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New Member Education Program 2012-2013

New Member Educators are responsible for:

New Member Education Programs being submitted to Wes Schaub for approval. Please read the New Member Education Policies for detailed directions and use the New Member Education Checklist

New Member Cards being electronically signed by all new members 

Ensuring that all potential new members attend a Pre-Recruitment Education session

Click here to go to the Dean of the College Harm Reduction website

Click here for the Dartmouth College Hazing Policy

GLOS Handbook 2012-2013

Goals of New Member Education:

• • Get to know the other members, both existing and new members
  • Learn the history and traditions of the organization
  • Understand how the chapter operates and the roles of its members
  • Help new members learn to navigate the campus and make use of campus resources
  • To recruit new members who demonstrate values and integrity

Elements of a positive New Member Program

• • Ask what makes someone a good brother or sister of a chapter
  • Define the essentials that need to be learned
  • Make sure the program poses no mental or physical harm
  • Seek advice on the program from chapter and campus advisors
  • Tell new members what the requirements for membership are
  • Hold old and new members accountable for any straying from the program that could be or become hazing

Evaluate the negatives of the New Member Program and its consequences

• • Do not include alcohol consumption for any new member activities
  • Provide opportunities for existing members to participate in some activities alongside new members. This gives existing members the opportunity to model positive behavior.
  • Identify the intended positive outcomes for all new-member activities. If the activity does not have any, consider revisions that make it a more educational, enjoyable experience.
  • Anticipate the times and actions that lend themselves to hazing. Remember that activities such as scavenger hunts, skits, and study hours are not hazing IF they are conducted in the right way.

Required Topics

• Mentors Against Violence Sexual Assault discussion
• SEMP Training
• Risk Management Program contact Sam Waltemeyer for assistance
• Hazing Workshop contact Wes Schaub for assistance
• Community Service Project some ideas may be found here
• Scholarship Program some ideas may be found here

More resources

101 New Member Program ideas

Examples of New Member Programs

New Member Programs by Principles of Greek Life at Dartmouth College

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service
• Brotherhood & Sisterhood
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability

Build Awareness of History

Ideas from the National Interfraternity Council

Ideas from Sigma Alpha Epsilon national headquarters

2012 #40Answers Campaign 40 Common Excuses For Hazing

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