Intellectual Development
The chapter will develop and maintain a scholastic program that promotes success,
growth, and the importance of academics in its members. The chapter will also
instill a commitment to life-long learning outside the classroom for its members to
increase their awareness in other areas such as arts, culture, and current events.
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.___________Please submit the following documents: (1) chapter scholarship plan (2)
grade reports(excluding identifying information) for the past two semesters.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
2._________The chapter has GPA requirements for membership. Documentation
must include (1) policies for required GPA for joining chapter and (2) policies for
required GPA for active membership.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
3.__________The chapter recognizes individuals who excel academically.
Documentation must include (1) incentive or recognition plan and (2) evidence of
implementation.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
4.___________The chapter President and scholarship chair meet with the VP of
Education on their respective council once each semester to review grade
reports Documentation must include (1) evidence of this meeting occurring.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
5.____________The chapters current cumulative GPA is at or above the all-men’s
or all-women’s undergraduate cumulative GPA. Documentation must include (1)
evidence of the GPA meeting this standard. (Or if you did not achieve a GAP above the
all-men’s or all-women’s documentation must include (1) evidence of academic plan to
achieve a cumulative GPA above all-men’s or all-women’s GPA.)
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
6.___________ The chapter has an Executive Board member or dedicated
chairperson responsible for academic programming, and implementation of a
scholarship program. Documentation must include (1) a job description and (2)
officer goals.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
7._________The chapter utilizes their faculty/staff advisor for academic support.
Documentation must include (1) evidence of at least two meetings per academic year.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
8._________ The chapter encourages attendance at Greek Convocation each fall.
Documentation must include (1) evidence of encouraged attendance and (2) evidence
of attendance.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
9.___________The chapter encourages participation in the Campus Study Tables.
Documentation must include (1) evidence of encouragement to participate (2)
evidence of participation of members.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
10._________The chapter encourages members to attend Campus Events outside
of the Greek community at least once per semester. Documentation must include
(1) evidence of encouragement and (2) evidence of chapter member attending these
events.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
11._________The chapter holds a program/gives resources to its members
information on campus academic resources. Documentation must include (1)
evidence of information about Holman success center being distributed, (2) evidence of
information about LBC credit being distributed.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
12._______Describe a chapter effort to improve GPA, recognize members who
are excelling academically, and/or support members who need to improve
upon their grades.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
13._______ Has the chapter raised it’s term and/or cumulative GPA over the past
academic year. If so, please describe what factors you think may have
impacted this change.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1)_________________________________________________
14. ________The chapter hosts at least one program each semester on campus
that is open to all EMU students. Documentation must include (1) marketing
materials, (2) evidence of non-Greek attendance, and (3) an agenda or list of
topics discussed.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
15._________The chapter has a chairperson whose position has the
responsibility of creating chapter programs or programs for the campus as a
whole. Documentation must include (1) a job description and (2) officer goals.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
16. __________The chapter encourages its members to join Greek honoraries,
such as Gamma Sigma Alpha. Documentation must include documentation of (1)
encouragement or announcements and (2) a list of names of current actives who have
joined.
17.__________ Please describe any resources or programming for graduating
seniors to assist them in preparation for graduate school, scholarships, or
entry into the workforce, provided by the chapter.
For Office Use Only:
_____Has the chapter scholarship chair missed any council scholarship
meetings this academic year?
_____Is the chapter in good academic standing with the Greek Life office?