Welcome to The Leadership Institute!
Purpose
The Leadership Institute’s purpose is to empower brothers to work on real issues in their chapter and life, by teaching them leadership skills and how to define their own personal leadership style and values.
Three Key Objectives of the Institute
1. Foster Leadership Development:
Provide brothers with the platform and resources to enhance their leadership skills.
2. Cultivate Personal & Chapter Values:
Facilitate an environment where individuals can reflect on their personal values and those of their chapters, fostering a deeper understanding and commitment to these principles.
3. Promote Alignment with Phi Gamma Delta’s Mission:
Encourage brothers to challenge the status quo and ensure their actions align with the Fraternity’s mission and values, as reflected in its Ritual.
Event Details
We look forward to you attending the Institute, where you will learn a variety of valuable skills. Each day, you will spend time in large and small groups, giving you the opportunity to learn with facilitators and brothers from other chapters.
Schedule
The program uses an Institute format rather that a conference style like other Fraternity programs to support its goals. This means all participants follow the same schedule with a variety of activities each day ranging from hands-on experiences, small group discussion and personal reflection. The program begins at 3 p.m. on Day One and ends at noon on Day Four.
Travel
If you are flying, Phi Gamma Delta will book and coordinate your flight to and from The Leadership Institute and all transportation when you arrive in Lexington. There will be IHQ staff at the airport to welcome you and direct you to the transportation provided.
You will be responsible for transportation to and from your home airport.
If you are driving to The Leadership Institute, we encourage you to carpool with nearby brothers who are also attending. We will make recommendations for you as we get closer to your session. Individuals who drive to Lexington will be given a form, which must be completed to receive reimbursement for their travel.
If you are driving, you MUST arrive to Kincaid Hall at Transylvania University between 12:00-2:00 pm on Day 1.
Driving Address: 424 W. Fourth Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Additional Details
Participants will stay in Transylvania University residence halls that are vacant during the summer. Please keep in mind these accommodations provide furniture (twin bed, small dresser, nightstand, desk and a shared closet) and a private bathroom shared with one assigned roommate. However, nothing else is provided.
This means you also need to pack anything you would want/need for comfort (e.g., hand/bath towels, bathmat for exiting the shower, clothing hangers, etc.). Here’s a recommended packing list.
- Casual clothes
- Towel, washcloth and shower shoes
- Bedding (twin bed) and pillow
- Toiletries: Shampoo/conditioner, body wash, hand soap, deodorant, lotion, toothbrush/toothpaste, hair products, razor/shaving cream
- Medications
- Phone charger
- Water bottle
- T-shirts for a Phi Gam T-shirt exchange
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Participant Agreement
Please review the following list to understand the participant and facilitator expectations for The Leadership Institute. Download the agreement below and read further details about expectations.
- Represent the Fraternity, your University and yourself in a positive manner at all times.
- Attend and actively participate in all sessions on time and with the appropriate materials (pen, workbook, name tag).
- Follow the substance free policy throughout The Leadership Institute.
- Stay on campus for the entirety of The Leadership Institute, including those who drove.
Make sure to review the Learning & Expectation Agreement. You will sign a copy of this agreement onsite.
Violation of these expectations may result in the chapter being billed and the participant(s) being sent home early and your chapter may be required to reimburse the Educational Foundation for the cost of your attendance.
