROXIMATE TIME – 1 hour.
FOR – Candidate Classes, Committees, Executive Boards - Officer Transition - Continued chapter progress is a primary focus for this workshop through effective transition of individual positions as well as new classes of leadership. This workshop provides an opportunity to ensure that your chapter's new officers are prepared to take on the challenges of their position.
APPROXIMATE TIME – 2 hours.
FOR – Transitioning Officers - Living The Ritual - Take time to recommit to the values of The Ritual and to discuss their importance. How can you, both individually and as a chapter, do a better job of incorporating The Ritual into your everyday life?
APPROXIMATE TIME – 1 hour.
FOR – Chapter - A Discussion Of The Ritual – Explore the history of The Ritual and the meanings behind its ceremonies. Is your chapter utilizing The Ritual appropriately and effectively? How can your chapter improve the implementation of The Ritual?
APPROXIMATE TIME – 1 hour.
FOR – Chapter - LEAD Planning - This is a workshop designed to broaden the circle of proponents of the LEAD Program. Focused on how to overcome barriers and skeptics, this session focuses on how to integrate LEAD programming into a busy chapter schedule and how to personalize the program to fit any chapter.
APPROXIMATE TIME – 1.5 hours.
FOR – LEAD Chairmen, LEAD Committees, Executive Boards
