Purpose and Objectives

Purpose
In light of Sigma Chi’s mission, the purpose of the Chapter Advisor’s Board is to:

• Exist as a separate entity from the Alumni and House Corporation Boards
• Provide chapters with continuity of chapter vision and goals
• Act as a liaison between the undergraduate chapter and the International Headquarters
• Provide consistency in the advisement of chapter officers
• Foster effective communication between Alumni Advisors, undergraduate members, community and campus leaders, the International Headquarters, the Sigma Chi Foundation, and other Sigma Chi entities
• Assist in officer transition, leadership retreats, chapter operations and member training
• Provide alumni members with an opportunity to serve the General Fraternity and honor their life-long commitment to Sigma Chi.

The Chapter Advisor’s Board has a separate and distinct function from the House Corporation Board of Directors that continues to serve as the chapter house landlord and works with chapter officers on issues related to house maintenance, renovations and finances.

Chapter Advisor’s Board members can use the expertise of Grand Praetors, Grand Trustees, the International Headquarters staff, other Chapter Advisors and University Administrators to assist in the realization of this purpose.

Objectives
The common objectives of all members of the Chapter Advisor’s Board are:

• To share the responsibilities and work load of the volunteer Chapter Advisor
• To recruit alumni involvement and contribute to the improvement of chapter operations
• To serve as a positive influence for constructive and continued development of the chapter
• To foster the development of the fundamentals of Sigma Chi within the chapter
• To provide guidance in leadership and participate in chapter meetings
• To instill a sense of mutual accountability within the chapter
• To live Sigma Chi’s core values of Friendship, Justice, and Learning everyday
• Provide consistency between undergraduate leadership teams during transitioning