Personal Growth

Through the Cutting of Education and the Polishing of Experience

In a world where the pace of life seems to accelerate with each passing day, the quest for personal growth and self-improvement has never been more crucial. We find ourselves at a crossroads where the demand for mental resilience, emotional intelligence and lifelong learning has become not just a desire but a necessity. Personal growth is an empowering journey that promises to unlock our true potential, redefine our boundaries and set us on a path toward becoming the best versions of ourselves. In this section we highlight Beta’s portfolio of leadership and educational programs funded by the Beta Leadership Fund and the profound impact it can have on young Betas.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

• 967 students attended Beta's leadership programs in 2022-23

• 423 (44%) at Keystone Regional Leadership Conference

• 113 (12%) at Miller Nichols Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy

• 282 (29%) participated in Convention programming, including 54 at Peter F. Greiner Leadership College, 138 at Keystone Leadership Conference, and 90 at Miller Nichols Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy

• 149 (15%) John and Nellie Wooden Institute for Men of Principle

SON OF THE STARS NEW MEMBER PROGRAM

Ethan Skarnulis, Arkansas '25 —

For our chapter, the Son Of The Stars New Member Orientation Program is irreplaceable when preparing our new members to become part of the chapter. The lessons taught, relationships forged and brotherhood built has become foundational to our chapter’s growth over the last 7-8 years. Through the Son of the Stars Program, they truly buy in to what Beta Theta Pi is trying to build with its core values. It creates lifelong relationships, invaluable lessons and discipline with school, life, relationships and everything in between.

• 64 chapters are participating in the Son of the Stars

• 3,282 new members have completed the Son of the Stars since 2018