UCSD REACH

1. UCSD REACH Recognition for Excellence and ACHievement 2013

2. Purpose • Create TRUTH in advertising and provide a consumer report and transparency by: • Develop set of minimum standards • Recommend an action plan if a chapter fails to meet minimum standards • Provide campus resources • Encourage growth and development • Reward STRONG performance!!

3. Purpose • Preventative response to recent events. Call to action. • Chico • University of Central Florida • UPenn • Created with input from: • Experts • National Organizations • Students • Staff • Alumni Advisors

4. Score • Alpha Chapter - 90 to 100+ • Beta Chapter - 80 to 89 • Gamma Chapter - 70 to 79 • *Chapters below 70 will work with the Greek Life Advisor (and their inter/national organization)to create a plan of action for improvement*

5. Process • Completed each year by each IFC, MGC, & PHC chapters. • Designed to be completed over time • Provide statistics and accountability • Document updated yearly by Greek Life office and student volunteer committee • Every chapter will meet to review scores and progress in Winter

6. Due Dates • Winter Quarter – April 1Spring Quarter – June 7Fall Quarter – December 6

7. REACH & Greek Awards • REACH now serves as the foundation for Awards – fair and tangible process • Alpha chapters only can apply for Greek Chapter of the Year (overall and within chapter) • Submissions will go towards Scholarship & Community Service awards

8. Improvement Plan • Chapters must meet Gamma level in ALL areas • If not they will create a written improvement plan • Chapters receiving a 0 in any category must also create a plan • Chapter will have 2 quarters to ensure improvement, or sanctions will be given

9. How to Submit? • Some are taken care of by Greek Life staff! • Turn in National Reports that fulfill same requirements • See standardized forms in Appendix or online • Fill in REACH document with materials

10. Scholastic Achievement • at or above the all-campus undergraduate mens’/womens’ average for the year– 5pts • .0 to 2.75 GPA for the year– 3pts • 2.75 to 2.5 GPA for the year – 1pt • at or below 2.5 GPA for the year – 0 pts • Submitted by Greek Life

11. Responsible Citizenships • 10 or more hours per member per year (on average) – 5 pts • 5 to 9 hours per member per year (on average) – 3pts • 3 to 5 hours per member per year (on average) – 1 pt • Less than 3 hours per member per year (on average) – 0 pts • Philanthropy events do not count • See Community Service form in appendix • Compile a “Chapter Hour Summary” • Based on REACH submissions

12. Philanthropic Service • Individual Chapter Philanthropy • Other Greek Chapter’s Philanthropy • Philanthropic Financial Contributions • Bonus: 3 points for donating to a University Development Fund • Verified through TAP, photos, scanned checks

13. Responsible Leadership • Attendance at Fall Risk Management Program (Greek 101) • Attendance at Leadership Conference • Attendance at All-Presidents Meetings • Behavior of Chapter • TAPS, Greek Life Advisor, Council Leaders

14. Organizational Operation • Financial Status with Council/University • Advisor Participation • Council Participation • Event Registration • TAPS, Council, and Greek Life Office

15. Values and Ethics Integration • Member Development Programming (Professional development, leadership, communication, diversity, social justice, values, etc) • Health Education Programming (Alcohol Awareness, Stress Management, Hazing, Time Management, etc) • Academic Programming (On-Campus resources, study tips, etc) • Chapter attends or hosts 3 programs a year - 5 pts • Chapter attends or hosts 2 programs a year - 3 pts • Chapter attends or hosts 1 programs a year - 1 pt • Chapter attends or hosts 0 a year - 0 pts Host workshops in chapter meeting, submit program details (including attendance) within REACH packet, or Event Planning form

16. Membership • New Member Education Programming/Retention • IFC, MGC, or PHC Recruitment Numbers • Active Member Retention • Submit roster updates at each quarterly deadline • Recruitment policy violations will result in a 0 for all recruitment categories

17. Campus Engagement • % of Members that are Principal Members of a Student Org • % of members involved in 1 other outside student organization • Submit Campus Involvement sheet

18. BONUS points • Bonus Points can be earned as follows, up to 5 points total: • Membership in high profile organizations • (.5 point for each member) - Member on Associated Students- Member is a SILC - Member is an Orientation Leader- Member is a Tour Guide- Member is an Resident Advisor (RA)- Member is on the Student Foundation

19. BONUS points – up to 5 • Other: • - Hosting an Alumni event (1 point)- Host a Parents Weekend Event (1 point)- Distributing a chapter newsletter to alumni (1 point)- Creating a NEW chapter education program dealing with risk management, diversity, or new member education (1 point)- Holding a membership development retreat (1 point)- Chapter partners with a cultural student organization for an event or workshop (1 point)- Receiving positive accolades in your organization’s Alumni Magazine (1 point)- Chapter receives an award from their inter/national organization (1 point)- Chapter creates a values based marketing event/flier/promo etc (1 point)

20. Questions?