Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards
Calendar Year 2014
All application materials must be submitted through Tiger[Link] by 11:59pm on March 13, 2015.
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The Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards were created to showcase chapter accomplishments
throughout the year. Each award is based on a specific pillar of our community: Social,
Academic, Empowerment, Leadership, and Service. Chapters who achieve success in each of the
pillars will be eligible for the Dr. Herb Songer Outstanding Greek Chapter of the Year award.
Instructions:
Under each category there are three question types: checkbox, fill in the blank, and essay. Each
question will ask for the chapter to upload documentation. All supporting documentation must be
uploaded under one file for that question. Whoever is preparing the packet can utilize the CSI
Scanner to create one PDF document for each question.
Awards will be given based on responses from each pillar of our community. The Outstanding
Greek Chapter of the Year award will only be given to a chapter who has completed ALL
sections of the awards application; therefore, it is in your chapter’s best interest to complete the
application in full.
All application materials must be submitted through Tiger[Link] by 11:59pm on March 13,
2015. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jacob Ternes,
jaternes@fhsu.edu or Josh Maples, jdmaples@fhsu.edu
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Social
Fraternities and sororities foster lifelong friendships through social interactions, such as
recruitment, meetings, socials, mixers, and formals. It is important to reflect upon the
chapter’s social programming each year. Answer the following questions to create a record
of the various social aspects of the chapter.
1. ____Describe how the chapter has encouraged and participated in positive Greek relations.
Documentation can include: pictures or invitations for socials, attendance requirement policies
for All Greek/Council meetings, participation in Greek week, bonfire, or tree lighting.
2. ____Provide recruitment statistics for Spring 2014.
 Number of relationships cultivated with Potential New Members
 Number of Potential New Members who signed Bid Cards
 Number of new members initiated
 Number of new members who returned for Fall 2014
2.a ___Provide recruitment statistics for Fall 2014.
 Number of relationships cultivated with Potential New Members
 Number of Potential New Members who signed Bid Cards
 Number of new members initiated
 Number of new members who returned for Spring 2014
2b. ___Describe the chapter’s recruitment program.
Documentation can include: the written program, pictures, marketing materials, letters,
postcards, brochures, or names list template.
3. ____List other non-Greek campus organizations the chapter has partnered with for programs
or socials.
Documentation can include: pictures of the event, e-mails sent to other organizations, event
goals, and event summary.
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Academics
Fraternities and Sororities recognize members are students first. Greek organizations help
members achieve academic success through intentional academic programming. Answer
the following questions to reflect upon the chapter’s various academic programs.
1. ____Check all that apply: The chapter:
 Has a written scholarship program.
 Has written academic goals.
 Plans study hours for members.
 Requires grade checks each semester.
 Requires members to visit with their professors.
 Recognizes members for academic achievement.
2. ____Explain the purpose of the chapter’s academic/scholarship program and how the chapter
follows the academic/scholarship program.
Documentation can include: scholarship/academic program, chapter academic goals, grade
check template, pictures of events..etc
3a. ___Provide grade statistics for Spring ’14.
 What was the Active member GPA for Spring ‘14
 What was the New Member GPA for Spring ‘14
 What was the Chapter cumulative GPA for Spring ‘14
3b. ___Provide grade statistics for Fall ‘14
 What was the Active member GPA for Fall ‘14
 What was the New Member GPA for Fall ‘14
 What was the Chapter cumulative GPA for Fall ‘14
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Empowerment
Fraternities and Sororities empower their members to accept leadership challenges,
develop healthy habits, and succeed in all aspects of college. Reflect upon how the chapter
empowers its members to be successful across all aspects of collegiate life.
1. ____Check all that apply: The Chapter
 Has a Big/Little program.
 Has a written new member education program.
 Provides continuing membership development programming.
 Has an Alumni mentorship program.
 Has a career development program.
 Provides risk management/alcohol awareness training.
2. ____Explain the purpose of and how the chapter implements each selected program.
Documentation can include: Written programs, program agendas, and invitations for
speakers…etc
3. ____Percent of chapter involved in non-Greek organizations.
4. ____Provide a roster of your members’ involvement in campus organizations (include
member leadership positions).
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Leadership
Leadership opportunities provide an excellent way to gain new skills, like learning how to
manage money, conflict management, and effective communication. Intentional leadership
programming provides valuable skills to all fraternity and sorority members. Answer the
following questions to describe how the chapter provides continuing leadership
development programs and opportunities to its members.
1. Check all that apply: Chapter members participate in on-campus leadership development
programming.
 Student Organization Leadership Retreat
 Catalyst
 Tiger[Link] Curriculums
 Peer Mentor Institute
2. ____List leadership conferences, conventions, and workshops members of the chapter have
attended (include regional, (inter)national, and position specific programs).
Documentation can include: activities, programs, pictures of events, copies of leadership
development programs
3. ____Explain the purpose of Leadership Development Programs and how they are incorporated
into chapter programming.
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Service
Fraternities and Sororities positively influence their communities through service and
philanthropy. Reflect upon the chapter’s contributions throughout the year by answering
the following questions.
Please Note: Community Service consists of the giving of time and talents to other
organizations. Philanthropy consists of raising funds or awareness for an organization.
1. ____Provide total number of community service hours for Spring ’14 (Jan-May).
1a. ___Provide total number of community service hours for Summer ’14 (June-July).
1b. ___Provide total number of community service hours for Fall ’14 (Aug-Dec).
2. ____Describe Community Service/Philanthropy events hosted by the chapter.
Documentation can include: pictures of events, promotional materials, event planning
timeline…etc.
3. ____Describe Community Service/Philanthropy events, hosted by other organizations,
participated in by the chapter (be sure to include non-Greek events).
Documentation can include: record of philanthropic donations, pictures of events, attendance
records…etc.
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Dr. Herb Songer Outstanding Greek Chapter of the Year Award
The Dr. Herb Songer Outstanding Greek Chapter of the Year award recognizes the one chapter
based on their outstanding achievements within all five pillars of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Organizations must complete all parts of the Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards packet to be
considered for this award.
1. ____List your organization’s values.
Essay Prompt:
Pick one community pillar your chapter has improved upon between Spring ’14 and Fall ‘14.
Discuss how your chapter decided to focus on this pillar, goals agreed upon, and steps taken to
achieve those goals.