Greeks Take The Lead

 

Update for Greeks Take the Lead 2020-2021

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, all sessions for Greeks Take the Lead will delivered virtually for the 2020-2021 academic year.  More information will be shared in the Fall semester as the Prevention, Outreach and Education (POE) department and Michigan State Fraternity & Sorority Life work to organize these sessions. 

 

Program Description

The Greeks Take the Lead Program is a mandatory workshop for all fraternity and sorority chapters that are currently registered student organizations (RSOs) or are hoping to become a RSO. The Greeks Take the Lead Program serves as a way to help fraternity and sorority students feel empowered by providing further education on how they can intervene and end sexual violence in their chapters and greater community. All chapter presidents and risk managers (or another leadership member, if your chapter does not have a risk manager) participate in leadership-based interactive training, and all general members are required to choose a workshop focused on a specialized topic.

 

2020-21 Greeks Take the Lead Feedback Form

The Prevention, Outreach and Education Department and Michigan State Fraternity & Sorority Life are looking to capture feedback from fraternity and sorority students on potential topics to include for “Greeks Take the Lead” in this upcoming academic year.  

Please fill out this anonymous interest form if you are an undergraduate fraternity or sorority member and would like to provide feedback on topics you'd like to be incorporated into Greeks Take the Lead program.  Feedback provided by Friday, September 11th will be prioritized, but please feel free to fill out this form any time afterwards.

 

Greeks Take the Lead Resource Guide for Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct (RVSM)

Check out our resource guide specifically designed for students in fraternities and sororities! 

This guide provides information on reporting RVSM incidents, supporting survivors of sexual or relationship violence, intervention strategies and support resources for survivors (and co-survivors).

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

• I have a disability and need accommodations for the workshop, what do I do?

  Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting a POE Prevention Specialist at gttl@msu.edu. Requests received will be honored whenever possible.

   

• I am a survivor and attending a workshop seems like it will be too difficult for me, what do I do?

  Contact a POE Prevention Specialist at gttl@msu.edu and let them know of your concern.

   

• I attended a SARV Prevention workshop or a Bystander Network workshop. Is this the same thing?

  No, Greeks Take the Lead is a specialized training that is a different requirement from a SARV Prevention workshop or a Bystander Network workshop.

   

• I'm in a sorority or fraternity, but we are not a Registered Organization. What do I do?

  All members of Fraternity and Sorority Life are encouraged to attend workshops that are part of Greeks Take the Lead. If your chapter is a Registered Student Organization (RSO) you are required to attend a workshop to maintain your RSO status. If you're still unsure of your status or if you need to attend, you may send an email to gttl@msu.edu to contact a POE Prevention Specialist.

   

• I cannot make it to any of the general workshops. What should I do?

  Greeks Take the Lead is offering an array of workshops on different days and times to accommodate varying schedules. We encourage you to register as soon as possible, as workshops will close once they meet capacity. Do not wait until the last workshop is offered, as it will fill up quickly.

  Please note that more workshops options will be added throughout the semester so please stay on the lookout for updates from Fraternity and Sorority Life or your chapter president.

• Are there any makeups being offered for the general workshops?

  No.

   

• I have several members who are on study abroad or in an internship for the semester and can't make it. What do I do?

  Send a list of members who will be gone during programming to gttl@msu.edu as soon as possible so that your roster reflects who is in your chapter. If you fail to send in these names, this could compromise your RSO status.

   

• Are there any requirements in addition to the general member workshops?
  Yes, two leaders from your chapter (most often, a President and a Risk Manager) must attend at least one of the special leadership trainings provided at the start of the Spring semester in order for your chapter to maintain or regain their RSO status.  Failure to attend these sessions compromises your chapter’s RSO status.
• I registered for a workshop already, but I can no longer attend it or I want to go another workshop. What do I do?
  You can register for another workshop using the sign up form and email gttl@msu.edu in order to inform a POE Prevention Specialist of which workshop you plan to attend.
• I have a question that is not listed here.

  Email your question to gttl@msu.edu in order to a POE Prevention Specialist, and expect a reply within 2 business days.