Changing Culture in Fraternity and Sorority Communities Steve Veldkamp, Assistant Dean of Student and Director of Student Life and Learning, Indiana University Bloomington Lori Reesor, PhD. Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Indiana University Bloomington Melissa Kish, Associate Director of Student Life and Learning, Indiana University Bloomington
Learning Outcomes Gain an understanding of the leave with tangible resources for future reference regarding strategic planning Identify how the soci-ecological model can be used in understanding the culture of a fraternity/ sorority community. Evaluate the strengths and challenges of stakeholder communication strategies. Gain practical insight into the systems and structures of multilayered fraternity and sorority organizations.
Socio-Ecological Model Organizational Principles Strategic Planning Phases
Socio-Ecological Model Community/ Institutional Relationships between organization Organizational Chapter, social institutions Interpersonal Friends, pledge classes, social networks Individual Knowledge, skills, attitudes
Organizational Principles Size Mission/ Values Systems/ Structures Resources What else?
Kotter (1996) Leading change.
Create Urgency Urgency can be negative or positive Negative Incident Crisis Injury Positive New resources New leadership Strategic plan alignment
Create a coalition Who are internal and external stakeholders Systems/ Structures to consider University University System Umbrella Organizations Fraternity/ Sorority Headquarters House Corporations Local Advisors Regional Volunteers Campus Partners Local Government
Develop a Vision and Strategy
Communicate Vision
Empower Action Creating a sustainable model through turnover
Get Quick Wins Use student leaders and their stories Data Points Collaborate with institutional research, campus offices
Leverage wins to drive change
Embed in Culture
Lessons Learned