Standards of Excellence

SIGMA PI FRATERNITY believes that our men will strive for excellence by living our core values and individual chapters will be most successful through fulfilling our Standards of Excellence (SOE). This program will advance man’s quest for excellence through supporting the values and principles upon which our fraternity was founded.

To ensure that our chapters promote fellowship, develop character and leadership, advance heightened moral awareness, enable academic achievement and inspire service, this program will set forth the Standards of Excellence for every chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity International.

The fundamental purpose of this program is to encourage our chapters to return to our founding values, which are crucial to the rich development of fraternity men. The Standards of Excellence is comprised of 10-focus areas; one for each of the stars in our Radiant Triangle.

★ Alumni	★ Operations
★ Education	★ Recruitment
★ Fellowship	★ Ritual
★ Finance	★ Scholarship
★ Image	★ Service

The Standards of Excellence criteria, reporting system and progress tracker are accessible through visiting our website at sigmapi.org. It is strongly encouraged that all chapters review all of the criteria and due-dates as soon as possible. Several components of this program are due at various points during the school year and others are due no later than June 1st.

Similar to our previous accreditation programs (The Gold Standard and Efficiency Points), the Standards of Excellence will be used for awards and to calculate discounts and increases on chapter’s annual dues. A new SOE recognition program will be instituted to recognize our chapters achieving Gold, Silver and Bronze levels.

For additional information about the Standards of Excellence, please contact Kevin Pons at kpons@sigmapi.org or your Regional Director.

Executive Council

All Executive Council members utilize @sigmapi.org Email Addresses
At least one delegate attends Summer Conference (Convocation or SPU)
All required chapter leaders attend Mid-Year Leadership Conference
50% of chapter attends Province Workshop
Holds at least one Executive or Committee Chair position in InterFraternity/InterGreek Council or Student Government
Meet with the Office of Fraternity/Sorority Affairs Staff at least once a month AND submit Campus Professional Meeting Confirmation Report
80% of chapter members are involved in other Recognized Student Organizations
Participate in Major Campus Activities (Homecoming, Greek Week, etc.)
Acknowledge ALL recognized Sorority Founding Dates on campus
Acknowledge ALL recognized Fraternity Founding Dates on campus
Receive an Award/Recognition from the institution/community
Total Membership is largest of all IFC fraternities
Total Membership exceeds 25

Sage

Business Meetings held weekly
Executive Council Meetings held weekly with an alumni volunteer in attendance
All Chapter Meetings opened & closed according to Ritual
Weekly Communication with Chapter Director; Monthly Communication with Province Archon
Sage Monthly Report [10th of each month]
Membership Contract uploaded and signed by all members [October 15th]
Official Sigma Pi Ritual used & reported
Executive Council rehearses Ritual prior to execution
Submit completed Standards of Excellence [June 1st]

2nd Counselor

Standards/Judicial Board consists of at least five members
Committee System (10+ committees)
Committees Meet Bi-Weekly
Structure of Accountability in place with committee chairmen
All members (active + new) are assigned to a committee
Committee Expectations & Goals Report [February 15th]
2nd Counselor Monthly Report [10th of each month]
Harm Reduction Workshop (Risk Management, Relationship & Sexual Violence)
Financial Literacy Workshop (Personal Financial Planning & Management)
Academic Success Workshop (Learning Styles & Study Skills)
Etiquette Workshop (Chivalry & Decorum of a Gentlemen)
Professional Development Workshop (Resumes, Interviews & Conduct/Dress)
Goal Setting Workshop (Personal, Professional & Organizational)
Men's Health Workshop (Fitness & Wellness)
Recruitment Workshop with 90% attendance AND provide Continuous Recruitment Education

3rd Counselor

3rd Counselor Monthly Report [10th of each month]
Chapter Budget; voted upon and submitted [October 15th]
Utilize Financial Record-Keeping Software OR an Approved Third Party Billing Service
IRS Form 990; filed and submitted
Follow International Financial Suspension/Expulsion Procedures
Checking Account with online access OR enrolled in Electronic Bill Pay
Receipts Issued for payment of fees
Savings Account with 5%< of annual budget deposited
Annual Financial Review Verification
Grand Chapter Balance is $0 [December 31st & June 30th]
Liability Insurance paid in full [November 1st]
Convocation Assessment Dues paid in full [December 1st & May 1st]

4th Counselor

90% of Members attend weekly business meetings
Chapter Bylaws submitted and updated within the last two years [October 15th]
Chapter Workbook utilized (Google Doc) [checked October 10th, January 10th & April 10th]
Outstanding Membership Issues resolved [checked December 31st & June 30th]
4th Counselor Monthly Report [10th of each month]
Records Verification [October 1st & February 15th]

1st Counselor

Parliamentary Procedure (Roberts Rules of Order) used during all chapter meetings
Business Attire worn by all members during chapter meetings (shirt, tie, dress shoes & slacks)
Functioning Standards System with written rules and procedures
Judicial Cases & Sanctions properly documented AND follows International Conduct Suspension/Expulsion Procedures
Risk Management Plan submitted & approved [October 15th]
1st Counselor Monthly Report [10th of each month]
Ritual Equipment; full inventory, stored & secured safely
Regular Alumni Advisory Board Communication
Regular Alumni Communication
Alumni Newsletters; distributed & submitted [December 31st & June 30th]
Two Alumni Functions
Alumni Recognition Program
Alumni Contact Information; updated & communicated with Director of Alumni Services

Herald

Emerald Report [September 10th, February 10th & May 10th]
Annual Ritual Review
Two active Social Media Outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, website, etc.)

ACE Chairman

Completed ACE Project
ACE Project Institutional Approval [2 weeks before event]
Pre-Event Press Release AND Social Media Event Page
90% Active Chapter Participation
ACE Project Report [2 weeks after event]

Athletics Chairman

Participate in at least 2 campus Intramurals per year

Brotherhood Chairman

3+ Monthly Brotherhood Events
6+ Non-Alcoholic Brotherhood Events

Community Service Chairman

Conduct OR Participate 10+ Community Service Projects AND 20+ Community Service Hours per Member

Fundraising Chairman

Hold 2+ Fundraisers

Neophyte/Pledge Educator

Foundations of Membership Report [October 15th]

Philanthropy Chairman

Conduct OR Participate 5+ Projects AND $50+ Donated per member for Philanthropic Causes
Conduct one Amazing Day Foundation event AND one Donate Life event

Recruitment Chairman

Recruitment Activities comply with all IFC/IGC, institution & FIPG regulations
Names List (Google Doc) OR Chapter Builder
Written Values-Based Recruitment Program [October 1st]
Recruitment Goals; met/exceeded pledge goal and initiated at least 90%
Total New Members recruited is largest of all IFC fraternities

Scholarship Chairman

Chapter Cumulative GPA is highest among all IFC fraternities AND exceeds the All-Men's Average/All-IFC Average; whichever is higher
Neophyte Cumulative GPA is highest among all IFC fraternities AND exceeds the All-Men's Average/All-IFC Average; whichever is higher
80% of individual cumulative GPAs exceed the All-Men's average/All-IFC Average; whichever is higher
New Member Cumulative GPA Requirement is at OR exceeds the All-Men's Average/All-IFC Average; whichever is higher
Member Good Standing Cumulative GPA Requirement is at OR exceeds the All-Men's Average/All-IFC Average; whichever is higher
Officer Cumulative GPA Requirement exceeds the cumulative GPA requirement to be in good standing
Academic Success Program [October 15th]
Academic Awards & Scholarships available to members
Have an active Faculty Advisor
Follow International Academic Suspension/Expulsion Procedures

Social Chairman

4 Non-Alcoholic Social Events
Non-Fraternity/Non-Sorority Social

	Gold	(Range)
	Silver	(Range)
	Bronze	(Range)

Chapter Sage Name

First NameLast Name
Chapter Sage E-mail

Confirmation Email
Institution
Region
You may only use your chapter's @SigmaPi.org e-mail address to submit the Standards of Excellence!

YesNo
Enter - Reviewer & Date
Ritual Used AND Ceremony Reports SubmittedRitual UsedNeither
YesNo
64) - Ritual Equipment; full inventory, stored & secured safely

Verified by Regional Director Visit & Standards of Excellence Point Tracker
Self-Reported Ritual Score

65) - Regular Alumni Advisory Board Communication

Verified by Regional Director through Chapter Director

66) - Alumni Newsletters; distributed and submitted

Verified by Regional Director through Chapter Director
YesNo
Enter - Summary of Methods of Communication
2+ Alumni Functions1 Alumni FunctionNo Alumni Functions
Enter - Alumni Functions, Dates, Locations & Attendence Numbers
YesNo
Enter - Summary Alumni Recognition Program & Enter Awards Given
YesNo
Verified by Regional Director through Director of Alumni Services
Self-Reported Alumni Score

Self-Reported Score Summary