FSL 2020
FSL 2020 is a three-pronged effort. By emphasizing Member Well-Being, Member Development and Chapter Excellence, UWF will establish a reputation for member experience that draws students not only to Greek life, but also to the institution.
Member Well-Being
Safer Events, Safer Members
- Events with alcohol will be permitted only when alcohol is provided by a third-party vendor or when law enforcement or approved bonded and insured security vendor is present.
- The advisor role will be revised regarding events with alcohol.
- All registration deadlines for events with alcohol will be strictly enforced.
- For all events with alcohol, chapter president (or designee) is required to attend from beginning to end.
- New guidelines for out-of-town chapter events will be developed and implemented.
An Educated and Empowered Community
- FSL staff members will facilitate crisis response training for new members and chapter officers.
- A Greek-specific Peer Educators program will be developed and chapters will be required to conduct at least one prevention workshop each semester.
- All active and potential FSL members are required to participate in a hazing prevention program and certify compliance with laws and policies on an annual basis.
- FSL staff members will clearly communicate expectations for crisis response and reporting as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
Member Development
Starting Strong
- Require all potential members to attend an FSL information session.
- Establish an 8 week maximum limit for the new member or intake period.
- Continue to offer a need-based scholarship to help offset the financial barrier to membership.
- Provide chapter officers with new member experience training
Cultivating Leadership
- Design a FSL Emerging Leaders Program that will help emerging Greek leaders prepare for service as a chapter or council officer.
- Update the New Member Institute designed to equip new members with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute as chapter members and leaders.
- Review the feasibility of a membership fee to support additional University programs and resources for the FSL community.
Chapter Excellence
Chapter Performance Transparency
- Develop an online Chapter Performance Dashboard featuring chapter information and performance metrics: purpose and mission, council affiliation, academic performance, community service, demographics, chapter standing, recent accomplishments, etc.
- Dedicate a program assistant responsible for promoting and communicating chapter accomplishments and successes via digital and social media messaging.
Fraternal Excellence
- Revise the Fraternal excellence program designed to recognize and foster chapter excellence.
- Clearly articulate the recognition standards and review procedures related to membership and other performance factors.
- Clearly articulate the expectations regarding chapter advisory councils.
- Evaluate chapter ratios and develop FSL procedures and growth plans.
