Education

Education

President & Advisor Retreat (3 points)

  • How to earn points:
    • 3 points for having Chapter President & an Advisor in attendance. Attendance is mandatory for the incoming chapter President.
    • 2 points for only Chapter President in attendance.
    • 1 point for having another executive council member in attendance if the President is unable to attend for any reason.
    • 0 points are given if a chapter does not have representation at the retreat.
  • Due Date: President & Advisor Retreat is held in late January
  • How to Submit: OFSL will track attendance with Cowbell Connect

Bystander Intervention Workshop (4 points)

  • How to earn points:
    • 4 points for having mandatory attendance (80% of chapter total) at the Bystander Intervention Workshop.
    • 3 points for having 70-79% of chapter total in attendance.
    • 2 points for having 60-69% of chapter total in attendance.
    • 1 point for having less than 60% of chapter total in attendance.
    • 0 points if a chapter does not attend a Bystander Intervention Workshop
  • Due Date: Bystander Intervention Workshops take place in the beginning of the fall semester
  • How to Submit: Attendance with Cowbell Connect Check-In

Pan/IFC New Member Experience Class/NPHC/MGC New Member Retreat (4 points)

  • How to earn points:
    • Points are awarded based on the percentage of new members that complete (attend all sessions) the class/retreat:
      • 4 points: 100%
      • 3 points: 90-99.9%
      • 2 points: 80-89.9%
      • 1 point: 70-79.9%
      • 0 points: 0- 69.9%
    • Due Date: End of the New Member Experience Class/Retreat & any make-up classes
    • How to Submit: OFSL will track attendance

FSL Ed Nights (4 points)

  • How to earn points:
    • Chapter sends at least 2 members to every event per semester for mandatory attendance.
    • 2 points are awarded for each semester, for a total of 4 possible points per year.
    • If mandatory attendance is not met for FSL Ed Nights, a chapter can earn 1 point per semester for having partial attendance.
    • 0 points are given if a chapter does not have representation at FSL Ed Nights.
  • Due Date: April 30 or November 30 (depending on the date of the final Ed Night of the semester)
  • How to Submit: Attendance with Cowbell Connect Check-In

MSU Hazing Compliance Forms (4 points)

  • How to earn points:
    • 4 points for the on-time submission of MSU Hazing Compliance form by 100% of the chapter.
    • 1 point for late submissions by 100% of the chapter.
    • 0 points for submissions by less than 100% of the chapter.
  • Due Date: Two weeks after joining the chapter
  • How to Submit: Student’s Banner Account

Individual Chapter Programming:

  • Risk Management Program (1 point)
    • 1 point will be given to a chapter that has at least 80% of its members complete a Risk Management Program, such as an anti-hazing program.
    • 0 points are given if a chapter does not complete a Risk Management Program.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program (1 point)
    • 1 point will be given to a chapter that has at least 80% of its members complete a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program.
    • 0 points are given if a chapter does not complete a DEI Program.
  • Mental Health Programming (1 point)
    • 1 point will be given to a chapter that has at least 80% of its members complete a Mental Health Program.
    • 0 points are given if a chapter does not complete a Mental Health Program.
  • Event Monitor Training Program (1 point)
    • 1 point will be given to a chapter that has at least 80% of its members complete an Event Monitor/Sober Monitor Training Program.
    • 0 points are given if a chapter does not complete an Event Monitor/Sober Monitor Training Program.
  • Program with another on-campus student organization, department, or office (1 point)
    • 1 point will be given to a chapter that participates in or co-hosts a program or event with another non-Greek student organization, department, or office.
    • 0 points are given if a chapter does not complete a program or event with another student org, department, or office.
  • Program with a chapter from another council (1 point)
    • 1 point will be given to a chapter that participates in a program/event hosted by that chapter and another chapter from one of the other three councils within the community (i.e. Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, or Panhellenic Council). These events/programs must be alcohol-free.
    • 0 points are given if a chapter does not complete a program or event with a chapter from another council.
  • How to earn points:
    • Points are awarded based on the completion and proof of the event.
    • Chapters will submit proof of the event and attendance of the event.
    • Note: Organizations are allowed and encouraged to complete multiple programs with one event. For example, if an organization co-sponsors a risk management program with an organization from another council and Health Promotion & Wellness Department (HPW), this would satisfy the ‘Risk Management Program,’ ‘Program with another department,’ and ‘Program with a chapter from another council’ events
    • Note: all events must be alcohol-free events.
  • Due Date: April 30 or November 30
  • How to Submit: Complete SOFE Reporting Form at https://www.greeks.msstate.edu/sofe-reporting-form