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ERIC Number: ED584770
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 147
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 978-0-3556-8346-2
ISSN: EISSN-
EISSN: N/A
Greek-Letter Organization Membership and Socially Responsible Leadership: A Qualitative Study of the Impact of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Member-Development Program
Grimsley, William
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Creighton University
This qualitative case study focused on the impact of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity member-development program enabling socially responsible leadership in its members. The aim of this study was to analyze the current SAE member-development program to provide recommendations for enhancement that instill and reinforce socially responsible leadership in its members, in order to strengthen individuals as well to enable the success of the SAE vision and mission. The study sample was comprised of 12 SAE members who graduated in academic years 2012 through 2016, with data gathered through interviews. The findings of the study revealed three main gaps: 1) a mismatch emerged between SAE's vision and its member-development program; 2) leaders were focused more on obligation requirements than on aspirational goals; and 3) lifelong membership in SAE did not equate with lifelong fulfillment opportunities. Analysis of the results of this study resulted in the overarching recommended solution: to revise the existing SAE member education program into a mission-focused, values-based, and aspirational goal-oriented program for lifelong development. Implementation of the recommendation would include using learning theory and leadership models such as the social change model (SCM) to revise the program. and expanding the program to support members more effectively in their post graduate years. The results of this study directly affect individual members of SAE and the organization, but may also be useful to other Greek-letter organizations in their member development and leadership programs. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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