Horizons is Sigma Chi’s premier leadership development program. Taking place each summer in Snowbird, Utah, the program seeks to create values-based leaders that are changing the world. Horizons is fully-funded by the Sigma Chi Foundation, at no expense to either guides or the participants. The program is looking to expand and include an alumni-only session entitled Horizons Vistas to further reach more Sigma Chi brothers with the valuable lessons and journey of Horizons.
Seven years; one week-long training session and one week-long guiding session every two years; two year follow-up and small group meeting.
At least five years removed from undergraduate education
Facilitation experience, not necessarily within Sigma Chi
Familiarity with Sigma Chi Ritual, values, and ethics
Training at Balfour Leadership Training Workshop is a plus
To provide facilitation services as a Horizons guide over seven years:
Attend training session for new guides only (one week during the first year)
Commit to facilitate three small groups (one week during the first year; one week during the third year; and one week during the fifth year)
Facilitate post-session small group communication for two years (years one through three; years three through five; and years five through seven)
To continue your role as a guide for each member of each small group for at least 2 years after their session, which shall at minimum include quarterly contact with small group members.
To ensure all facilitator materials are up-to-date prior to guiding a new session
To act as a positive role model by living Sigma Chi’s values and ideals in your everyday life
To trust in and follow the Horizons process as laid out in the facilitator guide
To respect the proprietary nature of the Horizons program and its curriculum by not sharing, distributing, or copying any of the exercises or material used before, during, and after your Horizons sessions
Increased participation in chapter, university, and community leadership roles of participants
Indications by participants in follow-up activities (surveys, interview, etc.) of a greater grasp of Sigma Chi values and instituting them in their everyday lives. Measurements may be gathered by the Horizons metrics task force and/or other fraternity resources
The identification of a mentor by the participants
Horizons is generously funded by the Sigma Chi Foundation.
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Mission 365 is Sigma Chi’s innovative recruitment program designed to enhance the quality and quantity of the Fraternity’s membership. Our facilitators seek to inspire values-based relationships and train brothers to recruit new members based upon The Jordan Standard. The retreat is not a lecture, but rather an experiential learning process aimed at engaging a chapter’s membership.
Two years; one weekend-long training retreat; one weekend-long retreat per semester, for four semesters
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Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop (TLW) serves as the most effective and efficient educational delivery vehicle of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity. By challenging participants to improve their operational management skills and emphasizing our values-based curriculum, Krach TLW facilitators are able to deliver the highest quality life skills and leadership development education. The Fraternity is looking for alumni interested in using their experience and skills to bring this education to our undergraduates and build lasting relationships as experienced mentors.
Eighteen months: six months of facilitation and officer module training, beginning in January; attendance at Krach TLW; 12 months of mentoring following Krach TLW.
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