1.   1 The Minerva Project Member Education Program The Minerva Project Member Education Program The Journey of a Gentleman…

2.   2 The Minerva Project?  The Minerva Project began as a concept of the Member Education Committee in 1997.  The idea was to enable ALL of our members to be able to address the numerous challenges facing Greeks today, specifically the challenges that  AE faces.

3.   3 What is The Minerva Project?   It is an all-encompassing program that involves ALL MEMBERS of the Fraternity.   It will enhance the individual faculties of each member, including but not limited to moral, mental, social, physical, cultural, and spiritual growth through four developmental components.   Cultivate in ALL of our members a LIFETIME commitment to their chapter, community, province, and the international organization.

4.   4 What makes it different?   INVOLVES EVERY MEMBER   IT IS NOT A “PLEDGE EDUCATION”   “PLEDGE PROGRAM”…4,6,8 weeks then nothing.   “MEMBER EDUCATION PROGRAM”…continuous education.   “RUSH”…period during process.   “RECRUITMENT”…process. It is not just a change in terminology, but a change in philosophy and attitude.

5.   5 How does it work? Components   Recruitment   New Member Education   Membership Achievement Program Systems (MAPS) I. I. Orientation Passageway (First-Year Members) II. II. Leadership Passageway (Second-Year Members) III. III. Leading By Example Passageway (Third-Year Members) IV. IV. The Leading Edge Passageway (Fourth/Fifth-Year Members)   Alumni Development

6.   6 Orientation Passageway (First-Year Members) Personal Set goals and achievement strategies Establish and maintain a relationship with a mentor Men’s health issue- alcohol and other drugs Fraternity Complete the chapter New Member Education Program Attend 75% of chapter activities Learn the officers/chairmen/committees of the chapter Meet your advisors and House Corporation Attend a recruitment workshop Attend the Ritual workshop after initiation Service Complete a service project as part of a group Life Skills Complete two life skills Academic/Campus Complete the chapter scholarship program Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.2-2.4 Meet with your Academic Advisor Plan a 4/5-year academic schedule Develop a list of campus resources Meet with your Greek Advisor/Dean of Students Research other student organizations

7.   7 Passageways…Passageways… Orientation Leadership Leading By Example The Leading Edge

8.   8 What can the Minerva Project do for the individual?   Develop important life skills not found in the classroom.   Refine academic & personal goals.   Foster strong support networks for life.   Provide a mentor that can be a guide and resource throughout life.   Provide a positive fraternity experience. How many alumni graduate angry or dissatisfied and never come back?   Build a portfolio of collegiate & fraternal experiences to assist with “life after college.”

9.   9 What can the Minerva Project do for the chapter?   Provides a framework for sustaining leadership development and continuity.   Improves retention of New Members and keeps the interest of ALL members for the entire undergraduate career.   Develops “Recruitment”-minded members who attract the best men.   Makes Sigma Alpha Epsilon a value-based organization.   Educates & attracts more and new alumni & volunteers.   Keeps the focus of the chapter on using and understanding our Ritual and living the life of a “True Gentleman.”

10.   10 How will it be carried out?   Implementation Retreat   Monthly Contact and Follow-up   Minerva Project Advisor   Alumni Leadership School   The Minerva Project Institute

11.   11 How does the chapter sign up?   80% of the chapter must vote to become a pilot chapter.   Must have an advisory board recruited and in place.   One advisor must attend the alumni leadership school.   Agree that ALL Members of the chapter must participate.   Must agree to be “True Gentlemen”. A model for others on your campus and in your community to follow.

12.   12 For More Information... Christopher W. Hancock Director of Educational Services & Programs Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity 1-800-233-1856, ext. 219 chancock@sae.net