Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Chapter Standards

For immediate adoption, Taking effect in the 2010-2011 school year

Mission Statement

The Virginia Chi chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon demands dedication from its members
to ensure that the chapter operates smoothly and keep a good relationship with the Virginia
Commonwealth University’s Greek Office. In adopting this document, each member will
observe a system of standards that will hold them accountable for both their actions as a brother
of this chapter.

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to enable the chapter to hold its members accountable
for attendance, scholarship, community service, and commitment to Sigma Alpha Epsilon. By
adopting this document, the Executive Council will be able to constantly review the membership
of the chapter by having a concrete system that will accurately measure the effort put toward the
chapter by each individual member.
This document will not conflict with any bylaws, local or national, and will enable the
chapter to measure the strengths and weaknesses of each brother. There will be no punishments
inherent in this document that could take effect without the participation and approval of the
Executive Council of the chapter. All disciplinary measures will be carried out according to the
fraternity’s bylaws, and due process will be followed on all accounts.

Provisions

Knowledge of this document, and its expectations, must be made apparent to each pledge
of the chapter, and this document should be reviewed by each pledge as part of the New Member
Education Program. Upon initiation into the chapter, each New Member must agree to the terms
of this document, and follow the criteria thereof throughout the rest of his time as an active
brother of the Virginia Chi Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
A record of each brother’s copy of this document should be kept in the Eminent Deputy
Archon’s Officer Binder, and should be updated and signed by the Eminent Archon whenever
necessary. Additionally, each brother must sign their copy of this document in order for the
terms of the Standards Document to be in effect. Finally, each brother’s point totals shall be
publically available to all brothers of the Virginia Chi chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon through
the chapter’s website..

Areas covered by Chapter Standards

The five areas covered by Chapter Standards include:

(1) Scholarship
(2) Community Service
(3) Leadership
(4) Attendance
(5) Chapter and University Relations

Each area will have four (4) degrees of achievement. The first (1) degree will cover a
minimum level of commitment expected by the chapter, and the fourth (4) degree will represent
going above and beyond the expectations of the chapter. Whenever a degree is fulfilled by a
brother, that brother earns one “point” per level of the degree. Points will be tallied and kept
track of by the Executive Council, as well as on the chapter website. At the end of each semester,
each brother’s points will be added up and they will create an accurate representation of that
brother’s activity over the course of the semester.
Point Totals:
The following point totals will bear certain incentives:

30 Points: Minimum required to be in good standing with the Chapter

Standards document.

60 Points: Preference for a little brother the following semester.

Highest Cumulative Point Total:

Brother of the Year

Special Provision:
At the discretion of either the chapter, or the executive council, an upcoming event (at
least a week in advance) may be declared a “Phoenix Event.” An event such as this will grant
any attending brother (1) point towards his cumulative total.

Scholarship

Degree Criteria Completion (Check) Signed (EA)

Area One – Scholarship
 (1) Brother has at least a 2.5 Cumulative GPA
(Sophomore+)
(1) Brother meets with the Scholarship Chairman
at least once during the semester.
(1) Brother complies fully with the scholarship
plan set in place by the chapter.
(2) Brother is a full-time student.
(2) Brother has received a 2.5 GPA for the past
two semesters in a row.
(3) Brother has a 3.25 cumulative GPA
(3) Brother makes the Dean’s List
(4) Brother receives a 3.75+ GPA

Community Service

Degree Criteria Completion (Check) Signed (EA)

Area Two – Community Service
(1) Brother completes at least five (5) hours of
community service per semester, and pays any
fines levied on him for the remaining hours not
completed.
(1) Brother agrees to the terms of the community
service plan for the semester.
(2) Brother completes at least 15 hours of
community service for the semester.
(2) Brother attends at least three (3) separate
community service events for the semester.
(3) Brother participates in the Carver Promise
Program.
(4) Brother participates in an Alternative Spring
Break Program
(4) Brother completes at least forty (40) hours of
community service for the semester.
(4) Brother participates in an Alternative Spring
Break Program (ASB).
 Leadership

Degree Criteria Completion (Check) Signed (EA)

Area Three - Leadership
(1) Brother runs for at least one (1) officer
position, or serves on a committee during the
semester.
(2) Brother serves as an officer of the chapter
throughout the semester (degree can be earned
multiple times, to a maximum of four (4)).
(2) Brother gives a continuing education
presentation during the semester.
(2) Brother is active in another student
organization outside of the chapter.
(3) Brother serves on the Executive Council.
(4) Brother holds an officer position in another
student organization.
(4) Brother serves as an officer on the
InterFraternity Council.

Attendance

Degree Criteria Completion (Check) Signed (EA)

Area Four – Attendance
(1) Brother has all absences from Chapter
Meetings accounted for. This includes paying
any fines he has for missing meetings.
(1) Brother attends all ritual events. If not in
attendance, the brother has cleared his excused
absence with the appropriate officers.
(1) Brother attends a brotherhood event
(repeatable).
(1) Brother attends a fundraising event
(repeatable).
 (1) Brother attends a community service event
(repeatable).
(2) Brother participates in the Ritual Team.
(2) Brother participates with the Risk
Management Team.
(2) Brother misses, at most, one chapter meeting,
resulting in the use of his one unexcused
absence provided for him in the bylaws.
(2) Brother attends at least one Executive Council
meeting or officer roundtable.

Chapter and University Relations

Degree Criteria Completion (Check) Signed (EA)

Area Five – Chapter Relations
(1) Brother is in good standing. If not in good
standing, the brother has met with the
Executive Council to discuss his standing as a
member of the fraternity.
(1) Brother is registered on BillHighway.com
(1) Brother pays his dues on time, or signs up for
a payment plan, complying with its terms
fully.
(2) Brother has not had any infractions with the
Standards Board.
(2) Brother pays his dues in full, and on time.
(3) Brother does not have any outstanding charges
on his BillHighway account at the end of the
semester.
(4) Brother donates money to the chapter, totaling
at least $50.00.
Compliance Note

I understand that by signing this document, I agree to all of its terms and conditions, and
that I will do everything in my power to abide by them. I understand that if, at any point, I am
required to go up before either the Virginia Chi Chapter or the Executive Council of said chapter
for a membership review, I will comply with the wishes of the chapter. Also, I understand that I
am bound by both the National Sigma Alpha Epsilon bylaws and Virginia Chi Chapter bylaws,
and that any action taken against me as a brother must follow the methods set forth in said
bylaws.
full name of the brother

signature date signed