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Bridge to Brotherhood Chapter presentation. The Why.
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Bridge to Brotherhood • Chapter presentation
The Why Alpha Kappa Psi is constantly reviewing its programs and events to ensure the quality of the programming and education is suiting the needs of its members and keeping up with the changing needs of higher education and corporate industry. As the start of the member experience, pledge education is no exception.
What is Bridge to Brotherhood? 5-9 week program Focus on Education & Integration
Educational Modules Chapter Operations BuildingRelationships The Educational Modules are a time for the pledge class to focus on their education of the fraternity and its key skills. Values • Specific lesson plans • Facilitated by the Fraternity Educator • Attendance is limited to the pledge class and pledge education committee, except where noted • Building Relationships includes icebreakers with the chapter • Each module begins with a few chapter officers introducing themselves and their role Emotional Intelligence HandlingFeedback Interviewing
Create a Resume • Due by Mid-Term Interview • May visit Career Services or create on their own • Opportunity to create a resume or revise an existing one • Will be reviewed at Mid-Term Interview • Not a requirement for pledges to have reviewed by any number of brothers beforehand
Informational Interview • Due by Court of Honor • May reach out to anyone in a field of interest • Can be conducted in person, via email, phone, or video conference • Opportunity to make a connection in the industry and gather career and industry information from a professional currently working in the field • Will share learning outcomes in the Court of Honor Presentation
Personal Development Plan • Due by Court of Honor • Opportunity to self-evaluate where they stand in regards to key skills and identify where they want to focus their growth throughout their time as a member • Will be worked on with their Big Brother to discuss opportunities and how they have already grown through the pledge process
Rituals The Mid-Term Interview is a professional interview experience designed to prepare pledges for an actual job interview. Should not be focused on Fraternal knowledge questions can be asked, but there are approved fraternal experience questions. Court of Honor is a group presentation focused on reflection.
Fraternal Exam The Fraternal Exam is online and there is no limit on retakes. Quizzes are for the pledge's learning and should not be used as a disciplinary tool. It will be administered at least two weeks prior to Court of Honor andpledges must pass it by Court of Honor. The anthem and creed portion of the Fraternal Exam is administered orally.
Big Brother Mentor Program The Big Brother Mentor Program is required. Each pledge will receive a Big Brother at the beginning of the program to serve as their mentor.
Elective Bank Chapters can tailor the program by selecting additional activities based on Personal, Professional and Fraternal Development. Professional Development Fraternal Development Personal Development • Alumni Interviews • Business Plan Presentation • Case Competition • Current Events Presentation • Networking Event • Personal Brand Project • Professional Development Workshop • Chapter Committees • Chapter Events • Chapter History • Core Values Presentation • Court of Honor Presentation Work Session • Fraternal Exam Study Session • Memorabilia Project • Officer Shadowing • Parliamentary Procedure • Brotherhood Event • Community Service • Fundraising for Charity • Networking Groups • Pledge Retreat • Pledge to Pledge Interactions • Study Hours Fraternal Development
Elective Bank Electives allow chapters to add activities specific to their university or culture. Chapters select from a bank of approved activities with corresponding guidelines and requirements which are reviewed and updated annually. In an effort to keep the time constraints of the program in place, chapters have a designated number of elective credit hours allowed based on the length of the program. Elective credit hours are assigned based on the length of time the activity takes to complete.
Brother Interviews All Brother Interviews must be completed with current collegiate Brothers Informal Interviews: 15 – 20 Minutes long; approximately 4 per week Must be no more than 2 pledges and 2 members at a time. The chapter provides a list of brothers available to meet with their contact information. Interviews can be set up via phone or email, or in person. The focus is on building a fraternal network as opposed to interviewing skills. Brothers and pledges should carry on a conversation to get to know one another. After the conversation, pledges must send a brief thank you email to the brother, copying the pledge educator for verification of completion. Formal Interviews: 30 minutes long; approximately 2 per week Must be 1:1 interviews. The chapter provides a list of brothers available to interview with their contact information. Interviews are professionally coordinated (by formal email or phone introduction) by the pledge with the member. The process is taught at the Induction Module. The focus is on the interview process as opposed to brother networking. Brothers should ask the pledges questions to simulate an interview experience, but be prepared for pledges to ask them questions as well. After the interview, pledges must send a formal thank you email to the brother, copying the pledge educator for verification of completion.
Semester Schools May 15 for Fall Program Syllabus November 15 for Spring Program Syllabus Quarter Schools May 15 for Fall Program Syllabus November 15 for Winter Program Syllabus* February 15 for Spring Program* Syllabus; Program Syllabus The Program Syllabus is required of all chapters to report the pledge program and electives. Starting with Induction and ending with New Brother Orientation, the Program Syllabus takes fraternity educators through each aspect of the program to help plan a pledge education program tailored to the needs of the incoming pledges within the given parameters. *If a quarter school is not conducting either a winter or spring program, it must be noted in the Chapter Success Plan. For quarter schools, winter programs begin in January-February and spring programs begin in March-April.
Program Resources • For Facilitators • Facilitator Guide • Program Overview • Program Guidelines • Module Lesson Plans • Elective Bank • Frequently Asked Questions • Appendix • Program Syllabus • Module PowerPoints For Pledges • Bridge to Brotherhood Learning Plan Fraternal Exam Study Guide Fraternal Exam Practice Quiz Links Informational Interview Guidelines Personal Development Plan Module Reflections • Connections Resource Guide
How does this affect recruitment? Get to know the potential members, their values and goals Be open and honest about all expectations, requirements and benefits of pledging Alpha Kappa Psi and becoming a member of the Fraternity. Find out why they are interested in joining! Share the benefits of the pledge process and chapter membership • Why should someone join? • What will they get out of pledging? • What will they get out of chapter membership? Discuss the requirements of pledging and membership Consider if they would be good fit and have the potential to be a good Brother!
