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Professionalism and Public Image

The 2009 Pi Lambda Phi Convention focused on understanding public image and Greek stereotypes. Attendees participated in activities fostering individual reflection and group discussions on how to improve perceptions of their fraternity and Greek life. The program emphasized the core values of Pi Lambda Phi, including freedom, equality, and the elimination of prejudice. This initiative aimed to align the fraternity's public image with its foundational values, ensuring that both members and non-members comprehend what Pi Lambda Phi truly stands for.

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Professionalism and Public Image

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  1. Professionalism and Public Image Pi Lambda Phi International Fraternity Convention 2009 July 31, 2009 ~ Berea, Ohio

  2. Program Overview • Understanding Public Image and Greek Stereotypes • Greek Stereotypes Activity • Individual Reflection and Small Group Discussion • Wrap-Up and Questions

  3. Public Image & Stereotypes • What are the Core Values of Pi Lambda Phi?

  4. Public Image & Stereotypes Pi Lambda Phi Creed That all men are created free and equal. That no society of men can flourish unless members of that society are endowed with the opportunities and privileges of freedom. That freedom implies the elimination of prejudice. That the elimination of prejudice means a better understanding 'twixt men. That it is incumbent upon me to fight for such freedom, even with my life. That it is incumbent upon me, in my personal life, to be devoted to the highest standards of honesty and justice. That because my country is dedicated to the highest standards of freedom and justice for all men of all creeds, I hereby pledge allegiance to my country, and to its national symbol.

  5. Public Image & Stereotypes

  6. Public Image & Stereotypes • Do others, outside of your own members, know and understand your core values? • Do others, outside of our fraternity and sorority communities, know and understand the core values of Greek Life?

  7. Public Image & Stereotypes • What do those outside of Greek Life believe to be true about fraternities and sororities? • What are the stereotypes of Greek Life?

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  10. Greek Stereotypes Activity • Silent Group Activity • As you read each article, use a marker or a pen to comment on how you think it impacts how perceive fraternities and sororities • You can also comment on other people’s comments

  11. Individual Reflection Activity • Please answer the questions on your handout about your chapter’s public image

  12. Small Group Discussion • What stereotypes does the public hold about your chapter or your Greek community? • How do we want others to perceive our fraternal organizations? How do we want others to know what we value? • What are ways that you can improve your chapter or Greek community’s public image?

  13. Questions?

  14. Teniell TrolianAssistant Director for Greek Affairs Center for Student InvolvementKent State Universityttrolian@kent.edu(330) 672-2480

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