About Courageous Leadership
Courageous Leadership is experienced during every part of Phi Gamma Delta membership, and all brothers should participate. Programs are designed to help Courageous Leadership be a continual conversation in the chapter.
Annual Programs
Ritual Retreat
- When: Chapters should host Ritual Retreat 1-2 weeks before initiation
- Approximate Run-Time: 60 minutes
- Reporting Responsibility Role: Chapter Historian
- Facilitator Preparation: Reference the program guide below
Election Prep
- When: Chapters should host Election Prep programming 6-8 weeks before chapter elections
- Reporting Responsibility Role: Chapter President
Health & Safety
Health & Safety programs are held annually in-person. This training is assigned to chapters by IHQ staff based on previous history and needs. At the start of the academic year, chapters are responsible for contacting their assigned facilitator to schedule their training during the school year. We use volunteer facilitators, so we recommend scheduling training during the weekend.
- Approximate Run-Time: Varies based on which program the chapter is assigned
- Reporting Responsibility Role: Corresponding Secretary
Preparation
First 2-3 Weeks of the Academic Year: Schedule a call with your assigned Health & Safety facilitator and build a plan for communication and selecting a date.
One Month Before the Program:
- Confirm date, time and location with your facilitator.
- Confirm an appropriate space is booked to host the program.
Excellent on Purpose Transitions
This program should be hosted at the end of the academic year for all brothers who are not graduating. The goal of this program is to help the chapter evaluate their year and plan ahead for the following year.
- Audience: Brothers not graduating.
- Approximate Run-Time: 90 minutes
- Reporting Responsibility Role: Built to Lead Chairman
- Facilitator & Participant Preparation: Reference the program guide below
Program Planning Guide
Built to Lead Program Planning Guide: Utilize this guide to plan and track your chapter’s Courageous Leadership programs.
Reporting
Reporting Responsibility: All Courageous Leadership programs should be reported by the role listed in the program descriptions above.
Roles
Undergraduate Roles: Built to Lead Chairman and Courageous Leader Member
Graduate Advisor Role: BCA Built to Lead
