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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Outstanding Scholarship Program 4
Outstanding Recruitment Program 6
Outstanding Member Development Program 7
Outstanding Community Service Program 8
Outstanding Diversity Program 9
House Corporation of the Year 10
Challenging the Process 11
Greek Collaboration Award 12
Outstanding Philanthropy Program 13
Outstanding Safety, Health, and Wellness 14
Outstanding Citizenship Award 16
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Due February 2, 2015 by 11:59 pm
Award Eligibility:
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Chapter must be in good standing with the University and its respective Greek Council.
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Chapter must be a registered and active student organization recognized by the Ohio State
University.
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Chapter must be in good standing with its (inter)national organization.
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Chapter must be an active member of IFC, MCGC, NPHC, and PHA.
Award Categories:
Within this packet you will see that each award has specific criteria; Evaluation Criteria, Minimum standards and Opportunities to Exceed Standards please see a brief definition of this criterion below:
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Evaluation Criteria- this is the information taken directly from the Standards of Excellence, this information list the questions chapters/individuals must respond to for each of the awards.
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Minimum Standards- this is the minimum expectation for each chapter in order to be eligible for any given award. If the chapter/individual does not meet the standards written in this column they are not eligible for the award.
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Opportunities to Exceed the Standards- This column offers chapters an opportunity to go above and beyond the minimum standard. Chapters/individuals are encouraged but not required to select items from this column to fulfil award criteria.
Application Process:
More information will be provided shortly about the application process and procedures.
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Outstanding Scholarship Program
Purpose: We envision organizations that support and encourage individuals to achieve their personal academic best while collectively achieving an overall Greek grade point average that consistently exceeds the all-undergraduate average. This award is designed to recognize chapters, whose scholarship program has innovative ideas, recognizes and rewards student academic success within the chapter, and works to improve the grades of chapter members falling below inter(national) requirements.
Definition: The Academic standard reinforces the scholastic principles of sororities and fraternities and connects organizations’ purposes to the academic mission of the University. The sorority and fraternity community at The Ohio State University is committed to promoting high academic standards in the selection and development of its members.
Evaluation Criteria Minimum Standards: Opportunities for
Exceeding Standards:
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Please give an overview of your scholarship program
(including but not limited to study tables, mandatory tutoring, advisor involvement, peer mentorship, individual scholarship plans, resources for members, preventative programs, etc.): FOUND
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What incentives or recognition does your chapter offer to members who have excelled academically during this past year? FOUND UNDER
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How does your scholarship plan address members who have fallen below your minimum GPA? FOUND
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Please explain how your scholarship program recognizes and rewards student success within the chapter, works to improve the grades of chapter members falling below (inter) national requirements, as well as utilizing innovative programs to enhance members'
 To be a new member (pledge) or participate in intake, students at The Ohio State
University must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 in at least 12 earned college or university credit hours.
Proficiency or examination
(EM) credits do not qualify.
Students already initiated into a national/international organization may immediately affiliate with that group.
 Requests for exceptions to the minimum academic requirements for new members must be made, in writing, to Sorority and
Fraternity Life before new members are selected.
Exceptions may be made for organizations that recruit their members in manners different from the traditional fraternity/ sorority recruitment models.
 The University supports organizations that may have more stringent academic standards for membership and will assist in maintaining their
 Academic plan for all chapter members
 Chapter GPA requirement exceeds the 2.5 minimum requirement
 Chapter Academic/ Scholarship
Chair provide tips, strategies and or workshops for chapter members once a month
 Chapter provides tutoring for study skills in chapter facility (if applicable)
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Chapter invites faculty member(s) to chapter meeting, dinner or programs
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Chapter received academic recognition at the national level
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Chapter members participate in campus research
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30% of chapter members have or participate in internships/ study abroad opportunities
 GPA exceeds the Columbus campus average and All Greek
GPA
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academic success. FOUND
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How do your scholarship programs benefit your entire membership? FOUND UNDER
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How do your scholarship events tie into other initiatives to develop your members?
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How does your scholarship program supplement the development of your members? FOUND UNDER
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 The semester GPA for each chapter (new members and initiated members) must meet or exceed the Columbus
Campus all-undergraduate average of the same academic semester. Chapters below the all-undergraduate average must improve their semester average by any amount over the previous semester until they reach that standard.
 Chapters failing to meet or exceed the semester allundergraduate GPA will be given two academic semesters
(excluding summer) to meet that goal. Those failing to meet the goal or to show steady, significant progress toward that goal within the twosemester grace period will be referred to the Greek Progress
Review Board.
 Chapters failing to achieve a
2.50 GPA for the previous semester must arrange a meeting with a staff representative of Sorority and
Fraternity Life. The chapter must present a plan assessing current practices and a plan for improvement.
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All executive board members
GPA exceeds the Columbus campus average and All Greek
GPA
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Chapter recognizes members in
University honors and scholars programs and those on Deans
List.
 Chapter officer scholarships for chapter members who struggle to pay dues
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Scholarship plan for study abroad members
 Chapter has targeted plans for different stages of membership
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Outstanding Recruitment Program
Purpose: We envision recruitment based on quality while maintaining retention through involvement. This award is designed to recognize a chapter that meets the points set forth in the semester and annual Recruitment/Intake Reports. Recipients should demonstrate innovative ways to recruit members. The chapter should succeed in promoting the organization campus-wide in a positive manner, going above and beyond traditional recruitment methods.
Definition: The Recruitment Standard provides guidelines to promote the growth of the sorority and fraternity community through values-based recruitment.
Through thoughtful planning, promoting positive benefits of membership, and regular reflection of recruitment activities, sororities and fraternities are better able to recruit quality members that add to the reputation of The Ohio State University sorority and fraternity community.
Evaluation Criteria Minimum Standards: Opportunities for
Exceeding Standards:
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How has your chapter met the objectives as set forth in your
Semester Recruitment/Intake report? FOUND UNDER
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Please provide an essay that includes any additional information describing why you feel your chapter deserves the award. Include which recruiting tools you find successful, how the chapter gets motivated, and how new members and initiated members are prepared for recruiting. FOUND UNDER
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How has your chapter demonstrated innovative, creative ways to recruit members? FOUND UNDER
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 As part of its comprehensive chapter plan each chapter, in consultation with its advisors, will set a realistic goal for the ideal size of its membership by the end of the year as acknowledged by the advisor.
NPC affiliated groups may continue to follow total guidelines.
 A uniform membership size would be unrealistic to apply to all groups, particularly the
NPHC and MCGC groups.
 To help meet chapter goals, chapters must submit a yearly recruitment plan, new member intake guidelines and new member education plans and calendar as part of the
Chapter Plan and semester progress reports to Sorority and Fraternity Life.
 Chapter goals must be consistent with the chapter’s national/international policies.
 Chapter increases diversity of member involvement on campus through recruitment efforts
 Chapter membership allows for chapter operations to function properly (chapter committees, multiple officer opportunities)
 Recruitment events should be inclusive of all social identity groups
 Year round recruitment plan trains membership throughout the year.
 Actively engages the community with a recruitment mindset.
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Outstanding Member Development Program
Purpose: This award is designed to recognize individual chapters who have shown a commitment to an outstanding educational program(s). Examples of educational programs can include, but are not limited to: new member education/intake, member education, various workshops, risk management presentations, or diversity programming that continue to enhance the skill sets of members.
Definition: Member Development strives to promote well-rounded and long-term education within a chapter or the Greek Community. Membership in a Greek organization should enable members to learn about themselves and achieve personal growth.
**Please submit a separate application for each program for which you believe you qualify. You can add more than one program by repeatedly clicking "Add Program".
FOUND IN GREEK AWARDS SUBSECTION (This award requires a separate word document that answers the following questions for each outstanding member development program).
Evaluation Criteria Minimum Standards: Opportunities for
Exceeding Standards:
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Identify attendance numbers for your event.
2.
Identify the program and how or why the program originated.
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How will you continue to develop this program for future engagement based on its success?
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How will you continue to develop this program for future member intakes or development opportunities based on its success?
 Program should include a majority of relevant members of the chapter (ie new members, seniors, entire chapter)
 Program should have clearly communicated learning outcomes.
 Program addresses a need of the chapter/constituent group
 Program should play a role in an overall member development plan for all members
 Program focuses on developing a member over the lifetime of their membership
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Outstanding Community Service Program
Purpose: This award was created to recognize chapters whose community service projects are well planned and organized, executed in a professional matter, and well attended. The project chosen will provide valuable service, while creatively using resources available at the University and in the Columbus communities.
Definition: Services volunteered by an organization to benefit a community or its institution. Community service includes the hands on work provided by the chapter in order to give back to the community for the greater good. Community service furthermore has an essential reflection component which allows the members to critically think about the experiences before and after service. Proper education must be provided about the group or agency for which the service is rendered.
**Please note: This award will also take into consideration Standards of
Excellence submissions for the past year.
Evaluation Criteria Minimum Standards: Opportunities for
Exceeding Standards:
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Please upload any supplemental information
or materials. FOUND UNDER
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(this question asks for any documents that would help explain your outstanding community service program)
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If this program is a traditional program, please explain how you have changed it to keep it unique and dynamic from year to year. If this is a new program, how did you determine the need for such
a program? FOUND UNDER
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 At least 75% of chapter membership must participate in chapter planned/promoted hands-on service throughout the course of the year.
Chapters can complete this requirement in multiple experiences if desired.
 Individual members of sororities and fraternities are expected to participate in at least five (5) hours of handson community service each year in a project of their choice in addition to the chapter group service requirements. A list of individual members’ service will be provided to Sorority and Fraternity Life on an annual basis.
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Each chapter is expected to elect or appoint at least one person as the service chair.
Chapters will provide contact information for this individual on a semester basis. The service chair is encouraged to attend a service training session during the annual officer training conference.
 Chapter host a campus wide service event
 Chapter host an service experience with a city of
Columbus Agency
 Chapter host a service trip outside of Columbus
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Chapter has members exceed to 5 service hours per member
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Outstanding Diversity Program
Purpose: We envision a sorority and fraternity community that recognizes that all individuals and ideas have value. This award was created to recognize a chapter's diversity education program that is well planned, and organized by the individual chapter, executed in a professional manner, and well attended. The program should succeed in educating members of the chapter about those of a different culture, race, ethnicity, or lifestyle other than the dominant one of the chapter. The chapter should utilize resources available at the University and in the Columbus communities.
Definition: The Diversity Commitment Standard at The Ohio State University promotes opportunities for sororities and fraternities to fulfill the institutional mission and core value to “celebrate and learn from our diversity.” Addressing issues of diversity and learning about one’s own personal and group identity provides a unique opportunity for sororities and fraternities on the campus of The Ohio State University to prepare chapter members to lead in an increasingly diverse world. Through mutual promotion of diversity by students, faculty and staff in conjunction with the Diversity Commitment standard, The Ohio State
University community can truly learn about and from one another.
Evaluation Criteria Minimum Standards: Opportunities for
Exceeding Standards:
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What program best served to educate your members about those of a different culture from the majority of your chapter? Please explain why you chose this particular program to be nominated for
Outstanding Diversity
Program, including discussion about opportunities for reflection, how this program may have addressed historical or recent issues your chapter has had in regards to diversity.
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Please upload any supplemental information or materials. FOUND UNDER
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 Each chapter will educate its members on issues related to diverse populations identified by ethnicity, race, religious preference, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
 During the Standards of
Excellence year, 75% of the membership of each chapter, as a group, must participate in at least one diversity-oriented program or event per semester. Chapters can complete this requirement in multiple experiences if desired. Qualifying programs will focus on a diversity topic other than one central to the organization (e.g. A sorority attending a women’s program would not necessarily meet the diversity requirement).
Clarifications should be sought from SFL. A summary of the event and explanation of outcomes must be included in the Chapter Report.
 Chapter works to increase diverse membership within the organization
 Chapter hosts or co-hosts a diversity event that others are invited to attend
 Chapter receives advocate, ally or advocate status within the intergroup relations program
 Chapter actively educates its member at using inclusive language
 Chapter ensures all theme gathering events are not degrading or targeted to specific groups or populations
 All chapter events are welcoming and inclusive of all social identity groups (race, ethnicity, gender, religious preference, sexual identity, disability, socioeconomic background)
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Chapter reaches out to collaborate with other chapters outside typical pairings to collaborate with other chapters and councils.
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House Corporation of the Year
Purpose: We envision clean, safe, and adequate housing that would be acceptable to family or guests 24 hours a day and that would support the academic mission of the
University. We envision that each chapter with a facility will have a trained live-in advisor. This award was created to recognize Chapter Housing Corporations that have provided outstanding service to the undergraduate chapter, particularly improvement of the chapter facility management, future capital improvement projects and safe living environments.
Definition: The Housing Standard was established to create a collaborative relationship between the sorority and fraternity community and The Ohio State
University to promote a positive living, learning environment.
Evaluation Criteria Minimum Standards: Opportunities for
Exceeding Standards:
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What is the role of your house corporation? How has your house corporation demonstrated this commitment to the undergraduate chapter? Why should they be recognized as
Housing Corporation of the
Year? FOUND UNDER GREEK
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Please upload any supplemental information or materials. FOUND UNDER
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 Sororities and fraternities who own or manage a chapter facility should provide a copy of an up-to-date rooming license and inspection notice annually.
 In accordance with the Safety,
Health and Wellness Standard, each chapter must attend or sponsor at least one program on potential risks related to their living environment. This session should be attended by at least 75% of the chapter’s total membership once an academic year. Chapters can complete this requirement in multiple experiences if desired. Potential topics include, but are not limited to fire safety, crime prevention, food safety, roommate relations, and personal safety
(including internet safety).
This program fulfills both the
Housing Standard and one
Safety, Health and Wellness program simultaneously.
 Please see Greek Housing
Standard for additional requirements.
 House Director attends house director meetings
 Chapter meals are inclusive of all dietary and religious needs
 Chapter has an emergency exit plan (natural disaster plan)
 Chapter requires chapter members who have roommates to complete a roommate contract
 Chapter establishes facility policies for both live-in and live-out members
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Challenging the Process Award
Purpose: This award is designed to recognize individual chapters that have sought out new opportunities, changed the status quo, and/or have demonstrated innovation and/or creativity in chapter programming to improve their chapter and/or the Greek community.
An example may include your Chapter has had difficulty in the past with meaningful risk management, but this year you have implemented an effective new process to create risk management programs with Chapter significance. Up to five awards may be presented.
FOUND IN GREEK AWARDS SUBSECTION (This award requires a separate word document that answers the following questions for each challenging the process event)
Definition: We believe that challenging the process is an essential piece of the leadership process thus we look to the definition crafted by Kouzes and Posner’s Leadership Challenge to help inform our practice .
Leaders search for opportunities to change the status quo. They look for innovative ways to improve the organization. In doing so, they experiment and take risks. And because leaders know that risk taking involves mistakes and failures, they accept the inevitable disappointments as learning opportunities.
Evaluation Criteria Minimum Standards: Opportunities for
Exceeding Standards:
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Descriptions of demonstrated innovation and/or creativity in chapter programming
(internal or external), which have challenged the process.
Each application should include the number, and descriptions, of the individuals affected by this change. If any community or campus collaborations were utilized, please expand upon those.
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Identify a historical basis for the new implementation including: Why a change was necessary? How the change was initiated?
 While there are no exact minimum standards for
Challenging the Process our hope is that the chapter demonstrates opportunities which encourage members to improve their chapter or the
Greek community as a whole.
 Implement innovative ways to improve the organization and create positive change within your chapter.
 Implement innovative ways to improve the organization and create positive change within the greater Greek community.
 Implement innovative ways to improve the organization and create positive change within the Columbus Community.
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How do you plan to maintain this change, or adapt it so it remains innovative and beneficial in the future?
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Greek Collaboration Award
Purpose: This award is designed to recognize chapters that have collaborated with one or more fraternities or sororities to accomplish a stated goal or program. One award will be presented to all chapters involved. FOUND UNDER THE GREEK AWARDS SUBSECTION
(this requires a separate document that answers the following questions for each collaboration)
Definition: The definition of collaboration according to Social Change is to work with others in a common effort. It constitutes the cornerstone value of the group leadership effort because it empowers self and others through trust. Collaboration multiplies group effectiveness by capitalizing on the multiple talents and perspectives of each group member and on the power of that diversity to generate creative solutions and actions. Collaboration empowers each individual best when there is a clear-cut “division of labor.”
Evaluation Criteria Minimum Standards: Opportunities for
Exceeding Standards:
1.
How was the collaboration initiated?
2.
List chapters involved and their roles/responsibilities.
3.
Describe the event/program with a clearly defined explanation of the planning progress, individuals impacted, and evaluation of the outcome.
4.
What lessons and relationships is your chapter taking away from this collaboration with fellow chapters?
 Collaborations must consist of at least 2 chapters.
 Chapters must have devoted appropriate time for reflection after the experience to evaluate successes and items to improve upon.
 All chapters must have equal responsibilities in the planning, implementation
(including chapter attendance, percentage metrics are appropriate) and evaluation of the initiative.
 Collaboration consists of multiple chapters from three or more councils.
 The program/initiative is ongoing and occurs more than once.
 Chapters will meet to brain storm and plan the event with all parties present.
 During the event there is proof of at least half of each chapter is actively engaging with individuals not in their own chapter.
 The chapter can demonstrate the lasting effects of the collaboration.
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Outstanding Philanthropy Engagement
Purpose: This award was designed to recognize chapters whose philanthropy engagement initiatives are well planned and executed, meaning that they are open and advertised to the entire University community and well attended by the University community. These programs should educate the community on the philanthropic efforts while also providing opportunities for prolonged engagement with the cause or philanthropic agency. Funds raised through these efforts should be donated to the chapter's philanthropy organization.
Chapter can be recognized individually or jointly if chapters have paired for the project.
Definition: Providing donations or financial resources, organizing or participating in fundraising events which support local or national agencies. At its core, charity is about meeting urgent needs. Philanthropy is about change. Philanthropy is focused not on symptoms, but root causes. It’s systemic, not episodic; it’s proactive, not reactive. It seeks to permanently alter the conditions that make assistance necessary.
And to effect significant and lasting change, a philanthropic organization must be a leadership organization. It must set an agenda for change, and then work purposefully and consistently to produce results.
Evaluation Criteria Minimum Standards: Opportunities for
Exceeding Standards:
1.
Please upload a document with the following information
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Name of the event b.
Location & Date c.
Who the project benefitted d.
Number of participants e.
Organizations who participated f.
Please upload a budget that includes goals and the total amount donated. g.
If possible, please upload a statement from the charitable organization to which you donated.
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How has your chapter demonstrated an outstanding commitment to advancing your philanthropic efforts in meaningful ways? FOUND
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 Chapter selects a philanthropic agency to raise monetary donations
 Chapter host an event to raise awareness of a philanthropic organization/cause
 Chapter educates their members on the philanthropic cause/agency of their choice
 Chapter reports total amounts of donations raised each year
 Chapter promotes education and involvement to not only their chapter members but to the Greek community as a whole.
 Chapter host an philanthropic event with the Philanthropic
Agency they are raising monetary funds
 Chapter invites a representative from the philanthropic agency to attend/speak at event
 Chapter hosts a collaborative philanthropy event with other chapters/councils
 Chapter attend or collaborates with other chapters/councils philanthropy events
 Chapter participates in advocacy and education during philanthropy opportunities
 Chapter participates in additional advocacy opportunities with philanthropic agency.
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Outstanding Safety, Health, & Wellness Program
Purpose: We envision a safe organizational environment in which individuals exhibit responsible behavior while maintaining healthy surroundings. This award was designed to recognize chapters whose risk management programs are innovative, creative, and informative. To receive this award, at least 75% of the chapter must participate in the program.
Definition: The Safety, Health & Wellness Standard provides support to the sorority and fraternity community at The Ohio State University to empower individual chapters to assess potential risks within the chapter, to plan proactively to educate members on their holistic development, and establish responsibility and accountability for the success of our community. Through mutual support of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, the Safety, Health & Wellness Standard will establish a sense of pride within the community to ensure that individual members will have a positive, developmental and safe sorority and fraternity experience.
**Please note: This award will also take into consideration Standards of
Excellence submissions for the past year.
Evaluation Criteria Minimum Standards: Opportunities for
Exceeding Standards:
1.
Please copy and paste all of the Safety, Health and
Wellness (Risk Management)
Programs done this academic year. FOUND UNDER SAFETY,
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2.
After reviewing all of your submitted Safety, Health and
Wellness Reports (Risk
Management) how effective were these programs at addressing safety, health and wellness in your chapter?
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How, if at all, have the chapter members' behaviors and/or attitudes changed as a result of risk management programming? If they haven't, please indicate. FOUND
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How were your chapter members educated on issues of hazing and alcohol? FOUND
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 At least once per semester, chapters must participate in and/or coordinate for their chapter an educational session addressing the safety, health, or wellness of their chapter and its members where at least 75% of the chapter is present. Chapters can complete this requirement in multiple experiences if desired. A summary of the program should be completed each semester and be included in the Chapter’s Annual
Report.
 Chapters must report all new members to Sorority and
Fraternity Life within 3 days of the new member accepting an invitation to join. Updates to new member classes should be reported to Sorority and
Fraternity Life within 24 hours of changes made. All new members must agree to all of the membership expectations including antihazing policies via the on-line registration system.
 Any incident that occurs at social events are documented and sent to chapter standard/ judicial board
 Chapter has more than required sober monitors
 Chapter has multiple social opportunities and/or events for chapter members who choose to not drink
 Chapter has mental wellness training for chapter members
 Chapter sober events out number chapter alcohol events 3 to 1
 Chapter recognizing members who are struggling to meet all organization requirements and offers assistance rather than offer punitive punishments that can lead to stressors
 Risk management training for chapter that includes, but not limited to, areas of self-
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Please upload any supplemental information or materials. FOUND UNDER
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 In the risk management portion of the Chapter Plan, chapters will be encouraged to identify potential risks within the chapter and address the larger issues of risk management. Potential educational programs should be discussed in relation to how they can help educate members and reduce potential risks within the chapter.
 All social functions must be registered regardless of council affiliation with the
Sorority and Fraternity Life with a copy sent to the chapter advisor at least five business days prior to the event. This does not supersede the need to register social functions with other entities (e.g. headquarters or governing bodies).
 Chapters must submit an annual Anti-Hazing form that verifies that the chapter has discussed the anti-hazing policies with its membership. defense, hazing prevention, sexual assault, sexual harassment, drug/ substance abuse, alcohol abuse, fire safety, CPR/ AED
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Outstanding Citizenship Award
Purpose: We envision a Greek community that recognizes the value and significance of connecting to the larger community, that develops a strong sense of community through service and philanthropic efforts to serve the needs of others, and that instills a spirit of citizenship and responsibility among members. This award is designed to recognize chapters who actively participate in all forms of citizenship including direct, hands-on service, community service, advocacy and education, political involvement, socially responsible personal and professional behavior, philanthropic giving and participation in associations.
Definition: The Ohio State University is committed to fostering a sense of citizenship for the common good. One of the hallmarks of citizenship is community service. The sorority and fraternity community at The Ohio State University exemplifies the highest principles of our University by committing ourselves to hands-on community service and encouraging an environment where each chapter can give its members the opportunity to serve the greater community. In addition to hands-on community service, chapters are encouraged to participate in philanthropic activities and report donations to the Ohio Union. It is highly recommended that chapters complete hands-on community service related to philanthropic efforts.
**Please submit a word document that addresses each type of citizenship that your chapter is involved in. Make sure to reference the organizations/groups that were affected by your participation.
Evaluation Criteria Minimum Standards: Opportunities for
Exceeding Standards:
1.
Please list all of the
Community Service and
Philanthropy Programs done this academic year: FOUND
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What opportunities were provided for your chapter members to discuss how their service experiences have impacted them? FOUND
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How did the chapter engage in reflection after, during or before community service or philanthropic events? FOUND
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Direct, hands-on service
 Chapters must sponsor or participate in at least one hands-on community service event per year. At least 75% of chapter membership must participate in chapter planned/promoted hands-on service throughout the course of the year. Chapters can complete this requirement in multiple experiences if desired. A summary of the activity/activities, including objectives, statistics, and outcomes must be provided on an annual basis, including contact information for the coordinating service agency. A letter of documentation from the volunteering agency is highly recommended.
 Individual members of
 Chapter participates in Greek wide community service opportunities (Owl Move-In,
Hazing Prevention Week,
Greek Week and/or
Homecoming Week service events, Hale Center Family
Affairs, etc.)
 Chapter hosts a chapter wide service event
 Chapter hosts a collaborative philanthropy event
 Chapter attend or collaborates with other chapters service and philanthropy events
 Chapter participates in opportunities to address current social problems such as poverty, homelessness,
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means to give personal time and energy to address immediate community needs.
How has your chapter demonstrated this in action?
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Community service means to explore a community to learn about its assets and how it is being affected by current social problems. How has your chapter demonstrated this in action? Please describe.
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Advocacy and education means to use various models of persuasion to convince government or corporate decision makers to make choices that will benefit the community. How has your chapter demonstrated this in action? Please describe.
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Capacity building means to work with the diverse constituencies of a community, building on existing assets, to solve problems and make it a better place. How has your chapter demonstrated this in action?
Please describe. FOUND
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Political involvement means to participate in processes of government, such as campaigning and voting. How has your chapter demonstrated this in action?
Please describe. FOUND
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Socially responsible personal and professional behaviors means to maintain a sense of responsibility to the welfare of others when making personal or professional decisions, such as recycling. How has your chapter demonstrated this in sororities and fraternities are expected to participate in at least five (5) hours of handson community service each year in a project of their choice in addition to the chapter group service requirements. A list of individual members’ service will be provided to Sorority and Fraternity Life on an annual basis.
 Each chapter is expected to elect or appoint at least one person as the service chair.
Chapters will provide contact information for this individual on a semester basis. The service chair is encouraged to attend a service training session during the annual officer training conference. women’s issues, etc.
 Chapter participates in advocacy and education during philanthropy and/or service opportunities
 Chapter members work with the diverse constituencies of a community, building on existing assets to solve problems (example working with City of Columbus to assist food pantry)
 Chapter has a standards and/or judicial board to maintain expectation of socially responsible personal and professional behaviors to maintain a sense of responsibility to the welfare of others when making personal or professional decisions
(appropriate social media, respecting other members of the sorority and fraternity community)
 Chapter has a standing partnership with community service organizations
 Chapter has a standing partnership with philanthropic organizations
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action? Please describe.
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Philanthropic giving means to donate funding or needed items, organizing or participating in fundraising events. How has your chapter demonstrated this in action?
Please describe. FOUND
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Participation in associations means to participate in community organizations that develop the social networks that provide a foundation for community building efforts, including school boards. How has your chapter demonstrated this in action?
Please describe. FOUND
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Please upload any additional information or documents that you feel necessary. FOUND
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How have your chapter and its members demonstrated outstanding citizenship throughout the year? FOUND
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