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Bridge to Brotherhood Education provided by Alpha Kappa Psi Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org

Why is pledge education changing? 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. Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org 2

What is the new program? 5 -8 week program Focus on Education & Integration 6 Educational modules Induction Fraternal Exam Mid-Term Interview Court of Honor Presentation Initiation New Brother Orientation Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. 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 Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org 4

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 Risk Reduction • 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 Bridge to Brotherhood Interviewing bridge@akpsi. org Handling Feedback 1. 317. 872. 1553 Emotional Intelligence myakpsi. org 5

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Personal Development Plan • Due by Module Two • Opportunity to self-evaluate where they are coming into the program in regards to key skills and identify where they want to focus their growth throughout the program • Will be reviewed with their Big Brother periodically throughout the program to track progress Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org 8

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 Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org 9

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 Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. 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 before Mid -Term Interview and pledges must pass it by Court of Honor. The anthem and creed portion of the Fraternal Exam is administered orally. Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org 11

Rituals The Mid-Term Interview is a professional interview experience designed to prepare pledges for an actual job interview. Court of Honor is a presentation and focuses on reflection. No fraternal knowledge questions can be asked, but there approved fraternal experience questions. Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org 12

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. Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org 13

Elective Bank Chapters can tailor the program by selecting additional activities based on Personal, Professional and Fraternal Development. Personal Development Professional Development Fraternal Development • Brotherhood Event • Alumni Interviews • Chapter History • Community Service • Business Plan Presentation • Core Values Presentation • Fundraising for Charity • Case Competition • Networking Groups • Current Events Presentation • Court of Honor Presentation Work Session • Pledge Retreat • Networking Event • Pledge to Pledge Interactions • Personal Brand Project • Study Hours • Professional Development Workshop Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org • Fraternal Exam Study Session • Memorabilia Project • Fraternal Officer Shadowing Development • Parliamentary Procedure 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org 14

Elective Bank Design • Electives allow chapters to add activities specific to their university or culture. Length of Program Number of Elective Credit Hours 5 Week Program 6 6 Week Program 10 place, chapters have a designated number of elective credit 7 Week Program 14 hours allowed based on the length of the program. 8 Week Program 18 • 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 • Elective credit hours are assigned based on the length of time the activity takes to complete. Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org 15

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 building a fraternal network as opposed to interviewing skills. • 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. Bridge to Brotherhood • 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 Formal 10 Brothers 12 Brothers 14 Brothers 16 Brothers Informal 20 Brothers 24 Brothers 28 Brothers 32 Brothers bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org 16

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 1 for Fall Program Syllabus November 1 for Spring Program Syllabus November 1 for Winter Program Syllabus* February 1 for Spring Program* Syllabus; Amended Fall 2018 Deadline: July 15 Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org 17

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 Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org 18

Chapter Integration Start getting to know your future Brothers from the start! • Invite them to chapter events • Allow them to participate in chapter committees • Reach out to them and form connections • Connect them with other Brothers and Alumni Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org 19

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! Bridge to Brotherhood Why should someone join? What will they get out of pledging? What will they get out of chapter membership? bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org 20

When will my chapter be expected to follow the program? Area 1 Fall 2018 Area 2 Fall 2019 Area 3 Fall 2019 Area 4 Fall 2018 • Central Pacific • Eastern Great Plains • Atlantic Metro • Atlantic Gulf Coast • Desert Southwest • Valley Crossroads • Central Atlantic • Carolina Coastal • Northern Rio Grande • Western Great Lakes • Eastern Great Lakes • Southern Bluegrass • Pacific Northwest • Western Great Plains • Northern Atlantic • Southern Delta All Chapters who were on the pilot will follow Bridge to Brotherhood beginning Fall 2018 Bridge to Brotherhood bridge@akpsi. org 1. 317. 872. 1553 myakpsi. org 21

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