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SLUG GREEK EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

GLO Presidents & Executives at Winter 2020 Retreat

“Excellence is not a gift, but a skill that takes practice.We do not act rightly because we are excellent,

in fact we achieve excellence by acting rightly.”- Plato

Updated September 2020 https://someca.ucsc.edu

SOMeCA is homebase for UCSC’s Registered Greek-Letter Organizations (GLOs). GLOs are student-initiated communities which reflect the diverse interests, cultures, and backgrounds of UCSC students. Student organizations provide creative environments for students to learn collaboration, agency, organization dynamics, integrity of purpose, relations with constituents, and self-understanding.

The Slug Greek Excellence Program is meant to elevate those learning environments, and was created as a reflection of SOMeCA’s values and our community dialogues with the leadership of GLOs. The purpose of the program is to provide the GLO community with a framework for how chapters can evaluate both their contributions to a more just and safe campus community, as well as areas of improvement. The four major criteria are described below.

GREEK-LETTER ORGANIZATIONS AT UCSC

GLO Presidents & Executives at Fall 2018 Retreat

“We are what we repeatedly do.

Excellence, then is not an act,

but a habit.”- Aristole


ORGANIZATION ADMINISTRATION & ADVISINGThis area will focus on the SOMeCA value of Accountability, or being responsible for one’s impact and responsive to feedback. The criteria below informs Accountability as GLOs prioritize creating and maintaining supportive partnerships between their chapter and the SOAR office.

Chapter Registration• Chapter Registration Completed for Path A & B.

Chapter/Advisor Meetings• Scheduled and completed meetings with your SOAR Advisor (2 per quarter).

Chapter Form Submissions• Anti-Hazing Forms (All member submit Fall; Only New Members submit Winter/Spring). • Chapter Roster (Submitted Quarterly).• Executive Council Form (when applicable).• Insurance Certificate (if applicable).

Recruitment & Intake Form Submissions• Recruitment Plan for the academic year including flyer.• New Member Education Plan (submitted each quarter that recruitment will take place).

• Please note that all new member intakes must be completed by Friday of Week 10 of each quarter.

ORGANIZATION EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT

This area will focus on the SOMeCA value of Agency, or the ability to interact with the world fully and actively. The criteria below informs agency as GLOs prioritize the leadership development of their membership, executive council, and the organization as a whole.

Leadership• Attendance at GLO Orientations (2 per year) • Attendance at GLO Retreats (2 per year)

Membership• All new members will be required to attend New Member Education Training the quarter after they have

completed their intake process. • The dates for the New Member Education Training will be provided to Chapter Presidents.

Chapter• Submission of quarterly and cumulative GPA report for chapter (to be included in Chapter Roster) • Submission of Academic Success Plan• Host 2 preventative and educational workshops with 75% membership attendance

• The workshops will be assessed and coordinated with your SOAR advisor • Submission of Workshop Attendance Evaluation

COMMUNITY RELATIONSThis area will focus on SOMeCA’s value of Collectivity, or the ability to actively inquire, include and learn from others. The criteria below informs Collectivity as GLOs prioritize contributing to the creation of environments where the communities they’re a part of, both on and off campus, promote safe, healthy and respectful relationships.

Governing Council Meetings• Attendance at all governing council meetings.• Attendance at all president meetings.

Chapter• Host an event, social, and/or meeting with another GLO, RSO or unit on campus.

• Please note that this should be done virtually due to COVID-19 physical distancing guidelines. • Host a philanthropy event.

• Please note that due to COVID-19, this will not be required for the 2020-2021 academic year. • Submission of Philanthropy Verification Form.

WELLNESS & SAFETYThis area will focus on the SOMeCA value of Integrity, or doing the right thing at all times regardless of how you might be affected. By providing a safe and positive environment for all its leaders, members, UC Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz County community, our chapters pledge to ensure that we are actively engaging in the well-being of everyone.

Conduct & Community Standard Meeting• Scheduled and completed meetings with the Conduct and Community Standard Officer (1 per year).

• Please note that this should be completed prior to Week 5 of Winter Quarter.Risk Management Plan

• Submission of the chapter Hazing Prevention plan.• Submission of the chapter Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention plan.• Submission of the chapter Constitution and By-Laws including Judicial Processes.



SLUG GREEK EXCELLENCE PROGRAM DATES & DEADLINES

Program & Expectations Weeks to be completed by PlatformGLO Orientations September 28, 29, 30 Zoom

Chapter Registration: Application Week 1 - 2 See GLO Guide

Submission of Executive Council Form (if applicable)

Week 1 - 2 Emailed to Advisor

Submission of Rush/Recruitment Plan Week 1 - 2 Emailed to Advisor

GLO Fall Retreat Week 3 Zoom

Chapter Registration: Leadership Trainings Week 3 - 9 See GLO Guide

Submission of Chapter Roster including GPA Friday, October 30th Emailed to Advisor

Submission of Anti-Hazing Forms Friday, October 30th Powerform/Docusign

Submission of New Member Education/Intake Plan

Friday, October 30th Emailed to Advisor

Submission of Academic Success Plan Friday, October 30th Emailed to Advisor

Submission of Hazing Prevention Plan Friday, October 30th Emailed to Advisor

Submission of Alcohol & Other Drugs Prevention Plan


Submission of Constitution & Bylaws including judicial processes


New Member Education Training(only for Spring 2020 Cohort)

Week 5 - 7 Zoom

Planning of 2 Preventative Workshop begins

Week 5 - 9 Discussion with Advisor

Attendance at Governing Council Meetings

Ongoing Zoom

Attendance at President’s Meeting Ongoing Zoom

Chapter/Advisor Meetings (2 required) Ongoing Zoom

Dialogue on collaboration meeting, event, etc. with another GLO/RSO

Ongoing Discussion with Advisor

Submission of Insurance Certificate (if applicable)

Ongoing(Review expiration date)

Emailed to Advisor

FALL 2020



Program & Expectations Weeks to be completed by PlatformGLO Orientations Week 1 - 2 TBD



Submission of Rush/Recruitment Plan Week 1 -2 Emailed to Advisor

GLO Winter Retreat Week 3 TBD

New Member Education Training (For Fall 2020 cohort)

Week 3 - 7 TBD

Submission of Chapter Roster including GPA Friday, Jan 29th Emailed to Advisor

Submission of Anti-Hazing Forms Friday, Jan 29th Powerform/Docusign


Friday, Jan 29th Emailed to Advisor

Chapter/Community & Conduct Standards Meeting Completed

Week 5 TBD

Host 1st Preventative Workshops Week 5 - 9 Discussion with Advisor

Submit Preventative Workshop Evaluation Week 5 - 9 Google Form

Potentially host collaboration meeting, event, etc. with another GLO/RSO



Ongoing TBD

Attendance at President’s Meeting Ongoing TBD

Chapter/Advisor Meetings (2 required)

Ongoing TBD



Emailed to Advisor

WINTER 2021



Program & Expectations Weeks to be completed by PlatformSubmission of Rush/Recruitment Plan Week 1 -2 Emailed to Advisor

New Member Education Training (For Winter 2021 cohort)

Week 3 - 7 TBD

Submission of Chapter Roster including GPA Friday, April 23rd Emailed to Advisor

Submission of Anti-Hazing Forms if not submitted in Fall or new member.

Friday, April 23rd Powerform/Docusign


Friday, April 23rd Emailed to Advisor

Chapter/Community & Conduct Standards Meeting Completed

Week 5 TBD

Host 2nd Preventative Workshops Week 5 - 9 Discussion with Advisor

Submit Preventative Workshop Evaluation Week 5 - 9 Google Form

Potentially host collaboration meeting, event, etc. with another GLO/RSO





Ongoing TBD

Attendance at President’s Meeting Ongoing TBD

Chapter/Advisors Meetings (2 required)

Ongoing TBD



Emailed to Advisor

SPRING 2021

PREVENTION & SUCCESS PLANS

The plan should include:• GLO Hazing National Policy (if applicable).• GLO Organization Statement on Hazing.• Link to UCSC Hazing Policy & CA Law.• Questions to be answered:

• How does the chapter communicate with your membership about the hazing policy?• How does the chapter communicate with your new members/interest about the hazing policy? • What are the best practices that the chapter implements to ensure that hazing does not happen? • Does the chapter member know how to report it? And to who? How is this communicated?

HAZING PREVENTION PLAN

The plan should include:• AOD Prevention Policy (if applicable).• GLO Organization Statement on AOD Prevention.• Link to SHOP Resources & Responsible Action Plan.• Questions to be answered:

• How does the chapter communicate with your membership about AOD support and resources?• How does the chapter communicate with your new members/interest about AOD support and

resources? • What are the best practices that the chapter implements to ensure that folks are supported

during socials, etc. • Does the chapter member know how to engage with members about AOD support and

resources?

ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS PREVENTION PLAN

The plan should include:• GPA Standards

• Minimum for Members, New Members/Interest.• Questions to be answered:

• How does the chapter communicate with your membership about the GPA requirement?• What are the best practices that the chapter implements to ensure that folks are supported

academically?• What steps are taken to support members that may be facing Academic Probation or Subject to

Disqualification?

ACADEMIC SUCCESS PLAN


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