JOIN A FRATERNITY?...WHY?
Your first year in college, you are surrounded by a sea of new faces, namesand challenges that may make you feel a little lost, especially without the many friends you had enjoyed all throughout your highschool years. One of the many observations you will make in your first few college days is the spirit of belonging most fraternity men already seem to take for granted. As the saying goes, they have places to go, things to do, and friends who care. Like most fraternities, Sigma Alpha Epsilon has manystrong ties with the past and has grown through the years because of the enduring strength of our traditions; leadership, scholarship and friendship. We think these principles are just as important in helping us serve your needs today as they were when SAE was founded.
GREEK MEMBERSHIP
What you should know about Greek Membership: *Greeks excel in Scholarship. Greeks consistently achieve higher scholarship ratings than the all campus average.Greeks have a 10% higher rate of graduation than do non-Greeks.Greek Membership is affordable. Room and board is comparable, sometimes even lower than college or university charges. *Greeks Achieve. 70% of those listed in "Who's Who in America" are Greek. 85% of the upper-level executives in the "Fortune 500 Companies" are Greek. 43 CEOs of the top 50 U.S. companies are Greek. *Greeks Lead. 75% of the members of the U.S. Congress are Greek. 85% of the U.S. Supreme Court Justices this century are/were Greek. 43 CEOs of the top 50 U.S. companies are Greek. *Greeks Lead. 75% of the members of the U.S. Congress are Greek. 85% of the U.S. Supreme Court Justices this century are/were Greek. 100 of 158 of those who have served on the President's Cabinet this century are/were Greek. All but 3 of the U.S. Presidents since 1825 have been Greek. *Greeks Give. As Alumni, Greeks give approximately 75% of all money donated to universities. As undergraduates, Greeks raise approximately $7 million per year for charities. As undergraduates, Greeks give approximately 850,000 volunteer hours per year. -From the Baird's Manual, 20th ed. and Statistics on Greeks, compiled by Will Keim.
LEADERSHIP
Fraternal living is an education in itself. Each chapter has a responsibility of services to its members, the college and the community. It is well known that fraternity members enjoy a much higher level of involvement in campus and community life than non-fraternity members. For this reason there are more than enough challenges to keep every member active in the daily operations of the chapter. Whether it is organizing a winning intramural team, balancing the chapter books, or helping a brother with his homework, all the jobs are important to the chapter. In addition they help you develop leadership skills through experiences. Sigma Alpha Epsilon promotes pledge education programs designed to help new members develop their own leadership potential and adopt effective scholarship habits. Helping each man discover and cultivate his particular talents develops strong individuals -- not the misconceived "every fraternity an alike" stereotype. Sigma Alpha Epsilon realizes the importance of leadership development and annually hosts a nationwide leadership school and conclaves are held throughout the country to provide even more brothers with leadership experience. designed to help new members develop their own leadership potential and adopt effective scholarship habits. Helping each man discover and cultivate his particular talents develops strong individuals -- not the misconceived "every fraternity an alike" stereotype. Sigma Alpha Epsilon realizes the importance of leadership development and annually hosts a nationwide leadership school and conclaves are held throughout the country to provide even more brothers with leadership experience.
SCHOLARSHIP
A study conducted by the Department of Health and Welfare has shown that "Fraternity membership has been clearly associated with persistence to graduation." Numerous other studies have shown that a greater percentage of Greek men receive degrees than their independent counterparts. SAE has progressively initiated programs to aid the undergraduate in the field of scholarship. Hundreds of brothers are currently participating in our student loan program which provides $3,000.00 loans at 6% interest, with the first principle payment due one full year after graduation. Our foundation also sponsors the Tutor-in-Residence Program, employing graduate students annually to serve as educational advisers in our chapters.FRIENDSHIP
Still questioning the value of a Fraternity? To many outsiders, fraternity membership is viewed as just a short four-year experience before embarking on a professional career. The fact that SAE has over 170 Alumni Associations throughout the nation greatly deflates this assumption. To these brothers in over 180 cities, the bond of fraternal friendship begun as an undergraduate remains unbroken throughout the years. To those of you yet to experience this deep and lasting friendship, that we more often refer to as brotherhood, it undoubtedly remains intangible. Perhaps it is unforgettable social events, or the thrill of competing on a championship intramural team, or the mutual reward that follows the agony of brothers "pulling late nighters" for finals, it can't be stated in specifics. But we know one thing, over 216,000 young men have tried SAE and loved it. We think you will too. SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON - A DEGREE IN FRIENDSHIP
SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FACTS
Sigma Alpha Epsilon...... * was the first national Fraternity to be established in the deep South, having been founded at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa on March 9, 1856. *the greatest number of initiates of any national fraternity, more than 232,000, which includes approximately 4,500 undergraduate brothers. *has over 200 chapters in 46 states and Canada. Average chapter size is 75 actives and pledges in 1990. * has the Levere Memorial Temple, Fraternity Headquarters of SAE in Evanston, Illinois. It is the first Fraternity to have national headquarters and the first to build its own headquarters building; the Temple is the only national college fraternity headquarters to have a chapel. *has a National Leadership School. The school, started in 1935, was the first of its kind and has over 22,000 graduates. *has 28 alumni province archons who chair province conventions, regional leadership training schools, and chapter workshops. *has a fraternity magazine, The Record, published continuously since 1880. * has Educational and Leadership Consultants who visit chapters to assist with management and programming, especially scholarship programs. *has a student loan program to assist undergraduate brothers with their education. *has a Resident Educational Adviser Program to provide fellowships to graduate students who assist chapters withscholarship and career development programs. *has over 150 alumni associations. *has an Awards Program which recognizes outstanding contributions of SAE alumni, undergraduates, chapters and others to the development of individuals and to the betterment of life din their community. * has a strong Risk Management Program requiring all chapters to conduct dry rush, a strong policy against t hazing and pledge programs which enhance each individual's personal growth. has a strong Alcohol Education Program and is constantly developing and updating programs for the responsible use of alcohol. *has a centralized computer system providing the Fraternity with automated financial and membership information as well as assistance with Chapter Operations and Alumni programs.
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