Playing the “GAME” … Making All The Right Moves! nternational Convention D. Marc West Director, Student Life & Involvement/Greek Life Thursday - July 30, 2009
Introduction u Hopefully you will have a better understanding of how to work with other key stakeholders after this session. u Plus, giving you tips on how to work with other Greek organizations and campus resources and officials. International Convention
Agenda u Elevator Activity u Top Five Things To Do u Top Five People To Meet/Know u Programming with other Greek Chapters u Dealing with Issues/Problems u Question and Answer Time International Convention
Activity u Elevator Conversation International Convention
Five Pillars of Greek Life u Brotherhood/Sisterhood u Leadership u Scholarship u Service/Philanthropy u Social International Convention
Top 5 Things To Do u What are the most important things you and the Chapter should do? u How should you go about in doing these things? International Convention
Top 5 Things To Do u Build relationships with the Greek Life Office/and Staff. Have them do programs for your Chapter. u Build relationships with “ALL” the other Chapters/ Inter Fraternity Council (IFC) and other Governing bodies. Collaboration and Co-Sponsorship u Build relationships with the Service Office on your campus. Collaborate with the Office that does service with programs. u Build relationships with Academic Support Area and the Academic Dean’s Office. Send Sisters to the Support Services on your campus. u Be Visible on campus. International Convention
Top 5 People to Know… u Who are the most important people to have a relationship with on your campus? u How should you and the Chapter go about building these relationships? International Convention
Top 5 People u Student Senate/Government and Student Media u Greek Life Office/Student Life Office & Officers of Councils u Chair of the Faculty/Academic Dean’s Office u Vice President/Dean of Students u President of the College/University u Why are these people important? International Convention
Programming u Greeks are over programmed! u Work with other Chapters on programming – ask for a copy of their calendar of events. u Collaborate & Show An Interest. u Link up with Officer(s) responsible for programming at the start of each semester. International Convention
Dealing with Issues/Problems u Be Fair and Consistent in you dealings with others. u Be Upfront and Confront. u Keep It Real! International Convention
Q & A Time? u What questions do you have? International Convention
Summary u If you build the right relationships you get: A great Chapter &Fraternity community on your campus. A captive audience for programming. An easier time leading your Chapter. A larger network A rewarding Greek experience A GREAT YEAR! International Convention
Where to Get More Information u Check out your campus Programming Board/Student Life or Student Affairs Staff u Contact your Greek Life Staff back on your campus u Check out group’s website and their headquarters websites on your campus. International Convention