The Tau Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. New Member Education Program

Fraternity/Sorority (e.g., Alpha Beta Gamma): Sigma Gamma Rho Chapter (e.g., Alpha Rho Chapter): Tau Epsilon Chapter Semester: Spring 2018 Beginning and End Date: September 25 – November 5

Summary: This section, briefly, outlines the main learning outcomes and objectives of new member education. It should also include the mission and objectives of being a member of the specific chapter and fraternity/sorority and any additional notable items for the new member education/intake program.

NME Session #1 October 6, 11, 13 3 Workshops Outcomes:

• New members will learn chapter history such as chartering date, chartering members, history behind charter, mission at NYU, etc • New members will learn national history such as founding date, founders, colors, regions, HQ details, Grand Chapter details • New members will get to know one another through conversations such as majors, future plans, strengths, weaknesses etc • New members will learn about social identities through a conversation on salient identities • New members will learn hazing policies as taught on the national level • New members will learn sorority logistics and discuss their “life schedules” for the Fall semester

NME Session #2 4 Modules

Outcomes:

• New members will discuss in greater detail the mission of the sorority and learn of its history in addition to the several programs and initiatives of the sorority • New members will learn about the current leaders and figureheads and their various tasks and functions within the sorority • New members will learn what it means to be a Sigma Woman, the Sigma Image, and the social, service, and academic expectations of a Sigma Woman

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