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Pillars Of Excellence

The Greek Pillars of Excellence Program (GPEP) at Austin Peay State University is a chapter development and accountability process that supports the long-term success of the fraternity and sorority community. All chapters are required to participate in the program, which is designed to uphold excellence in alignment with both institutional and inter/national values.

The GPEP evaluates each chapter’s success through goal-setting, continuous engagement, and annual review. It ensures that each organization remains relevant to their inter/national mission, governing council, and the campus community.

Each year, chapters will:

  • Set S.M.A.R.T. goals with their Fraternity & Sorority Affairs (FSA) liaison.

  • Align chapter outcomes with their inter/national organization's mission.

  • Submit and present an annual plan to the GPEP Committee.

  • Be evaluated on their performance across six pillars, based on completion of 75% of the goals set within each pillar.

  • January/February: Chapters review and finalize plans with advisors and past leadership.

  • January–December: Chapters meet regularly with FSA liaisons and submit documentation of progress.

  • Following January: Chapters present results to the GPEP Committee.

All chapters must meet the following baseline standards:

    • Chapters must remain in compliance with all university policies, guidelines, state laws, governing council requirements, and inter/national organization expectations at all times.
    • Chapters will complete all administrative tasks on time (e.g., submit rosters, pay council dues, pay rent if applicable).
    • 75% of membership attend the All-Greek Meetings.
    • Chapter presidents must meet with their FSA Liaison in person at least once per month and communicate with them at least biweekly.
    • Chapters will meet attendance requirements for any required event set by Fraternity and Sorority Affairs.
    • Presidents attend all Chapter Presidents Meetings.
    • Chapters complete all RSO requirements, including trainings and re-registrations, before the deadline set by SOC.
    • Chapters must have a listed and confirmed Faculty/Staff advisor.
    • Chapter should not have any major judicial violations.
    • A minimum of 2 members, preferably officers, attend FLEX (Greek track) & Ziegler Leadership Conference.
    • Chapters must participate in the Greek Leadership Summit based on the requirements set by Fraternity and Sorority Affairs.
    • Chapters maintain a minimum chapter GPA of 2.5.
    • Chapters must attend council meetings and events deemed “mandatory” by the respective governing council and announced at least two weeks in advance of the meeting/event.
    • Chapters will participate in a minimum 75% of orientation events and preview days
    • Each chapter must set and communicate with members the chapter’s required minimum expectations for community service and philanthropy.

The Six Pillars of Excellence

Each chapter must set goals for all six pillars and is considered successful upon completion of at least 75% of these goals:

Focuses on internal operations such as:

  • Financial management

  • Policy and procedure updates

  • Communication strategies

  • Event planning

Centers on personal and organizational growth, including:

  • Leadership training

  • New member education

  • Career readiness

  • Life skills development

Encourages intellectual engagement through:

  • Academic programming

  • Support systems for struggling members

  • Recognition of academic achievements

  • GPA goals and monitoring

Promotes community integration via:

  • APSU pride and event attendance

  • Inter-Greek collaboration

  • Alumni engagement

  • Partnerships with other campus departments and student orgs

Aims to sustain membership through:

  • Recruitment strategies

  • Retention plans for new and current members

  • Member satisfaction surveys

  • Workshops and training

Highlights service and giving back:

  • Community service initiatives

  • Fundraising for philanthropy causes

Continuous Improvement & Accountability

Chapters that fall short in one or more areas are expected to work with the Assistant Director of Student Life & Engagement to implement improvement strategies. Chapters that show no progress over multiple years may be subject to review and potential loss of recognition.

 

Greek Pillars of Excellence Program PDF

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