CAS

Self-Assessment Guide

Fraternity and Sorority Advising Program

August 2004

 

Part 1: MISSION

The Fraternity and Sorority Advising Program (FSAP) must incorporate student learning and student development in its mission.  The FSAP must enhance overall educational experiences. The FSAP must develop, record, disseminate, implement, and regularly review its mission and goals.  Mission statements must be consistent with the mission and goals of the institution and with the standards in this document.  The FSAP must operate as an integral part of the institution’s overall mission.

 

The FSAP must promote academic and personal growth and development of students who affiliate with fraternities and sororities and promote the fraternity and sorority community as an integral and productive part of the institution.

 

To accomplish its mission, the FSAP must:

·         promote the intellectual, social, spiritual, moral, civic, and career development, and wellness of students

·         provide education and experience in leadership, group dynamics, and organization development

·         promote student involvement in co-curricular activities

·         promote sponsorship of and participation in community service and philanthropic projects

·         promote an appreciation for different lifestyles including cultural and religious heritages

·         recognize and encourage the positive learning experiences that are possible in a fraternity and sorority community that has a diversified membership

 

Participation in a campus chapter represents one of several group affiliation options for college students. Fraternity and sorority affiliation may include: a recruitment process, new/associate member education, initiation (formal induction into the organization), ongoing membership development programming, and lifelong affiliation. Professional staff members should promote student development in all affiliation processes.

 

Staff members should develop a comprehensive program to promote the education and welfare of participating students and coordinate resources and activities with others in the campus community.

 

Participation in a fraternity or sorority must promote responsible membership in both the organization and the institution.

 

 

          ND                           1                              2                              3                                  4                                  NR

    Not Done                 Not Met                Minimally Met               Well Met                       Fully Met                        Not Rated

 

 

PART  1. MISSION  (Criterion Measures)

1.1   A program mission and goals statement is in place and is reviewed periodically.

 

 

1.2  Student learning, development, and educational experiences are incorporated in the mission statement.

 

1.3  The mission is consistent with that of the host institution and the CAS standards.

 

1.4The program functions as an integral part of the host institution’s overall mission.

 

1.5The program promotes academic and personal growth and development of students.

 

1.6The program includes …

 

1.6a promotion of intellectual, social, spiritual, moral, civic, and career development and wellness of students

 

1.6b provision of education and experience in leadership, group dynamics, and organization development

 

1.6c promotion of student involvement in co-curricular activities

 

1.6d sponsorship and participation in community service and philanthropic projects

 

1.6e appreciation for different lifestyles

 

1.6f recognition of importance of diversified membership in fraternity and sorority communities.

 

1.7 The program promotes responsible membership in the organization and the institution.

 

Rating Scale

 

ND   1   2   3   4   NR

 

 

ND   1   2   3   4   NR

 

 

 

ND   1   2   3   4   NR

 

 

ND   1   2   3   4   NR

 

 

 

ND   1   2   3   4   NR

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND   1   2   3   4   NR

 

 

ND   1   2   3   4   NR

 

 

 

ND   1   2   3   4   NR

 

ND   1   2   3   4   NR

 

 

ND   1   2   3   4   NR

 

 

ND   1   2   3   4   NR

 

 

 

ND   1   2   3   4   NR

NOTES

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Part 1: Mission Overview Questions

1.1    What is the program mission?

 

 

1.2   How does the mission embrace student learning and development?

 

 

1.3   In what ways does the program mission complement the mission of the institution?

 

 

Part 2: PROGRAM

The formal education of students consists of the curriculum and the co-curriculum, and must promote student learning and development that is purposeful and holistic. The Fraternity and Sorority Advising Program (FSAP) must  identify relevant and desirable student learning and development outcomes and provide programs and services that encourage the achievement of those outcomes.

 

Relevant and desirable outcomes include: intellectual growth, effective communication, realistic self-appraisal, enhanced self-esteem, clarified values, career choices, leadership development,  healthy behaviors, meaningful interpersonal relationships, independence, collaboration, social responsibility, satisfying and productive lifestyles, appreciation of diversity, spiritual awareness, and achievement of personal and educational goals.

 

The FSAP must provide evidence of its impact on the achievement of student learning and development outcomes.

 

The table below offers examples of evidence of achievement of student learning and development.

 

Relevant, Desirable Student Learning and Development Outcomes

Examples of Evidence of Achievement

 

Leadership Development

Articulates leadership philosophy or style; Serves effectively in a leadership position in a student organization; Comprehends the dynamics of a group; Exhibits democratic principles as a leader; Exhibits ability to visualize a group purpose and desired outcomes

Intellectual Growth

Produces personal and educational goal statements; Articulates and uses personal and educational goals and objects to guide decisions; Employs critical thinking in problem solving; Uses complex information from a variety of sources including personal experience and observation to form a decision or opinion; Obtains a degree; Applies previously understood information and concepts to a new situation or setting; Expresses appreciation for literature, the fine arts, mathematics, sciences, and social sciences

Collaboration

Works cooperatively with others; Seeks the involvement of others in accomplishing tasks; Seeks feedback from others; Contributes to achievement of a group goal; Listens well

Social Responsibility

Understands and participates in relevant governance systems; Understands, abides by, and participates in the development, maintenance, and/or orderly change of community, social, and legal standards or norms; Appropriately challenges  the unfair, unjust, or uncivil behavior of other individuals or groups; Participates in service/volunteer activities

Effective Communication

Writes and speaks coherently and effectively;  Writes and speaks after reflection; Able to influence others through writing, speaking or artistic expression; Effectively articulates abstract ideas; Uses appropriate syntax; Makes presentations or gives performances

Enhanced Self-Esteem

Shows self-respect and respect for others; Initiates actions toward achievement of goals; Takes reasonable risks; Demonstrates assertive behavior; Functions without need for constant reassurance from others

Realistic Self-Appraisal

Articulates personal skills and abilities; Makes decisions and acts in congruence with personal values; Acknowledges personal strengths and weaknesses;  Articulates rationale for personal behavior; Seeks feedback from others; Learns from past experiences

Clarified Values

Articulates personal values; Acts in congruence with personal values; Makes decisions that reflect personal values; Demonstrates willingness to scrutinize personal beliefs and values; Identifies personal, work and lifestyle values and explains how they influence decision-making

Career choices

Articulate career choices based on assessment of interests, values, skills and abilities; Documents knowledge, skills and accomplishments resulting from formal education, work experience, community service and volunteer experiences; Makes the connections between classroom and out-of-classroom learning; Can construct a resume with clear job objectives and evidence of related knowledge, skills and accomplishments; Articulates the characteristics of a preferred work environment; Comprehends the world of work; Takes steps to initiate a job search or seek advanced education

Healthy Behavior

Chooses behaviors and environments that promote health and reduce risk; Articulate the relationship between health and wellness and accomplishing life long goals; Exhibits behaviors that advance a healthy community.

Meaningful Interpersonal Relationships

Develops and maintains satisfying interpersonal relationships; Establishes mutually rewarding relationships with friends and colleagues; Listens to and considers others’ points of view; Treats others with respect

Independence

Exhibits self-reliant behaviors; Functions autonomously; Exhibits ability to function interdependently; Accepts supervision as needed; Manages time effectively

Satisfying and Productive Lifestyle

Achieves balance between education, work and leisure time; Articulates and meets goals for work, leisure and education; Overcomes obstacles that  hamper goal achievement; Functions on the basis of personal identity, ethical,  spiritual and moral values; Articulates long-term goals and objectives

Appreciating Diversity

Understands ones own identity and culture. Seeks involvement with people different from oneself; Seeks involvement in diverse interests; Articulate the advantages and challenges of a diverse society; Challenges appropriately abusive use of stereotypes by others; Understands the impact of diversity on one’s own society

Spiritual Awareness