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Section 7: Accreditation Programs
Student Organizations | Pillars of Excellence
For Recognized Student Organizations (excluding Fraternities and Sororities)
Executive Summary
The purpose of the Pillars of Excellence student organization recognition program is to support student organizations in achieving institutional standards that cultivate a community of belonging for LIU students. Pillars of Excellence provides structure for baseline expectations of all recognized student organizations funded by the Student Government Association (SGA) and provides opportunities and benefits for aspirational growth. There will be three recognized Pillars of Excellence that distinguish student organizations that achieve, exceed, and exemplify institutional standards for student organizations.
Blue Pillar Requirements
Administrative Requirements for Blue Pillar To earn and maintain a Blue Pillar ranking, each student organization must fulfill all administrative requirements, on time. Exact due dates will be distributed to student organization executive officers and advisors at the start of each semester.
All Student Organizations must maintain the following: • A student organization page on Experience Shark Nation. Each student organization page must be always kept up to date with the following: • Organization contact information including your LIU organization email address • Executive Officer and Advisor names and contact information • Membership Roster | Organizations must maintain a minimum of 10 (ten) members • General membership meeting times, dates, and location • Upcoming events • Up-to-date allocation of funds • Organization logo • Approved Constitution
Complete all required processes online through Experience Shark Nation. (Forms and processes highlighted below will be adjusted based on Experience Shark Nation capabilities) • Transitioning Your Organization| Due each semester prior to the last day of classes of the spring semester • Executive Officer GPA Release | Due each semester prior to the first day of classes. Executive Officers must maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.5 overall. • Advisor Agreement | Due annually • Semester Report | Due each semester prior to the last day of fall classes • Annual Report | Due annually on April 15th • Attendance | Due within one week of event. All attendance must be submitted via Experience Shark Nation
Attendance Requirements for Blue Pillar
To earn and maintain a Blue Pillar ranking within LIU Pillars, each student organization must fulfill all attendance requirements. Student organization executive officers will receive exact dates for each requirement prior to the start of each semester.
• Campus Involvement Fair | Occurs at the start of each semester
The Campus Involvement Fair is the best opportunity to recruit new members for your organization.
At least two (2) executive officers must be present. • Student Organization Leadership Training | Occurs at the start of fall
LIU Promise provides a mandatory training program for the Executive Officers & Advisors of all student organizations. The training explains the Pillars of Excellence Student Organization
Recognition Program as well as all expectations and required procedures of student organizations. At least two (2) executive officers must attend Student Organization Leadership Training. • Student Leadership Awards Ceremony | Occurs at the end of the spring semester
The Promise Office will host the annual Student Leadership Awards each year in April. At least two (2)
Executive Officers from each student organization must attend. Student Organization Award recipients are recognized at the Student Leadership Awards. Professional attire is encouraged.
*Only organizations that achieve the Gold Pillar status can receive the Organization of the Year Award* Club Advisory Board (CAB) | Occurs every other Wednesday at Common Hour
LIU Promise will host a bi-weekly meeting for student organizations. Each organization is required to have representation at CAB meetings. CAB meetings will consist of updates from LIU Promise, updates and announcements from each student organization, and leadership development opportunities.
• LIU Cares Requirements | Various dates throughout the fall & spring semesters
LIU Promise sponsors various large-scale programs that are open to the entire campus community each year. Student organizations must attend or form a team for the following events: • Casino Night | Occurs each semester, 25% or more of the organization must be in attendance • Participation in an LIU Cares Initiative | Can be any event chosen by the organization during that academic year.
Campus Engagement Requirements for Blue Pillar Campus Engagement is a critical component of the Long Island University community. Not only does it greatly assist in the recruitment and retention of our student body, but also enhances the experience of every student
General Membership Meetings All organizations are required to hold five (5) General Membership Meetings during the fall and spring semester, which can be done in person or virtually. Organizations must track attendance of general membership meetings in Experience Shark Nation to account for active members. All general membership meetings must be requested an approved through the linked Event Registration Form in Experience Shark Nation.
Executive Board Meetings
All organizations are required to hold a minimum of five (5) Executive Board Meetings each semester, which can be done in person or virtually. It is recommended that club advisors be present at Executive Board Meetings.
Events and Programs Plan and implement at least three (3) events each semester that are open to the entire campus community. Events can be hosted in person or virtually. Events may be requested on campus using the linked event registration form. Programs can be any event that engages the campus community in connection to the mission and or goals of the student organization. Collaborating with other clubs and organizations, oncampus departments, and outside resources is encouraged.
Blue Pillar Benefits
Organizations that fulfill the requirements of the Blue Pillar will continue to maintain an active status at LIU.
Silver Pillar Requirements
Complete all requirements of the Blue Pillar and;
• General Membership Meetings
Hold eight (8) general membership meetings each semester, which can be done in person or virtually.
• Executive Board Meetings
All organizations are required to hold eight (8) Executive Board Meetings each semester, which can be done in person or virtually. Club Advisors should be present at most Executive Board Meetings.
Student Organizations must submit executive board meeting minutes on Experience Shark Nation within one week of each meeting using the linked upload form.
• Events and LACES Programming
Plan and implement at least five (5) events each semester two (2) of which must be utilizing the
LACES programming categories listed below: o Lifestyle § Programs geared toward being physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy. Students should learn and refine skills related to bettering themselves. o Academic Success § A program or event that helps develop or build skills surrounding academics here at LIU, such as study skills, how to utilize on campus resources, and time management. o Career Readiness § A program or event that helps students develop the essential skills that are required in the professional environment, such as communication, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.
o Equity § A program or event that promotes, celebrates and/or educates about the differences in cultures and identities present on campus. Also includes programs/events that explore problems to equity and inclusion on campus and in society, such as racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, classism etc.
o Service
§ A program tied to giving back to the community and civic responsibility. Programs can be hands-on, or education based.
• Co-Sponsored Event
Silver Pillar Organizations are required to host a co-sponsored event with any other recognized student organization or LIU Promise approved University entity or initiative each semester. A cosponsored event can count toward any social or LACES program and be one of your five (5) total programs.
• LIU Cares
The organization conducts at least sixty (60) total community service hours per organization each semester and raises and donates at least $125.00 towards a philanthropy of their choice per semester.
Silver Pillar Benefit
Silver Pillar: a student organization that exceeds the expectations of a recognized student organization. Organizations that earn a Silver Pillar ranking are privy to all the rights and benefits of a recognized organization plus:
• Recognition at the annual Student Leadership Awards • Award of $200 towards club branded swag • Ability to be added into a lottery to gain access to storage • Receive a credit of $50 for printing
Gold Pillar Requirements
Complete all requirements of the Blue and Silver Pillar rankings, and;
• General Membership Meetings
Hold twelve (12) general membership meetings each semester, which can be done in person or virtually.
• Executive Board Meetings
All organizations are required to hold twelve (12) Executive Board Meetings each semester, which can be done in person or virtually. Club Advisors should be present at most Executive Board Meetings.
Student Organizations must submit executive board meeting minutes on Experience Shark Nation within one week of each meeting using the linked upload form.
• Events and LACES Programming
Organizations are required to host ten (10) events each semester.
• Co-Sponsored Events
To earn a Gold Pillar ranking, student organizations are required to host a co-sponsored event with any other recognized student organization or LIU Promise approved University entity or initiative each semester. A co-sponsored event can count toward any social or LACES program and be 2 of your ten (10) total programs.
• LIU Cares
The organization conducts at least one hundred and twenty (120) community service hours per organization each semester and raises and donates at least $250.00 towards a philanthropy of their choice.
Gold Pillar Benefits
Gold Pillar: a student organization that exemplifies the expectations of a recognized student organization. Organizations that meet Gold Pillar requirements are privy to all the rights and benefits of a recognized organization and:
• Recognition at the annual Student Leadership Awards • Guaranteed access to storage • Ability to promote the organization through a 48-hour Instagram takeover 1 time per semester • Award of $350 for club-branded swag • Allocation of a $100 printing budget from LIU Promise
Evaluation Deadlines
Pillars of Excellence rankings will be evaluated annually in April and the earned ranking will stay with the organization for the following academic year if the organization remains in good standing. Spring semester reports must be turned in before April 15 for rankings to be determined prior to the annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony and Gold Pillar Reception.
Fraternity & Sorority Life | Standards of Excellence
Purpose of Standards of Excellence
The following information is provided to assist chapters and colonies in understanding and fulfilling all requirements of the Standards of Excellence chapter accreditation program. Please review all instructions carefully to ensure your chapter is able to earn the status of “Achieving the Standard” or better in each of the standard categories, as well as be eligible for community recognition and awards.
The purpose of the Standards of Excellence (SOE) program is to assess chapter performance based on the six standards of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) at Long Island University. The six standards are: Scholarship and Learning, Leadership and Values, Community Service and Philanthropy, Safety and Risk Management, Brotherhood and Sisterhood, and Diversity and Inclusion.
Additionally, the SOE aims to:
• Promote and uphold the expectations and operational standards set by the LIU Promise Fraternity and Sorority Life Team • Provide chapters with a comprehensive guide of best practices that encourage continuous improvement and goal setting strategies • Recognize high-performing chapters and identify areas of development regarding pillars where chapters do not “Achieve the Standard” • Ensure that Fraternity and Sorority students are gaining a positive, holistic experience by engaging as a member of their chapter Updated August 2022 Page 25
Overview of Standards of Excellence
• All chapters and colonies affiliated with the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic Association (PHA), or the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) are required to participate. • The program will review chapter performance over one (1) academic year (fall to spring) through the submission of narratives, event summaries, chapter programs, and other detailed supplemental materials via Experience Shark Nation (Presence) Standards of Excellence reporting form. • Submissions are broken down by the six standards: Scholarship and Learning, Leadership and Values,
Community Service and Philanthropy, Safety and Risk Management, Brotherhood and Sisterhood, and Diversity and Inclusion. • Each standard is worth 20 points total. Each pillar consists of four (4) subsections which are worth 5 points each. Successful completion of each subsection will include all details and relevant information to obtain full points. Partial points may be awarded for a subsection. • Chapter will decide which standard they feel as though they excelled OR improved the most in throughout the academic year and give a presentation to Fraternity and Sorority Life staff in April.
Presentation days and times and more details will be communicated with chapter Presidents in
February from LIU Promise FSL staff. Presentation will be worth 10 points. • Submissions will be reviewed and scored by the Fraternity and Sorority Life staff and external evaluators.
Instructions
Standards of Excellence forms will be completed via Experience Shark Nation (Presence). Please review each standard early in the fall semester and organize yourself and your organization’s officer’s responsibilities accordingly. For example: a lot of questions under each Standard ask for attendance sheets. Please keep track of attendance at ALL events hosted by the chapter throughout the academic year.
Further instructions will be provided to chapter Presidents and the Greek Advisory Board in the spring semester to start the submission process and start planning for the presentation portion of the Standards of Excellence process.
Method of Evaluation
LIU Promise Fraternity and Sorority Life Staff will be used to determine the Standard Status of each chapter based on points awarded, conduct review, and council standing.
Volunteer evaluators will award up to 5 points per question based upon the documentation materials and descriptions to support the answer. The external evaluators and internal LIU Promise FSL staff will total the final scores for each pillar.
Timeline for Evaluations
• Document given to GAB and chapter Presidents and councils: September • Experience Shark Nation form opens: December • Final submissions due: March • Review of documents process takes place: March-April • Awards and standards presented: April
• Scholarship and Learning o Academic Achievement o Academic Standards o Academic Programming • Leadership and Values o Member Development o Chapter Management o Campus Leadership and Involvement • Community Service and Philanthropy o Community Service o Philanthropy o Participation and Involvement • Diversity and Inclusion o Inclusive Systems o Equity and Access in Recruitment o Diverse Programming • Safety and Risk Management o Risk Reduction o Risk Resolution o Risk Education • Brotherhood and Sisterhood o Chapter Programming o New Member Programming o Collaborative Community Programming
Standards of Excellence Status
Each chapter will be assigned a status based on points earned and internal evaluations by the Fraternity and Sorority Life staff in LIU Promise. A chapter will be assigned 1 of 5 statuses. The following outlines the requirements for chapters to maintain their excellence status.
1. Raising the Standard– 120-105points, Clear/Resolved Group Conduct, Active Council Standing 2. Exceeding the Standard – 105-90points, Clear/Resolved Group Conduct, Active Council Standing 3. Achieving the Standard– 90-75 points, Clear/Resolved Group Conduct, Active Council Standing 4. Approaching the Standard(Probation 1) – 75-65points OR may have unresolved group conduct violations OR Poor Council Standing 5. Below the Standard(Probation 2) – 65-0 points, OR may have unresolved group conduct violations
OR Poor Council Standing
The overall Standards of Excellence status assigned to each chapter is determined by an average of the ratings earned in each pillar category.
Chapters that receive “Achieving the Standard” or better overall will be eligible to receive group and individual awards at the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony and will be recognized for their excellence in the six pillar areas.
Chapters that receive the “Approaching the Standard” status will be placed on Probation 1 for the following academic year. Probation 1 sanctions include: completing a chapter improvement plan with chapter leaders and advisors, as well as mandatory monthly meetings with FSL staff. Probation 1 status will be reassessed when the chapter submits the following year’s Standards of Excellence annual report.
Chapters that receive the “Below the Standard” status will be placed on Probation 2 status for the following academic year. Probation 2 sanctions include: completing a chapter improvement plan with chapter leaders and advisors and attending bi-weekly meetings with FSL staff in LIU Promise. If chapter does not show improvement by the end of the following academic year’s SOE cycle, the chapter may be suspended or removed from campus with no guarantee of approved return.
Standards of Excellence Annual Report
What you will be required to submit via Presence.
• Chapter Name • Council Affiliation • Name/Email/Position of Person Submitting • Chapter Advisor Name/Email • Current Chapter Size • Total Number of Bids Given During Academic Year • Number of Service Hours completed during Academic Year • Philanthropy Dollars raised during Academic Year • Chapter GPA (LIU Promise will verify) • New Member GPA (LIU Promise will verify) • # of Members involved in clubs or orgs outside of Fraternity and Sorority Life • Attach Chapter Roster • Attach Chapter Constitution and/or Bylaws • Attach New Member Program • Attach Risk Management Program
Standard 1: Scholarship and Learning (20 points)
Academic Achievement (6points)
• YES/NO: The chapter appoints or elects an academic chair or officer who regulates programming and provides resources for academic achievement in the chapter. DOCUMENTATION: Must include officer position description. • YES/NO: The chapter maintains a semester GPA equal to or greater than the all Fraternity/Sorority average on campus. DOCUMENTATION: Verified by FSL advisors.
Academic Standards (6points) • YES/NO: The chapter has a GPA requirement for members to join and maintain active/good standing. DOCUMENTATION: Must include relevant section of written policy or bylaws. • YES/NO: The chapter has a written academic/scholarship plan that establishes how members are supported and held accountable for maintaining a minimum GPA requirement. DOCUMENTATION: Must include academic plan AND a documentation of minimum GPA requirement for PNMs and active members.
Academic Programming (8points) • YES/NO: The chapter has an on-campus faculty advisor. DOCUMENTATION: Evidence of relationship between faculty and chapter (can be a letter from faculty stating involvement with chapter). • YES/NO: The chapter has members in academic Honor Societies/professional organizations. DOCUMENTATION: Must include spreadsheet of members and list of affiliated organizations i.e. Order of Omega).
Ideas for Standard 1 Documentation: • Include full sections of relevant bylaws, not just screenshots • If you do take a screenshot, name the screenshot to reflect what the image is • Include the full academic plan/program packet • Track your members on campus involvement in other clubs/organizations and attach it as a spreadsheet/file
Standard 2: Leadership and Values (20 points)
Member Development (8 points) • YES/NO: The chapter has a minimum of 50% of its members involved in Non-fraternity and sorority organizations on campus each semester. DOCUMENTATION: Must include spreadsheet of members and list of affiliated clubs, organizations, or other leadership roles on campus. • YES/NO: The chapter has a new member education program that lasts no longer than 6 weeks and new members are initiated in the same semester that bids are extended. DOCUMENTATION: Must include the outline of New Member plan and a calendar of events. • YES/NO: 100% of the active chapter members completed the online Anti-Hazing Commitment Form and the Hazing Prevention Course each semester. DOCUMENTATION: Verified by FSL advisors. • YES/NO: 100% of the new members completed the Anti-Hazing Commitment Form within the first week of their new member education process. DOCUMENTATION: Verified by FSL advisors. • YES/NO: 100% of the new members completed the Greek Life Edu module during their new member education process. DOCUMENTATION: Verified by FSL advisors.
Chapter Management (6points) • YES/NO: The chapter holds an officer transition meeting or workshop for newly elected and outgoing position holders. DOCUMENTATION: Must include an agenda from the transition meeting/workshop. • YES/NO: Chapter president meets with FSL advisor for scheduled one on one times. DOCUMENTATION: Verified by FSL advisor. • YES/NO: The chapter sends one (1) executive officers to the LIU Promise President’s Academy. DOCUMENTATION: Verified by FSL Advisor. • YES/NO: The chapter has a specific chapter advisor within the immediate metropolitan area, and who has the support of the inter/national organization. DOCUMENTATION: Evidence of relationship between advisor and chapter (can be a letter from advisor stating involvement with chapter).
Campus Leadership and Involvement (6points) • YES/NO: The chapter has a member who serves as an executive officer on one of the two councils (IFC or PHA). DOCUMENTATION: List member(s) name and involvement on the council.
• YES/NO: The chapter has a member who attends Greek Advisory Board Meetings weekly.
DOCUMENTATION: List name of member(s) who attend GAB and their academic year (I.E: Sarah
Smiles, sophomore). • YES/NO: 50% of chapter members have attended at least one (1) of the Greek Leadership Series events held by LIU Promise FSL advisors during the academic year. DOCUMENTATION: Verified by
LIU Promise FSL advisors. • YES/NO: The chapter hosts two (2) internal programs or workshops during the academic year with at least 75% of members in attendance. The programs or workshops can be on any of the following topics: Academic Success, Alumni Engagement, Health & Wellness, Sexual Assault & Violence
Prevention, Parent & Family Engagement, Personal & Professional Development, or Values
Clarification. DOCUMENTATION: Must include a description of the program and evidence of hosting the programs or workshops.
Ideas for Standard 2 Documentation: • Include full sections of the relevant bylaws, not just screenshots • Highlight salient sections of the new member plan • The new member plan should be detailed (it should be longer than one page) • Track your members on campus involvement in other clubs/organizations/leadership roles ahead of time and attach it as a spreadsheet/file • Encourage members to get involved on the IFC or PHA executive board • Meet and communicate with FSL and chapter advisors regularly
Community Service (8points) • YES/NO: The chapter conducted, on average, at least 20 hours of community service per member in the academic year. DOCUMENTATION: Must include spreadsheet of all members with detailed information including where they did community service and how many hours each member has. • YES/NO: At least 75% of chapter members attend 1 (one) LIU Cares event per semester. DOCUMENTATION: Must include spreadsheet of all members with detailed information including which LIU Promise community service event they attended and the date they attended the event. Will be verified by LIU Promise FSL staff.
Philanthropy (6points) • YES/NO: The chapter raised and donated to their national philanthropic partner, on average, at least $50.00 per member in the academic year. DOCUMENTATION: Must include total number of raised funds for the academic year, and where funds were donated to. • YES/NO: The chapter coordinates/sponsors at least one large scale philanthropy event per the academic year. DOCUMENTATION: Must include the name of the philanthropy event or program and a description of the event.
Participation and Involvement (6 points) • YES/NO: The chapter participates and supports at least 3 other fraternity and sorority hosted philanthropy events and/or community service events during the academic year. DOCUMENTATION: Must include evidence of event dates and lists of organizations served. Please also highlight if any of your members participated in a philanthropy event for another organization.
• YES/NO: The chapter has at least 20% of their membership participate in Greek Week in the spring semester. DOCUMENTATION: Verified by LIU Promise FSL staff.
Ideas for Standard 3 Documentation: • How are you tracking community service hours? It would be helpful to have a spreadsheet started at the beginning of the fall semester and tracking them throughout the year. • Understand the difference between philanthropy and service • If you take a screenshot of a document, name the screenshot to reflect what the image is • Think about involvement in other organizations events across both councils
Standard 4: Diversity and Inclusion (20 points)
Inclusive Systems (8points) • YES/NO: The chapter includes policies that promotes practices, systems, technologies, facilities, and structures that increase diversity, equity, and inclusion. DOCUMENTATION: Must include evidence of updated/modified policies within the last year. • YES/NO: The chapter appoints or elects a diversity and inclusion officer or chair, who regulates programming and provides resources for education on diversity, equity, and inclusion. DOCUMENTATION: Must include an officer position description AND chapter goals for diverse and inclusive programs.
Equity and Access in Recruitment (6points) • YES/NO: The chapter works to accommodate financial support of potential/new members through offering scholarship or grant opportunities and/or payment plans. DOCUMENTATION: Must include written policies AND proof of payment plans or scholarships. • YES/NO: The chapter builds in time during recruitment preparation week or recruitment meetings to discuss accessibility for all potential/new members and what it means to have a values based recruitment. DOCUMENTATION: Must include a description of topic/agenda from the meeting where accessibility and/or values based recruitment was discussed.
Diverse Programming (6points) • YES/NO: The chapter hosts or attends one Diversity and Inclusion program or workshop during the academic year with at least 50% of members in attendance. DOCUMENTATION: Must include a description of the program and evidence of participation in the program. • YES/NO: The chapter conducts internal programming to educate members across all identities and areas related to diversity, including: gender, race, socioeconomic status, ability, religion, sexual orientation, etc. DOCUMENTATION: Must include description of the program/workshop, topics discussed, list of members who attended, and overall takeaways.
Ideas for Standard 4 Documentation: • Utilize your LIU Promise FSL staff advisor for ideas on inclusive practices and policies • What did you accomplish from your DEI education plan? • Plan ahead for training prior to recruitment that opens discussion on our own internal biases • Attend a virtual or in-person workshop that enhances the groups understanding of diversity and inclusion in recruitment • Discuss the importance of DEI education for all members in a positive way • Track attendance early on in the fall semester so you are not scrambling for it later on
Risk Reduction (6points) • YES/NO: The chapter has an elected or appointed officer responsible for but not limited to; coordinating risk management programs, overseeing social functions, who is responsible for adherence to state, university, and local chapter and inter(national) risk management policies. DOCUMENTATION: Must provide the name and official officer description directly from your governing documents. • YES/NO: The officer responsible for risk management in your chapter has a detailed list of goals related to risk reduction. DOCUMENTATION: Must provide a detailed list (can be bullet pointed) of goals from officer responsible for risk management and reduction.
Risk Education (8points) • YES/NO: The chapter coordinates or participates in at least one (1) training or program that is related to the following topics per the academic year: anti-hazing, sexual assault, alcohol and drugs, discrimination, diversity & inclusion, hate, bias and bystander intervention. DOCUMENTATION: Must include written summary of training/program and evidence that the program took place – sign-in sheets, pictures, fliers, etc. • YES/NO: The chapter has a written code of conduct or standards that each member is expected to follow to remain in good standing in the chapter. DOCUMENTATION: Must include a copy of the code of conduct or standards, evidence of distributing to members and evidence of methods of enforcement.
Risk Resolutions (6 points) • YES/NO: The chapter has a current or updated (within the last year) written policies for risk management, which includes methods of enforcement. DOCUMENTATION: Must include a copy of the chapters risk management policies and evidence for enforcing the policies. • YES/NO: The chapter has current or updated (within the last year) written policies related to: antihazing, sexual assault, alcohol and drugs, discrimination, diversity & inclusion, hate, bias, and bullying. DOCUMENTATION: Must provide a copy of policies and/or statements on each topic listed.
Ideas for Standard 5 Documentation: • Include full sections of the relevant bylaws, not just screenshots • If you do take a screenshot, name it to reflect what the image is • If your bylaws or policies do not have resolutions for the topics listed, create some!
Chapter Programming (6points) • YES/NO: The chapter hosts at least two (2) bonding activity without alcohol per semester with more than 75% of the chapter in attendance. DOCUMENTATION: Must provide evidence that the event took place with date/time and proof of attendance.
New Member Programming (8points) • YES/NO: The chapter has a written new member education program and supporting materials for new members. DOCUMENTATION: Must include materials that are utilized/distributed to new members AND agendas from all new member meetings. Updated August 2022 Page 32
• YES/NO: The chapter sponsors a mentor “Big/Little” program that is a part of the new member process and aligns with chapter values, where both the big and little sign agreement forms.
DOCUMENTATION: Must include a copy of the mentor program outline AND a copy of the agreement forms.
Programming and Outreach (6points) • YES/NO: The chapter hosts at least one (1) program that encourages alumni involvement and attendance OR one (1) program that encourages parent/supporter involvement and attendance per academic year. DOCUMENTATION: Must include name of event, event description, date and time of event, and proof that the event took place. • YES/NO: The chapter creates and sends an alumni/parent/community newsletter each semester. DOCUMENTATION: Must provide the newsletter sent to community.
Ideas for Standard 6 Documentation: • Think of new ways to engage your members through brotherhood and sisterhood events • If your chapter does not already implement a big/little mentor contract, consider implementing one • Combine alumni and parent/supporter events to engage your community • Track attendance during all events so you do not have to scramble to gather attendance later
Awards and Recognition
Student Leadership Awards
LIU Promise hosts the Student Leadership Awards. Student organizations, clubs, chapters, colonies, as well as individual members, are awarded for their outstanding efforts towards advancing the Long Island University community. The online nomination form for all Awards, including Individual Awards, Organization Awards, and Program Awards, can be found on Experience Shark Nation. It is the responsibility of the organization to apply for all awards online before the assigned due date.
*It is important to note that only organizations and members of organizations that have earned the status of “Achieving the Standard” or higher, are eligible for Greek Awards.*
Club and Organization Program Award Descriptions
Event of the Year | This award recognizes the organization that held the most successful overall program of the academic year. This can be a collaboration, community service, educational, philanthropic, or social program.
Club and Organization Award Descriptions
Emerging Student Organization of the Year Award | This award recognizes an emerging organization that displayed a true effort in bringing a new and unique organization to campus.
Most Improved Organization of the Year Award | This award recognizes an organization that displayed the most growth in the academic year.
Student Organization of the Year | This award recognizes the Chapter/Colony that best contributed to the overall campus community.
President of the Year | This award recognizes the President who has exemplified true dedication and leadership for the well-being of his or her respective organization.
Officer of the Year | This award recognizes an individual for the accomplishments and commitment to their leadership roles and the supportive contributions for the success of their organization.
Faculty Advisor of the Year | This award recognizes an outstanding Faculty Advisor who was instrumental in the organization’s success.
SGA Senator of the Year | This award recognizes individuals who positively represent the SGA and makes a strong campus impact in their role.
Greek Program Awards Descriptions
Outstanding Collaborative Program of the Year | This award recognizes the organization that co-hosted the best collaborative program (with either another Greek organization, campus club or organization, or outside party) that exemplified the values of Greek Life.
Outstanding Community Service Program of the Year | This award recognizes the organization that provided a service to the community and promoted a healthy relationship between the Greek community and the surrounding area.
Outstanding Educational Program of the Year | This award recognizes an organization that showed an outstanding commitment to the continuous lifelong learning process of its members and the community through educational programming. Educational programs include alcohol and drug awareness, health and wellness, academic achievement, social issue awareness, etc.
Outstanding Philanthropic Program of the Year | This award recognizes an organization who displayed the utmost altruistic behavior with raising funds to benefit a preselected either their national or local philanthropies, or other social causes. ("Best" does not necessarily equal the most funds raised).
Outstanding Program of the Year | This award recognizes the organization that held the most successful overall program of the academic year in order to promote the values and image of the LIU Greek community. This can be a collaboration, community service, educational, philanthropic, or social program.
Greek Organization Awards Descriptions
Most Improved Chapter/Colony of the Year | This award recognizes an organization that displayed a true effort in bettering their organization in the four core values of scholarship, service, leadership, and fellowship.
Chapter/Colony of the Year | This award recognizes the Chapter/Colony that best contributed to the FSL community of LIU.
President of the Year | This award recognizes the President who has exemplified true dedication and leadership for the well-being of his or her respective organization and the FSL community.
Officer of the Year | This award recognizes an individual for the accomplishments and commitment to their leadership roles and the supportive contributions for the success of their Chapter/Colony and overall FSL community.
New Member of the Year | This award recognizes an outstanding FSL member who has been initiated within the last year, and who is involved in not only his or her own Chapter/Colony, but also the FSL and campus community at large.
Fraternity and Sorority Life Leader of the Year | This award recognizes individuals who positively represent their Chapter/Colony and the Greek community. Both a sorority and fraternity member can be chosen for this award.
