Pursuit of Excellence Program
The Pursuit of Excellence Program structure includes three standards with a total of ten subcategories in which chapters are assessed in their development towards excellence:
Values-Based Leadership
- Service and Philanthropy
- Campus Leadership
- Values Congruent Environments
Personal Development and Membership Value
- Intellectual Development
- Candidate Development
- Brother Development
- Alumni Development
Operational Excellence
- Recruitment and Manpower
- Chapter Operations
- Governance and Accountability
Resources – General Program
The standards document outlines the areas for evaluation, providing criteria for excellence and supporting documentation.
Pursuit Of Excellence Program – Standards
The Strategy Session is designed as an All-Chapter LEAD session to be conducted by chapters at the beginning of each academic year. The session engages chapter members in the strategy and problem solving process to create direction for the chapter's continued improvement.
Pursuit Of Excellence Program – Strategy Session
The Overview covers the history of the program, the philosophy guiding program changes and a review of the changes made by the 63rd Grand Chapter to the Pursuit of Excellence Program. Frequently Asked Questions are also addressed.
Pursuit Of Excellence Program – Overview and FAQ
Resources – Standards
As part of the Values-Based Leadership standard, Service and Philanthropy covers areas such as the Helping Hand Initiative and non-profit relationships.
As part of the Values-Based Leadership standard, Campus Leadership covers areas such as participation in interfraternal activities and campus-wide programming.
As part of the Values-Based Leadership standard, Values Congruent Environments covers areas such as risk reduction education and wellness programming.
As part of the Personal Development and Membership Value standard, Intellectual Development covers areas such as academic performance and achievement.
As part of the Personal Development and Membership Value standard, Candidate Development covers areas such as Candidate Education and adherence to Sigma Nu's anti-hazing policy.
As part of the Personal Development and Membership Value standard, Brother Development covers areas such as LEAD and other leadership development programs.
As part of the Personal Development and Membership Value standard, Alumni Development covers areas such as advisory support and alumni networking.
As part of the Operational Excellence standard, Recruitment and Manpower covers areas such as year-round planning and usage of Values-Based Recruitment.
As part of the Operational Excellence standard, Chapter Operations covers areas such as finances, strategic planning and use of the Ritual.
As part of the Operational Excellence standard, Governance and Accountability covers areas such as crisis management and internal discipline.
Resources - Evaluation
Chapters are evaluated comparative to the Criteria for Excellence. The Evaluation Guidelines provide an objective scale for assessing chapters in their pursuit of excellence.
Resources – Chapter Self-Assessment
The Fraternity's official instruction manual for chapters to use in creating their annual submission for the program. This step-by-step guide includes an overview of the program, guidance notes for completing the chapter's self-assessment session and instructions for completing and submitting the chapter self-assessment booklet and supporting documentation.
The standard, formal booklet for chapters to complete as their annual submission of documentation for the program. This editable form should be completed and submitted by April 30.
