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First implemented by
Sigma Phi Epsilon in the Fall of 1992, the Balanced Man Program
(BMP) is the Fraternity's award winning leadership development
program. It is a self-paced, personal development experience.
The Balanced Man Program's premise is based around 'universal
respect for self and others,' living a balanced life, and the
Balanced Man concept of sound mind, sound body, and sound
spirit.
The Balanced Man Program fosters environments and builds
brotherhood that is conducive of leadership and academics.
Throughout the four-year, single-tiered, member development
program, brotherhood is built and strengthened through four
challenges that are based upon where the member is in his
college career.
Through the program, members are exposed to leadership
positions, experiential learning exercises, self-development
clinics, mentoring, and other individual and chapter activities
that foster balanced living and universal respect.
In this program, all members have the same rights and
privileges. This is a movement toward 'universal respect for
self and others' and away from the two-tiered membership that is
usually associated with pledging. The expectations for members
are provided in a resource called The Quest, a workbook provided
to SigEps that track their progress through the BMP.
Member expectations are based on their place and experience
level in their academics, campus, and personal lives. New
members' expectations are geared toward their introduction to
SigEps, for example, participating in the chapter's campus
orientation program and community service projects.
These expectations evolve as the man develops, focusing on
etiquette and appreciation for the arts and finally moving into
career development for senior members. Senior members perform
activities such as dress for success workshops, resume building
sessions, business ettiquette, as well as ancient Greek
philosophy discussions with ethics professors.
The cornerstone of the Balanced Man Program are:
* Mentoring
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Community Involvement
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Experiential Learning
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Brotherhood
These cornerstones are the foundation for becoming not only a
Balanced Man but also a mature professional.
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