Leadership Education and Training
- Leadership and Training Retreats
At the beginning of each semester, the Office of Greek Life hosts a retreat with student leaders to hone skills and plan events for the upcoming semester. The retreats usually take place over a three to four day period before classes begin. This intensive and specific training is one of the many benefits that are available to Greek students as a result of the Universities support and belief in the opportunities that these organizations bring to our campus. - Greek 101 Lecture Series
Each semester a minimum of three lecture style educational programs are held with an emphasis on Greek Life. Each Greek student is required to attend a minimum of two of these programs and topics range from risk management to understanding diversity to state of the community addresses. The programs are organized by the governing councils with advisement from the Office of Greek Life. - Social Responsibility Training
The Office of Greek Life provides specific training each semester for members to improve their understanding of the policies and procedures related to fraternities and sororities and their social activities. The training addresses alcohol use, hazing, harassment, violence, peer intervention, and individual and group accountability. - New Member Programs
Each semester about 100 new students join fraternities and sororities at Rider. For these students the governing councils and the Office of Greek Life partner to provide programs that welcome them into the community and educate them about Greek topics. The first program is social in nature and includes ice breaker activities to build relationships amongst the organizations. Additional programs include the history and structure of the Greek Community and the added responsibility that comes with membership.
Each chapter also has its own new member program and students interested in joining should speak with the chapters about what they entail. The University requires that all new members be initiated within six (6) weeks of bid acceptance. The University also has a strict policy against hazing activities and works diligently to ensure that hazing does not occur within our chapters. For more information, contact the Office of Greek Life. - Lunchtime Topics
Each week throughout the semester, the Office of Greek Life provides training related to one specific topic of organization management. Chapters send one to two members who are responsible for that aspect of operations. Topics have included public relations, academic achievement, fund management, and planning service events to name a few.
