triangle – Greek University

Brian Tenclinger: Why should everyone have a personal board of directors?

By admin on September 6, 2021

Our next guest, Brian Tenclinger, is a dynamic non-profit association executive and senior level higher education practitioner. He’s the former executive director of Triangle fraternity noted for growing the organization by 61% and creating signature education programs for undergraduates. He’s also got 15 years of experience working in higher education administration as a director and assistant dean with extensive experience in strategic planning, project management, talent management, organizational assessment and auditing, market trend and data analysis, fundraising, organization growth, volunteer recruitment, and risk and harm assessment.

We find out why Brian chose Northern Illinois for his undergraduate experience, why he joined Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and how they are different from other fraternities, what makes Sigma Phi Epsilon so special, how he was able to grow Triangle Fraternity by 60%, what things you should consider when you change fraternity/sorority branding, how chapters of fraternities and sororities can grow during the pandemic, whether fraternities and sororities are still staying true to their mission, what he’s doing to help grow Kiwanis, why everyone should have a personal board of directors, and his favorite restaurant in Indianapolis. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow7nN0JX_ss

Fraternity/Sorority

Drew Hopson: Is COVID-19 the long-overdue innovation catalyst for fraternities?

By admin on April 4, 2021

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18595244/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Drew Hopson handles programming and resources for Triangle Fraternity’s 40+ campus groups, as well as handling responsibility for their chapter visitation and assessment program. Drew joined staff after two years at the University of West Georgia where he worked in the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life while earning his Masters of Education in Counseling. Hopson is a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity but has volunteered and interned with several men’s college fraternities including Phi Kappa Tau and Pi Lambda Phi, as well as several NIC leadership programs and regional Interfraternity meetings. Drew is a graduate of DePaul University in Chicago, where he was a recipient of numerous scholarships and awards for leadership, academic performance, and service.

In episode #136 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Drew chose DePaul University, we discuss the work he did with the Interfraternity Council as VP of Internal Affairs and President of the IFC, what his experience has been like at Triangle Fraternity, why he thinks COVID-19 was a long-overdue innovation catalyst for fraternities, his thoughts on fraternities that give up their affiliation with the university, how we can get ahead of the alcohol/hazing problems to come, how we can encourage men to talk about mental health in their chapters, and how fraternities can get better results with recruitment this fall. You’ll even learn the best place for deep dish pizza in Chicago. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Oe7Li2t4E