Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Collegiate Chapter Advisors “Your Role in the Success of the Chapter” Daryl A. Anderson

Process SIGMA The Advisor is the key person to the success of the Collegiate Chapter. Process SIGMA allows the Advisor to effectively –plan –monitor, –benchmark and –gauge all recognized chapter activities in all areas of  affairs.

Process SIGMA “S” -Strategic Planning SWOT analysis with the chapter –Strengths –Weaknesses –Opportunities –Threats Should be held during the first of school Semi-annual chapter planning meeting –Benchmarks –MIP –Financial analysis

Process SIGMA Chapter Retreats –Should be away –Should be aware –Should be awesome! Chapter Assessment –Is standardized –Should be inclusive –Should be documentable

Process SIGMA “I” – Investment Analysis It is a fundamental review of their business plan. Focuses on: –What they are spending –Why they are spending –Where they are spending –Who is actually spending

Process SIGMA “I” requires that the Advisor obtain answers to: –How does the Fraternity benefit? –How does the chapter benefit? –How does the individual benefit?

Process SIGMA “G” – Goal Gauging The Advisor should assist the chapter in reviewing: National mandates Regional mandates Local mandates Individual mandates

Process SIGMA “M” – Membership Development The Advisor should assist the chapter in reviewing recruitment, retention and reactivation plans. The chapter should recognize the marketing aspect of membership development. It includes SOS (Sigma-Oriented Sales)

Process SIGMA SOS focuses on plans involving the chapter’s view on: The general community –All programs –All promotions Affiliate organizations –Productivity –participation Affiliates –Positioning –Praise

Process SIGMA “A” – Accolades for Achievement This focuses on the “membership should have privileges” aspect of chapter involvement. Academic scholarships –External to the Fraternity –Internal to Sigma Internships Employment Alumni Chapter recognition –Who is their Sigma of the Year? –Who is the Brother recognized by the Alumni Chapter?