Education & Programming
Online Programming Enhancing the Fraternity's Educational Reach by Alexander Pettigrew (Indiana of Pennsylvania ‘15), Director of Education and Programs
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n today's day and age, it is imperative that in order to remain relevant and in a position to positively (contribute to/impact) all constituents of an organization, that the organization must continue to enhance its reach through technology. Sigma Pi is no different in that way and has consciously put in the effort to continue making significant strides allowing it to stay on par and ahead of the curve in that regard.
also allowed for Sigma Pi to reevaluate its delivery when it comes to major program launches, virtual conferences and programming, and even future decision making in the form of voting and gathering.
Prior to the pandemic that changed the environment and landscape many are used to, Sigma Pi had already begun taking steps in the direction of streamlining and improving its educational reach virtually. While the Fraternity had done this through its work with Plaid, the pandemic
As previously mentioned, the work the Fraternity has done with Plaid, who focuses on individuals and organizations becoming better, has inspired and led to the creation of various educational programs. Dating back to the 2018-2019 school year, Sigma Pi released an online
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Before discussing how Sigma Pi has navigated increasing its educational reach today during Covid-19, it is important to acknowledge the steps and decisions that were made years ago that allowed for this path to be set in stone.
curriculum in the form of modules and courses which have included: • Officer Transition Module • Volunteer Training Module • Tightrope Health and • Safety Training • Bayard Membership Experience • Conflict Management and Critical Thinking - Continued Member Education Programs such as the Officer Transition, Volunteer Training, and Tightrope Health and Safety Training Modules have offered members a standardized means of completing uniform curriculum across the country. With programs such as these, members, regardless of where they are in the world, are Winter 2022
