The document outlines developing a memorable new member education program at Bowling Green State University. It discusses holding new member education retreats to orient new members to Greek life and resources. It describes a specific program called Greek Challenge that involves over 450 students and 30 facilitators covering topics like values and community issues over a weekend. The facilitators are selected student leaders who receive training. The program is assessed through focus groups, surveys, and conversations to evaluate the material and event.

1. Developing a Memorable New Member Education Program Mary Phillips, Bowling Green State University Scott Konkol, Bowling Green State University

2. Mary & Scott Graduate Assistants, Office of Greek Affairs, Bowling Green State University Mary: 2008 graduate of Susquehanna University, Joined Sigma Kappa Sorority in Fall 2005 Scott: 2009 graduate of Central Michigan University, Joined Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity in Spring 2006

3. Why New Member Education Retreats Provides an orientation to the Greek community Introduces new members to the various governing councils Outlines the resources provided by the Office of Greek Affairs Introduces new members to issues that may be salient within the community Informs new members of the values of the community

4. Greek Challenge Over 450 students 30 student facilitators 4 Pillars 3 Challenges 2 Community Killers 1 weekend afternoon

5. Student Facilitators Selection Nomination Community Leaders Training Understand material Relatable to students Real life situations Teambuilding Relevant activities Social opportunities

6. Assessment Focus Groups Various groups formed to include students from all four governing councils and class years Individual student conversations Part of facilitator training included conversations about the material to be covered Concluding survey Evaluated the actual event

7. Questions? Thank you for coming! We hope you had fun! Mary Phillips Bowling Green State University maryp@bgsu.edu Scott Konkol Bowling Green State University skonkol@bgsu.edu