VISION ATTAINMENT 2012-2015 BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN CURRENT AND FUTURE SUCCESS.
- Executive Summary - The vision of the Office of Greek Life at The University of Southern Mississippi is to be recognized as a distinguished program among our peers. This resource was created as an answer to how that would occur. In this document, we will examine our vision from three lenses: the Here & Now, A Future Focus, and Forecasted Projections. Taken together, the reader is able to see where we begin, and where we seek to end as we pursue these aims from FY 2013 FY 2015. Each of these sections seeks to demonstrate the health and strength of Greek Life at Southern Miss. In the Here & Now section, the essential functions of our Greek Life program will be described. Each function will be supported by a list of programs and experiences that we believe support that role. In A Future Focus, our functions and vision will coalesce to provide tangible projects and goals from which we shall devote our focus and energies. Lastly, the Forecasted Projections section will look and feel much like an appendix. Charts, graphs and tables will be used to illuminate where we believe we are headed within the framework of continual improvement. - The Here & Now - The following subsections indicate the role and function of the Office of Greek Life. Contained within each item are a series of programs, events, and activities that are currently implemented toward each function. In many cases, and in an effort to combat campus over-programming, several programs or activities capture multiple office roles. INSPIRE AWARENESS OF INDIVIDUAL, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND CAMPUS VALUES AMONG OUR STUDENTS. Establishment of a Greek Leadership course Participation in a new member convocation Involvement with community service and philanthropy programming Attendance at an NPHC informational program PROMOTE POSITIVE INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS AMONG OUR STUDENTS. Maintaining a term G.P.A. above the campus averages Individual meetings between staff and students below a 2.0 term average Greek Leadership course Greek Life student-led tutoring program Order of Omega academic honor society SUPPORT HEALTHY AND DIVERSE INTERACTIONS ACROSS CAMPUS ENVIRONMENTS BETWEEN AND WITHIN OUR STUDENTS. - 2 -
Greek Leader retreat NPHC Retreat PACKD Retreat (CPC) Greek Policy Review Session and Welcome Back Workshop Greek Week program Greek Leadership course New Member convocation Participation in campus intramural and recreational sports Self-governance model of student leadership, including conduct processes Marketing and social media Encouraging campus involvement FOSTER PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS TO SUPPORT FUTURE SUCCESS AND CONNECTEDNESS BETWEEN AND WITHIN OUR STUDENTS. Greek Leader retreat NPHC Retreat PACKD Retreat (CPC) Greek Policy Review Session and Welcome Back Workshop Encouraging campus involvement DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS BETWEEN AND WITHIN OUR STUDENTS Greek Leader retreat NPHC Retreat PACKD Retreat (CPC) Recruitment Counselor training Greek Leadership course Individual chapter officer transition workshops Chapter level planning retreats with alumni advisors or national representatives Regional conference participation (e.g. SEIFC, SEPC, SEGLS) National institute participation (e.g. UIFI, Leadershape) Organization-specific national convention/conference participation CULTIVATE A SENSE OF CONTINUED RESPONSIBILITY, LOYALTY, AND COMMITMENT TO ALMA MATER AND GREEK COMMUNITY WITHIN OUR RISING ALUMNI. Encouraging campus involvement Participation in USM Alumni Association and Eagle Club Chapter specific scholarships within the University Foundation Outreach to chapter alumni advisory boards Encouraging graduate NPHC membership - 3 -
ENSURE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF MEMBERS. CPC Formal Recruitment IFC Rush NPHC Intake NPHC Informational program NPHC Meet the Greeks program IFC Coat and Tie function CPC Sorority Recruitment 101 program Co-sponsoring Eagle After Hours programs at summer Preview sessions Participation at involvement fairs and summer Preview sessions Greek Life informational programming at GEWW Sorority Village Meet-and-Greet at Priority Preview IFC Preview Luncheon Informational program NPHC scholarship awarded to a non-greek potential member Chapter scholarships awarded to potential new members Individual academics meeting with staff members for poorly-performing students Encouragement of campus organization involvement (external to Greek life) Positive new member/associate member education programs Scholarship opportunities for Greek students based on leadership and academic performance - 4 -
- A Future Focus - The Office of Greek Life has identified three areas from which programming and initiatives should emerge. This section sets out to define large-scale initiatives or programs that are not presently implemented, but fall within the general spirit of the identified areas. It is the belief of the Office of Greek Life that these items should be implemented by the end of this document s identified planning cycle (spring 2015). Leadership The creation, promotion and development of opportunities to advance goals, improve organizations and their student members, and allow for the retention of organizational memory through efficient and effective transition efforts. 1. Alumnae Panhellenic council 2. Alumni Greek council 3. Greek Seeker program 4. Officer-led student roundtables 5. Additional section of the Greek leadership course 6. Emerging leaders conference (freshman & sophomore focused) 7. Campus-based regional leadership conference 8. Senior Career Workshop (w/ Career Services) Values The targeted communication and demonstration of activities that serve to positively exemplify organizational and individual character and integrity. 1. Chapter advisor summit/workshop 2. Marketing to high schools/junior colleges 3. Blog for parents, students, and alumni 4. Greek Week with an integrated civic engagement focus. 5. Order of Olympians organization 6. Alternative Break trip (w/ Community Service Learning) 7. Alumni networking event (w/ an Academic college) Membership and Commitment The intentional recruitment and effective retention of individuals who embody the values, traditions, and commitment that is fundamentally necessary to organizational sustainability. 1. Alumni database collaboration (w/ Alumni Association & Foundation) 2. New Fraternity Village Housing Plan 3. Panhellenic extension 4. Programming modules targeted at specific class years - 5 -
- Forecasted Projections - Each of these figures represents forecasted projections based on historical performance. Multiple regression analysis was used to project these goals into future years. Included with most graphs are a data table, and the regression equation itself. While any number of external factors may alter the forecasted projections, we believe they are helpful in terms of realistic goal setting. With any forecasting, it is important that a large degree of consistency exist within the environment. Fraternity Men 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 184 RECRUITMENT 262 222 133 y = 32.3x + 119.5 Number Joining 184 133 222 262 281 f 313 f 346 f 378 f This table shows the projected growth of new members into the fraternity system given a consistent increased interest over time. On average, we forecast growth of 32 men (above the previous year figure) into our fraternity chapters each successive year. Sorority Women 600 y = 37.5x + 235.5 500 400 300 274 326 314 403 200 100 0 Number Joining 274 326 314 403 423 f 461 f 498 f 536 f This table shows the projected growth of new members into the sorority system given a consistent increased interest over time. On average, we forecast growth of 38 women (above the previous year figure) into our sorority chapters each successive year. - 6 -
Fraternity Men TOTAL MEMBERSHIP 600 500 480 420 479 519 y = 17.6x + 430.5 400 300 200 100 0 Total members 480 420 479 519 519 f 536 f 554 f 571 f This table shows the projected growth of the overall fraternity system membership given a consistent increased interest over time. On average, we forecast a net growth of 18 men (above the previous year figure) into our fraternity chapters each successive year. Sorority Women 1400 1200 1000 800 707 771 856 973 y = 88.3x + 606 600 400 200 0 Total members 707 771 856 973 1,048 f 1,136 f 1,224 f 1,312 f This table shows the projected growth of the overall sorority system membership given a consistent increased interest over time. On average, we forecast a net growth of 88 women (above the previous year figure) into our sorority chapters each successive year. - 7 -
Fraternity Men 3.00 2.80 GRADE POINT AVERAGE (G. P. A.) y = 0.02x + 2.58 2.60 2.40 y = 0.001x + 2.48 2.20 2.00 All Men's GPA All Fraternity Male's GPA F 08 S 09 F09 S10 F10 S11 F11 S12 F12 S13 F13 S14 F14 S15 F 08 S 09 F 09 S 10 F 10 S 11 F 11 S 12 F 12 S 13 F 13 S 14 F 14 S 15 All Men's GPA 2.47 2.52 2.45 2.53 2.48 2.46 2.45 2.54 2.49 f 2.49 f 2.49 f 2.49 f 2.49 f 2.50 f All Fraternity GPA 2.57 2.67 2.68 2.69 2.67 2.71 2.69 2.82 2.76 f 2.78 f 2.80 f 2.82 f 2.84 f 2.86 f This table shows the relative consistency of the all-men s average, and the increasing differential growth of the all-fraternity average. As a baseline (intercept), the average male makes a 2.48, where the average fraternity man attains a 2.58. This important beginning level indicates the academic priority of chapters, not only in their recruitment selection, but also in their membership education. Over time, the gap forecasts to widen. By these estimates, the all- Men s average should remain relatively constant, while the all-fraternity average improves.02 grade points each successive semester. Sorority Women 3.30 3.20 3.10 3.00 2.90 2.80 2.70 2.60 2.50 2.40 F 08 S 09 F 09 S 10 F 10 S 11 F 11 S 12 F 12 S 13 F 13 S 14 F 14 S 15 All Women s GPA 2.70 2.71 2.70 2.75 2.68 2.70 2.72 2.75 2.74 f 2.74 f 2.74 f 2.75 f 2.75 f 2.75 f All Sorority GPA 3.10 3.06 3.11 3.21 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.19 3.17 f 3.18 f 3.19 f 3.20 f 3.21 f 3.22 f This table shows the relative consistency of the all-women s average, and the increasing differential growth of the all-fraternity average. As a baseline (intercept), the average female makes a 2.70, where the average sorority woman attains a 3.08. Like the aforementioned fraternity discussion, this indicates the academic priority of chapters, not only in their recruitment selection, but also in their membership education. Over time, the gap forecasts to widen. By these estimates, the all-women s average should remain relatively constant, while the all-sorority average improves.01 grade points each successive semester. - 8 - All Women's GPA y = 0.01x + 3.08 y = 0.004x + 2.70 All Sor Females GPA F 08 S 09 F09 S10 F10 S11 F11 S12 F12 S13 F13 S14 F14 S15
SORORITY INTEREST Since Village Housing opened; measured by recruitment registrations / NPHC Rush attendees 600 500 400 482 413 498 300 249 200 100 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 THE DEAN S CHALLENGE INITIATIVE The Dean s Challenge is a growth-oriented awards program inspired from the vision of our Dean of Students, Dr. Eddie Holloway. His challenge to us is to grow and improve aspects of Greek Life by 5% annually. When we consider the five major areas (excluding social) where we can truly measure excellence, we arrive at these five categories: 1. Growth in Overall GPA is expected to improve.05 grade points to qualify. Conversely, chapters attaining an annual GPA of 3.0 will also qualify. 2. Growth in Recruitment is expected to improve 5% to qualify. 3. Growth in Retention (%) is expected to improve 5% to qualify. Conversely, chapters attaining an annual retention percentage of 90% or higher will also qualify. 4. Growth in Community Service hours is expected to improve 5% to qualify. 5. Growth in Philanthropic Donation is expected to improve 5% to qualify. Each award will be given a Star. Each chapter can attain up to give possible Stars. These awards are presented annually at the Greek Life awards ceremony. We believe this program promotes continual growth and improvement, as opposed to a static level of acceptable performance. Furthermore, we believe these targets provide our chapters the benchmarking wherewithal to set realistic and attainable action plans to accomplish their goals. The 2012 Targets are displayed on the following page. - 9 -
Dean s Challenge - 2012 Targets Chapter G. P. A. Recruitment Retention Service Philanthropy Alpha Delta Pi 3.00 44 90 1,027 4,061 Alpha Kappa Alpha 3.00 29 84 1,917 2,902 Alpha Phi Alpha 2.50 10 5 5 5 Alpha Tau Omega 2.50 19 88 928 2,993 Chi Omega 3.00 49 90 263 28,350 Delta Delta Delta 3.00 53 90 1,882 54,277 Delta Gamma 3.00 55 90 4,206 16,097 Delta Sigma Theta 2.71 45 70 2,163 5,408 Delta Tau Delta 2.87 21 80 311 36,807 Kappa Alpha Psi 2.66 9 68 123 473 Kappa Delta 3.00 47 90 2,011 24,360 Kappa Sigma 2.58 20 60 1,607 2,594 Omega Psi Phi 2.53 8 90 34 5 Phi Beta Sigma 2.48 6 90 40 5 Phi Kappa Tau 2.65 29 66 590 1,208 Phi Mu 3.00 51 90 184 19,950 Pi Beta Phi 3.00 47 69 3,150 11,560 Pi Kappa Alpha 2.50 25 59 987 2,573 Pi Kappa Phi 3.00 29 90 313 16,307 Sigma Alpha Epsilon 2.75 19 90 630 3,675 Sigma Chi 2.86 15 90 583 7,560 Sigma Gamma Rho 2.50 5 90 10 5 Sigma Nu 2.60 29 63 2,474 3,777 Sigma Phi Epsilon 2.97 18 90 245 158 Zeta Phi Beta 3.00 8 90 623 315-10 -