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Open Province Archon and Chapter Advisor Roles
Recently Appointed Province Archons and Chapter Advisors
Chapter/Colony Advisors
Cal Poly (Eta-Delta) Cal State Chico (Theta-Mu) Orlando, FL (Iota-Kappa) South Florida (Iota-Sigma) Western Illinois (Epsilon-Zeta)
Province Archons
Arkansas Province
Arkansas State (Alpha-Pi) Arkansas (Alpha-Sigma) Southern Arkansas (Epsilon-Kappa) Arkansas Tech (Iota-Lambda)
Ontario Province
Cornell (Mu) Carleton (Eta-Rho)
Volunteer Appointments
Chapter/Colony Advisors
WEST ALABAMA (THETA-GAMMA)
Dylan Sager West Alabama '12
CENTRAL MISSOURI (GAMMA-GAMMA)
Brendan Hundley Central Missouri '18
STOCKTON (IOTA-UPSILON)
Daulton Sykora Stockton '16
IOWA (XI)
Grant Jensen Iowa State '11
Advising for a Local Chapter
Learn More About How You Can Make an Impact Locally
Supporting local chapters through advisory roles helps strengthen the undergraduate experience directly. We feel that one of the keys to a successful organization is the involvement of a core group of alumni advisors to help assist and guide the undergraduates with different aspects of chapter operations. The most successful chapters/colonies have exemplary and dedicated alumni advisors.
An Advisory Board is a group of volunteers who have limited time for volunteering, but extensive knowledge and expertise that could benefit our undergraduates. Geographically, Advisory Boards are generally focused on one chapter, but regional boards may be formed if there are 2 or more chapters that could benefit from the volunteers’ expertise. The Board does not need to be comprised solely of Sigma Pi Fraternity alumni. In fact, when people from outside of the Fraternity are brought onto an Advisory Board, they often bring a great new perspective to the table.
STEP 1
Review Advisory Board
Position Descriptions
Housing Advisor – Ensure the chapter structure has proper maintenance and is compliant with fire and safety codes. Work with the House Corporation (where applicable) on major renovations, repair projects, annual maintenance projects, ensure compliance with house rules and coordinate future living arrangements. For those chapters without a house, the Housing Advisor will work with alumni to establish a House Corporation to look to for potential housing options and explore housing opportunities. Academic Advisor – Monitor overall chapter and individual academic performance and scholastic organization. They will work with individuals on academic goal-setting, time management skills, and career guidance. This person will also work with the chapter’s scholarship chairman to oversee a program to ensure the chapter meets or exceeds Sigma Pi and the college/university’s minimum GPA requirements for members, new members, and prospective new members. Recruitment Advisor – Assist in organizing a structured recruitment process that complies with Sigma Pi and college/university/IFC guidelines/rules. Will brainstorm with undergraduates about refining recruitment tactics and events for the future. This person will also ensure all recruitment events adhere to insurance/risk management guidelines. Financial Advisor – Will guide the undergraduate Treasurer in financial planning, record keeping, and budgeting. When needed, will assist with individual dues collection and personal financial management. This person will also ensure that all new member & initiate fees are transmitted directly to Sigma Pi, and are not deposited in the chapter’s own account.
Alumni Advisor – Will assist in relaying information between the alumni and undergraduates through all media/mediums. Will help undergraduates coordinate alumni events such as Homecoming, Founders' Day, etc. This person will also work with the First Counselor of the chapter in producing and distribution of the chapter’s alumni newsletter.
Membership Education Advisor – Will aid the chapter in structuring and completing a continuing member development program. This advisor will certify the chapter’s strict adherence to the Foundation of Membership program.
STEP 2
Contact the Chapter or Colony Advisor
Visit sigmapi.org/contact-directory to view a list of Chapter Advisors and find out more information on how to contact them.
