The Preparation for Brotherhood Program The Preparation for

The Preparation for Brotherhood Program The Preparation for Brotherhood program is the Fraternity’s model 8 course pledge program that combines pledge education, the Fraternity’s best pledge activities and literary exercises and Sigma Chi’s core values in a blended learning approach. The program will feature the traditional Magister-led pledge education with state-of-the-art online learning on Sigma Chi U, the Fraternity’s new learning management system. The Preparation for Brotherhood program is Sigma Chi leading the way in education and leadership development. It gets the entire Sigma Chi international experience involved in making your pledgeship the best one possible.

Instructional Objectives Gain a comprehensive orientation to Sigma Chi – its history, values, ideals and programs, as well as, understand Sigma Chi’s commitment/contributions to the Greek world, campus and community, Demonstrate knowledge of Sigma Chi operations and governance at the local chapter, province and international levels, Develop a deep sense of personal responsibility to cultivate true brotherhood with members of the Fraternity, Develop an understanding of Sigma Chi values-based leadership and its application to their daily life, and Be prepared to begin a lifelong commitment to Sigma Chi through exposure to our Ritual.

INSPIRATION EDUCATION APPLICATION

The Instructional Process of P 4 B Education for Preparation for Brotherhood will include: ü E-learning on Sigma Chi U; ü Group Sessions that occur weekly; ü Experiential activities that occur weekly; ü Application activities that occur weekly; ü Journaling that allows personal reflection for all 8 weeks of Preparation for Brotherhood.

It Takes a Chapter This program is going to take everyone’s support to succeed … It’s not all on the Magister anymore.

A Blended Instructional Approach Self-Instruction Experiential Application Journaling Group Discussions Peer Coaching

Instructional Tools Journal Magister Guide Norman Shield Big Brother Manual Activities LMS For the Pledge For Chapter Members

Weekly Learning Components GROUP SESSION PRESESSION • • Objectives of the Course (Week) Video Instruction (e. g. Stories about the designated Value/Founder/Topic Area) Learning Linkages about Sigma Chi programming ACTIVITY 2 -3 Hours 2 -4 Hours 2 -3 Hours • + POSTSESSION EXPERIENTIAL • • • Debrief of Activities/Application assignments from previous course (AAR) Deeper group conversation about assigned topic areas above Guest speakers (e. g. Chapter Officers/Chapter Advisor/Campus Advisors) Literary readings Evaluation of session (Successful completion of evaluation triggers the delivery of the quiz. ) • • Conversation with Big Brother Networking with chapter members/officers Application activity/ Journaling assignment linked to the course’s objectives Final quiz on the course (Must pass at 75 percent/3 tries) (Successful completion of quiz triggers delivery of pre-session for Next Course. )

Most learning and training completed on Sigma Chi U will be interactive content, and in regards to Preparation for Brotherhood, pledges will complete anywhere from three to five online activities during one course (week).

Course 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Theme/ Founder Welcome/ Logistics Runkle/ Courage Bell/ Wisdom Lockwood/ Integrity Jordan/ High Ambition Cooper/ Self-Control Scobey/ Courtesy Caldwell/ Fidelity Preparation for Brotherhood Pre- E learning Activities 1. 1 Welcome to 2. 1 Welcome/ Sigma Chi/ P 4 B Objectives Sigma Chi U 1. 2 LMS Sign-in Instructions/ Pledge Form Completion 3. 1 Bell/ Wisdom 4. 1 Lockwood/ Integrity 5. 1 Jordan/High Ambition 6. 1 Cooper/ Self-Control 7. 1 Scobey/ Courtesy 8. 1 Caldwell/ Fidelity 2. 2 Founders/ Founding 3. 2 Insignia/ My Badge 4. 2 The Creed (With Assignment) 5. 2 Sig/ OOC/ Undergraduate Awards and Scholarships 6. 2 Risk Management Foundation 7. 2 The Spirit 8. 2 Our Ritual 2. 3 Runkle/ Courage 3. 3 Mission/ Vision/Purpose (International) 4. 3 Community Service/ Philanthropy/ Huntsman 5. 3 Sigma Chi Foundation (Funding/Give Back) 6. 3 Crossroads/ Lifeline/Sexual Misconduct 2. 4 Monuments/ Memorials 3. 4 Org Structure (Grand Officers, ) 4. 4 Values-Based Leadership 5. 4 Balfour LTW Officer Training 7. 4 Sweetheart of Sigma Chi 8. 4 Evaluation 2. 5 Constantine/ 3. 5 Journey (Life. Our Motto long Learning Continuum) 4. 5 Horizons 7. 5 Mission 365 (Jordan Standard) Wednesday: Ritual Walk 2. 6 Jordan Initiative Thursday: Adventure Boldly Final Candle Pass Group Session Formal Pledging/ Big Brother Ceremony Deliver P 4 B Scheduling Chapter Officers/ Local Chapter History The Creed Strategic Planning/ Chapter Mission, Vision, Imperatives Values-based Decision Making Goals and Ideals/ The Spirit of Sigma Chi Ritual Course 8 Scheduling/ Logistics Friday: Jordan Standard Our Tradition of Literary Exercises Chapter Philanthropy/ Community Service/Derby Days Full Content at a Glance 7. 3 Social Excellence (Etiquette) 8. 3 Ritual Renaissance Active Alumni Letter/ Commencement Dinner Closing Lecture Saturday: Investiture

Course 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Experiential (Required) Man in the Glass* RBC * Seven Candles* Illumination* Ritual Walk * Adventure Boldly* Commencement Dinner/Active-Alumni Letter* Closing Lecture* Experiential (Optional) Another One Lost (Recommended) General Garcia Jordan Trail (Recommended) Ascent Unity Lifelong Learning Post. E learning Activities 2. 8 Application 2. 9 Course Quiz 2. 7 Group Session 3. 6 Group Session Evaluation 4. 6 Group Session Evaluation 5. 5 Group Session Evaluation 6. 4 Group Session Evaluation 7. 6 Group Session Evaluation 8. 5 Group Session Evaluation 3. 7 Application 4. 7 Application 5. 6 Application 6. 5 Application 7. 7 Application 8. 6 Application 3. 8 Course Quiz 4. 8 Course Quiz 5. 7 Course Quiz 6. 6 Course Quiz 7. 8 Course Quiz 8. 7 Course Quiz Full Content at a Glance

Our Materials

New Magister Tools ü A new 200 page Magister – one of the most comprehensive manuals ever used in Sigma Chi. ü This guide also includes Sigma Chi’s experiential activity manual that details all activities for the 8 -course program. ü The instructional details for all ceremonies are included as well.

New Magister Tools (cont. ) ü The first official Big Brother Manual ever used within the Sigma Chi Fraternity, which you will learn more about tomorrow night. ü Instead of a journal for only the last week of pledgeship, each pledge will have a journal to use each week, including literary readings and Founders quotes.

A Big Brother is a. • Guide, • Coach, • Resource, • Role Model, • Advocate. . .

To Be A Big Brother, you must… Be an active member, In good standing academically and financially as a Sigma Chi, Have an unequivocal commitment to the ideals of Sigma Chi and completed Ritual Obligations, Be willing to be a role model, Not eligible Consul and Magister, and any brother who has not yet met his obligation or is not in good standing. Attend an orientation with the Magister prior to the Preparation for Brotherhood Program and be willing to make the time commitment to meet weekly with their Little Brother during the Program.

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