The Alpha Gamma Delta Experience

Objectives Understand the philosophical shift in collegiate educational programming Become familiar with UniLOA domains Gain insight into the implication of the Alpha Gamma Delta Experience in their roles as volunteers

Collegiate Member Profile Motivated to contribute to their communities Yearning for meaningful programming Continually challenged by balancing the demands of being a student, an Alpha Gam, daughter, sister, employee, etc.

Key Insights from the Needs Assessment Lack of programming to engage sophomore and junior members Lack of understanding of how to apply The Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose Lack of intentionality in officer programs Lack of life-time commitment Lack of comprehension of real world application of skills learned as an Alpha Gamma Delta Lack of shared experience Lack of pride of membership Too great of focus on processes and procedures Over-programming

University Learning Outcomes Assessment Critical thinking Self-awareness Communication Diversity Citizenship Membership and Leadership Relationships

Critical Thinking Defined: AGD Experience: The mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion Line 5 in the Gamma Experience

Self-Awareness Defined: AGD Experience: Aware of oneself, including one's traits, feelings, and behaviors Life Balance program in the Alpha Experience

Communication Defined: AGD Experience: The activity of conveying meaningful information All programs in the Alpha Gamma Delta Experience

Diversity Defined: AGD Experience: Understanding and appreciation of differences Line 8 in the Gamma Experience

Citizenship Defined: AGD Experience: The quality of an individual’s response to membership in a community Line 6 in the Gamma Experience

Membership & Leadership Defined: AGD Experience: Types of relationships students will experience Legacy Project

Relationships Defined: AGD Experience: A variety of levels of interaction with others All of the programs of the Alpha Gamma Delta Experience

Support All chapters should be fully implementing the Gamma Experience starting Fall 2011.

Member Development Specialist Support Member Development Specialist Staff Area Coordinator Province Director Chapter

Executive Council Reports The reactions of members to programming The effect on member knowledge Any changes in behavior as a result of the programming The organizational impact of the programming

Bi-Annual Report Reviews the chapter’s strength in sisterhood, operational training and programming

Member Development Team Report Guide Do: Avoid: Encourage EC members to have concise and constructive discussion Encourage providing accurate and timely information Read reports thoroughly and think of ways to challenge VPMD officers Respond to questions Over programming Getting bogged down in whether programs are completed Simply skimming reports Watch out for chapters that provide the same responses every month

The Alpha Gamma Delta Experience