ALPHA SIGMA PHI FRATERNIT YP R O P O S A L F O R

LONG TERM PA R T N E R S H I P

August 22, 2014

Dear Samantha,

Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, the nation’s tenth oldest men’s fraternity, aims to be the co-curricular and continuing organization of choice for discerning undergraduate men. We define our Fraternity as a co-curricular organization to underscore our desire to partner with the institutions which host our chapters in their endeavor to prepare our students for success after college. Thus we recognize East Washington University as offering exemplary curricular and co-curricular benefits to undergraduate students and believe that our values compliment your mission and purpose.

While we plan to grow steadily, we are committed to doing so in a deliberate and strategic fashion by providing the following services to our members:

■ Last year, we chose to align with five new philanthropic beneficiaries that represent our five vales as an organization. In one year, our men raised over $233,000 for these five organizations: RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), Ronald McDonald House Charities, The Humane Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and Homes for our Troops.

■ We have finished the second year of a partnership with AFLV to create a service-immersion trip called the SIG Experience. This program is soley for Alpha Sigs and intends to help participants recognize the impact of using fraternity values to address community needs through civic engagement opportunities. After two years of international trips, we are looking to include a domestic opportunity in 2014-2015.

■ Trained and dedicated professional staff and local volunteers who attend weekly meetings. Currently, we have more than 150 living alumni within 45 miles of Cheney.

■ Over 8 weeks spent on site the initial semester and follow-up plan to revisit each semester for a minimum of five years post chartering. Staff provide weekly support and guidance through purposeful coaching calls to colony leadership as well as monthly roundtables with all colony presidents to discuss “hot topics.”

■ Burns Leadership Institute: A weekend leadership program for newly initiated brothers.

■ Academy of Leadership where all chapter/colonies attend with specific tracks for President, Scholarship Director, Treasurer, and Standards Board Chairman at no cost.

■ Better Man Weekend where all chapters/colonies attend with specific tracks for Vice President, Recruitment Director, Membership Education Director, and Alumni Director at no cost.

■ Four-year Membership Education Program with a cutting edge 5-week New-Member Program designed by Student Affairs Professionals.

■ Four-step expansion process with specific benchmarks to colonization/chartering that allows all members to be initiated the same semester as the Colonization - before the group charters, which significantly improves our retention rate and noticeably improves colony operations.

■ Insurance rate that decreased $52/man in four years from a positive Risk Management record.

■ Member fees that are among the lowest of all NIC organizations with no annual membership dues.

■ Every existing chapter and colony has at least one advisor (Chapter Advisor), more than 90% of our chapters and colonies have at least two advisors working with them and nearly 75% have a full Advisory Board (6+ engaged volunteers). Chapter-based volunteer engagement is the number one priority of our National Executive Board so these numbers should only continue to improve.

■ A National Recruitment Philosophy was created, in partnership with University professionals that encourages year-round recruitment. All of our chapters and colonies have been trained and educated on this philosophy, resulting in overall membership growth tripling since 2008-2009.

It is our desire to partner with you in expanding to East Washington University for the purpose of establishing a new chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. We are excited about the opportunity that exists at your campus and look forward to collaborating with you and the entire campus community.

I look forward to a conversation with you about the opportunities that exist within our Fraternity and how we intend to partner with you at East Washington University.

Interfraternally,

Matt Humberger, M.Ed.Vice President

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OUR PROUDHISTORY

■ Founded in 1845 at Yale College by three men as a secret sophmore society.

■ Early years grew to Harvard, UMass, Marietta, and Ohio Wesleyan.

■ In 1900, our membership dissolved to just one man at Marietta College, but alumni revitalized the chapter in 1901 which is referred to as our Second Founding.

■ Educational Foundation founded in 1945.

■ Has a National Housing Corporation, CLVEN, to work side-by-side with local House Corporations in developing, acquiring, enhancing and maintaining chapter facilities.

■ 2015, will begin its 170th year of operations, which makes Alpha Sigma Phi the nation’s 10th oldest men’s fraternity.

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VALUESAND VISION

Our VisiOnTo better the world through better men.

Our MissiOnTo be the co-curricular and continuing organization of choice.

Our ValuesThese values were made public in 2005 so our undergraduates could proudly display what made Alpha Sigma Phi a top tier organization. Since 2005 our members have used a values-based recruiting philosophy to recruit some of the best and brightest throughout the country.

silenceThe will to build an interior life founded upon an honest desire to truly listen to others. Trust in silence builds a self-reliant man who is organized and poised, and it transcends the gulf that is created when men feel the need to compete in action or rhetoric.

charityA man who strives for a life of charity is more patient, kinder, and more forgiving of the flaws of others. A charitable man sacrifices of himself to help others and seeks no recognition in return.

PurityThe man who is pure of thought, word, and deed does not shrink from adversity or lofty goals. There is no self-pity, rationalizations, or apologies. He is inquisitive and teachable.

hOnOrAn honorable man lives up to promises made — to others and to himself. A man of honor is not vain and is willing to endure scorn or ostracism rather than conform to the pressure of peers, superiors, or the fashion of the day.

PatriOtisMThe man who embraces patriotism is devoted to the principles of personal freedom and responsibility that have made our country the land of justice and opportunity.

We pursue our mission

through providing

lifelong learning and

leadership opportunities

to all Alpha Sigma

Phi members—current

students and alumni.

Everything we do in

pursuit of our mission

is founded upon our

values of character:

silence, charity, purity,

honor and patriotism.

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Auburn UniversityCameron University (OK)Carnegie Mellon UniversityEastern Michigan UniversityGeorgia Southern UniversityMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyMichigan State UniversityNorth Carolina WesleyanOakland University (MI)Oklahoma State UniversityRadford UniversitySan Jose State UniversitySouthern Illinois UniversityStephen F. AustinSUNY, OnenontaTexas Tech UniversityTowson UniversityUniversity of California - IrvineUniversity of Central ArkansasUniversity of Colorado - Colorado SpringsUniversity of IowaUniversity of Michigan – FlintUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of North CarolinaUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of TexasUniversity of Texas - San AntonioUniversity of WisconsinWest Virginia UniversityWestern Carolina UniversityWestern Michigan UniversityWisconsin – LacrosseSalem State University (MA) - 48University of South Florida - 72George Mason University - 37

James Madison University - 43Indiana University-South Bend - 35University of Virginia - 57University of Delaware - 73East Carolina University - 71Marietta College (OH) – 25Keene State College (NH) – 20University of Colorado – 37Illinois State University – 40University of Massachusetts – Amherst – 31Fresno State University – 37University of Cincinnati – 35San Francisco State University – 35Montclair State University –20Wisconsin – Whitewater - 35SUNY, Albany - 43Georgia Tech - 31University of Arizona - 84Northwood University (MI) - 29Colorado State University - 35Oregon State University - 42University of North Carolina – Asheville - 32Arizona State University - 97Georgia Regents University - 21UC-Davis - 41University of Alabama - 45Chico State University- 62Seton Hall University - 51Wayne State University (MI) - 20Capital University (OH) - 40Sonoma State University - 95

Italics = ColonyNormal = Chartered, with current active membership listed

WHO WE AREQUICK FAC TS

WE CURRENTLY HAVE 91 CHAPTERS and 32 COLONIES. Distribution is all over the US [Personalized data for geographic region near specific school targeted.]

TOTAL NUMbER OF COLONIzATIONS DURING THE PAST FIVE (5) YEARS, INCLUDING WHERE AND NUMbER CHARTERED

TOTAL NUMbER OF CHAPTERS

NATIONWIDE AND DISTRIbUTION AREA

New Member retention rate of 90-93% for the last four (4 years); Expansion success rate of 97%

Average chapter size is 43 men and average chapter GPA is 2.93

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WHO WE ARE

Our nuMbers■ 123 chapters and colonies entering the 2014-2015 academic year.■ Since January 2009 we have chartered 37 chapters, opened an additional

32 colonies and reorganized 12 chapters.■ Over 5,000 active undergraduates.■ More than 52,000 living alumni.■ Our staff has more than doubled in size since 2009 – with 24 staff

members working to enhance our organization and provide even more support and services to our chapters and colonies.

■ Staff Ratio of better than 1 staff member for every 5.5 groups.■ Individual undergraduate fees have been raised only once since 2009

(less than 3%) and insurance rates have decreased by more than $52/man from 2009-2010 due to a positive risk management record.

■ No annual individual fees.■ No annual chapter fees.■ Four-year membership fees are lower than 90% of other national

fraternities.

schOlarshiP / acadeMics■ Alpha Sigma Phi offers over $40,000 in scholarships and book awards

for undergraduate students■ Over $10,000 additional funds are available for students to attend

LeaderShape and other leadership conferences (UIFI, AFLV, etc.)■ The average GPA of our members is 2.93. On many campuses our

chapter ranks among the top of all fraternities and well above the fraternity average.

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recruitMent & GrOwth■ A National Recruitment Philosophy was created, in partnership with

University professionals, that encourages year-round recruitment. All of our chapters and colonies have been trained and educated on this philosophy, resulting in our overall membership nearly tripling since 2008-2009.

■ A four step expansion model that takes our members from Interest Group to Colony to Initiation all in one semester, which significantly improves our retention rate and noticeably improves colony operations. After being Initiated, members begin working on the fourth step, chartering.

VOlunteer enGaGeMent■ Every existing chapter and colony has at least one advisor

(Grand Chapter Advisor).■ Over 90% of our chapters and colonies have at least two advisors

supporting them.■ Nearly 75% have a full Advisory Board (6+ engaged volunteers).■ Chapter Council roles □ Grand Chapter Advisor □ Brotherhood Advisor □ Recruitment Advisor □ Membership Education Advisor □ Standards Advisor □ Financial Advisor □ Parent and Family Club Ambassador □ Ritual Advisor □ Service/Philanthropy Advisor □ Faculty Advisor □ Scholarship Advisor■ Chapters and colonies have establish recognized Alumni Associations

and House Corporations (if applicable) to help support the chapter/colony efforts.

WHO WE ARE

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hOusinG■ We have a National Housing Corporation that works side-by-side

with local alumni to build House Corporations and to assist groups in developing, acquiring, enhancing and maintaining chapter facilities.

leadershiP PrOGraMMinG■ Our leadership conferences saw record attendance last year.

■ More than 450 men attended our Academy of Leadership, a weekend long leadership conference for every President, Secretary, Treasurer, Scholarship Director, and Sergeant at Arms at no cost to a colony (chapters only pay travel costs as there is no registration fee).

■ More than 450 men attended our Better Man Weekend, a weekend long leadership conference for every Vice President, Recruitment Director, Membership Education Director, and Alumni Director at no cost to a colony (chapters only pay travel costs as there is no registration fee).

■ A projected 50% of undergraduate membership will attend upcoming national leadership programming.

■ Over 650 men attended our summer leadership conference (registration was only $200 for the event, including accomodations).

MeMbershiP educatiOn ■ The TBTM Program which is an online educational portal that

takes members through six steps of membership. Founding Father Education, Officer Education, Alpha Phase, Sigma Phase, Phi Phase, and Responsible Sig.

■ These programs were created by a volunteer committee consisting of multiple Student Affairs professionals and we are pleased to partner with a third-party vendor to have an online membership education website that is interactive and engaging.

■ We are one of the only NIC organizations to offer this resource.

WHO WE ARE

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risk ManaGeMent■ Alpha Sigma Phi has a strict no hazing policy and requires its groups to

comply with all FIPG policies in regards to hazing and risk management.■ Alpha Sigma Phi is also a member of hazingprevention.org and offers a

1-888-NOT-HAZE hotline for all members, not just new or potential members.■ Alpha Sigma Phi is a dues-paying member of FIPG.■ Alpha Sigma Phi is part of FRMT and all chapters and colonies are

covered by our liability insurance policy. New groups pay no money for insurance for at least their first year as a group with discounted pricing through their first year as a chartered chapter.

serVice and PhilanthrOPy■ Chapters and colonies are expected to perform at least 30 hours of

service/man with the goal of having every chapter perform a minimum of 50 hours of service/member by April 15, 2020.

■ Alpha Sigma Phi aligns our philanthropic partners with the values we have as an organization:

Silence – Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) Charity – Feed America Purity – Ronald McDonald House Honor – Big Brothers, Big Sisters Patriotism – Homes for our Troops■ Chapters and colonies are expected to raise a minimum of $60/

member for charity with the goal of having every chapter raise a minimum of $100/member by April 15, 2020.

10 year GrOwth Plan■ Entering year five of a ten year plan that has Alpha Sigma Phi expanding

to areas where we have a strong alumni base and opportunity for success.■ 95% success rate since January 2009.

WHO WE ARE

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STRATEGIC PLAN

THE PLAN INCLUDES:GOAL #1

GrOwth:

Expand chapters and colonies, increase resources, and augment the number of alumni who are engaged with local chapters.

■ Expand Fraternity membership through increasing the number of chapters and colonies on college and university campuses (200 chapters and colonies).

■ Expand Fraternity membership through increasing the number of chapter and colony members on college and university campuses (average chapter size of 50).

■ Increase non-dues revenue to ensure that all aspects of Fraternity growth are supported by necessary infrastructure, fiscal and other resources, and staffing.

■ Augment the number of alumni who are engaged with local chapters by enhancing volunteer opportunities that encourage and maintain strong and sustainable connections with local Alpha Sigma Phi chapters. (95% of Chapter Councils are completely full and recognized).

GOAL #2

MeMber deVelOPMent:

Provide relevant and holistic development experiences that align with our values.

■ Design and deliver services that contribute to undergraduate student learning, retention and success.

■ Expand leadership development programs, experiences, and positions for undergraduates and alumni.

■ Encourage regular and intentional service and philanthropic opportunities for all members.

GOAL #3

underGraduate liVinG enVirOnMents: Provide all undergraduate members the opportunity for a safe and positive living environment

■ Empower CLVEN to provide undergraduate members and alumni advisors with information and resources to develop living environments that are safe, healthy, and promote student engagement and learning.

■ Significantly increase non-dues revenue to better support chapter housing on campus wherever possible

■ For more information on the Strategic Plan or a detailed explanation of each objective and goal, email President and CEO Gordy Heminger at gheminger@alphasigmaphi.org.

FINALIzED bY KEELING AND ASSOCIATES, WE WORKED WITH HIGHER EDUCATION VISIONARIES SUCH AS RICHARD KEELING AND ED WHIPPLE TO DETERMINE OUR 2020 STRATEGIC PLAN.

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OUR EXPANSIONOVER VIE W

uniVersity PartnershiP/cOllabOratiOn

■ Alpha Sigma Phi believes that expansion is only as successful as the partnership the Fraternity has with the host institution (staff and IFC/Greek Council).

■ Our CEO, Vice President, Director of Educational Programs and Special Events, Advancement Officer, and Director of Chapter & Colony Development have direct experience in the university setting, have Master’s degrees in Higher Education Administration, previously advised IFC/Greek Council, and truly understand the importance of effective collaboration.

staff suPPOrt■ 12 full-time staff dedicated to expansion/development of groups

started/restarted since 2009. ■ 2 full-time staff dedicated to recruit/train volunteers with over 45 years

of professional experience.

lOnG-terM cOMMitMent■ Alpha Sigma Phi believes that our work just begins when our groups

reach the point of chartering. Effective partnerships with the host institution allow us to continue to strengthen our chapter and your community.

■ Alpha Sigma Phi believes that our chapters need ongoing support and guidance for at least several years post chartering to ensure that the founders have successfully graduated and a new era of Alpha Sigma Phi has successfully transitioned at the campus.

■ We are committed to bi-weekly structured coaching calls and semester visits (at minimum) with newly chartered groups for at least five years post chartering.

■ We will do what it takes to be a successful and contributing member, long-term, of your Inter-Fraternal Community.

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F IVE STEPEXPANSION

PROCESS

steP #4INITIATION

steP #5CHARTERING

9-18 Months

steP #1PROSPECTING AND PLANNING

Day 1-30

steP #2INITIAL EXPANSION

INTEREST GROUPTWO PLEDGE CEREMONIES

Day 31-65

steP #3COLONIzATION

Day 66-90Day 91-125

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STEP 1 :PROSPECTING & PLANNING60 days PriOr tO exPansiOn

Our expansion staff will send a memo to the Campus Fraternity Professional asking for several items that will aid in our expansion and allow us to begin working on the expansion at least 30 days prior to our arrival.

■ Administrative Items■ Facility Items■ Marketing Items■ Contact Lists

sOcial netwOrks

Our expansion staff will create a website via Groopt (free for all chapters and colonies), Fan Pages and utilize Facebook, Twitter, and other social media leading up to our expansion efforts.

VOlunteer enGaGeMent

Our Volunteer team will recruit, train, and educate local volunteers and form a Chapter Council (Advisory Team) 6 months prior to expansion efforts.

PrOsPect, PrOsPect, PrOsPect (10%-20% Of Male POPulatiOn)

Driving names to our Names List is the primary concern during the pre-ex-pansion work. We strive to acquire 10%-20% of the male campus population names prior to our arrival – with a minimum of 3% scheduled to meet with us the first week. This is a process we use to ensure that only men who share our values, are academically strong, and want to be better men join our organization.

Day 1-30

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STEP 2 :INIT IAL

EXPANSIONexPansiOn sPecialist sPends 5 weeks On caMPus

■ Fraternity Professional & Grand Chapter Advisor Meeting■ Organizational Meetings (Referrals)■ Interviews■ Creative tabling locations/tactics (union, rec center, dining hall,

residence hall, etc.)■ Marketing Push – flyers, press releases, advertisements■ Informational Sessions■ Brotherhood Activities■ tbtm Book Scholarship Interviews■ Recruitment Retreat after first Pledge Ceremony

cOlOny deVelOPMent sPecialist sPends the 6th week On caMPus

■ Brotherhood Retreat■ Teambuilding Activities■ Recruitment Training■ Facilitates Founding Father Education – Week #1 & Week #2■ Hold Executive Board Meeting■ Execute First Chapter Meeting■ Officer Appointments/Meetings (individual; one-on-one)■ Actively recruit (with the interest group)

OnGOinG suPPOrt…■ Structured Weekly Calls with Executive Board■ At least three visits first semester; at least two the following semester

DURING THIS TIME THEY ARE REFERRED TO AS AN INTEREST GROUP OF ALPHA SIGMA PHI

Day 31-65

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STEP 3 :COLONIzATIONOccurs 4 weeks after

initial exPansiOn – ASSUMING bENCHMARKS ARE MET

■ Benchmark #1 – Recruitment: grow group by 10%■ Benchmark #2 – Brotherhood Development: have weekly non-alcoholic

brotherhood event■ Benchmark #3 – Operations: complete Founding Father Education■ Benchmark #4 – Finances: set up account with Legacy Financial

(Fraternity covers the cost for colonies) and have operating budget.■ Benchmark #5 – Officer Development: have structured weekly calls

with Fraternity Headquarters -

electiOns

■ During this time the group will formally elect officers to their positions on the Executive Board

cOlOnizatiOn retreat

■ Organizational Structure Overview■ Recruitment Workshop■ Alpha Phase (New Member Education) Overview - Staff Facilitates Week 1 & Week 2

Day 66-90

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STEP 4 :INIT IATION

5 weeks after cOlOnizatiOn – assuMinG cOMPletiOn Of alPha Phase

INITIATION RETREAT

■ Ritual Education■ Business Operations Workshop■ Chartering Benchmarks Overview■ SMART Goal Setting Workshop■ Legacy Financial (Fraternity covers the cost for colonies)

and have operating budget.

Day 91-125

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STEP 5 :CHAR TERING

tyPically 9-18 MOnths after initial exPansiOn – PENDING 16 bENCHMARKS HAVE bEEN MET

1. RECRUITMENT: The Colony has attained the ideal chapter size that was set during the initial development visit. This number was determined by Headquarters Staff after considering the IFC average chapter size on campus among other factors.

2. FINANCES: All men in the Colony are paid in full or on an approved payment plan. The Colony should have zero debt and a line-item budget, which includes all costs for the Chatering Ceremony. Colony utilizes Legacy Financial for dues collection.

3. OPERATIONS: The Colony has weekly meetings with minutes distributed online or through email. The Colony has an updated constitution and by-laws.

4. MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION: All members of the Colony have completed the Alpha Phase using online resources provided by Fraternity Headquarters.

5. SERVICE: The Colony has performed at least one service project per academic term with at least 50% attendance.

6. SOCIAL/INTRAMURAL: The Colony is competitive in at least one intramural sport and/or has hosted a social event with an organization.

7. PHILANTHROPY: The Colony has completed one event that raised money and awareness for one of our five philanthropic beneficiaries.

8. SCHOLARSHIP: The Colony GPA exceeds a 2.50 in the semester prior to chartering and has a written scholarship plan.

9. INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS: The Colony attends IFC/Greek Council meetings and receives a positive written recommendation from the campus Fraternity/Sorority Advisor.

10. CHAPTER COUNCIL: The Colony has a Grand Chapter Advisor, Parent/Family Relations Advisor and a Faculty Advisor.

11. COMMUNICATIONS: The Colony is active on social media and utilizes accounts provided by Headquarters during expansion.

12. STANDARDS: The Colony has a fully-functioning Standards Board.13. MEMBERSHIP ENRICHMENT: The Colony hosts one event that focuses on

member enrichment as outlined on the national website.14. LEADERSHIP: The Colony leadership attends Academy of Leadership, the

Better Man Weekend, Colony Advance, and Elevate/Grand Chapter.15. SMART GOALS: The Colony creates a one-year strategic plan with SMART

goals. The strategic plan should be completed during colonization.16. CHARTERING CEREMONY LOGISTICS: The Colony must coordinate the

details for the Chartering Ceremony including date, time, location, food, and attendees. The Colony will provide a guest list, budget, and description of the event prior to Chartering.

9-18 months

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MEMbERSHIPEDUCATION

ALL MEMbERS MUST MATRICULATE THROUGH THE SIX STEPS DURING THEIR MEMbERSHIP IN ALPHA SIGMA PHI

fOundinG father educatiOn■ 4 week program members complete from Step #1 to Step #2.■ Week #1 - Officer Roles / Introduction to Operations■ Week #2 – Goal Setting■ Week #3 – Fraternity Opportunities and Resources■ Week #4 – Risk Management

Officer transitiOn■ Coaching an Officer to be the Best■ Officer Role Overview■ Specific Officer Resources or Training (i.e, sample budget)■ Risk Management Policy■ Expectations of Position■ Officer Transition

alPha Phase – EDUCATION FOR THE NEW MEMbERS

■ 5 weeks of New Member Education■ Initiation Ceremony■ 1 week of Ritual Education■ 3 weeks of Brother Education■ Designed by Student Affairs professionals■ Focus on making men better, not on history■ Short new member period = reduced risks and improved retention

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MEMbERSHIPEDUCATION

siGMa Phase – SIX COMPONENTS

■ For members after Alpha Phase and until Senior Year■ Component #1 – Service/Philanthropy■ Component #2 – Academics■ Component #3 – Health/Wellness■ Component #4 – Career/Life Planning■ Component #5 – Campus Involvement/Leadership■ Component #6 – Social Excellence

Phi Phase – SIX COMPONENTS

■ For members in senior year■ Component 1 – Being Legendary/ Leaving a Legacy■ Component 2 – Staying Involved as an Alumnus■ Component 3 – Young Professional Transition■ Component 4 – Financial Management■ Component 5 – Networking■ Component 6 – Life Skills

resPOnsible siG– REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MEMbERS

■ Alcohol Education■ Hazing Prevention■ Sexual Assault Prevention■ Review of Risk Management Policies■ Crisis Management

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LEADERSHIPPROGRAMS

alPha siGMa Phi Offers award winninG PrOGraMs at little/nO cOst fOr Our underGraduate Men.

acadeMy Of leadershiP■ More than 450 men attended our Academy of Leadership in 2013, a

weekend long leadership conference for Prudential Board Officers at no cost to a colony (chapters cover only the difference in costs from a $900 travel stipend).

■ All new Chapter Advisors attend for free■ 2015 Location: St. Louis Marriott■ 2015 Dates: January 23-25, 2015■ President, Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Scholarship Director, will

attend.

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LEADERSHIPPROGRAMS

better Man weekend■ More than 450 men will attend our Better Man Weekend in 2014, a

weekend long leadership conference for Prudential Board Officers at no cost to a colony (chapters cover only the difference in costs from a $900 travel stipend).

■ All new Housing Corporation Presidents attend for free■ 2015 Location: St. Louis Marriott■ 2015 Dates: January 16-18, 2015■ Vice President, Recruitment Director, Membership Education Director,

and Alumni Director will attend.

“Talking with fellow brothers from chapters around the country has been phenomenal. Hearing and sharing struggles and triumphs reminds me that we are in this together and we are not alone. Talks regarding our values, the pitfalls of being a bystander rather than a doer, having a vision and purpose within an organization really are resonating with me. I am proud to be an Alpha Sig!”– Russell Zillgitt, Oregon State ’12

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LEADERSHIPPROGRAMS

ralPh f. burns institute – NIC LAUREL WREATH WINNER

■ Last year, over 300 newly initiated members attended the Ralph F. Burns Leadership Institute, a weekend long conference that is completely free for all newly initiated members

■ 2015 Location: Columbus, Ohio■ 2015 Dates: July 30-August 2, 2015

“I was able to meet a TON of brothers and make great connections, learning new things from each of them. It was truly great to be able to meet with other leaders to share experiences and come back with some fresh new ideas. I can tell you that I’m already working on all the goals I set for myself and also taking the changed man that I am and sharing that with my chapter. It’s great to know that we have an awesome National staff that cares enough to take part in such an amazing experience for its undergrads.”– Tyler Gau, Miami University ’11

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LEADERSHIPPROGRAMS

Grand chaPter■ Occuring every even year, this summer leadership program is

half educational programming and half business meeting where undergraduates vote to determine the direction of the organization.

■ Tracks include: □ Ralph Burns Institute □ Graduating Seniors (continuation of Phi Phase Education) □ Ritual □ Recruitment■ Decisions such as establishing the CLVEN National House Corporation

Board, and making our values public have all been made on the floor of our Grand Chapters.

2014 ORLANDO, FLORIDA

2016COASTAL VIRGINIA

2018TbD

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LEADERSHIPPROGRAMS

eleVateOccurring every year, but on off-years of Grand Chapter, this summer leadership program takes place on a college campus and has five distinct tracks

■ Burns Leadership Track (newly initiated members)■ Ritual Track■ Graduating Senior Track■ Advanced Leaders (Prudential Board members)■ Recruitment Track

The conference has featured such keynote speakers as Lori Hart, David Coleman, Dave Westol, TJ Sullivan, Phired Up, and many other high-profile speakers.

chaPter adVanceCustomized retreat for an entire chapter – led by a trained alumni volunteer that happens every two years.

■ Chapter creates a two-year strategic plan■ Recruitment Workshop■ Volunteer Training for Chapter Council members

cOlOny adVanceCustomized retreat for a group that is in its third semester as a colony – led by a trained volunteer.

■ Colony creates a one-year strategic plan■ Recruitment Workshop■ Volunteer Training for Chapter Council members

the siG exPerience - “Service Immersion Group” - the 2015 trip will be the Gamma Class.

■ A week in early June of service, cultural immersion and values exploration.

■ Trip will be in San Salvador, El Salvador working with Project FIAT to determine a service site.

■ Partnered with AFLV and incorporates values into daily discussion.

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIESschOlarshiPs Offered

■ Alpha Sigma Phi offers over $40,000 in scholarships and book awards for undergraduate students

■ Over $10,000 additional funds are available for students to attend LeaderShape and other leadership conferences (UIFI, AFLV, etc.)

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COST OF MEMbERSHIP& RESOURCES

PROVIDED

cOst Of MeMbershiPINDIVIDUAL FEES (ONE-TIME)

■ $744 or $62 per month for 12 months

CHAPTER FEES

■ Delegate Fee (for two members to attend summer conference) $300/colony; $500/chapter

■ Chapter Fee Assessment “$7.50/member FOR CHAPTERS■ *Chapter Fee Assessment $0/colony; $7.50/member ■ Insurance FREE first year 50% off as colony 25% off first year Chartered Incentives could save group another 65% off insurance bill *Waived if recruitment goal is met

resOurces PrOVided■ Trained/Recruited/Coached Volunteers■ Online Educational Portal with cutting edge programming ■ Legacy Financial billing management at flat and discounted rate■ Top caliber and experienced on-going Headquarter Staff support during

the entire expansion effort and beyond■ CEO, Vice President, and two Directors with Higher Education experience■ Weekly Structured Coaching calls & 4-6 visits the first year■ Trained staff member will have no more than two expansions/semester■ Retreat at all 4 stages of the expansion process■ Free recruitment supplies■ Discounted access to ALL Leadership Programs such as: ■ Burns Institute ■ Better Man Weekend ■ Chapter & Colony Advance ■ Academy of Leadership ■ Elevate ■ Grand Chapter■ Over $40,000 in scholarships available to undergraduates

NO ANNUAL

FEES

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AC TIVE CHAPTERS &

COLONIES

ALAbAMAUniversity of Alabama*Auburn University

ARKANSAS*University of Central Arkansas

ARIzONAArizona State UniversityUniversity of Arizona

CALIFORNIAChico State UniversityFresno State UniversitySan Francisco State University*San Jose State UniversitySonoma State UniversityUniversity of California - BerkeleyUniversity of California - Davis*University of Californi - Irvine

COLORADOColorado State UniversityUniversity of Colorado*University of Colorado - Colorado Springs

CONNECTICUTUniversity of Hartford

DELAWAREUniversity of Delaware

FLORIDAUniversity of MiamiUniversity of South Florida

GEORGIAGeorgia Institute of Technology Georgia Regents University*Georgia Southern University

ILLINOISElmhurst CollegeIllinois Institute of TechnologyIllinois State University*Southern Illinois UniversityUniversity of Illinois

INDIANAIndiana UniversityIndiana University - South BendPurdue University*University of Southern Indiana

TRINE UNIVERSITYUniversity of Southern Indiana

IOWAIowa State University*University of Iowa

KENTUCKYMurray State University

MARYLANDMcDaniel CollegeSalisbury University*Towson UniversityUniversity of Maryland

MASSACHUSETTSBentley University*Bridgewater State University*Massachusetts Institute of TechnologySalem State UniversityUniversity of Massachusetts - Amherst

MICHIGANCentral Michigan University*Eastern Michigan UniversityGrand Valley State UniversityLawrence Technological Institute*Michigan State UniversityNorthern Michigan UniversityNorthwood University*Oakland UniversityUniversity of MichiganUniversity of Michigan - FlintWayne State University*Western Michigan University

MINNESOTA*University of Minnesota

*Current Colonies and Interest Groups

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AC TIVE CHAPTERS &

COLONIES

MISSOURIMissouri Valley College

NEW HAMPSHIREUniversity of New HampshireKeene State College

NEW JERSEYMontclair State UniversityNew Jersey Inst. of TechnologyRutgers UniversitySeton Hall UniversityStevens Institute of Technology

NEW YORKCornell UniversityHartwick CollegeRensselar Polytechnic InstituteSUNY AlbanySUNY Binghamton*SUNY OneontaSUNY Plattsburgh

NORTH CAROLINAAppalachian State UniversityBarton CollegeEast Carolina UniversityNorth Carolina State University*North Carolina WesleyanUniversity of North Carolina - Asheville*University of North Carolina - Chapel HillUniversity of North Carolina - CharlotteWake Forest University

OHIOBaldwin Wallace UniversityBowling Green State UniversityCapital UniversityMarietta CollegeMiami UniversityOhio State UniversityOhio Wesleyan UniversityOtterbein UniversityUniversity of AkronUniversity of CincinnatiUniversity of Rio GrandeUniversity of Toledo

OKLAHOMA*Cameron University*Oklahoma State University

OREGONOregon State University

PENNSYLVANIAAlbright College*Carnegie Mellon UniversityLock Haven UniversityPenn State UniversitySlippery Rock University*University of Pennsylvania Westminster College

SOUTH CAROLINAClemson UniversityPresbyterian College

TEXAS*Stephen F. Austin University*Texas Tech University*University of Texas - Austin*University of Texas - San Antonio

VIRGINIAGeorge Mason UniversityJames Madison University Longwood UniversityVirginia Polytechnic InstituteUniversity of Virginia

WASHINGTONUniversity of Washington

WASHINGTON D.C.American University

WEST VIRGINIABethany CollegeMarshall University*West Virginia UniversityWest Virginia Wesleyan College

WISCONSIN*University of Wisconsin*UW - La CrosseUW - Whitewater

*Current Colonies and Interest Groups

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POSITION STATEMENTAS OF JULY 23, 2004AS RECOMMENDED bY THE UNDERGRADUATE OPERATIONS/ALUMNI COMMITTEE OF THE 2004 GRAND CHAPTER

WHEREAS, Alpha Sigma Phi is the Fraternity “To Better the Man” and all of her functions and actions are expected to represent this as listed in our Mission Statement and Code of Conduct, and

WHEREAS, Article III, Section 7 of the Constitution states: “No Chapter shall permit discrimination in membership selection, initiation, chapter operations, or other activities of the Fraternity based on any individual’s race, color, creed, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.”

WHEREAS, Alpha Sigma Phi’s core values, as expressed through our ceremonies, constitution and policies, each express the concept of inclusiveness and respect for all persons, and

WHEREAS, Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is an organization based on mutual respect, trust, and honesty where an environment of acceptance and brotherly love exists within the walls of the mystic circle, and

WHEREAS, the value of such inclusiveness has never been greater given the rich diversity of our campuses and communities. Where inclusiveness is not about diversity for trhe sake of political correctness, but where inclusiveness is a values-based choice, a decision made because it is the right decisions to make based on who we say we are as a brotherhood of men.

THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED, that Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, both at the local and national level, is actively working to promote inclusiveness in our membership and will oppose all acts of harrassment and discrimination.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Grand Chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity that is is the continuing position of our Fraternity that membership priveledges are open to any qualified man of character without consideration of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, national origin, age, family status, or cultural background.

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