Health & Safety Education
Phi Gamma Delta stands firm in its strong commitment to member safety and wellness. This makes Phi Gamma Delta a leader in promoting healthy decisions. Health & Safety education questions should be directed to the Associate Director of Education.
At the beginning of the year, each chapter is assigned one of three programs, which are delivered by a volunteer facilitator:
Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP)
ASTP is a discussion-based program that uses an approach to alcohol education that is non-judgmental, non-confrontational and meets members where they are in terms of readiness to change their behaviors. It acknowledges that college students drink and any steps toward reducing risk are steps in the right direction. ASTP was designed to provide drinkers and nondrinkers with information regarding alcohol use and to support brothers using skills to reduce their risk and/or abstain from use altogether.
Courageous Mentality & Sexual Violence Prevention
Courageous Mentality educates students about sexual violence, healthy relationships and victim/survivor support. It also increases members’ interest in thinking critically about the topic, examining what is occurring in their own chapter, and challenging their patterns of behavior to implement key takeaways they learn. Through this, members will examine multiple levels of sexual violence prevention and data while developing best practices to prevent and respond to sexual violence in their chapter.
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Testing Points
Testing Points is a discussions-based workshop emphasizing what is most relevant and realistic in both bystander intervention and pro-active personal development for today’s collegiate men. It takes an innovative, positively framed approach to address critical issues. Collegiate men will be provided with key insights and led through strategic discussions on sexual misconduct, personal relationships, how older members treat new/younger members and other key issues.
Chapter Expectations
Chapters are expected to complete their assigned training within the academic year. Failing to complete the program adds a penalty to the chapter’s annual insurance. Review the expectations below to help your chapter complete its annual H&S program.
Hosting Checklist
The Hosting Checklist will help you prepare what to do before, during and after the H&S program to ensure your chapter has a successful program. Review the checklist below.
Schedule Training
The Corresponding Secretary, or designated chapter representative, is responsible for contacting their facilitator to schedule the chapter’s assigned H&S program during the academic year.
If you have any questions about your chapter’s Health & Safety program or assignments, contact the Associate Director of Education.
