CommunityEDU
All Phi Gamma Delta members are expected to complete CommunityEDU when they join.
CommunityEDU is an online program that addresses the critical issues of alcohol awareness, sexual assault and hazing for incoming fraternity and sorority members. By leveraging trends and incorporating multiple evidence-based learning theories, CommunityEDU achieves behavior change objectives and helps members practice safer decision-making. Throughout this two-part program, students are reminded of their values and strengths, and they are challenged to consider ways to leverage them throughout different interactive scenarios.
Expectations
The targeted learners for this training are Phi Gamma Delta members at the beginning of their joining semester. It is important the learners take the course as early in their experience as possible. Part 1 is due seven days after the learner is enrolled in CommunityEDU. This rolls throughout the semester to accommodate all recruitment schedules. Part 2 becomes available 30 days after finishing Part 1.
When all learners from a chapter successfully complete CommunityEDU, the chapter receives an incentive on their annual insurance of $10/new member (a class of 10 would create a $100 discount on the January insurance bill).
Alternatively, there is a $25 penalty/new member who does not complete CommunityEDU.
Timeline
Learners must complete the New Brother Registration Form and register (and be processed) on our Member Site before they are enrolled into CommunityEDU which creates a delay.
Learners will be enrolled every Wednesday of the learning period, detailed on the Officers Calendar. An email will be sent from the Fraternity’s Learning Management System (LMS), Litmos, when they are enrolled.
- Sunday, 9/1: Learners register on the Member Site.
- Wednesday, 9/4: Learners are added to CommunityEDU (they will receive a welcome email from Litmos).
- Wednesday, 9/11: Part 1 is due.
- Friday, 10/11: Part 2 opens (30 days after Part 1 is completed).
- Friday, 10/18: Part 2 is due.
Managers
By default, certain officers typically related to the process are given manager rights, including: Chapter President, Treasurer, Foundation of Courage Chairman and Purple Legionnaire.
View instructions how to look up the status of your chapter’s learners here.
FAQs
Can learners complete Part 1 after the seven-day due date?
Yes, but the training is most effective early in the membership experience.
Why are upper classmen enrolled, and do they have to complete the training?
Most likely they are enrolled because they registered late on the Member Site and were not previously enrolled in the program. Because we expect all Phi Gam members to participate, they are expected to complete it.
What is Part 2, and can it be available before 30 days?
Part 2 of CommunityEDU is an impact survey that is meant to gauge a learner’s takeaways. It cannot be made available earlier than 30 days. It also has a seven-day due date.
