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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:

  • Submit administrative materials (e.g., rosters, dues, rent) on time

  • 75% membership attendance at All-Greek Meetings and Greekfest

  • President attendance at Chapter President Meetings and the FSA Leader Retreat

  • Fulfill all RSO requirements, including re-registration and trainings

  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5

  • Have a confirmed Faculty/Staff advisor

  • Participate in or host risk reduction trainings (hazing, drug/alcohol, general risk, and sexual assault prevention)

  • Send representatives to FLEX (Greek Track) & Ziegler Leadership Conference

  • Attend all mandatory council meetings and events

  • Participate in a minimum of 75% of orientation events and preview days

  • Establish and communicate minimum expectations for 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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