Developing Leaders Initiative (DLI)

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OVERVIEW
Sigma Alpha Mu’s award-winning program the Developing Leaders Initiative will transition to a virtual experience for 2021 due to the pandemic.  The DLI Committee is thrilled to offer undergraduate leaders a 6-week leadership experience that will focus on Board and strategic plan operations and the opportunity to work collaboratively and share undergraduate feedback on areas that will positively impact the International Fraternity.

The Octagon and Strategic Planning Committee will provide two areas/topics that are relevant for the future success of the International Fraternity.  DLI will have meetings with those entities to discuss and make recommendations from an undergraduate perspective.  The Octagon is looking forward to having undergraduate input and direction on these important areas of the Fraternity.

DLI FACILITATORS
Phil Glauben (North Texas ‘73) – Education Committee Chairman/Co-DLI Chairman
Adam Cohen (Illinois ‘09)‘ – Co-DLI Chairman
Michele Peterson – Assistant Executive Director
Samuel Friday (West Florida ‘13) – Director of Operations

PROGRAM DATES

• Weekly meetings for 6 weeks
  • First week Jan 11-15, 2021; Last week Feb 15-19, 2021
  • Tuesday or Wednesday evenings at 8pm EST (please include availability in application)

MEETING 1 – PROGRAM OVERVIEW (1.5 hours)

• Attendance: Undergraduates & DLI Facilitators
• Overview & Introductions
• Teambuilder/icebreaker

MEETING 2 – BOARD OF DIRECTORS – GUEST SPEAKER (1.5 hours)

• Attendance: Undergraduates, DLI Facilitators & Guest Speaker
• Guest Speaker 
• Personal Board of Directors
• Topics/Areas of Focus for upcoming meetings

MEETING 3 – WORKING MEETING (2 hour)

• Attendance: Undergraduates & DLI Facilitators
• Discussion and Brainstorming Preparation

MEETING 4 – OCTAGON MEETING (1.5 hours)

• Attendance: Undergraduates, DLI Facilitators & Octagon
• Octagon Meet and Greet & Overview 
• Discussion

MEETING 5 – STRATEGIC PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING (1.5 hours)

• Attendance: Undergraduates, DLI Facilitators & Strategic Plan Committee
• Strategic Plan Overview 
• Discussion

MEETING 6 – FINAL REFLECTION MEETING (1 hour)

• Wrap Up
• Post Undergraduate Involvement
• Completion of evaluation

APPLICATION
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Deadline: December 1, 2020
12-15 undergraduate leaders will be selected