As I traveled the country as Grand President, meeting undergraduate and alumni brothers, I was often asked if I got paid for this role. I always proudly responded, “More than you can imagine.” Many brothers were surprised, however, to learn I received no financial compensation. The office of Grand President is a volunteer role (as…
Fraternity harnesses data to deliver an unparalleled member experience
In a changing world where college students face unprecedented financial and social pressures, it’s never been more important for SigEp to understand the needs of our young brothers. To ensure we’re consistently providing a healthy, robust Fraternity experience, SigEp must make decisions that reflect the evolving needs and interests of the undergraduates we serve. Like…
A look back at the BMP’s origins
This manual served as a guide to introduce volunteers to key mentoring concepts during the early days of the Balanced Man Program (BMP) in the 1980s. Initially called the Balanced Man Project, SigEp’s member development program was conceived as a way to provide brothers opportunities for growth throughout their collegiate journey in lieu of traditional…
My Journey from Mentee to Mentor
When I started college, I had pretty mediocre expectations for myself. I hadn’t expected I’d even be able to afford to attend a college, let alone thrive at one. Sitting in the new student convocation, I listened to the student body president say, “One day, one of you will be standing on this stage giving…
