PARTICIPANT WORKBOOK
2023
Creation of Curriculum Statement
The 2023 FLE Retreat Curriculum was developed with in partnership between The University of
Mississippi and Teresia Greer LLC. Both parties are committed to continuing the training and
development of students and furthering the fraternal movement. The development of this curriculum is
the direct byproduct of the experiences and training of The University of Mississippi staff and Teresia
Greer LLC. All activities and curated portions of this curriculum include citations and/or have been
attained by certification of The University of Mississippi and/or Teresia Greer LLC.
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As a result of participating in the Fraternal Leadership Experience, students
will:
1. Gain an understanding of FSL community stakeholders.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of their positional role in the larger community
by developing goals for their respective leadership position.
3. Explore the definition of Values-Based Organizations and the role their values
play in leadership.
4. Identify their talents and strengths using StrengthsFinder and leverage their
leadership style to achieve success.
About Our Community
UM Fraternity and Sorority Life Community Members: 7,882
32 Organizations
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5 NPHC-117 members
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16 IFC-2,857 members
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11 Panhellenic-4,979 members
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47.6% of the student body is affiliated with a Greek-lettered organization
Fall 2022 GPA: 3.12 Community Average
Fall 2022 Stats (Based on 25 orgs)
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27,176 hours served
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$558,000 philanthropic dollars
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Nearly 2,750 members involved in organizations outside of their
fraternity/sorority
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230 internships
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28 studied abroad
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Schedule at a Glance
Friday
12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Facilitators Lunch/Curriculum Review/On-Site Set Up
Facilitators Depart to Pick Up Students
Participants Depart for Camp Hopewell
Participants Arrive at Camp Hopewell
Dinner
LARGE GROUP 1: Welcome and Introductions/Introduction to FLE Outcomes
SMALL GROUP 1: Introductions and Small Group
Expectations/Icebreakers/Teambuilding
(15-minute Snack Break)
8:00 p.m.
LARGE GROUP 2: StrengthsFinder
9:15 p.m.
SMALL GROUP 2: Using Your Strengths in Your Leadership Role
10:00 p.m.
End of Program Day- Bonfire/Snacks
Saturday
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
LARGE GROUP ENERGIZER
9:30 a.m.
LARGE GROUP 3: Greek 101; History, Traditions, and Now
(15- min Snack Break)
11:15 a.m.
SMALL GROUP 3: Our Responsibility
12:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m.
LARGE GROUP 4: Understanding Your Role and FSL Office Staff’s Role (Chapter
Presidents and Council Officers divided into two large group spaces (FSL Office Staff)
2:00 p.m.
LARGE GROUP 5: Greek Debate
3:00 p.m.
SMALL GROUP 4: Leading Values-Based Organizations
3:30 p.m.
LARGE GROUP 6: Open Space Technology
5:30 p.m.
Dinner and Break
7:00 p.m.
SMALL GROUP 5: Open Space Technology Small Group
7:30 p.m.
LARGE GROUP 7: LARGE GROUP 6: Action Planning Chapter Presidents and
Council Officers divided into two large group spaces
8:30 p.m.
Council Work Time
10:00 p.m.
End of Program Day- Bonfire/Snacks
Sunday
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Group Pics
10:00 a.m.
SMALL GROUP 6: Action Planning Cont. - Small Group Wrap Up
11:00 a.m.
LARGE GROUP 8: Taking it All Back
Closing Activity
12:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:15 p.m.
Depart
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FRIDAY
Small Group Session #1: Introductions and Expectations
Name:
Chapter/Council:
I believe my chapter/council elected me to
this position because…
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FLE Expectations
1. I expect that our small group will…
2. I expect that our facilitators will…
3. In my small group, I will commit to…
Small Group Session #1: Introductions and Expectations
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Notes
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StrengthsFinder Talent Scavenger Hunt
Name
Theme
Value of Theme
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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Small Group Session #2: Using Your Strengths in Your Leadership Role
Initial Reactions:
Key Takeaways:
As a result of today…
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SATURDAY
Large Group Session #3: Greek 101
Notes
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A
D
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Small Group Session #3: Understanding your Role
My leadership position in my chapter/council is____________________.
1. The duties of this position include:
a.
b.
c.
d.
2. I am excited to serve in this leadership position because…
3. I am nervous to serve in this leadership position because…
4. Five things that I do well that will help me in this position…
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Greek v. Non Greek
Group:
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•
•
•
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•
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Small Group Session #4: Leading Values-Based Organizations
Using the list below, sort each item into one of two categories: Core Values or Negotiable Values.
Values
Core
Negotiable
Achievement
Aesthetics
Ancestry
Autonomy
Community
Competency/Skill
Control
Dignity
Emotional Wellbeing
Family
Harmony
Health
Honor
Humility
Justice
Knowledge
Love
Recognition
Relationships
Religion
Wealth
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Using Your Values
From your group of core values, list the five that are most important to you below. Then, describe
how your Greek Organization membership influences or activates your core values.
List your Core Values
Describe how your Greek Membership
influence or activate your core values
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Large Group Session #6: Open Space Technology
Open Space Technology is a unique approach to organizing meetings that shift the focus of control
for the content and direction of the meeting to the participants. That means YOU get to dictate
what you learn during these sessions. Participants will write down a topic they want to learn more
about or one they would like to teach others about. These sessions are aimed to empower you to
educate and learn from your peers. What you get out of this is entirely up to you. The staff will be
present in each room to take notes of what is discussed, but they will only provide input when
directly asked. Their role is to capture the key points of the discussion and later consolidate all the
notes, so you can have access to the key points from every session after FLE concludes.
Small Group Session #5: Open Space Technology
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FLE ACTION PLANNING WORKSHEET
DESCRIPTION OF YOUR OVERALL DESIRED GOALS FOR THE YEAR
1.
2.
USING THE FOLLOWING FIELDS, WHAT STRATEGIC ACTIONS ARE NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS?
STRATEGIC ACTION
PERSON(S)
RESPONSIBLE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
WHO WILL THIS
IMPACT
CONSTRAINTS
ADDITIONAL NOTES
HOW DO
WE
MEASURE
SUCCESS?
DATE DUE
DO YOU
NEED
ASSISTANCE?
COMMENTS
The University of Mississippi
Fraternal Leadership Experience
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