Regional Leadership Institutes

Three Regional Leadership Institutes were held by Phi Kappa Theta in January and February. These events offered attendees the opportunity to gain valuable experiences through individual development workshops facilitated by Phi Kappa Theta brothers, staff members and experts in the fraternal world.

“Through establishing the Regional Leadership Institutes, Phi Kappa Theta has been able to successfully deliver our Mission to even more of our members,” said Rob Riggs, Executive Vice President. “The RLIs allow the Fraternity to bring educational development to our members, making it easier for them to have access to Fraternity leaders and some of the best programs Phi Kappa Theta has to offer.”

The Northeast RLI focused on the Phi Kappa Theta Mission, specifically “developing men to be effective leaders” so that they will “passionately serve society, fraternity and God.” The Great Lakes and Midwest events focused heavily on operational training.

At the Northeast event, alumni brothers presented valuable lessons to participants on the following topics: leadership and accountability, living and socializing in accordance with Phi Kap ideals, developing and improving financial skills, finding a deeper understanding and appreciation of Fraternity ideals and Ritual, recruitment, chapter financial management, and the new Accreditation Program.

At the Great Lakes and Midwest events, programs presented by alumni, staff members and experts included: life lessons learned through Phi Kap, fundraising, alumni development, recruitment and the Accreditation Program.

Overall feedback from the events has been positive. Attendees enjoyed the opportunity to interact with Fraternity leaders and fellow collegiate brothers. More than 150 members from 20 chapters attended the three events that were coordinated by staff and volunteers.

Next year, the national Fraternity hopes to expand the RLI program, offering six events across the country for reaching each collegiate chapter and more than 350 brothers.