Brian Warren: What can we do to strengthen the relationship between the HQ and host institutions?

Today, on New Year’s Day, we have with us Brian Warren Jr., the Chief Executive Officer of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. SigEp is a valued partner in higher education that delivers a premier student experience. Brian is responsible for leading the Headquarters staff in implementing SigEp’s strategic plan. He works with the National Board, SigEp National Housing and Education Foundation trustees to ensure SigEp is meeting its goals and providing the best possible experience for its brothers. Brian also collaborates with other organizations and their leadership to help advance the entire fraternity and sorority community.

In episode number 200 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why the University of Virginia was the right university for Brian, what was special about the Virginia Eta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity that made him want to join, how SigEp’s Learning Communities are different from the traditional fraternity experience, how the fraternity/sorority community can help prevent sexual assaults and hazing on college campuses, what we can do to strengthen the relationship between the headquarters and our host institutions, how the Balanced Man Program became the gold standard in our industry, how we can revolutionize how fraternity is done despite the some members of the organization wanting to stay true to “the way we’ve always done it”, how SigEp builds a culture of giving, and more about recruitment and retention during the pandemic. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIVbYmHjvaM

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Meghan Grace: How can we enhance the educational experience for Gen Z?

Our next guest, Dr. Meghan Grace, has a passion for helping others grow and developing sustainable strategies and solutions. She is a researcher, author, and consultant who helps individuals and organizations work more efficiently and effectively while using data to inform planning and decisions. Before coming to work for Plaid, Meghan served as the Director of Undergraduate Programming & University Partnership for Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. She also has diverse campus-based experience working in leadership programs, event planning, course planning and curriculum development, and career development.

We find out why Meghan chose Chapman University for her undergraduate experience, what made Phi Sigma Sigma so special to her, more about the ATLAS Program at the University of Arizona, why Sigma Phi Epsilon’s Balanced Man Program has been so successful, understanding more about the impacts of financial aid on student success, some of the work Meghan is doing with Plaid, how we can enhance the educational experience for Gen Z, how we can develop Gen Z leadership capacity, and what mistakes are being made by Gen Z in recruitment and retention. We also find out Meghan’s favorite restaurants in Nashville. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN4X9kPENsA

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