PEARL Program

Each sister is expected to participate in 21 activites each year; these activities are called "pearls". Each sister must do 10 activities each semester that emphasize each one of the 5 S's, and one personal development pearl (PDP) for that whole year, equaling 21 "pearls".

Our New Member Education Program emphasizes this by asking New Members to participate in 10 activities throughout a six week process. The first week stresses our values and traditions, after which each week focuses on one of the 5 S's. The program is designed to stress personal growth in all aspects of life.

Delta Phi Epsilon is based on the concept which we call the 5 S's"

Self

The Self S stands for physical, emotional, and personal development. Delta Phi Epsilon is committed to promoting positive self-awareness and providing opportunities for self-discovery to help sisters develop individual strength, establish a personal set of values, and clarify their purpose as a student and a sister. The sorority is focused on developing physical and mental well-being.

We've had a massage workshop, a nutrition workshop, and stress management workshops.

Service

The Service S stands for community and societal awareness and involvement. Delta Phi Epsilon aims to develop women who will be contributing members of society. Sisters are exposed to relevant societal issues and provided the opportunity to make a positive impact within as well as outside the sorority. They have the chance to become aware of important issues, discover ways to be more involved, and begin to participate in community service and philanthropic projects.

Cheri Cole, our Philanthropy chair for 2002-2003, did a fantastic job setting us up to work for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. We had a great time!

Scholarship

The Scholarship S stands for academic, career and lifestyle skills and planning. Delta Phi Epsilon recognizes academics as a priority and aims to enhance the college mission by providing information and assistance on educational concerns, intellectual development, career preparation, and lifestyle planning.

In the past we've had visits to the Art Institute, a test-taking anxiety workshop, and a "How to Balance Your Checkbook" seminar.

Sisterhood

The Sisterhood S stands for organizational knowledge and skills. Individual sisters must have the skills to manage the affairs of the chapter and lead their fellow sisters. All members must have knowledge of how the sorority operates and what the expectations are of the members. Sisters must also have an understanding of the Greek system, the benefits of being in a sorority, and the polices relating to Greek life. A strong sorority spirit involves mutual friendship, support between members, and activities that increase the bonds of sisterhood.

We have several planned sisterhood events, such as Skate on State, sleepovers and more. We also enjoy getting together to hang out!

Social

The Social S stands for communication, leadership and social development. It provides sisters with the opportunity to enhance their communications and leadership skills as well as the ability to work with and relate to others in a variety of situations. The knowledge and experience of social skills help sisters effectively participate in one-on-one situations and small and large group settings, which explore diversity, multiculturalism, and gender issues, as well as leadership development.

We recently had an Ice Skating mixer with Sigma Alpha Mu which was a blast!

Please contact Erin Rohde, our Coordinator of Rush for more information on becoming a D Phi E.