Clemson Greek Experience

Membership Development Program

Purpose

The purpose of the Clemson Greek Experience Program is to craft the Clemson University fraternity and sorority membership experience that allows individual members to fulfill the mission of the Division of Student Affairs which is to prepare and empower students to make a difference as global citizens. This program provides fraternities and sororities with a framework to provide their members with purposeful co-curricular education that complements the academic mission of Clemson University. Fraternities and sororities can also become greater campus partners by co-sponsoring programs with academic departments, Student Affairs offices, and non-Greek student organizations. 

Clemson University Fraternity and Sorority Member Expectations

• As a result of being a member of the Clemson University fraternity and sorority community, members will:

  • Become leaders inside the classroom and lifelong learners after graduation.
  • Learn how to make healthy lifestyle choices and create a culture of care for one another
  • Develop an awareness of local and global issues affecting communities through service to create positive social change;
  • Explore their personal interests, values, leadership style, ethics, and beliefs;
  • Prepare to live in a global community through understanding others’ commonalities and differences;
  • Be involved in a holistic Clemson experience in order to become engaged alumni;

Clemson Greek Experience Program Outline

• Domain One: Academic Engagement

  • Each member is expected to attend at least two programs.
  • Examples of program topics to fulfill this path include: Attends a lecture or presentation by an academic department or student organization, Academic Success Center program, Order of Omega Academic Success Summit, chapter sponsors a faculty relations event, chapter specific programs required by headquarters (i.e. study skills workshop by Academic Success Center).

• Domain Two: Personal Health and Well-being

  • Each member is expected to attend at least two programs.
  • Examples of program topics to fulfill this path include: Healthy Campus programs, hazing, alcohol, drugs, sexual misconduct, eating disorders/healthy lifestyles, healthy relationships, personal safety, risk management, self-esteem/improvement, mental health, stress management, sexual responsibility, Step Up! bystander intervention training, UNITES programs, FSL Certified Peer Educators program, chapter specific programs required by headquarters.

• Domain Three: Community Engagement

  • Each member is expected to attend at least two programs.
  • Each member is expected to perform at least 20 hours of community service.
  • Examples of program topics to fulfill this path include: Participation in an alternative break program, MLK service projects, the Big Event, another chapter’s philanthropy event, Greeks and Ghosts
  • Service hours must be documented through Tiger Quest. Hours must be hands-on service events and not participation in or planning of philanthropy projects.

• Domain Four: Self Exploration and Personal Engagement

  • Each member is expected to attend at least two programs.
  • Examples of program topics to fulfill this path include: Center for Career and Professional Development programs, FSL leadership initiatives (Greek Emerging Leaders, Officer Training Institute, IMPACT, LAUNCH), Student Leadership and Community Engagement programs, alumni engagement, financial management, organization/time management, chapter specific programs required by headquarters.

• Domain Five: Global Citizenship, Diversity, and Inclusion

  • Each member is expected to attend at least two programs.
  • Examples of program topics to fulfill this path include: Gantt Multicultural Center programs, MLK Service, Tunnel of Oppression, Pride Week Activities, Ally Training, Community Dialogues, International Festival, gender issues, spirituality/faith issues, chapter specific programs (i.e. chapter sponsors a cultural awareness program).

• Domain Six: Clemson Involvement and Traditions

  • Each member is expected to attend at least two programs.
  • Each member must be involved in one non-Greek student organization.
  • Examples of program topics to fulfill this path include: Greek Night at a Clemson Athletics event, Tigerama, chapter participation in the First Friday Parade

Tracking

• The Clemson Greek Experience Program will be tracked through a co-curricular program created in Tiger Quest. Program sponsors will create an event in Tiger Quest, and members will receive credit by swiping their TigerOne card at the event. FSL will provide chapters with reports on members’ progress throughout the year. Programs will be tracked during the academic year from August to March in order to be considered for the Member Development Award in the Chapter Excellence Awards.

• TigerQuest Instructions for Creating an Event and Tracking Attendance

Incentives

• Chapter Excellence Award – A new Membership Development Award will be created for the 2018-2019 awards cycle. The award will be given to chapters that have 50% of the members complete the requirements in each path.