In alignment with Sigma Nu’s continuing efforts "To develop ethical leaders..." the General Fraternity offers GreekLifeEdu as a tool to assist its membership in becoming better educated about alcohol, hazing and sexual assault.
Within these pages are resources that provide information about GreekLifeEdu, as well as resources on how to best utilize the program. Additionally, members can easily connect to and begin using the program from this section.
About GreekLifeEdu
Since the Spring of 2004, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. has partnered with Outside the Classroom to offer AlcoholEdu for College, an interactive, online alcohol misuse and abuse prevention program. Starting this fall we are excited to transition to this new program from Outside the Classroom that is better designed to meet the needs of our students by focusing not only on alcohol, but hazing and sexual assault as well.
We realize that by joining Sigma Nu, you are not only entering a new environment with new friends and social opportunities, but also with new responsibilities. With so many exciting things going on around you, you need to be prepared to deal with all sorts of situations that may come your way, especially those situations involving alcohol.
We are excited to offer GreekLifeEdu – a non-opinionated, science-based course that aims not to preach but rather to teach the facts about alcohol, hazing and sexual assault. GreekLifeEdu empowers students to make well-informed decisions and provides simple strategies to help keep them and their friends safe.
What is GreekLifeEdu?
GreekLifeEdu offers a confidential, personalized experience for each student. The course includes:
- 4 modules of content featuring videos, discussion boards, blogs, interactive activities and more
- Helpful tools, like a BAC calculator and map of US laws
- Safe partying strategies and tips for helping a friend
- Answers to students’ most common questions about hazing and sexual assault
GreekLifeEdu is a two-hour, Web-based prevention program using the latest prevention techniques and science-based research to educate students about alcohol consumption, hazing and sexual assault. GreekLifeEdu will empower our members to make well-informed decisions and help them better cope with the behavior of their peers.
Why GreekLifeEdu?
- 7 out of 10 students involved in a team or social organization experience at least one hazing behavior*
- Alcohol consumption and sexual activities are common hazing practices across all types of student groups*
To learn more about the "Sigma Nu Effect" of AlcoholEdu and GreekLifeEdu.
To learn how to create a user account and get started with GreekLifeEdu.
*Allan, E.J. and M. Madden. (2008). Hazing in View: College Students at Risk, Initial Findings from the National Study of Student Hazing. Retrieved on March 12, 2008 from the National Center for hazing Research and Prevention: http://www.hazingstudy.org/publications/hazing_in_view_web.pdf.
