Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
Associate Member Education Program

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INTRODUCTIONS
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REVIEW CURRICULUM
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SET EXPECTATIONS

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UNDERSTAND PURPOSE
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ESTABLISH / COMPREHEND
EXPECTATIONS
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PRACTICE SELF-MANAGEMENT
SKILLS
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IDENTIFY WITH SIGMA LAMBDA
GAMMA VALUES

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THE EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT
WOMAN
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COMMITMENT & SERVICE
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DEVELOP/ ENHANCE SELF
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APPLY SLG VALUES
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SISTERHOOD
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ENTITY OPERATIONS

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A Process has a beginning, a middle, and an end.
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A Journey is a passage or progress from one stage to another.

Overview of Associate Member Manual
Sigma Lambda Gamma is about…
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Me
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Us
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Community
Commitment
Action and Being a Catalyst for
Change
Embracing our Diverse Sisterhood
Becoming a Woman of Distinction
Reflections
 Personal growth and development
 Memories
 Experiences
 Processing Experiences
Glossary of Terms
 Common Fraternal Terms
 SLG Specific Terms

SLG National Sorority
Value System
 MISSION
 PURPOSE
 PRINCIPLES
 CREED

Associate Member Responsibilities
& Expectations Agreement

Initiated Member Responsibilities &
Expectations Agreement

Financial Obligations
National Sorority Dues
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Induction: $120
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Initiation: $ 145
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Membership Dues: $115/semester
(include due dates implemented by entity)
Local Colony/Chapter and Council Dues
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(insert the local breakdown)
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(include due dates)

Myth of Secrecy / Fact of Confidentiality
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Myth
You may not discuss ANY part or ANYTHING related to your associate member program with anyone outside this room.
Fact
The only absolute secrecy and/or confidentiality is the content and operations of the
SLG induction ritual and initiation ritual.

SLG’s National Anti-Hazing Policy
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. strictly forbids hazing.
Hazing is defined as:
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Any act or tradition that endangers the physical, mental or emotional well-being of an Associate and/or Initiated member.
Requests or suggestions to violate any university, city, county, state or national law is included in this definition.
Mental or physical degradation of any member, Associate or Initiated is considered hazing by
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
Requests of personal or menial tasks regardless of intent or consent are forbidden.

Campus Hazing Policies
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[Insert Campus Hazing Policies]

State Hazing Laws
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[Insert State Hazing Laws]

Subtle Hazing
Behaviors that emphasize a power imbalance between new members and other members of the group or team.
Termed “subtle hazing” because these types of hazing are often taken-for-granted or accepted as “harmless” or meaningless.

Harassment Hazing
Behaviors that cause emotional anguish or physical discomfort in order to feel like part of the group.
Harassment hazing confuses, frustrates, and causes undue stress for new members.

Violent Hazing
Behaviors that have the potential to cause physical and/or
emotional, or psychological harm.

Is it Hazing or Not?
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Is alcohol involved?
Will active/current members of the group refuse to participate with the new members and do exactly what they are being asked to do?
Does the activity risk emotional or physical abuse?
Is there risk of injury or a question of safety?
Do you have any reservation describing the activity to your parents, to a professor or University official?
Would you object to the activity being photographed for the school newspaper or filmed by the local TV news crew?

Risks of Hazing
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Civil lawsuit
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Criminal prosecution for an illegal act
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Discipline by the Sorority
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Discipline by the
College/University
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Possible loss of insurance coverage