UCSD REACH

Recognition for Excellence and ACHievement

2013

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!!

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

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*

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

Due Dates

Winter Quarter – April 1

Spring Quarter – June 7

Fall Quarter – December 6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Organizational Operation Financial Status with Council/University Advisor Participation Council Participation Event Registration

TAPS, Council, and Greek Life Office

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

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

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

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

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)

Questions?