ETA GAMMA CHAPTER

ASSOCIATE MEMBER EDUCATION SYLLABUS

2016

Travis Lundin, Warden

  1. OVERVIEW

Pi Kappa Phi’s associate member education program is based on the ideals espoused the Student Creed: Common Loyalty, Personal Responsibility, Achievement, Accountability, Campus Involvement, Responsible Citizenship, and Lifelong Commitment. Embarking on this experience will take time, energy, and will challenge you to reach your potential as a leader and a brother of Pi Kappa Phi.

  1. OUR EXPECTATIONS AND YOUR EXPERIENCE

As an organization founded on the principles of friendship, Pi Kappa Phi expects that all members treat each other with dignity and respect.

The Fraternity’s aim and purpose is to promote fellowship and mutual trust among its members, and we fundamentally oppose any activity that could be considered mentally, physically, or emotionally unsafe.

Members and associate members who are aware of behavior that is inconsistent with our shared standards should contact the National Headquarters at (704) 504-0888 and ask for the Assistant Executive Director of Education & Accountability.

  1. MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT

Membership is a lived commitment to the values and initiatives of brotherhood in Pi Kappa Phi. Fulfilling your role as a brother of Pi Kappa Phi includes fulfilling your time and financial obligations.

  1. TIME COMMITMENT – 8 hours per week, including:
  1. 4 associate member meetings per week. Associate member meetings will occur on Sunday’s (member ed) from 6-7pm; Monday’s (chapter) from 630-730pm, Tuesday’s (study tables) from 6-8pm, and Thursday’s (study tables) 6-8pm
  2. Weekly subordinate ritual(s) on Wednesday’s from 6-8pm;
  3. Attendance at 100% of chapter meetings; (unless illness or school conflict)
  4. Attendance at 75% of fraternity events (including social activities); and
  5. Attendance at 100% of The Ability Experience/service/philanthropy events. (unless illness or school conflict)
  1. FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
  1. Pre-Initiation Fee: $70.00 (due prior to pre-initiation);
  2. Associate Member Pin & Copy of The White Diamond: $20.00;
  3. Initiation Fee: $195.00 (due prior to initiation);
  4. Member Badge: $15.00 (due prior to initiation); and
  5. Chapter Dues: $900 per semester due on 10/1/16
  1. ACADEMIC COMMITMENT
  1. Sign a grade release form;
  2. Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7;
  3. Provide the Warden with a copy of your course schedule;
  4. Abide by the Academic Integrity/Honor Code of University of Colorado at Boulder, which states: “On my honor, as a University of Colorado Boulder student, I have neither given nor received unauthorized assistance.";
  5. Present a mid-term progress report from each instructor/professor to the Scholarship Chairman; and
  6. Present a progress report from each instructor/professor prior to initiation in order to ensure you have successfully demonstrated a desire to strive to attain the highest possible standards of scholarship.
  1. REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIATION

In order to be eligible for initiation, an associate member must:

  1. Pass the final written exam with at least a 75%
  2. Pass an oral examination on the history and principles of the Fraternity
  3. Complete Part 1 of GreekLifeEdu prior to initiation
  4. 90% active brotherhood approval
  1. TOPICS, OBJECTIVES, & ASSIGNMENTS

2/8/16: Pre-Initiation & Orientation

Topics:Associate member expectations

Time commitment

Financial commitment

Overview of associate member education process

Requirements for initiation

Introduction to The White Diamond

Pi Kappa Phi’s hazing policy

Assignments:

TBD:

Topics:History of Pi Kappa Phi, Ultimate Respect

Assignments: White Diamond (6-17), 186, Ultimate Respect (p.105)

TBD:

Topics:Eta Gamma History, History of Pi Kappa Phi, Four Gifts, Greek Alphabet

Assignments: White Diamond (25-45), 186

TBD:

Topics:

Eta Gamma History, Student Creed, Man in the Glass, Manners, Ethics

Assignments: Student Creed (Pg. 100)

TBD:

Topics:First 4 Stanzas of Student Creed, Man in the Glass, Manners, Executive Board, IFC, PKP Risk Management Policy, Ability Experience

Assignments: (97-107), Student Creed (Pg. 100)

TBD: Associate Member Retreat

Topics:Associate member and initiated member relationship building

Brotherhood dynamics

Team building and leadership skills

Assignments:

TBD:

Topics:National Organization, Ability Experience, IFC, Executive Board, FIPG, Second four Stanzas

Assignments: (55-81)(101)(108-117)

TBD:

Topics:Recruitment, Abilities Experience, National Organization

Assignments: (131-141)(155)

VI.CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES

In order to initiate into the Eta Gamma Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, the Associate Member of the Beta Alpha Class must adhere to the following responsibilities:

  • Uphold the ideals of the Student Creed not only while at chapter functions but throughout each and every day.
  • Maintain Scholarship. You must maintain a 2.70 G.P.A. to initiate.
  • Attend EVERY Member Ed and Chapter Meeting.
  • Attain a 90% average on all quizzes. Low scores will not be tolerated.
  • Wear your associate White Diamond Pin along with proper white shirt and gold tie and suit all day long EVERY Monday, as well as to Member Ed meetings on Sunday Evenings.
  • Attend 5 Ability Experience Events during your Associate Semester – bowling, Fairview, etc.
  • Complete the GREEK LIFE EDU program online before October 1st.
  • Meet as a class at least once a week to discuss progress on class projects and other business.
  • Obtain 10 signatures a week of active brothers in White Diamond, and 20 signatures during initiation week.
  • Make a commitment to meet, get to know, and spend time with every member of your associate class.
  • Arrange a time to meet one on one with your Warden, Member Ed Chairmen and Archon to discuss semester progress.
  • Do your part to ensure that all class projects are done on time.
  • Represent the Greek System at CU in a positive light.
  • Learn Pi Kappa Phi, emphasizing the ideals and traditions.
  • Learn the history of Eta Gamma.
  • Pay your share of the finances on time.
  • Lastly, ENJOY THIS SEMESTER! Experience the BROTHERHOOD our chapter has to offer and keep an open mind to all that Pi Kappa Phi has to offer.

VII.SIGNATURES & DRESS CODE

Dress Code: Black or brown shoes, kaki pants, white dress shirt, navy or black blazer, gold tie, associate pin

Required: Monday all day long until chapter Monday night, Wednesday for ritual, and Sunday for member education meetings. Active brothers are also required to wear a similar attire to preference nights and other occasions

Purpose: Dress code is to represent the seriousness of every chapter meeting, ritual, and member education meeting. Also to show that we are men of class and stand out on campus

Consequences: Their are no consequences to not wearing your associate attire when it is required but it shows a lack of commitment to the brotherhood when you do not.

Signatures: A way for you to meet the brothers and the brothers meet you. A great resource for you to network or talk about challenges in school ect. These are to be recorded in your white diamond. Brothers will usually write a quote or words of advice for you.

Required: 10 per week and 20 during initiation week. 1-2 hour time commitment per week

Purpose: Once again, for you to get to know the brothers and for them to get to know you. Give you a resource to brothers who have prior knowledge and experience in school, the associate semester, college, jobs, life, ect.

Consequences: We ask that when you obtain signatures you do so in only a sober manner and the brothers know that they must be sober in order to give a signature. We will ask about your talks with the brothers and if you got to know the brother or not. If you didn’t we will ask you go back and meet him as well as we will ask the brother to put more effort in to his conversation with you. When we are asking about your conversation with the brother we are also asking to make sure that the types of conversations the brothers are having with you are appropriate and beneficial so please do not hesitate to let us know if a brother is acting in a inappropriate manner

Other: Overall signatures are a great resource for you. To this day I still go back through my white diamond and read some of the notes brothers left for me. On a serious note, a brother may never ask you to do something in order for him to sign your book. For example a brother asking you to do his laundry or get him food or anything that goes beyond that is not expectable. We do not condone that and that is not the purpose of signatures. If at any time a brother does something along the lines of those actions you must report it to me and the brother will be held responsible.

VIII. CLASS PROJECTS

These six class projects MUST be completed by Initiation week in order to initiate:

  • Class Retreat: As a class, travel to a location outside Boulder and spend the night. This is to be a Sober Event to unite your Class and must be done prior to Spring Break.
  • Ability Experience Service: Our Chapter takes this very seriously. You class MUST plan and organize a service event with the Life Skills kids or some other Ability Experience event. Coordinate with Chaplain and Ability Experience Chairmen.
  • Fundraising for Ability Experience: Your Class must raise a minimum of $1,500 for Ability Experience through a fundraising event. You must individually raise $250 each for the Ability Experience. Your Philanthropy chair will help set you up with way to accomplish this.
  • Chapter Gift: Our chapter is a source of great pride and by adding an improvement your class can leave their mark on our legacy. (Present this during Initiation week.)
  • Brotherhood Event: Plan an event for the brothers of the house. Be creative and make it fun.
  • Class Scrapbook: You class must create a scrapbook of memories of your Associate Semester. Included anything, especially pictures, this should be worked on throughout the semester.

Do not be afraid to ask for help from any of the Brothers. They are more than willing to help with ideas. Do not hesitate to ask! These projects should be worked on by the entire Class not a few individuals, use them to help bring you all together.

Good Luck! Do not put these off until the end of the semester because they will catch up to you.

IX.LIST OF CLASS OFFICERS & CHAIRS

President- In Charge of overall functioning on the class.

Vice President- Serves as 2nd in command to Pres. Responsible for class retreat, planning/organizing.

Treasurer- In charge of all financing/fund-raising efforts. Creates a class budget. Makes sure chapter treasurer gets dues on time etc.

Chairs:

Ability Experience Fund Raiser: In charge of planning and coordinating all fundraising for class requirements for The Ability Experience.

Ability Experience Event Plan: Organize/Plan an event that raises both money and awareness.

Brotherhood: Plan and organize a brotherhood event for the active chapter.

Scrapbook: Responsible for taking pictures throughout the semester ad documenting the associate semester, combining documents/pictures for end of the semester scrapbook.

Chapter Gift Chair: In charge of coordinating and implementing the Chapter Gift.

Athletic Chair: Responsible for making sure the class participates in athletic events such as Sig Nu basketball tournament and other events put on by IFC, Intramurals, and Sorority Events.

X. IN CASE YOU ENCOUNTER PROBLEMS

During the course of this semester, you may have doubts about becoming an active member of Pi Kappa Phi. If this happens, do not let it drag you down. Let one of your brothers know and certainly come to the Member Education Chairmen, Warden or your Big Brother. There will be hard times for sure, but that does not mean that you will not rise to the occasion. Remember that we are here to see that you become a brother and we will work hard to see you reach this goal.

XI. THE END OF THE ROAD

If you ask active brothers what experience in the fraternity is their most memorable, any would say initiation. We do not want to deny you of that opportunity, so we are pushing you to reach that goal at the end of your associate semester. Please take our word for it, initiation will be a part of you for the rest of your life, so set your goals high and you will reach the top. Always act with CLASS and be a true Eta Gamma Pi Kappa Phi.

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