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APPLY FOR A PI BETA PHI FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Undergraduate, Graduate Fellowship and Alumnae Continuing Education (ACE) Scholarship applications for the 2021–2022 academic year open November 15. Submit your application before 11:59 p.m. PST on February 15, 2022, to be considered for more than 100 scholarships and fellowships. Learn more about the application criteria and start your online application at pibetaphi.org/scholarships.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE In March 2021, the Membership Satisfaction Survey (MSS) was sent to alumnae with a valid email address on file. More than 4,400 alumnae participated in the survey, providing their feedback on member engagement, satisfaction and moment-in-time factors specific to the hardships experienced over the last year. • The barriers to engagement with the Fraternity that were most prevalent were lack of time and lack of interest, while the ability to be engaged, health issues, disagreement with the Fraternity and finding Pi Phi unwelcoming were trends we must continue to address. • In comparing 2011 results to 2021, members feel less happy with Pi Phi, while expressing more loyalty. Members know Pi Phi is a part of their identity, but may not always be able to identify with changes in the Fraternity. To read more about the MSS results, visit pibetaphi.org/mss.
RECOGNIZE A DESERVING PI PHI Celebrate and honor individual Pi Phis for their contributions in 2021 by nominating a sister to receive a Pi Beta Phi award. Individual awards are given to members who exemplify the Fraternity’s mission and core values. Nominations open January 1, 2022, and are open to all members. To learn more and nominate a sister, visit pibetaphi.org/awards.
COVID-19 UPDATE Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Pi Phis have led their chapters, alumnae clubs and communities with care, creativity and commitment. The Fraternity remains committed to doing our part to keep members and their communities safe. More than a year into the pandemic, we’re asking new questions while still contending with the many unknowns. More information on Pi Beta Phi’s COVID-19 response can be found at pibetaphi.org/COVID.
VIRTUAL RECRUITMENT LEAVES LASTING IMPACT In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) implemented new recruitment strategies, many of which have already proven they will strengthen Pi Phi’s efforts beyond the pandemic. After success in Fall 2020, this fall many campus Panhellenics again executed virtual recruitment events, allowing chapters and Potential New Members to focus more on conversation and less on the frills often associated with recruitment. Chapters continue to offer both virtual and in-person events while following guidelines, rules and regulations issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), national, state, provincial, university and local health regulators.
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