Integration of Purpose
The chapter will understand the purpose and values of their organization and
educate its members on how these ideals relate to their daily activities. The chapter
will foster and promote environments that are consistent with their purpose.
Individuals within the chapter will take ownership of their organizational values
and be responsible to them.
Instructions:
Place an “X” on the line next to each criteria statement if it is something that the chapter does
to promote excellence in this program category. In addition, provide supporting documentation
for each statement in the appropriate section of the Documentation Notebook and clearly
reference its exact location on the “DOCUMENTATION” line(s). Some statements require very
specific types of documentation as noted. If this specific documentation is not provided, the
applicant will not receive credit for the response.
If the chapter does not program in an area listed below because the item does not apply to the
chapter, and there is a sound rationale for this situation, enter “N/A” on the line next to the
statement. Provide a clear, concise description of the rationale on a separate page and place it
in the appropriate location in the Documentation Notebook, with its exact location clearly
referenced on the “DOCUMENTATION” line(s). Points may be awarded for providing a sound
rationale and supporting documentation.
Criteria Statements:
1.___________Chapter has an Executive Board member or chairperson whose purpose it
is to educate the chapter members about the chapter ritual. Documentation must
include (1) a job description and (2) officer goals.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
2._________ Chapter includes education about chapter values throughout the
new member education process. Documentation must include (1) evidence of
where this takes part in the new member education process, and (2) evidence of this
occurring.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
3.__________ Attach the following documents: (1) a copy of the organization’s
mission, (2) a list of the organization’s values, (3) open motto (if applicable), (4) and a
brief history of the chapter’s founding.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
(3) _________________________________________________
(4) _________________________________________________
4.___________Chapter has an internal board process for handling situations
where a chapter member does not uphold chapter values. Documentation must
include (1) evidence of a policy, (2) a sample sanction assigned to a member when a
member does not uphold chapter.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
5.____________ Chapter has a chairperson or Executive Board member whose
responsibility is to organize the GSAP process each year. Documentation must
include (1) a job description (2) officer goals.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
6.___________ Chapter sets chapter goals around completion of GSAP process
before GSAP occurs. Documentation must include a copy of those goals.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
7._________ Chapter utilizes feedback from previous GSAP reviews before the
following fall semester to plan future chapter activities, set goals in a variety
of areas, and make any necessary changes to chapter operations.
Documentation must include (1) agenda of meetings where this occurred, and (2)
evidence of topics discussed.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
8._________ Describe how the chapter engages in educating the chapter members
about the local chapter history at EMU.
(1)___________________________________________________________________________________________
9._________Describe an initiative or effort the chapter has made in the last
calendar year to encourage reflection on chapter values.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________