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Leaving a Legacy
2012 Winter Educational Conference Chapter presidents have been challenged to better understand what Delta Upsilon means to them and to be deliberate in determining what legacy they will leave behind. Through our 2012 Presidents’ Academy the leaders from 63 DU chapters and colonies worked to define these critical components of their fraternity experience. “Gaining a fundamental understanding of DU and helping individuals understand the foundation of DU’s principles allows presidents to commit to being leaders who advance those principles,” said Senior Director of Educational Programs Noah Borton. The educational sessions began on Thursday, January 5, at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana, where presidents also worked with a team of facilitators to assess where they are as a chapter/colony, what their vision is for the chapter/colony and how they can plan now and work together to meet
that vision. Discussion also focused on how each president can work with his executive board and how they can use the Chapter Excellence Plan to identify gaps and set priorities. On Saturday evening the undergraduate leaders were joined by 24 chapter advisors representing 16 chapters and two colonies. This opportunity for advisors to work together with chapter leaders was part of DU’s fourth annual Advisors’ Academy. Outside of the joint session, the program for advisors was held in Indianapolis at the Columbia Club. “The Advisors’ Academy curriculum helped me educate myself in what the Fraternity is doing to be an outstanding organization,” said Chapter Advisor Tony Durano, Wichita ’84. “It also helped me understand my role as an advisor. For advisors who want to understand the key aspects of advising and guiding our undergraduates, this Academy is a must.”
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Comments about the Presidents’ Academy* “I learned to believe in myself and with that confidence I can inspire others to follow my vision and I can transform my chapter.” “I realized the true power behind our ability to share our values, the power of the oath and leaving behind a legacy.” “This weekend was a really great time. I learned a lot and am now ready to tackle our chapter problems.” “Motivation - I want to go back to my chapter and make a difference.” “I leave with much more confidence and an effective method to move from idea to result.” *Anonymous comments from Presidents’ Academy evaluations
Photo right: International Fraternity President Bernard Franklin, Kansas State ’75 addresses chapter presidents.