Friendship
Action
Group Responsible
for Implementation
Timeline
Progress
1
Provide annual training program for recruitment chairs/committees, open for all
members of the FSL community to participate.
UCO, GOV
U, I
Underway and ongoing: a recruitment training was offered to members
prior to the start of formal recruitment. Additionally, in-depth training
was provided to the recruitment counselors, and open forums for the
sororities to educate and prepare members for the new system.
2
Increase awareness and use of campus
offices and support through increased
participation in programming and educational efforts.
GOV
NU, I
We have been promoting the use of various offices and campus programs in our meetings with Presidents/Councils/Chairs/etc.
We have also added a few links related to org operations on our website.
This is an area we need to continue to expand, and provide further resources.
3
Develop a marketing strategy for the FSL
Office and community, focusing on the
community’s four stated pillars.
UCO, GOV, ORG
NU, I
FSL office now runs the FSL Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages. Additionally, we have developed social media policy and separate handles for
IFC and Panhel. While presence has grown, there is still a need for an
overarching strategy.
4
Create a quarterly report/newsletter that
can be shared with FSL alumni members
to better improve awareness and continued involvement with UW-L and our
community.
UCO, ORG
NU, NI
Two newsletters have been developed and sent out. We have partnered
with the Alumni Association for this connection and they send it out to
roughly 1600 people each time. We have also put the newsletters on our
website, to help inform and engage alumni. Additionally, we have been
sending out regular emails to advisers so they are aware of the big things
happening not only in our community, but on campus. We hope that it
will help them encourage their members to be engaged on campus.
5
Coordinate efforts between FSL and the
Cleary Alumni Center to better track and
record alumni members of our community.
UCO, ORG
NU, NI
We have been establishing our relationship with the Alumni Association.
However, we aim to find a better, effective way to share and track alumni information.
6
Create a standard expectation of support
and process for inter/national organizations looking to colonize at UW-La
Crosse.
UCO
U, I
The NPC has a very established outline and process for bringing new
groups to campus. The IFC established an expansion policy outlining expectations for new groups, the process, and information needed. This
item, while we will continue to review and update, is completed.
Leadership Development and Involvement
Action
1
2
3
4
Values based programming will be
essential. This includes programs
like the NIC’s IMPACT retreat and
hosting a leadership conference for
all members of the FSL community
focusing on leadership development, organization development,
and values congruence.
Host a yearly transition training for
governing councils. Offer additional
training and support for FSL organizations.
Create a credit-bearing leadership
course with a focus towards the FSL
community.
The community will participate in
annual diversity training and programming to improve cultural competence and understanding. Additionally, they will encourage participation in diversity leadership training through programs like the
OMSS Leadership Retreat and
White Privilege Conference.
Group Responsible for
Implementation
UCO, GOV, ORG
UCO
Date of
Completion
U, I
U, I
UCO
NU, I
GOV, UCO
U, I
Progress
The budget for an IMPACT retreat was again cut from the budget. We
created the WiGreek Conference, a statewide FSL leadership conference
to help provide a valuable experience to our members. The inaugural
program brought over 130 student leaders from nine campuses and 25
different orgs to UW-L to learn and connect.
There were a number of FSL members who participated in LeaderShape
again this year. We continue to encourage and promote participation in
events on campus, particularly those connected to the values of our community.
Our office worked with the governing boards to provide a transition
training for new officers to prepare them for their new roles. The focus
was helping them understand their roles as officers on a governance
board, best practice principles for their individual positions, and effective
communication.
A training was also offered this year to the councils through support provided to their presidents. We would like our office to be more hands on
in future programs. While we provided programming and support, the
implementation was left to the councils, and things did not unfold as
planned. We aim to be collaborative but want to ensure an impactful
program.
No progress has been made on this item yet. Steps will include outlining
the course creation process, selecting suitable textbooks, and developing
initial curriculum.
The governing councils placed a requirement in their bylaws to host a
diversity/social justice program each year. Our community participated in
an ALLY training, offered by the Pride Center. We also encouraged members to participate in the diversity open forums hosted in Spring 2015.
Additionally, we did have members participate in the White Privilege
Conference.
Our community also hosted a program on mental health, focusing on
healthy behaviors, and supporting others in need.
Service
Action
Group Responsible for
Implementation
Date of
Completion
Progress
1
The opportunity to build community through a shared service experience is of paramount importance. The development of an
annual FSL community service trip
should be developed.
UCO, GOV
U, I
A service trip was planned to New Orleans for J Term 2015. However,
the finances were not able to support the trip. We are revisiting our
options and looking for other avenues to create service opportunities
for our students.
2
To strengthen the understanding
of the importance of local service
and commitment to the La Crosse
community, the FSL Community
will identify an Annual Service
Event that allows the community
to work together on a shared project.
GOV, ORG
U, I
Conversations have been occurring with Presidents and the Councils.
This concept needs to be flushed out in greater detail, as they have not
identified a shared project at this time.
3
To better understand the differences and importance of service
and philanthropy, an annual training will be help for service and
philanthropic chairs and committee members.
UCO
U, I
We are convening this group, in an effort to present and reframe the
role of service and philanthropy in their organizations and in our community.
4
The role of service and philanthropy will take a more prominent
role in the marketing and PR of
the FSL Community and organizations.
Develop overarching goals regarding service and philanthropic work
for the FSL community.
UCO, GOV
NU, I
Our FSL Twitter has highlighted more service and philanthropic efforts.
A number of chapters have as well, but it has primarily been relegated
to their own events. We need to follow up to work to expand these
efforts beyond the chapter walls.
GOV, UCO
NU, I
This conversation should be a point of conversation for the councils, as
they can research current levels of service and philanthropy, and aim
for appropriate stretch goals.
5
Academic Excellence
Action
Group Responsible for
Implementation
Date of
Completion
Progress
1
Provide stronger training and support to the Order of Omega to expand their presence and awareness
in the community.
UCO
NU, I
The Order of Omega launched a new leadership program for the Fall
2014, encompassing the pillars of our UW-L FSL community. They received a programming grant from the national Order of Omega, and are
being considered for a national award.
2
Continue to encourage and support
the community to achieve GPA’s
above the campus averages.
ORG, GOV
NU, I
We continue to encourage and empower our members to achieve academically. The community continues to have higher academic results
than the general campus. However, we are working to ensure that continues and our chapters improve.
3
Encourage organizations to better
understand and implement their
inter/national academic plans and
use available resources on campus.
ORG, UCO
U, I
During our meetings with Presidents, we have been stressing the update
and implementation of stronger academic plans. Many organizations
have made updates, with two organizations completing significant overhauls. We have stressed the importance of utilizing campus resources,
and finding methods beyond study hours for a more well-rounded, impactful program.
4
Develop an annual accreditation
and assessment process for the FSL
community, tied to the pillars of the
community. Additionally, the results of this process will be tied to
annual community awards.
UCO, GOV
U, I
Our focus is to begin on assessment, then move towards an accreditation
process. In addition to our programmatic assessments, we have begun to
collect a wider span of information, including GPA information, college
enrollment breakdown, and financial impact on members. Our accreditation aim is to collect information that will not only help us gauge the impact of involvement of involvement, but aid our members in the completion of their own year-end reporting.
5
The FSL office of will undergo an
outside CAS review within the next
two years.
UCO
NU, I
University Centers is currently undergoing a strategic planning process.
Our FSL Office goal is to begin to identify options for an external review,
and have the process begin no later than next year.