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Programs The academy is a personal development process based on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. This process is not designed to create better presidents or recruitment chairman, but to offer our undergraduates the opportunity to assess their personal skills, strengths and weaknesses; so that they may better prepare themselves for their future. Recently added to our leadership development opportunities is an experimental process that takes place in the Rocky Mountains, and another on the North Atlantic off the coast of Maine. The purpose of this expedition is to provide the basics of outdoor leadership including basic communication and leadership skills. What Pledging ultimately leads to is Brotherhood. Delta Tau Delta Fraternity augments the mission of higher education institutions by providing an environment in which undergraduate men can practice and develop the necessary life skills needed, through chapter activities, to lead a life of excellence. To answer the call of providing members of the Fraternity with a well-rounded opportunity for individual growth and development, Delta Tau Delta has designed a new total membership education program that will enable members to succeed in all aspects of one's life. The Complete Delt Program is designed to provide undergraduate members of the Fraternity with a well-defined series of objectives, which will guide him in developing the necessary tools, and experiences needed to attain his unique leadership potential. By challenging undergraduate Delts to fulfill specific goals that are important for success in all areas of collegiate life, the Franklin Covey Co. and Delta Tau Delta Fraternity will better prepare members for life as a Complete Delt. The history of Delts Talking About Alcohol As men committed to lives of excellence, Delta Tau Delta expects each of its members to respect his health and welfare, as well as that of his fellow brothers and community. The intent of "Delts Talking About Alcohol" is to share specific ways to reduce the risk of any type of alcohol-related problems. Alcohol is a significant issue in the lives of students in high school, college and throughout our adult lives. Whether you abstain from alcohol entirely or not, it is an influence in our lives and in the lives of our family and friends. Delta Tau Delta is pleased to provide Delts Talking About Alcohol: Powered by AlcoholEdu as a component of our member education initiatives. Under the leadership of Hoyt D. Gardner, M.D., former President of the American Medical Association and Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Delt undergraduates and alumni have been working to address the mounting concern surrounding alcohol problems in a way that respects an individual's right of choice about drinking. PRI began working with Fraternity representatives in 1983, and since have spoken at numerous regional conferences and Karneas. In May of 1984, a pilot program was done for 12 chapter advisors who recommended its adoption to the Arch Chapter, stating that the process that people go through in this program was different from any other alcohol education workshop. Delta Tau Delta is taking a leadership position in the Greek world. It is the first time a program as intensive as this has been taught to fraternity chapters at the grass roots level. No one can promise to eliminate all alcohol-related problems in any setting. However, there is every reason to believe that "Delts Talking About Alcohol" offers an excellent approach to reducing alcohol-related problems in Delt chapters through education. Your chapter's part in this program is to help Delta Tau Delta lead the way in alcohol abuse prevention among college students. The Delts Talking About Alcohol Philosophy AlcoholEdu, designed by Outside the Classroom, is the new vehicle of education for the DTAA program. AlcoholEdu is a science-based course taken by tens of thousands of students each year. The course aims not to preach but rather to educate students about alcohol and its effects on the mind and body. Whether or not they drink, AlcoholEdu empowers students to make well-informed decisions and better cope with the drinking behavior of peers. Strengthening Community is Essential to Our Vitality
With these criteria in mind, Delta Tau Delta started to focus on education, literacy, and youth. After much thought and investigation, the Fraternity chose Adopt-A-School, an existing program of the National Interfraternity Conference (NIC). The goal of Adopt-A-School is to provide for the formation of one-on-one relationships between college students and elementary school children. Shrinking school budgets, poor teacher-student ratios, and a lack of positive role models contribute to the need for a program such as this. We are proud that the Fraternity has joined an existing program, one in which nearly 150 campuses, Interfraternity Councils, and chapters are already participating. The goal of the program is to be inclusive and collaborate with other groups on campus. Delta Tau Delta is proud to be a part of this collaborative network.
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What is the difference between a philanthropy and community service? Many Greek organizations engage in philanthropy events. These usually last a day, sometimes up to a week. They usually involve some fundraising and sometimes involve making a special one-time trip. But do you get to see the impact of the work you've done? Do you get to find out how that money was put to use? What did you actually learn from the experience?