BRIDGE TO BROTHERHOOD CHAPTER PRESENTATION educationakpsi org 1

BRIDGE TO BROTHERHOOD CHAPTER PRESENTATION education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org

The Why Alpha Kappa Psi is constantly reviewing its programs and events to ensure the quality of the programming and education is suiting the needs of its members and keeping up with the changing needs of higher education and corporate industry. As the start of the member experience, pledge education is no exception. education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 2

What is Bridge to Brotherhood? 5 -9 week program Focus on Education & Integration education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 3

Program Requirements Attend the 6 educational modules Complete a Personal Development Plan Create a Résumé Conduct an Informational Interview Complete the Mid-Term Interview Complete all chapter-added Elective Requirements Present the Court of Honor Presentation Pass the Fraternal Exam with at least 76% Recite the Creed & Anthem education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 4

Program Structure education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 5

Educational Modules The Educational Modules are a time for the pledge class to focus on their education of the fraternity and its key skills. • Specific lesson plans Building Relationships Values Chapter Operations • Facilitated by the Fraternity Educator • Attendance is limited to the pledge class and pledge education committee, except where noted • Building Relationships includes icebreakers with the chapter • Each module begins with a few chapter officers introducing themselves and their role Interviewing education@akpsi. org Handling Feedback 1. 317. 872. 1553 Emotional Intelligence akpsi. org 6

Create a Resume • Due by Mid-Term Interview • May visit Career Services or create on their own • Opportunity to create a resume or revise an existing one • Will be reviewed at Mid-Term Interview • Not a requirement for pledges to have reviewed by any number of brothers beforehand education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 7

Informational Interview • Due by Court of Honor • May reach out to anyone in a field of interest • Can be conducted in person, via email, phone, or video conference • Opportunity to make a connection in the industry and gather career and industry information from a professional currently working in the field • Will share learning outcomes in the Court of Honor Presentation education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 8

Personal Development Plan • Due by Court of Honor • Opportunity to self-evaluate where they stand in regards to key skills and identify where they want to focus their growth throughout their time as a member • Will be worked on with their Big Brother to discuss opportunities and how they have already grown through the pledge process education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 9

Rituals The Mid-Term Interview is a professional interview experience designed to prepare pledges for an actual job interview. Should not be focused on Fraternal knowledge questions can be asked, but there approved fraternal experience questions. Court of Honor is a group presentation focused on reflection. education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 10

Fraternal Exam The Fraternal Exam is online and there is no limit on retakes. Quizzes are for the pledge's learning and should not be used as a disciplinary tool. It will be administered at least two weeks prior to Court of Honor and pledges must pass it by Court of Honor. The anthem and creed portion of the Fraternal Exam is administered orally. education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 11

Big Brother Mentor Program The Big Brother Mentor Program is required. Each pledge will receive a Big Brother at the beginning of the program to serve as their mentor. education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 12

Elective Bank Chapters can tailor the program by selecting additional activities based on Personal, Professional and Fraternal Development. Personal Development Fraternal Development Professional Development • Chapter Committees • Brotherhood Event • Alumni Interviews • Chapter Events • Community Service • Business Plan Presentation • Chapter History • Fundraising for Charity • Case Competition • Core Values Presentation • Networking Groups • Current Events Presentation • Pledge Retreat • Networking Event • Court of Honor Presentation Work Session • Pledge to Pledge Interactions • Personal Brand Project • Study Hours • Professional Development Workshop • Fraternal Exam Study Session education@akpsi. org • Memorabilia Project Fraternal Development • Officer Shadowing • Parliamentary Procedure 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 13

Elective Bank • Electives allow chapters to add activities specific to their university or culture. • Chapters select from a bank of approved activities with corresponding guidelines and requirements which are reviewed and updated annually. • In an effort to keep the time constraints of the program in place, chapters have a designated number of elective credit hours allowed based on the length of the program. • Elective credit hours are assigned based on the length of Length of Program Number of Elective Credit Hours 5 Week Program 6 6 Week Program 9 7 Week Program 12 8 Week Program 15 9 Week Program 18 time the activity takes to complete. education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 14

All Brother Interviews must be completed with current collegiate Brothers Brother Interviews Formal Interviews: Informal Interviews: • 30 minutes long; approximately 2 per week • 15 – 20 Minutes long; approximately 4 per week • Must be 1: 1 interviews. • Must be no more than 2 pledges and 2 members at a time. • The chapter provides a list of brothers available to interview with their contact information. • The chapter provides a list of brothers available to meet with their contact information. • Interviews are professionally coordinated (by formal email or phone introduction) by the pledge with the member. The process is taught at the Induction Module. • Interviews can be set up via phone or email, or in person. • The focus is on the interview process as opposed to brother networking. • Brothers should ask the pledges questions to simulate an interview experience, but be prepared for pledges to ask them questions as well. • After the interview, pledges must send a formal thank you email to the brother, copying the pledge educator for verification of completion. • The focus is on building a fraternal network as opposed to interviewing skills. • Brothers and pledges should carry on a conversation to get to know one another. • After the conversation, pledges must send a brief thank you email to the brother, copying the pledge educator for verification of completion. Interview Type 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week Formal 10 Brothers 12 Brothers 14 Brothers 16 Brothers 18 Brothers Informal 20 Brothers 24 Brothers 28 Brothers 32 Brothers 36 Brothers education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 15

Program Syllabus The Program Syllabus is required of all chapters to report the pledge program and electives. Starting with Induction and ending with New Brother Orientation, the Program Syllabus takes fraternity educators through each aspect of the program to help plan a pledge education program tailored to the needs of the incoming pledges within the given parameters. Semester Schools Quarter Schools May 15 for Fall Program Syllabus November 15 for Spring Program Syllabus November 15 for Winter Program Syllabus* February 15 for Spring Program* Syllabus; *If a quarter school is not conducting either a winter or spring program, it must be noted in the Chapter Success Plan. For quarter schools, winter programs begin in January-February and spring programs begin in March-April. education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 16

Improvement Plans A consistent template to address performance or behavioral gaps Chapters should follow guidelines when creating the plans Should be reviewed by Chapter Advisor before administering Resource is based off SHRM performance improvement plans education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 17

Program Resources For Facilitators • Facilitator Guide • • • Program Overview • Appendix Program Guidelines Module Lesson Plans Elective Bank Frequently Asked Questions • Program Syllabus • Module Power. Points For Pledges • Bridge to Brotherhood Learning Plan • Fraternal Exam Study Guide • Fraternal Exam Practice Quiz Links • Informational Interview Guidelines • Personal Development Plan • Module Reflections • Connections Resource Guide education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 18

How does this affect recruitment? Get to know the potential members, their values and goals Be open and honest about all expectations, requirements and benefits of pledging Alpha Kappa Psi and becoming a member of the Fraternity. Find out why they are interested in joining! Share the benefits of the pledge process and chapter membership Discuss the requirements of pledging and membership Consider if they would be good fit and have the potential to be a good Brother! Why should someone join? What will they get out of pledging? What will they get out of chapter membership? education@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 akpsi. org 19

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