Chi Omega - University of Kansas

C h a p t e r O f f i c e r s 3 CHI OMEGA President Ava Lemon '21 Vice President Sejal Thapa '20 Secretary Kate Vankeirsbilck '21 Treasurer Iris Sherron '21 New Member Educator Emma Cass '21 Recruitment Chairman Claire Savage '21 kuchio.recruitment@gmail.com Director of Programming Clare Heaton '20 Personnel Chairman Becca Jones '20 Diversity and Inclusion Chairman Maggie Grandsire '20 Panhellenic Delegate Grace Hills '21 House Manager Jeanne Eckels '21 Social Chairman Katie Raymond '21 B eyond the perks of a full social calendar, living in the Chapter House, and forming enduring friendships with sisters, being a member of Chi Omega meant having the resources to build our futures—including a built-in network of alumnae. Connecting with alumnae is one of the best ways for collegiate members to prepare for their careers, and universities across the nation promote alumnae mentoring programs. Alumnae mentorship can lead to job offers and crucial career advice as well as give our sisters the confidence they need to take on the workforce. Why Is Mentorship Essential? According to Forbes magazine in January 2019, mentorship is so vital to the success of a business that 71% of Fortune 500 companies offer a mentoring program. Establishing mentorships in college can be just as important. A 2013 Gallup-Purdue poll found that support and experiences in college, rather than what college they chose, had more of a connection to long- term results for college graduates. It's the learning outside the classroom that can make the most impact. What Makes a Good Mentor? Faculty advisors are great support systems for our members, but our alumnae are in a unique position to help. We've been in their shoes already. We understand the rigorous academic standards of our university and we know how to balance school and the sorority. The network Lambda Chapter provides is invaluable as undergraduates navigate their way from the classroom to board room. But mentorship isn't only for collegians. All of us know sisters who started their careers through an alumnae connection. Whether writing a letter of recommendation or sharing a job opening on our Facebook page, we can help each other advance in our professions.Chi Omega recently launched a new service for all alumnae, Chi O & Co. This new platform offers coaching, community and connection for anyone seeking a network. Think of it like LinkedIn for Chi Omega! You can learn more and sign up at chioandco.com. How Can I Be a Mentor? Mentorship doesn't have to be a huge time commitment. You can serve on the House Corporation or as an advisor, attend a Lambda Chapter meeting to share job advice, or simply share your email with undergraduates to be a resource for those interested in your field of work. No matter the level of commitment, knowing you're furthering the future of our Chapter and its members is immeasurably rewarding. If you're interested in serving as a mentor, please reach out to: Cindy White Kraus, Chi Epsilon '14 Career and Personal Development Advisor cindy.white1995@gmail.com Learning Outside the Classroom Learning Outside the Classroom Alumnae Mentorship Builds Stronger Sorority Women Thank you for serving our Chapter! 1 2 CHAPTER GOALS To make a full post-pandemic return! Since the pandemic forced us to change the way we operated, some norms and traditions were forgotten. Our largest goal as an executive board is to learn how Lambda operated pre-pandemic and determine what we want to bring back. To have a larger focus on the mental health of our members. We have a "mental health room" in the house this year where members can go to take a break and have some quiet. We also have brought in mental health speakers who teach the Chapter important lessons on maintaining their mental and physical well-being.

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