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RECRUITMENT
At the beginning
of each semester fraternities engage in a week-long,
recruitment event called "Rush Week."
Activities are sanctioned by the school's Interfraternity
Council (IFC) and Greek Advisor who establish the rules
fraternities are supposed to abide by during the week.
(This is the official week of recruitment though Sigma Chis
are actively recruiting quality men throughout the year.)
At the end of
Rush Week, fraternities submit a list of "bids" they intend
to give out to students as an invitation to join their
fraternity. Students then receive the list of
fraternities that have extended them a bid and they decide
which house, if any, they would like to join. (Some
fraternities attempt to circumvent this process by giving
bids to and pinning students before Rush Week ends, but
Sigma Chi complies with IFC rules).
Those who have
received and accepted a bid from Sigma Chi will be invited
to Preference Dinner. At this event, students will be
introduced to the chapter and their pledge trainer who will
be facilitating the pledge program.
PLEDGE PROGRAM
The pledge
program is a maximum of eight (8) weeks in duration.
At the beginning of the program, the pledges will be
introduced to a number of topic areas, including:
○ Writing basics and résumés explained by Dr. Scott Moore, the
chapter's faculty advisor;
○ Professional
dress, tying a tie, shaking hands, eye contact, etc.;
○ Dining etiquette;
○ Hosting etiquette;
○ Time management:
○ Chapter Operations/Protocol.
As the semester
progresses, your son will also learn the history and ideals
of the Fraternity and participate in proven
leadership/team-building activities that are employed in the
corporate world. The program will conclude with a
written International Exam covering various Sigma Chi topics
which, upon passing the test, will allow him to be
Initiated into the Fraternity. |
