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Proposal to Revive SigEp at The University of Arizona: Building Balanced Men for the Future

This proposal outlines plans to reinstate the Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp) fraternity at the University of Arizona, emphasizing its historic success and strategic future. Founded in 1954, SigEp has seen ups and downs, including a loss of recognition in 2008. Our approach includes the Balanced Man Program, enhanced alumni support, and a commitment to creating a positive residential learning environment. By fostering leadership, academic achievement, and personal development, we aim to positively impact current and future members.

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Proposal to Revive SigEp at The University of Arizona: Building Balanced Men for the Future

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  1. Proposal to Expand at The University of Arizona

  2. SigEp: Building Balanced Men • History of SigEp at The University of Arizona • Desire to Return • Alumni-Volunteer Support • New Chapter Development Process ________________________________ The Future of SigEp at UofA

  3. History of SigEp at UofA • 1954: SigEp founded at the University of Arizona • 1954-1990s: History of success and prominence • 1997-2007: Risk management issues surface • 2007: Alumni Advisory Council – removal of 50% of the chapter • 2008: Lost University recognition and national charter

  4. “What went wrong?”

  5. History of SigEp at UofA • Lack of alumni-volunteer mentoring • Operating defunct SigEp pledge program • Poor execution of SigEp operations

  6. SigEp: A Fraternity of Firsts • Department of Education grant to enhance member development programs • White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy partnership to create substance abuse education programs • Educational Foundation endowment grows beyond $11 million

  7. SigEp: A Fraternity of Firsts • Balanced Man Program • Leadership Continuum • Residential Learning Community

  8. SigEp: A Fraternity of Firsts • Highest first-year member retention rate • Over 90 percent • 240 Chapters • 15,000 undergraduate/ 300,000 lifetime • 3.11 national GPA

  9. “Why now; why The University of Arizona?”

  10. Desire to Return • Building on a legacy of success • Partnering with the University of Arizona • Capitalizing on new programs

  11. Alumni-Volunteer Support

  12. Alumni • 1,400 living alumni from The University of Arizona • 420 SigEp alumni living within 30 miles of Tucson, Arizona.

  13. Alumni • Alumni & Volunteer Corporation • Mentor undergraduate chapter • Provide and manage a residential learning community • Engage and cultivate alumni and volunteers

  14. Alumni Mentors • Dan Knauss Tucson, AZ • Todd Case Tucson, AZ • Jeffrey Lehmkuhl Tucson, AZ • RJ Lundstrom Tucson, AZ • Dave Barlcay Tucson, AZ • Laura Lunsford Tucson, AZ • Yuri Nielson Phoenix, AZ • Joe Montana Phoenix, AZ • Jeff Hair Scottsdale, AZ • Bob Cummings Phoenix, AZ

  15. Volunteer Training • Undergraduates today • SigEp today • Effective mentoring skills

  16. New Chapter Development at The University of Arizona

  17. Recruitment • Recruitment vs. rush • Balanced Man Scholarship • 3.0 college/ 3.5 high school • Involvement • Student organization presentations • Selling a different type of experience

  18. The Balanced Man Program

  19. Balanced Man Program Curriculum Class Year • Sigma • Acclimate to college • Learn about SigEp • Find a mentor/ big brother • Phi • Join other campus organizations • Explore campus’s academic offerings • Hold a position in the chapter • Epsilon • Hold an elected office • Learn how to write a resume, network, and interview • Participate in etiquette training • Brother Mentor • Secure a job after graduation • Learn to manage personal finances • Develop life skills • Freshman • Sophomore • Junior • Senior

  20. Balanced Man Program Rituals Challenges

  21. Social Events • Redefining the social in “social fraternity” • SigEp Alcohol Policy • Alternative events • Salsa Dancing • Etiquette Classes • Service Learning • Rock Climbing • Sporting Events

  22. Leadership Continuum

  23. “Learn how to live your best life” • “Teaching Affective and Effective Leadership Principles” • “Teaching the few to impact the many” • “Celebration, Education, and Legislation” • “Exploring the Birth Place of Sound Mind & Body”

  24. Residential Learning Community An Environment Conducive to Undergraduate Success • Dedicated academic space • Alcohol-free • University faculty and staff serve as faculty fellows • Hold office hours in the facility • Teach classes for SigEps • Academic programming • Speaker series • For-credit classes Future Arizona Beta RLC Drake University RLC

  25. Residential Learning Community

  26. Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 • Staff recruitment: 50 members • Undergraduate recruitment: 10 • 3.4 GPA • Implement Balanced Man Program • Participate in all Leadership Programs • Chapter retreat • Recruit and train Faculty Fellow • Appoint and train executive board • Begin regular committee meetings • Weekly interaction with mentors

  27. Fall 2013- Spring 2014 • Further develop RLC by hosting monthly seminars • Develop for-credit class to be taught in facility • Establish an annual event to benefit community • Maintain 3.4 GPA

  28. Chartering • 2-3 years • University Partnership • Mark of Sustainability • Officially granted by National Board

  29. Beaux CarriereVolunteer Services Director beaux.carriere@sigep.netScott SwedbergNew Chapter Development Directorscott.swedberg@sigep.net

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