ORDER OF OMEGA NATIONAL GREEK HONORARY GREEK LIFE CENTER FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Chapter Excellence Criteria and Awards Applicatin 2014 T HE G EORGE W ASHINGTON U NIVERSITY
Chapter Presidents and Advisrs, The Greek Life Chapter Excellence Prgram was created t prvide a standard fr achievement and recgnitin by which all chapters shuld strive t emulate. The gals f the Chapter Excellence Prgram nt nly supprt but als incrprate the ideals and gals f the individual chapters: schlarship, persnal develpment, leadership, and service. This prgram will assist the chapters in achieving their highest award frm their Inter/natinal rganizatins. This year we are pleased t annunce the fllwing awards that are available: Chapter Excellence Levels f Achievement (Gld, Silver and Brnze) - based n pints earned in twenty categries (see page 4) Chapter f the Year (ne in each Cuncil) Areas f Excellence (based n pints earned in designated categries) - Academic Achievement and Schlarship -Leadership - Prgramming and Member Develpment -Chapter Operatins -Service and Philanthrpy -Husing Operatins (if applicable) Greek Man and Wman f the Year Gate and Key & Delphi Emerging Leader Awards (presented by Order f Omega) Outstanding Fraternity/Srrity Advisr f the Year (One per cuncil) Greek Unity Award Outstanding Huse Manager (selected by staff wrking with GW Greek Husing) Please return cmpleted awards packets t the Greek Life Office. Nminatins will be given t the apprpriate Judge s Cmmittee fr review, and winners will be annunced at the Annual Greek Night f Achievement scheduled fr April 13, 2015. All awards packets are due by Mnday, January 26, 2015 by 5:00 pm The Gerge Washingtn University Page 2
Things t Keep in Mind The timeline fr these awards is 2014. All events and infrmatin utlined in this packet must have taken place during 2014 The DEADLINE t submit yur packet is Mnday, January 26, 2015 by 5:00 pm. Yur packet shuld be submitted electrnically t the Greek Life ffice. There will be NO EXTENSIONS given! All individual student nminees must be in gd standing with his/her chapter and the University. A maximum f ne fraternity man and ne srrity wmen will be chsen fr Man and Wmen f the Year Awards Make sure t include all requested infrmatin, and any additinal infrmatin yu deem necessary fr each award such as pictures, flyers, letters, etc. This additin infrmatin assists the evaluatrs in determined pints awarded in each categry. The judges fr individual awards will be cmprised f campus and rganizatin staff and vlunteers. The judges will review the chapter s Annual Chapter Review and Award Packet based upn the criteria utlined in the fllwing pages. Judges reserve the right t nt select a recipient based n the quality f the submissins. Judges fr chapter standings and awards will be cmprised f Inter/Natinal current r past staff and vlunteers as well as campus based prfessinals frm ther institutins. If yu wuld like t review the awards packet r prcess, please email a Greek Life staff member. The awards fr Greek Man f the Year, Greek Wman f the Year, and Chapters f the Year will be annunced at the GW Excellence Awards ceremny n April 15, 2015. The finalists fr each f these awards will be named and recgnized at the Greek Night f Achievement n April 13, 2015. All nminees will be invited t attend the GW Excellence Awards. All applicatins must include a letter authenticating the infrmatin in the applicatin frm bth the chapter president and chapter advisr. The Chapter Award submissin shuld be ONE DOCUMENT. This dcument shuld include all answers and evidence and be rganized in such a way that it is fluent and easy fr the award Judges t grade. All individual award nminatins shuld be submitted as separate, individual pdfs. The Gerge Washingtn University Page 3
Chapter Excellence Levels f Achievement Upn the cmpletin f the scring and evaluatin prcess, chapters with the highest scres will be recgnized at the Gld, Silver, r Brnze level in each area and verall. A scre f 90%-100% will be cnsidered a Gld Standard, a scre f 80%-89.99% will be cnsidered a Silver Standard, and a scre f 70%-79.99% will be cnsidered a Brnze Standard. The tp scring chapter in each cuncil will additinally be recgnized as Chapter f the Year, prvided they als achieved Gld Level recgnitin. The Chapter f the Year will be annunced at the GW Excellence Awards prgram n April 15, 2015. Gld Level chapters will be named as finalists fr Chapter f the Year. Chapters will be scred based n applicatin materials in the fllwing five/six categries. Details abut the criteria and expected dcumentatin can be fund n the fllwing pages. Academic Achievement and Schlarship Prgramming Cmmunity Service and Philanthrpy Membership Educatin Chapter Operatins Leadership Husing Operatins (if applicable) Any rganizatin that has been n disciplinary prbatin at any pint during 2014 will receive an autmatic 11 percentage pint deductin ff their final scre. The Gerge Washingtn University Page 4
1. Academic Achievement and Schlarship Please prvide specific infrmatin abut chapter prgrams fcused n assisting members in their academic endeavrs. Chapter is at r abve the all wmen s/men s average, respectively. (200 pints each semester) Greek Life Office statistics will be used fr determinatin Chapter appints r elects a chapter fficer (Schlarship Chair), respnsible fr schlastic enhancement. (100 pints) Dcumentatin f this may include a written psitin descriptin and a list f the fficer s gals fr their term and a shrt paragraph n hw they achieved thse gals Minimum GPA Requirements fr all chapter members, including new members and fficers. (100 pints) Please include a cpy f the written requirements and prf f distributin t all members, including new members. Chapter has a detailed academic-schlarship prgram that includes academic and schlastic prgramming regularly within the chapter. (200 pints) Please include an verview and a descriptin f the prgramming. Prgramming shuld include campus resurces related t academics. Chapter has a written plan fr supprting members wh are nt meeting their wn, r the chapter s, expectatins fr academic achievement. (100 pints) Dcumentatin may include learning cntracts, descriptin f assistance prgrams, tutring resurces, etc. Chapter has a prgram t specifically assist New Members with their schlastic effrts. (100 pints) Prvide dcuments frm this aspect f a new member educatin prgram. Chapter has an active (attends at least ne chapter meeting semesterly and meets with new members semesterly) faculty advisr. (50 pints) Submit name, department at GW, email address, and phne number. Submit agenda r minutes fr meetings the faculty advisr attended and/r a letter frm the faculty member describing the meeting they attended. Ttal f 1050 pints available in this sectin The Gerge Washingtn University Page 5
2. Leadership and Campus Invlvement Please prvide specific infrmatin abut chapter prgrams fcused n leadership develpment, and leadership rles f chapter members. Chapter prvides prgramming thrugh training and/r wrkshps specific t develping leadership skills f its members. (100 pints) Dcumentatin f this may include a descriptin f the prgram and evidence f its implementatin. Chapter leaders attend reginal r natinal prgrams presented r spnsred by the natinal rganizatin. (100 pints) This may include cnventins, reginal leadership prgrams, president s wrkshps, LeaderShape, Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI), etc. Dcumentatin may include evidence f attendance, alng with an agenda f tpics cvered. Chapter members hld leadership in campus-based student rganizatins and prgrams. Such examples include, but are nt limited t, any recgnized student rganizatin, the Student Assciatin, Clnial Cabinet, Admissins Representatives. (100 pints available- 1 pint per percentage pint f chapter members hlding leadership psitins each semester then averaged tgether) Prvide a numbered list f chapter members, rganizatins, and psitins held. This shuld be in an excel spreadsheet with the name f the member in clumn A, the rganizatin/prgram name in clumn B, and the psitin held in clumn C. Chapter prvides leadership pprtunities fr members utside f executive bard psitins. Dcuments may include evidence f the psitins r cmmittees available fr chapter members r ther leadership training and pprtunities ffered t members nt n the executive bard. Chapter prmtes and participates in campus-based leadership prgramming (utside f Greek Life). (100 pints available- 1 pint per percentage pint f chapter members participating in prgrams) Dcumentatin includes descriptin f prgrams, and evidence f attendance/participatin. Chapter attends Cuncil and Greek Life Office prgrams and meetings. This includes, but is nt limited t, Greek Presidents Cuncil, MGC/Panhellenic/IFC Meetings, Grand Chapter Meetings, Greek Week, Mnth f Sisterly Lve (Panhellenic Chapters nly).(400 pints fr IFC/MGC chapters, 500 pints fr PHA chapters) Greek Life dcumentatin used. If Chapter has attendance recrds, please include fr strnger dcumentatin. Chapter held an executive bard training/transitin wrkshp fr new fficers. (100 pints) Please prvide evidence in the frm f an agenda fr the wrkshp/training/retreat and fficers attended. The Gerge Washingtn University Page 6
Chapter held a minimum f ne Chapter retreat (alchl free) fr all members, new members (if applicable), and fficers each year. (100 pints) Please prvide the agenda fr the retreat, including tpics discussed, and the percentage f members/advisrs/fficers/new members (if applicable) in attendance. Chapter has a defined list f gals fr the year. (100 pints) Please include a cpy f the chapter gals and a descriptin hw the chapter has accmplished r wrked twards accmplishing each gal. Ttal f 1200 pints available in this sectin (1300 pints fr PHA chapters) Please prvide specific infrmatin abut chapter and individual activities that prmte campus invlvement and participatin at GW. Chapter members are als members f ther student rganizatins at GW. (200 pints based n percentage f members invlved each semester then averaged tgether) Please prvide a numbered list f all members with the names f the student rganizatins where they are members. Frmat shuld be in an excel spreadsheet with the name f the member in clumn A, and the rganizatins they are invlved in in clumn B. Chapter participates in Intramurals (either recreatinally r in the Pikus/Srrity Cup divisins). (100 pints based n percentage f members invlved each semester then averaged tgether) Dcumentatin wuld include a list f sprts, names f participants, etc. Frmat t be excel spreadsheet fr each semester with name f member participating in clumn a, and sprt in clumn b. Chapter spnsrs prgrams r events with nn-greek student rganizatins. (100 pints) Dcumentatin may include a descriptin f the event, cpies f prmtinal materials shwing c-spnsrship, and evidence f participatin. As a grup, chapter participates in prgrams/events spnsred by nn-greek student rganizatins, the Center fr Student Engagement, and/r Hallmark Prgrams. (100 pints) Dcumentatin may include a descriptin f the event, and evidence f attendance/participatin. The chapter hlds an event at the Munt Vernn Campus. This may include chapter meetings, initiatins, prgrams, SUMMIT curse training, etc. (100 pints) Dcuments may include meeting minutes shwing distributin f resurce materials, r annuncements f prgrams related t academics. Chapter members participate in the Senir Class Gift Campaign. (100 pints- 1 pint per percentage pint f chapter senirs participating. Time frame is September 2014 thrugh March 1, 2015 and determined by the Alumni and Develpment Office.) Ttal f 700 pints available in this sectin The Gerge Washingtn University Page 7
3. Prgramming and Member Develpment Please prvide specific infrmatin abut chapter prgrams fcused n assisting members in their persnal develpment. This sectin is fr n-ging member develpment and new member educatin and develpment. The appintment r electin f a chapter fficer(s) respnsible fr educatinal prgramming and member develpment. (100 pints) Dcumentatin f this may include a written psitin descriptin and a list f the fficer s gals fr their term. Have a written prgram r plan fr membership develpment and educatinal prgramming. (200 pints) Dcumentatin wuld include a cpy f the prgram, gals and bjectives, and a needs assessment. Dcumentatin wuld include a cpy f the calendar. Prvide educatinal prgramming t meet the needs f the chapter members. (200 pints) Dcumentatin wuld include evidence hw member needs were determined. detailed descriptin f the educatinal prgramming calendar, and evidence f its implementatin. Prvide educatinal prgramming fr members f the GW Greek cmmunity beynd the chapter, r educatinal prgramming fr the verall campus cmmunity. (200 pints) Dcumentatin wuld include a detailed descriptin f the prgram(s), and evidence f its implementatin. The Chapter prvides a variety f events thrughut the year that prmte cnnectins and brtherhd/sisterhd. (200 pints) Dcumentatin f this may include a descriptin f the event, and its implementatin. The chapter has held an alchl-free scial event. (100 pints) Dcuments wuld include a descriptin f the event, and evidence that it happened. Chapter held a Ritual awareness wrkshp r prgram. (100 pints) Please include date, time, presenter, and percentage f members in attendance. Ttal f 1100 pints available in this sectin The Gerge Washingtn University Page 8
Please prvide specific infrmatin abut chapter prgrams fcused n educating new members during the semester they jin the rganizatin. The chapter appints r elects a chapter fficer respnsible fr new member educatin. (100 pints) Dcumentatin f this may include a written psitin descriptin and a list f the fficer s gals fr their term. The New Member Educatin prgram the chapter cnducts r participates in includes the fllwing and has been apprved by the Inter/Natinal rganizatin and/r advisr (200 pints) GW Hazing Plicies, and Anti-hazing educatin materials Risk Management and Alchl Plicies Natinal and Lcal Histry Respnsibilities f Membership Dcumentatin wuld include a cpy f the new member educatin prgram, materials used, and evidence f its apprval. The chapter retains 95% f new members frm bid acceptance thrugh t initiatin. (200 pints based n percentage initiated) Greek Life Office recrds Chapter initiates new members within 45 days (six weeks) f the beginning f the new member educatin prgram. If applicable. (100 pints) Dcumentatin includes new member prgram calendar and prf f initiatin date thrugh paperwrk used fr Inter/Natinal rganizatin reprting. If an inter/natinal plicy r prgram prevents the chapter frm initiating within 45 days f the new members accepting bids, please explain. Chapter has a majrity (greater than 50%) f new members participate in Greek Life Office New Member Days (200 pints) Greek Life Recrds Ttal f 800 pints available in this sectin The Gerge Washingtn University Page 9
4. Chapter Operatins Please prvide specific infrmatin abut chapter peratins, finance, cmmunicatin, rganizatinal structure. The chapter cmpleted all requirements fr registratin as a student rganizatin with the Center fr Student Engagement by the designated deadline. (50 pints) N dcumentatin needed. The chapter has a lcal cnstitutin and bylaws that are reviewed n an annual basis, and are apprved by the Natinal rganizatin and/r advisr. (200 pints) Dcumentatin wuld include evidence f the annual review, minutes frm the meeting where the review/vte tk place and cnfirmatin f apprval frm the natinal rganizatin and/r advisr. The chapter hlds regularly scheduled chapter meetings, executive bard meetings, and cmmittee meetings. (200 pints) Dcumentatin may include calendar f these meetings, alng with a list f thse expected t attend, and a brief discussin f the type f tpics cvered (Please d nt include all chapter minutes, limit yurself t three chapter meeting minutes). The chapter has a detailed perating budget that cvers all chapter peratins and is apprved by the natinal rganizatin and/r advisr. (100 pints) Dcuments may include a cpy f the budget, alng with evidence f apprval. Chapter requires tw signatures n checks, r prvides anther means t ensure that mre than ne persn must apprve all expenditures. (100 pints) Dcumentatin shuld include a cpy f a check with tw signatures n it r a vided check with tw signature lines. Chapter financial recrds are audited n an annual basis. (50 pints) Prvide certificatin f review by an apprpriate individual r rganizatin. Chapter has a written public relatins plan, with gals and bjectives. (100 pints) Dcumentatin includes a cpy f the plan and examples f it in actin. Lcal chapter has an up-t-date web site. Web site shuld include chapter infrmatin, current activities, and links t GW, Greek Life, and yur Natinal rganizatin, at a minimum. (100 pints) Prvide screenshts f pages with the abve requirements. Chapter has a dedicated means t cmmunicate with all chapter members. (100 pints) Examples include a listserv, Ggle grup, custm scial netwrk, etc. Dcumentatin includes evidence f this methd, and its use. Chapter has an peratinal means t enfrce chapter standards and Natinal rganizatin plicies and rules (Judicial Bard, Standards, Hnr Bard, etc.) (100 pints) Dcumentatin wuld include a letter frm the Natinal rganizatin and/r advisr indicating that this mechanism is in place, and meets Natinal standards. The Gerge Washingtn University Page 10
Dcumentatin f yur chapters strategy fr use f yur bard. Ttal f 1050 pints available in this sectin Please prvide specific infrmatin abut chapter prgrams r activities related t Alumni r Family Relatins. The Chapter hlds an annual event fr alumni. (100 pints + 100 pints if event takes place during the GW Alumni Reunin Weekend) Dcumentatin f this may include a descriptin f the event, and evidence f its implementatin. The chapter prepares and distributes (by mail r electrnically) a newsletter fr alumni each semester. (100 pints per semester) Dcumentatin wuld include a cpy f the newsletter, and evidence f distributin. The chapter has an established means f cmmunicating with alumni (listserv, Ggle grup, scial netwrk, etc.). (100 pints) Dcumentatin may include evidence f this methd and its use. The Chapter hlds an annual event fr parents and family. (100 pints + 100 pints if event takes place during the GW Clnials Weekend) Dcumentatin f this may include a descriptin f the event, and evidence f its implementatin. The Chapter sends (mail r electrnically) a letter t the parents f new members upn jining that explains the nature f the rganizatin and prvides ther infrmatin. (100 pints) Dcuments may include a cpy f the letter, and evidence f its distributin. The chapter has an established means f cmmunicating with parents (listserv, Ggle grup, scial netwrk, etc.). (100 pints) Dcumentatin may include evidence f this methd and its use. Ttal f 900 pints available in this sectin Please prvide specific infrmatin abut yur chapter advisr(s), and their invlvement with the chapter. The chapter has a primary advisr wh is appinted by, r apprved by, the Natinal rganizatin. (200 pints) Dcumentatin f this may include a written psitin descriptin, evidence f appintment by the Natinal rganizatin, and the name and full cntact infrmatin fr the primary advisr.. The chapter has an advisry team. (100 pints) Dcumentatin wuld include a list f required advisr psitins, alng with full name and cntact infrmatin fr each advisr. Ttal f 300 pints available in this sectin The Gerge Washingtn University Page 11
Please prvide specific infrmatin abut chapter prgrams and prcedures t address risk management issues. Chapter has a written crisis management plan. The plan shuld be easily accessible t all members, include prtcl fr ntifying all required parties, and prvide infrmatin n hw t address public relatins and psychlgical challenges. (200 pints) Dcumentatin includes a cpy f the plan, alng with infrmatin n hw the plan is accessed in case f an emergency. This plan may be an adaptatin frm materials prvided by the natinal rganizatin. The appintment r electin f a chapter fficer respnsible fr risk management. (100 pints) Dcumentatin f this may include a written psitin descriptin and a list f the fficer s gals fr their term. All chapter members (including new members) have cmpleted RAM training frm the Center fr Alchl and ther Drug Educatin. (100 pints 1 pint per percentage pint f trained chapter members) Dcumentatin wuld include a cpy f the list f RAM-trained individuals (please number) frm CADE. The chapter cmpletes CADE registratin paperwrk fr all events with alchl. (100 pints) Dcumentatin wuld include a list f all CADE registered events hsted by the chapter, alng with a cpy f ne set f CADE registratin frms. The chapter has held a prgram cvering fire safety, persnal safety, self-defense, r ther tpic related t persnal risk management. (100 pints) Dcuments wuld include cpies f any handuts, a full descriptin f the prgram, and phts (if applicable). Ttal f 600 pints available in this sectin Please prvide specific infrmatin abut chapter prgrams fcused n recruiting and/r selecting new members. The appintment r electin f a chapter fficer respnsible fr administering, planning and implementing the membership selectin/recruitment prcess. (100 pints) Dcumentatin f this may include a written psitin descriptin and a list f the fficer s gals fr their term. Cuncil Specific Items: (300 pints) Interfraternity Cuncil Chapters The chapter participates in year-rund recruitment Prvide a descriptin f Rush Events, sample f Chapter-specific publicity, and evidence f a year-rund recruitment plan. Recruit a sufficient number f members each year t maintain chapter size. The Gerge Washingtn University Page 12
Chapter must be at r abve the number f members fr the same semester the previus year accrding t Greek Life recrds. Multicultural Greek Cuncil Chapters If the rganizatin hlds an intake prcess, Chapter participates in MGC Week. Greek Life/MGC recrds. Chapter submits required paperwrk t University and Natinal rganizatin. Dcuments shuld include cpies f infrmatin submitted t inter/natinal r reginal rganizatins. Greek Life recrds will be used fr University dcumentatin. Chapter fllws GW plicies fr presenting new members. Greek Life recrds Panhellenic Assciatin Chapters Fully participate in all aspects f Frmal Recruitment Be in full cmpliance f all Panhellenic Recruitment rules Hld cntinuus pen recruitment activities, if apprpriate. Please prvide descriptin f COB activities and yield f events. Greek Life recrds will be used fr participatin and cmpliance determinatin. Ttal f 400 pints available in this sectin The Gerge Washingtn University Page 13
5. Service and Philanthrpy Please prvide infrmatin abut yur cmmunity service and philanthrpic endeavrs. Keep in mind that cmmunity service shuld nly include hands-n vlunteer wrk t help thers. Time spent n fundraising fr charitable causes is nt cmmunity service. Chapter has an elected r appinted psitin in charge f crdinating cmmunity service and/r philanthrpic events. Such a psitin has a written jb descriptin, including specific respnsibilities and duties. (100 pints) Please include a cpy f the jb descriptin. A cmprehensive listing f the number f hurs wrked by chapter members. Please submit a list f the cmmunity service hurs vlunteered by each member and t what rganizatin ver the last academic year. (Based n the average number f cmmunity services hurs per member based n ttal chapter members fr that semester.) Frmat must be in 2 excel spreadsheets (ne fr Spring 2012, ne fr Fall 2012) with member name in clumn A, rganizatin vlunteered with in clumn B, and ttal hurs vlunteered in clumn C. Example: Name Organizatin Hurs Jhn Brwn Habitat fr Humanity 20 DC Reads 10 Becky Smith Girl Scuts f America 5 Ttal 35 Alternative Breaks/Semester lng service trips cunt as 8 hurs f service per nn-travel day fr up t 5 days per week fr the length f the trip. Any activity assciated with a jb, internship (fr pay r credit), r class des nt cunt as service fr the purpse f this award with the exceptin f DC Reads and Jumpstart. Other exceptins require petitin by 1/20/15. A ttal number f hurs must be included in the bttm Pint values will be distributed as fllws: Organizatin with highest average hurs served in each semester will receive 1,000 pints, secnd highest average each semester will be awarded 900 pints, and s n t the tp 50% within the Cuncil. All ther grups wh submitted cmmunity service recrds but are belw the 50% mark within the Cuncil will receive 300 pints. Chapter spnsred cmmunity service events. (200 pints) Dcumentatin wuld include a detailed descriptin f the event, alng with a cnfirmatin frm the agency r individual benefiting frm the service. Spnsring a cmmunity service event with anther chapter r student rganizatin. (50 pints) Dcumentatin wuld include evidence f c-spnsrship. Adptin f a lcal r natinal philanthrpic r cmmunity service partnership. (100 pints) Prvide a detailed descriptin f the prject including, but nt limited t, hw the agency/cause was chsen, hw well the tw rganizatins wrked tgether, and the benefit given t the chapter and the agency/cause. The Gerge Washingtn University Page 14
Chapter spnsred philanthrpy events. (200 pints) Dcumentatin wuld include a detailed descriptin f the event, alng with a cnfirmatin frm the agency r individual benefiting frm the fundraising. A cmprehensive listing f the mney raised fr charitable causes by chapter members. (Based n the average number f dllars raised per member based n ttal chapter members fr that semester.) Dcumentatin shuld include evidence f the amunt raised. Frmat must be in 2 excel spreadsheets (ne fr Spring 2014, ne fr Fall 2014) with rganizatin fundraised fr in clumn A, event/prgram, and ttal hurs vlunteered in clumn C. Example Name Organizatin Dllars Habitat fr Humanity Relay Races $3,500 Penny Wars $560 DC Reads Flag Ftball Turnament $1500 Ttal $5,560 Mney a chapter paid t anther chapter as an entrance fee des nt cunt fr the chapter that paid- nly the chapter that raised the mney. Pint values will be distributed as fllws: Organizatin with highest average dllars raised in each semester will receive 1,000 pints, secnd highest average each semester will be awarded 900 pints, and s n t the tp 50% within the Cuncil. All ther grups wh submitted philanthrpic recrds but are belw the 50% mark within the Cuncil will receive 300 pints. Ttal f 4,650 pints available in this sectin 6. Husing Operatins (if applicable) While nt all chapters have husing (GW-wned twnhuse, privately-wned twnhuse, designated residence hall space), thse that d are expected t manage their husing peratins effectively. Please prvide specific infrmatin abut chapter effrts t prperly manage all aspects f husing. This sectin applies t GW-wned and privatelywned husing. The appintment r electin f a chapter fficer respnsible fr husing peratins and management. (100 pints) Dcumentatin f this may include a written psitin descriptin and a list f the fficer s gals fr their term. The Chapter has a Husing Crpratin, r alumni advisry bard, with respnsibilities fr husing issues. (100 pints) Dcumentatin may include a descriptin f the rle f this grup, alng with a list f members. The Gerge Washingtn University Page 15
The Chapter maintains full ccupancy fr all designated residential spaces. (100 pints) Prvide dcuments shwing ccupancy rates. Fr GW-wned facilities n dcumentatin needed, this will be determined frm GW Husing recrds. The Chapter has a written plan fr ensuring full ccupancy, and designating which members have the privilege f living in the designated husing. (100 pints) Dcumentatin includes a cpy f the plan. Chapter has cmpleted a fire training safety training prgram. (100 pints) Dcuments may include a descriptin f the prgram, and evidence f its implementatin. The Chapter has held a fire drill each semester. (50 pints per semester) Dcuments include a reprt f the fire drill. The Chapter has a recycling prgram. (100 pints) Dcuments include evidence f recycling effrts. Ttal f 700 pints available in this sectin The Gerge Washingtn University Page 16
Greek Man/Wman f the Year Please TYPE this applicatin Award Infrmatin This award recgnizes the Greek man and wman that have been actively invlved within their chapter, within the Greek cmmunity, and within the GW cmmunity at large. These individuals have prmted Greek Life and their individual rganizatins in a psitive manner thrugh their leadership, schlarship, and character. Each chapter may nminate ne member frm their chapter. In additin, chapters may nminate as many candidates frm ther chapters as they deem wrthy. Nminees fr Greek Man/Wman f the Year must be a Senir, and in gd standing with their chapter and the University. In additin t the letter f nminatin, candidates will be asked t submit supplementary materials. Finalists fr this award will be annunced at the Greek Night f Achievement n April 13, 2015. The winners will be annunced at the GW Excellence Awards. Directins fr Nminating Chapter: On chapter/rganizatinal letterhead (2 pages maximum), please address the fllwing criteria as it relates t the candidate: 1. Hw has the candidate been actively invlved in their chapter? 2. Hw has the candidate been actively invlved in the GW Greek cmmunity? 3. Hw has the candidate lived the values f their chapter, and Greek Life, within the University, and beynd? 4. Describe the candidate s leadership, schlarship and character as a student at GW, and as a member f his/her chapter. 5. Describe why yu, and yur chapter, believe that this individual is mst representative f the title Greek Man/Wman f the Year fr 2015. The letter f nminatin must be signed by the nminating chapter s president. The Gerge Washingtn University Page 17
Gate and Key & Delphi Emerging Leader Awards Presented by Order f Omega Please TYPE this applicatin Award Infrmatin These awards celebrate the histrical cnnectin between Order f Omega, the Natinal Greek Hnrary, and tw GW Greek Hnr Scieties frm the early 20 th century, Gate and Key and Delphi. The Gate and Key recgnizes a sphmre member wh has demnstrated the abilities and traits that will allw them t prvide significant leadership t their chapters and the GW Greek cmmunities during their junir year. The Delphi award recgnizes a junir member wh has demnstrated the abilities and traits that will allw them t prvide significant leadership t their chapters and the GW Greek cmmunities during their senir year. Each chapter may nminate ne member frm their chapter fr each award. In additin, chapters may nminate as many candidates frm ther chapters as they deem wrthy. Nminees fr the Emerging Leader Awards must be in gd standing with their chapter and the University. In additin t the letter f nminatin, candidates will be asked t submit supplementary materials. The recipients f the Gate and Key and Delphi awards will als be initiated int Order f Omega in the Fall f 2015. Directins fr Nminating Chapter: On chapter/rganizatinal letterhead (2 pages maximum), please address the fllwing criteria as it relates t the candidate: 1. Hw has this member demnstrated leadership within their chapter, Greek cmmunity, and/r GW cmmunity? 2. What steps has this member taken t prepare themselves fr leadership within the chapter r GW Greek cmmunity? 3. Hw has the member demnstrated leadership in living the values f his/her rganizatin? 4. What cntributins has this emerging leader made t their chapter r Greek/GW cmmunity that sets them apart? The letter f nminatin must be signed by the nminating chapter s president. The Gerge Washingtn University Page 18
Outstanding Fraternity/Srrity Advisr f the Year Please TYPE this applicatin Award Infrmatin This award recgnizes an advisr wh has demnstrated the supprt and cmmitment t chapter excellence and cmmunity invlvement paramunt t this psitin. This individual has given f his/her time t be invlved nt just within the chapter, but in prmting the ideals f the natinal rganizatin, the cuncil in which the chapter perates, and The Gerge Washingtn University. Each chapter may nminate ne advisr frm their chapter. In additin, chapters may nminate as many candidates frm ther chapters as they deem wrthy. Directins fr Nminating Chapter: On chapter/rganizatinal letterhead (2 pages maximum), please address the fllwing criteria as it relates t the candidate: 1. What rle(s) has yur advisr played within yur chapter, the natinal rganizatin, and The Gerge Washingtn University? 2. Hw has the advisr that yu are nminating made a difference t yur chapter? 3. Hw des yur advisr apprach his/her rle? Hw has this apprach helped yur chapter t becme successful? 4. Are there particular wrkshps r ther chapter events that yur advisr takes an integral rle in develping? Please discuss these events and hw they are imprtant t the chapter. 5. What cntributins has the advisr made t the chapter r Greek/GW cmmunity that sets them apart? The letter f nminatin must be signed by the nminating chapter s president. The Gerge Washingtn University Page 19
Greek Unity Award Please TYPE this applicatin Award Infrmatin This award recgnizes the chapter that has prmted cperatin amng the different chapters and cuncils thrugh leadership, prgramming, philanthrpy, r ther creative appraches. Chapters may nt nminate themselves fr this award. Each chapter may nminate as many ther chapters as they deem wrthy. Directins fr Nminating Chapter: On chapter/rganizatinal letterhead (2 pages maximum), please address the fllwing criteria: 1) What strategies has the nminated chapter utilized t establish r enhance relatinships and build gdwill within the Greek cmmunity? 2) Hw has the nminated chapter been invlved with and/r supprted the activities, events, r initiatives f the cuncils? 3) Has the nminated chapter hsted r cspnsred events with ther rganizatins? Please list the events alng with their purpses and activities invlved. 4) Has the nminated chapter participated in events hsted r cspnsred by ther rganizatins? Please share the chapter s level and nature f participatin. 5) Reviewing yur respnses t questins 1-4 f this categry, describe hw the sum f thse effrts has cntributed t a mre unified Greek cmmunity at GW? The letter f nminatin must be signed by the nminating chapter s president. The Gerge Washingtn University Page 20