Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Oregon

ΣΦΕ EARTBEA H T UNIVERSITY OF OREGON s SIGMA PHI EPSILON Oregon Beta FALL 2015 MAKING THE CHANGE T he headline for our last newsletter sent out for spring 2015 was "Time to Change?" I can proudly say that since then, we have made some historic changes for the better at Oregon Beta. Over the summer, brothers attended Conclave in Nashville, Tennessee, to vote on highly impactful legislation that will shape the future of Sigma Phi Epsilon on both a local and national perspective. The process of voting was effective and efficient. Among the pieces of legislation was Resolution 8, which proposed a radical, forward-thinking way of improving member development throughout all Chapters by eliminating pledging and pledge model Chapters, and implementing the Balanced Man Program (BMP) instead. As mentioned in our last newsletter, at the heart of the BMP are five philosophical tenants: 1. Equal rights and responsibilities – Full membership upon joining, no pledging, hazing, or other distinctions of second class citizenship. 2. Continuous development – Members will have the opportunity to grow throughout all four years of their ungraduated experience. 3. Accountability – Unanimous commitment to upholding SigEp's high standards. 4. Living the ritual – Incorporating SigEp's values into everyday life. 5. Mentoring – Maximizing growth through guidance and support. In turn, these five philosophical tenants will promote six areas of development: 1. SigEp – Familiarizing and understanding the Fraternity and its history. 2. Sound mind – Intellectual and academic growth. 3. Sound body – Physical health and wellbeing. 4. Personal – Emotional and cultural growth. 5. Leadership – Growth experience as a leader. 6. Professional – Preparation for career success. Each Chapter has its own way of implementing these areas of growth through the Four Challenges of the Balanced Man Program. Each challenge is designed to help promote a specific area of growth within a member. New members begin their experience with SigEp in the Sigma Challenge, which is designed to help familiarize new members with the history of the Fraternity as well as provide some helpful insight to begin their college career. The second challenge, typically for second-year students, is the Phi Challenge. As members become more involved with the Fraternity, the Phi Challenge helps educate members on how to become more involved and the benefits it offers to promote sound mind and body. Oregon Beta won its first-ever fraternity intramural soccer league this spring. Way to go! (Continued on page 2)

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