Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.

Office of the International Vice President of Alumni - Development and Operations

History has proven that those w/ a clear plan of action are more likely to achieve their goals and succeed in life. To become a successful member of any organization, team, corporation, etc, you must fist understand the hierarchy and levels of such. If you aspire to be a CEO but dont understand the levels between new hire and your goal, your chances are limited that you will attain the necessary experience to achieve such a goal. It is more likely that you will get lost along the way if you are not made aware of the development needs and steps to rise within your company. Within our fraternity we are experiencing a similar problem. Young men join our fraternity because they want to be successful men, but we as an organization have not set up a detailed development plan that will support their goal. We must clearly define the stages in going from an Associate Member to a Mature Alumni if we are to make good on our promise of developing our young men to become leaders. That said, I have broken up the stages of brotherhood into 7 different segments and included some detail w/ respect to development needs that must be filled in order for brothers to succeed in the following stages. I have named this pyramid, The Seven Stages of Sigma Lambda Beta Evolution

7) Mature Alumni 6) Recent Alumni 5) Upperclassman 4) Prophyte 3) Neophyte 2) Associate Member 1) Interest All stages are interconnected and dependent on a successful development plan in order to attain the highest reward from each. Every segment and operating function of our fraternity is also interconnected with the 7 Stages, and therefore plays an important role in the success of its implementation and execution. Interest Stage Definition: Students who have or could be identified as potential members of the organization. Action Steps: Engage interests in all SLB community service opportunities Ensure interests are aware of and utilizing campus resources o To be provided by campus Focused Programming modules o Study Skills within a University Environment -- Upperclassman o Career Workshop Recent Alumni Associate Member Stage Definition: New members of the organization currently partaking of the Educational Process. Action Steps: Ensure Associate Member process incorporates: o Daily operations of the chapter o Understanding of National and District Infrastructure and Operations o 7 Stages of SLB Evolution Provide Time Management workshop Redefine the role of the padrino as a mentor that will serve as that Associate Members guide o Padrino must be an active undergrad or active alumni (as defined in the SLB Constitution) o Foster the importance of having a mentor at an early stage The 7 Stages of Sigma Lambda Beta Evolution Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow

o Track academic performance to ensure appropriate time management and prioritization o Foster positive interactions between Associate Member and Padrino Attend a minimum of 3 study hour sessions per week

Neophyte Stage Definition: The first semester after a member has completed the Associate Member Process. These brothers should not be holding board positions, if possible. Action Steps: Conduct formal time management and prioritization workshops o Planned by Upperclassman and presented by Staff or Faculty Chapter academic requirements are introduced and upheld: o 3.5+ = no study hours required o 3 - 3.5= 1 study hour per week o 2.5 3.0 = 2 study hours per week o < 2.5 = 3 study hour per week Under 2.5 will also be mandated to have reoccurring appointments w/ campus academic services Academics chair works w/ individuals to ensure appropriate resources are made available Ensure they continue to use Padrino as their mentor o Developmental discussions around interests & goals Introduce the structure and daily operations of the chapter. Formal training and shadowing of chapter board members o Occasionally let the neophytes organize & run chapter meetings o Ensure they attend ALL SLB sponsored events o Introduce them to other organizations and faculty members Prophyte Stage Definition: The time period between the second semester of being a brother, and the last year before graduation. These are the brothers who should be running the operations and hold most of the board positions. Action Steps: Provide professional development and networking opportunities. Organized by Upperclassmen, presented by Recent Alumni o Personal Development Workshops Time Management Communication Etiquette Personal and Chapter Budgeting o Professional Development Workshops Importance of doing Internships early on Resume and Interview skills Etiquette Dinners Dress for Success Ensure Padrino is making himself available and sharing the resources he is using o Discussions around turning their interests & goals into an actionable plan Train Prophytes to become effective Padrinos/mentors and provide necessary resources o Attend REC training Understand national developmental opportunities o Inroads, internships, mentoring opportunities, etc

Upperclassmen Stage Definition: Brothers in their last year as undergraduates. These brothers should hold limited board positions within the chapter, in order to focus on graduation and professional goals. However they should serve as the chapters spokesmen in situations where we would have to present or communicate w/ faculty, community or other organizations. Action Steps: Finish any Prophyte Developmental programs not completed Focus on self-marketing skills o Complete the 30 Second Commercial workshop Ensure padrino is making himself available and sharing their resources As a pardino, focus on developmental discussions around proper chapter operations Introduce the Role of the Alumnus and Alumni Association structure

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Recent Alumni Stage Definition: Brother who has graduate in the past 1-3 years. Usually responsible for managing the operations of the regional Alumni Associations. Focused on furthering their career development and professional networks. Action Steps: Leverage the opportunities to take on a leadership role in the Alumni Associations thereby focusing his: o People management o Project management o Communication skills Build/Augment professional networks o Expand career and/or post graduate opportunities Serve as a mentor to Upperclassmen Mature Alumni Stage: Definition: Brothers who have progressed in their professional or post graduate careers. Typically would act within an advisory role within the fraternity as well as serving as mentors for Recent Alumni. Action Steps: Where applicable volunteer to facilitate developmental programming for our AAs and chapters. Look at opportunities to serve as an officer of the fraternity. Support the Educational Foundations programs and initiatives

Fraternal Functional Support of The 7 Stages of SLB Evolution

ARD Programming and REC Director: - Responsible for Stages 1 - 3 (share 3 w/ ARD Ops) - Institute a transition plan (work w/ VP of Academics) that tracks neo's to ensure that they're not overwhelmed upon crossing and GPA's are affected. - From a programming perspective align w/ other VP/ ARDs (Ops and Alumni) and institute national philanthropies such as: - Latino Vote USA to ensure that brothers are aware of the importance of registering to vote - Work w/ VP of Alumni on Jr. Achievement in order to drive the interest stage - Brother Mentorship REC Director / Regional REC Representative: - Refine the education process through the REC committee to ensure that our Associates are learning what they'll need about the brotherhood. Move the "policing" portion of the education process back to the Lt. Governors (ARD Ops) and allow the REC to think strategically. - Define the Active role of the Padrino - Responsible (Along with ARD - Programming) for the development of Ritual/Education Training for the Padrino, Stage 4, and New Member Educator. Regional Director / ARD Operations: - (RD) Collaborate with the other RDs and work on National initiatives (and leverage other RDs agendas) that will grow interests throughout the country. - Responsible for 3 - 5 (overlaps w/ Programming and Alumni) - Manage their RBOD and ensure they're prepared and trained to service efficient chapter operations and programming in their regions - Create an Operations Guideline that would provide the details for Undergraduate chapters on best practices around chapter operations - Align the undergraduates w/ Alumni development initiatives - Track GPA

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VP of Alumni: - Responsible for stage 6 - 7 (share 5 w/ VP of Collegiate Ops) - Manage the Alumni Associations and ensure they're in line w/ National Strategies - Work w/ RD and/or ARD Programming to implement National Programs for Alumni and Undergraduate Development VP of Finance: - Functional support for all VP w/ respect to financial budgeting of their initiatives - Ensure business aspect of fraternity is organized, efficient and transparent - Move financial dependence of the fraternity away from Undergraduate dues. Focus on Alumni and fundraising initiatives. - Move the organization to a paperless financial system where all dues and monetary transactions are electronic. Better organization and tracking. VP of Expansion / ARD Expansion: - Focus on strategic expansion into target schools based on curriculum. (For example if our engineering Alumni/undergraduate national percentage population is low, concentrate on top tier engineering schools. Work w/ administration and district officers to concentrate efforts to build up an interest group. This info would come from the database once operational.) - Support ad hoc expansion at universities where interest groups have approached us. President: - Manage and support all VP positions and provide strategic direction to all - Work w/ outside organizations to gain support for current initiatives HQ Staff: - Day-to-day management of Strategic Initiatives of the IBOD - Manage the SLB Database and provide reports off of this tool as needed by IBOD / RBOD members - Track GPA (Along with ARD - Ops)

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