Greek FIRE is an optional programming series for fraternity and sorority new members to compliment chapter new member education and prepare new initiates for success as Drexel students and continued leadership in the fraternity and sorority community. Any fraternity or sorority new member may participate once they have signed a bid with their chapter. It is preferred that the program be started before the new member is initiated but it can be completed anytime during their first year of membership.
Greek FIRE challenges each new member to create a Plan of Study in which he/she will attend certain programs or activities in a number of areas. Each member has the option to choose the specificprograms and activities fit their needs and schedule. Participation will be documented online through the BBVista Classroom.
New members completing the program will receive recognition and certificate of completion. In order to complete the program, the student must complete the pre-survey, the submission workbook, and a post-survey, as listed below.
Fraternity & Sorority New Member Survey
Greek FIRE Curriculum & Frequently Asked Questions
BBVista Instruction Guide
Greek FIRE Post Survey
What people are saying about Greek FIRE:
"The variety of requirements to earn your Greek FIRE degree enables you to learn about Greek Life as a whole, and everything Drexel has to offer. The program is an in depth way to learn more about the student community. It has helped me up to 2 years after completing it. Depending on who you are speaking to they might have a certain outlook on Greek Life. When businesses interviewed me for Co-op they saw Greek FIRE on my resume. I had to explain to them exactly what the program was, and in that way they knew I was not in Greek Life for the wrong reasons."
- Diana Mitchell, Senior, Greek FIRE Participant
"At the time when I decided to pursue completing Greek FIRE, I did not know it was going to be so impactful to my college career. However, looking back, I can say that I developed as a person because I completed the Greek FIRE curriculum. Greek FIRE opened my eyes to so many resources and opportunities that Drexel University offers, which I would not have been able to take advantage of without Greek FIRE."
- Amanda Moser, Junior, Greek FIRE Participant
"Through Greek FIRE, I learned a lot about all the programs that Drexel offers that can help you grow academically, socially and professionally. I gained a lot of communication and leadership skills and felt a great deal of accomplishment which gave me the confidence to pursue bigger goals in my own organization. I would definitely recommend it to people in the future. It has really helped me grow as an individual."
- Sandra Maerere, Junior, Greek FIRE Participant
"I believe that the FIRE program affords new members of the Greek Community an opportunity to grow individually and collectively. I think this program opens doors to experiences they would not have taken advantage otherwise. The women in my chapter who completed this program have taken leadership roles in my organization as well as in other organizations on campus. They have learned leadership skills and gained a confidence in themselves that I did not see before their participation in the FIRE program."
- Elizabeth Miller, Past Chapter President
"I feel that I have grown as a person by completing this program. There is so much to learn relating to values, safety, and community. Some things that I learned were a positive reinforcment, and others were completely new,
and something I would not have learned without this program."
"I feel like I gained a better perspective of Drexel University and the programs it has to offer. Normally I would not
have attended some of these programs, and at first I was curious if I would like them. In the end it was a lot of fun
and I was able to meet many interesting people."
For any questions about Greek FIRE, contact Natalie Shaak at nds37@drexel.edu.
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