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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Guide 

Phi Kappa Theta Brothers, Mentors, and Volunteers – 

Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity is committed to supporting our collegiate members and alumni during this unprecedented time. Chapters are each planning for a safe and successful start of the the Fall Semester in their own ways. Some plan to return in-person, others continue virtual education, and some may experience a hybrid of the two.

It is important for each Collegiate Chapter and its leadership team to ensure that their brothers are following guidelines and expectations set by their state, local, and federal authorities, as well as institutional leaders.

For chapters that will be returning to campus in Fall of 2020, please access our planning guide for best practices in preparations for a safe return.

Please see below for FAQ’S for each operational area

For immediate questions, please reach out to your chapter’s Performance Coach

Additionally, Please review the following recommendations regarding chapter operations and general functions of engagement:

CHAPTER MEETINGS 

  • The guidance provided by your host institution comes first.

  • Follow the recommendations made by your host institution for all registered student organizations in regards to regular gatherings – this includes chapter meetings.

  • Consider utilizing online meeting tools such as Google Hangouts Meet, GoToMeeting, Zoom, etc.

    • Refer to this article for best practices on conference calls.

  • Also consider live collaboration tools (e.g., a virtual whiteboard) such as Miro, Milanote, Google Docs, Trello, and your chapter’s ASANA team.

CHAPTER SUPPORT 

  • Your chapter's designated Performance Coach is available to host conference calls with your chapter officers and advisors.

  • For any questions or concerns regarding chapter support, please contact your chapter’s designated Performance Coach or our Director of Fraternal Operations.

HOUSING 

  • All members should follow the recommendations set in place by host institutions regarding housing status and eligibility. 

  • If members are tenants of a chapter facility, please contact your local institution to learn more about changing policies and procedures that might affect access, occupancy, and amenities. 

  • Should a chapter facility require closure, we recommend utilizing your summer closing policies and procedures.

    • Refer to this checklist for best practices on summer break preparations.

  • We ask that all alumni boards, housing corporations, or other groups that manage a chapter facility to seek any precautionary measures recommended by the host institution.

  • Should your host institution transition to online learning, please ensure your chapter members are safe, secure, and adequately accommodated for online learning.

  • Should individual members of your chapter become adversely affected by changes to housing accommodations, please direct them to the appropriate resources provided by your host institution.

    • You may also want to consider engaging with your local alumni to identify potential solutions

  • If you believe in having been exposed to COVID-19, contact your health care provider and local health authorities.

INITIATIONS 

  • Report initiations as usual in the new Reporting Portal

    • Your chapter may report initiations before formally conducting an initiation ceremony or ritual exemplification.

  • If you have not planned your spring initiation, please schedule one immediately and report the initiation date in advance.

NEW MEMBER EDUCATION 

  • Access all new member education modules online.

  • We are aware many chapters are in the process of completing new member education. Please revise your education plans to: 

  • If your host institution moves to online learning for the remainder of the spring term, please notify your chapter's designated Performance Coach.

  • For additional questions regarding new member education, please contact your chapter's designated Performance Coach.

RECRUITMENT 

  • We are aware many chapters have completed formal recruitment. However, many chapters have not yet reported new members. If your chapter has a new member class, please report them now.

  • Head to your chapter’s 2020-2021 Asana Project or to our Recruitment FAQs page for more information.

SOCIAL/PHILANTHROPIC/LEADERSHIP EVENTS 

  • The guidance provided by your host institution and state/local authorities comes first.

  • We recommend postponing in-person social and philanthropic gatherings until your host institution provides approval.

  • Please stay tuned for information regarding any scheduled Boysie Bollinger Leadership Academies for Fall 2020.

VOLUNTEERS

  • Engage with your chapter's leadership to review their plans for the upcoming year.

  • For any questions or concerns, please contact our Executive Director, Robert Riggs, CAE.

COVID-19: What You Need to Know

If you believe in having been exposed to COVID-19, contact your health care provider and local health authorities.

Please be aware that as fears about COVID-19 increase worldwide, unscientific claims and unreliable advice are rapidly shared online and in social media.

Drawing upon the latest information from a variety of trusted public sources, we have linked this interactive learning module that cuts through the confusion by offering an in-depth look at what a coronavirus is and what makes COVID-19 unique.

To utilize other interactive learning modules built for Phi Kappa Theta members, please visit our New Member Education landing page or explore PKT History.

You may also apply for our new mentoring program to receive exclusive interactive modules and one-on-one mentoring with alumni. To become a sponsor/mentor for this program, please complete this form.