► Efforts to ensure Chapter Presidents understand and act upon the data they receive is crucial
to improving the member experience. Chapter Presidents receive their chapter’s assessment results during the fall term and have the opportunity to identify action items during coaching calls with their Chapter Development Managers. Attendees at the Academy for Collegiate Officers use the results to strategize for the year to come.
Sisterhood The Dyad assessment measures sisterhood in five areas on a scale of 1 to 5: Shared Social, Support & Engagement, Belonging, Accountability and Common Purpose.
While we continue to see a year-overyear increase in the area of Belonging, as well as Support & Encouragement, data indicates there is still work to be done in the areas of Accountability and Common Purpose.
► Changes to the new member process have demonstrated a
small—but statistically significant—impact in terms of increased sisterhood among freshmen. The likelihood a new member will remain active throughout college and beyond is directly correlated with the number of relationships she makes. As such, future changes to the new member program will emphasize relationship building. Alpha Gam continues to partner with industry leaders, such as Polaris Counseling & Consulting, to provide awareness and skill development-based education to collegians and alumnae.
► Overall member satisfaction with the Alpha Gamma Delta experience increased significantly
between 2018 and 2019; however, there are still improvements to be made in this area. Collegians who have participated in the Service Immersion Experience or Academy for Collegiate Officers continue to report the greatest satisfaction. The Fraternity continues to explore additional programming opportunities with this level of impact.
► Multiple sources of measurement indicate our members have embraced our new philanthropic focus of fighting hunger and view service with a renewed priority. This affinity is expected to increase, as research indicates Generation Z is very focused on service and volunteerism. The Fraternity and Foundation continue to support chapters with resources such as the Fundraising Toolkit, Sample Fundraising Event and TeamRaiser online fundraising platform.
Mental Health and Harm Prevention The overall mental wellness of college students continues to be a rising concern, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Collegiate members report lower ability to support their own mental health struggles or help others who may be struggling. As a result of these findings, significant time during the 2020 Academy for Collegiate Officers
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will be spent on well-being and self-care. Additionally, interactive webinars will be presented on a monthly basis. Further resources are planned to provide greater support to Chapter Advisors in this area. When compared to other national organizations, data indicates members report less frequent binge drinking, less
overall alcohol consumption and fewer negative consequences associated with alcohol consumption. The Fraternity's investment in programs such as GreekLifeEdu and the Alcohol Skills Training Program, which are mandatory for all collegiate members, continue to encourage smart choices surrounding harm prevention.
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46%
Percentage of reported incidents related to mental health, alcohol consumption and injury in 2018-19, with mental health taking the top spot. This surpasses hazing and sexual assault—both of which saw a decrease over the past year.
The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation provides grants for a number of important Fraternity programs, including the Service Immersion Experience, Academy for Collegiate Officers, GreekLifeEdu and more. You can support these efforts at ® alphagammadeltafoundation.org.
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