New Model Implementation & Programming Guide
The New Model Implementation & Programming Guide (shown below) has links to all program facilitation guides.
Programming Resources
Find the below resources in the New Model Implementation Guide (p. 5).
- Certified Recruiter Training
- ChapterBuilder Tech Training
- ChapterBuilder Training
- Growth Education Reporting
Find the below resources in the New Model Implementation Guide (p. 14).
- Foundation of Courage Checklist (with Master Materials List & Room Specifications)
- Foundation of Courage Facilitation Guides
- Foundation of Courage PowerPoint Slides
- Foundation of Courage Workbook
Purple Pilgrim
The Purple Pilgrim is an introduction to the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Throughout the book, you will get an overview of what the Fraternity believes is important to all members. The Purple Pilgrim presents Phi Gamma Delta’s ideals and value as well as answers questions about chapter and fraternity organization and operations.
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Find the below resources in the New Model Implementation Guide (p. 15).
- Built to Lead Checklist
- Built to Lead Programming Checklist
Transition to the New Model
Have a conversation about the New Model with chapter leadership and graduate advisors. Evaluate what the chapter is currently doing in compliance with the New Model and identify parts of the New Model the chapter can begin to implement to help make 2024 the end of the transition, not the start.
Steps for Transition
- Have chapter members complete Certified Recruiter Training.
- Start using ChapterBuilder.
- Establish a BCA Recruitment, a BCA member who is dedicated to supporting the chapter’s recruitment.
- Built to Lead Program Planning Guide: Compare the chapter’s calendar to Built to Lead programming requirements. Consider programs in the following areas:
(Use this evaluation grid to start discussions about the chapter’s plan to transition their programming as needed. If you need support as you evaluate the grid with the chapter, contact Director of Education Abby McCollom.)- Area 1: Currently achieving the program objective.
- Area 2: The chapter’s program is close to meeting the objective, meaning the chapter could add or alter the program minimally to achieve a Built to Lead program objective.
- Area 3: Not currently completing the objective.
- Area 4: There are areas you have questions about.
- Begin adapting current programs to meet expectations detailed above.
- Programs in Area 1: Build these into the chapters regular programming.
- Programs in Area 2: Start making adaptations so the program meets Built to Lead program objectives.
- Programs in Area 3: Begin evaluating the best way for your chapter to meet that objective (this can be part of your conversation with staff).
- Programs in Area 4: Connect with staff to get questions answered and communicate needs for support.
- Start conversations about Foundation of Courage. Chapters can begin to use the Foundation of Courage model before they transition to immediate initiation.
- Discuss the chapter’s plan to transition their timeline for onboarding new brothers into the fraternity.
- Begin using Foundation of Courage programs when possible.
- BCA Built to Lead: Establish BCA member dedicated to supporting Built to Lead programming.
- BCA Foundation of Courage: Establish BCA member dedicated to supporting Foundation of Courage programming.
Click the link below to learn why, how and our results of adopting the New Model:
Click the link below to learn more about the New Model’s programs, benefits and more:
Report Programming
Built to Lead
Built to Lead programs (including Foundation of Courage) must be reported through Phi Gamma Delta’s Learning Portal (Chapter Login).
Step 1: Login to the chapter's Learning Portal Account
IHQ staff will provide your chapter login information.
Step 2: Click "Go to your Learning Center"
On your learning portal home page, as seen below:
Step 3: Select the program you would like to report as completed
Then you will select one of the following to submit your program:
- Foundation of Courage: Chapters will use this to submit each Foundation of Courage program individually.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB): Chapters will use this to submit their annual DEIB program.
- Excellent on Purpose: The chapter will use this to submit all three Excellent on Purpose programs.
- Find Your Fit: Election Prep: The chapter will use this to submit Find Your Fit.
- Menu Experience: Chapters will use this to submit each Menu Experience program individually.
- Our Most Precious Inheritance: The chapter will use this to submit the Ritual Retreat.
Step 4: Complete the appropriate form within the program
As seen below:
Health & Safety
Health & Safety Programming should be submitted to the appropriate IHQ staff member.
Additional Training & Resources
Additional training options are available on Phi Gamma Delta’s LMS. From the LMS, visit your Learning Center, and search for “New Model.” This search will show all your New Model courses. You can also search specifically for the following sessions:
- New Model: Built to Lead Overview (6:29 minutes)
- New Model: Calendar Planning (4:35 minutes)
- New Model: Foundation of Courage Overview (3:15 minutes)
- New Model: Grant & Scholarship Overview (3:22 minutes)
- New Model: Growth System Overview (4:01 minutes)
- New Model: Guide to Transition (9:41 minutes)
- New Model: Role of the BCA (2:45 minutes)
- New Model: Role of a Coach (1:53 minutes)
Who to Contact With Questions?
- Courageous Leader Scholarship: Ben Robinson, Educational Foundation Executive Director
- DEIB Programming: Abby McCollom, Director of Education
- General Benefits: Lauren Tanner-Leif, Senior Director of Education
- Growth Programming: Graham Hess, Director of Fraternal Growth
- Health & Safety Programming: Andrew Depew, Associate Director of Education
- LMS Access: Andrew Depew, Associate Director of Education
- Program Tracking Report: Abby McCollom, Director of Education
- Scholarships: Lauren Tanner-Leif, Senior Director of Education
- Volunteer Education & Training: Johnathon Allen, Director of Graduate Engagement
- Volunteer Recruitment & Support: Dionysis Protopapadakis, Senior Director of Engagement
For Section Leaders & Purple Legionnaires
Recruitment of BCA Members:
Review the BCA Position Descriptions provided for each New Model BCA position listed below:
- BCA Model – Purple Legionnaire
- BCA Chairman
- BCA Built to Lead
- BCA DEIB
- BCA Finances
- BCA Foundation of Courage
- BCA Graduate Relations
- BCA Recruitment
- BCA Risk Management
- BCA Ritual
- BCA Scholarship
- BCA Service & Philanthropy
As you review, build a list of individuals who fit that criterion. Once identified, work collaboratively to ask those individuals to join the BCA. Provide the Graduate Volunteers & Advising page for more information on resources and expectations.
BCA support comes in a variety of forms and the recruitment of volunteers may look different for each chapter. This may include local or remote advising opportunities. Consider what is best for the chapter and what has already been established by the BCA.
If you have questions about position responsibilities or recruiting volunteers, please contact the Senior Director of Graduate Engagement.
