What
distinguishes Sigma Phi Epsilon from other fraternities?
The
Balanced Man Program
SigEp
revolutionized the fraternity movement in 1991 by unveiling the
Balanced Man Program (BMP), a concept of single-tiered membership and
continuous development that begins the day a brother joins.
SigEp believes the stereotypical fraternity experience does not
fulfill the needs of today’s college male. The BMP offers an
experience focused on scholarship, leadership, professional
development and life skills. Members learn to live their best lives
through unique, rewarding programming tailored to fit their needs and
prepare them for the journey of life ahead.
Residential
Learning Communities
As
many fraternities draw the glare of the media spotlight for
unacceptable behavior, educators have begun to question the role of
Greek life on their campus. SigEp has continued to stand out
within the Greek world by working to partner with higher education
institutions, a partnership that is more vital now than ever.
Colleges and universities are facing enormous cost pressure from
federal and state cuts that can affect course offerings and
out-of-classroom programming. At the same time, we see a growing
disparity between men and women in key measures of academic success:
grades, graduations rates and campus leadership.
More
than 45 chapters are designated as Residential Learning Communities
for their efforts to work with faculty members to create unique
academic programming for their brothers. And each year, more SigEp
chapters meet the requirements for this profound living learning
experience.
My
son has been asked to become a brother. What can I expect?
When
a young man joins Sigma Phi Epsilon, he discovers something unique.
In joining a Balanced Man Program (BMP) chapter, he immediately
becomes a brother. The BMP eliminates pledging from the chapter
experience, and puts an emphasis on continued development throughout
college and beyond. Your son would be surrounded by peers who are
also role models and mentors, and are committed to his success.
What
is the cost of membership in SigEp?
Each
brother pays a $275 registration fee.
This fee covers:
• Lifetime
Responsibility of Brotherhood,
the manual of SigEp.
• Fraternity pin.
•
Membership card.
• Membership
certificate.
• Subscription to the Journal,
SigEp’s alumni magazine.
Additionally, each chapter has its
own local dues that cover costs required by the national organization
and support the chapter's operating budget. The SigEp MT Beta RLC
chapter dues are $375/semester for both new and returning brothers.
For new brothers, this includes the $275 registration fee.
What
is Sigma Phi Epsilon’s stance on hazing?
SigEp
does not tolerate hazing in any form.
What
is Sigma Phi Epsilon's perspective on alcohol and substance
abuse?
Sigma
Phi Epsilon does not promote the use of alcohol in any manner
whatsoever.
Through national programming and widely
available resources, Sigma Phi Epsilon helps its members understand
the consequences of one’s choices when alcohol is involved. SigEp
also promotes risk management guidelines to help chapters and members
make smart decisions about alcohol, and it even provides financial
incentives to complete alcohol education programs.
SigEp
MT Beta RLC is unique in that our chapter house and all fraternity
events are alcohol and substance free by choice. The brothers feel
that the use of alcohol and/or drugs has a negative effect on the
brotherhood that we are constantly striving to build. The chapter
also works to encourage responsible decision-making and healthy
behavior in regard to alcohol consumption outside of fraternity
events.
Do the brothers live in the house?
Our Lodge is not a live-in fraternity house. Instead, it is a community Lodge that our brothers can access at any time and is equipped with all the commodities of a live-in including: kitchen, weight-room, wi-fi, laundry appliances and even a 52-in HD TV. Our Lodge has also been recognized nationally by SigEp and has won Chapter Home of the Year in 2010 and 2011.
What
kinds of leadership opportunities are available?
Sigma
Phi Epsilon offers local, regional and national leadership events,
which include a balance of self-development and team leadership
skills training. Through self-discovery, analysis and
interaction, brothers develop skills necessary to lead balanced lives
and to continue leading the fraternity world.
Who
are some of SigEp’s alumni, and what do they say about the SigEp
experience?
Sigma
Phi Epsilon has initiated nearly 300,000 men since 1901. Among them
are business executives, world leaders, renowned artists,
celebrities, selfless civil servants, military heroes and all-star
athletes. Many of SigEp’s alumni credit their fraternity
experience as their first true taste of leadership.
Thousands
of alumni continue to volunteer to help chapters and members. They
donate generously to the Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation for
leadership events and scholarships. SigEp alumni believe that the
SigEp experience is a lifetime commitment, and that is why they
support SigEp and its endeavors, and why they maintain the
irreplaceable relationships they forged in their undergraduate
days.
Who
can I contact if I want to know more?
We
encourage anyone who is interested in learning more about SigEp and
its programming to contact chapter leaders, alumni, and/or the Greek
life professional on campus. For more information, feel free to
contact any one of the following:
MT Beta RLC President: Mike True - sigep.msu.president@gmail.com
MT Beta RLC VP Communication: Eric Vann - sigep.msu.communication@gmail.com
MT Beta RLC Faculty Fellow: Dr. Brian Kassar - bkassar@montana.edu
MSU Assistant Dean of Students: Erin Macdonald Peck - erin.macdonald3@montana.edu