And so the Balanced Man evolves ...
During Sigma Phi Epsilon's 1989 strategic planning process, the Strategic Planning Committee adopted the vision statement, Building Balanced Leaders for the World's Communities. To ensure that the Fraternity achieved its vision in undergraduate chapters, a committee of Fraternity leaders gathered to develop a new four-year membership development program. Specifically, the committee envisioned a continuous membership development program which would address the following undergraduate and chapter needs:
The Balanced Man Program is a four year membership development program implemented in chapters on a voluntary basis. Implementation began in Fall of 1992. The Balanced Man Program appeals to undergraduates because it concentrates on individual and chapter development. In particular, the BMP focuses on mentoring, campus and community involvement, and the Ritual. The BMP also focuses on the development of a sound mind and a sound body.
The Balanced Man Scholarship
SigEp has the largest endowment fund, $19 million, of any fraternity. The Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation, which assists chapters with educational programs and scholarship opportunities, distributes this fund. One opportunity is the Balanced Man Scholarship. The Balanced Man Scholarship is a competitive $1000 scholarship, which is available for all incoming freshmen.
- Little involvement of older members
- Limited campus involvement and community involvement
- Poor understanding of the values articulated in the Fraternity's Ritual
- Limited focus on good leadership practices, including goal setting, mentoring, and respect for self and others
- With the assistance of volunteers and undergraduates, the committee created the Balanced Man Program.
The Balanced Man Program is a four year membership development program implemented in chapters on a voluntary basis. Implementation began in Fall of 1992. The Balanced Man Program appeals to undergraduates because it concentrates on individual and chapter development. In particular, the BMP focuses on mentoring, campus and community involvement, and the Ritual. The BMP also focuses on the development of a sound mind and a sound body.
The Balanced Man Scholarship
SigEp has the largest endowment fund, $19 million, of any fraternity. The Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation, which assists chapters with educational programs and scholarship opportunities, distributes this fund. One opportunity is the Balanced Man Scholarship. The Balanced Man Scholarship is a competitive $1000 scholarship, which is available for all incoming freshmen.