DEI Update: fall 2021
Chi Omega Specific Tools and Education for Members
Additional DEI resources based on the Symphony have been made available to all collegiate chapter members.
Official resources for the required collegiate DEI Chairs continue to be updated on a regular basis.
A dedicated track of education for the DEI Chairs was developed to be delivered as part of 2022 Firesides Leadership Training in late January.
Individual chapters continue to work with Consultant Marlon Gibson, a DEI resource and subject matter expert for educational opportunities and discussions with chapter members and leaders.
Increasing Affordability and Promoting Lifetime Value of Membership
Through a gift from the Fraternity, the Chi Omega Foundation was able to endow the Helping Hands Fund for Chi Omega Undergraduate Support designed to assist with financial obligations that may present barriers to membership or hardships in maintaining membership. In Fall 2021, 15 grants were awarded to Chi Omega collegiate members in need.
Development continues on set-up templates for local emergency dues funds for collegiate chapters to assist members in financial need.
Modeling DEI Education on Campus and Among Fraternal Groups
Chi Omega Executive Headquarters staff members convened a meeting with other National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities and national men’s fraternities at the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors Annual Meeting in December to idea share on diversity education an inclusivity practices.
Development of marketing tools for Chi Omega chapters and College Panhellenics to use highlighting non-NPC groups began and will be shared in 2022.
Increasing DEI Initiatives from the National Level
Chi Omega provided funding for an Executive Headquarters employee to receive her certification as a Certified Diversity Practitioner.
Three collegians participated in The Eleusis Editorial Board meeting this fall, ensuring the magazine remains relevant to all generations and provides a broader scope of Sisterhood.
A task force met and began the process of evaluating all of Chi Omega’s ceremonies in order to maximize belonging and inclusivity language.
Chi Omega has released six episodes of Chi O Conversations, a podcast covering a myriad of topics and highlighting a variety of members and nonmembers with a story to tell.
DEI Update: June 10, 2021
Members of the DEI committee have been further engaged within the National organization. Some members are continuing on the DEI Committee to assist with further programming and resources development, and others have been engaged in our ongoing Financial Optimization Task Force and our Membership Experience Task Force. Their knowledge of Chi Omega and DEI will continue to help the Fraternity evolve.
DEI Update: January 29, 2021
FORMING CHI OMEGA’S SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Prior to Convention 2020, former S.H., Shelley Potter, announced the appointment of a Special Committee for Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Sister Joslyn McGriff, Psi Delta/Wyoming, agreed to chair the committee with support from Sister Gena Runnion, S.M., and Sister Leslie Herington, CEO. Sister Sarah Moore, Zeta Lambda/Wake Forest, agreed to design and facilitate the process. Chi Omega hired industry renowned consultant, Marlon Gibson. From there, Chi Omega launched an application process for those who wanted to serve on this Committee. Of the 114 who applied, 25 were selected to serve.
DEI Update: October 24th, 2020
On October 24th, 2020, twenty-six Chi Omegas and friends came together with open hearts via Zoom to conduct the first ever meeting of Chi Omega’s Special Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It was a seven hour day devoted to information sharing and Sisterhood with the ultimate goal in mind—-an ever evolving, more inclusive Chi Omega.
DEI Update: August 27, 2020
The Chi Omega Symphony charges our Sisters “to choose thoughtfully that course which occasion and conscience demand.” In that spirit, and to deepen the bonds of our Sisterhood, Chi Omega is furthering its work in relation to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion among our collegiate and alumnae members. As an organization of purposeful women, it’s imperative to challenge ourselves and each other by listening to and learning from those whose experiences differ from our own. As the world continues to receive news reports of violence and tragedy, Chi Omega wants to provide another update on the work of our Special Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
DEI Update: fall 2021
Chi Omega Specific Tools and Education for Members
Additional DEI resources based on the Symphony have been made available to all collegiate chapter members.
Official resources for the required collegiate DEI Chairs continue to be updated on a regular basis.
A dedicated track of education for the DEI Chairs was developed to be delivered as part of 2022 Firesides Leadership Training in late January.
Individual chapters continue to work with Consultant Marlon Gibson, a DEI resource and subject matter expert for educational opportunities and discussions with chapter members and leaders.
Chi Omega Specific Tools and Education for Members
Additional DEI resources based on the Symphony have been made available to all collegiate chapter members.
Official resources for the required collegiate DEI Chairs continue to be updated on a regular basis.
A dedicated track of education for the DEI Chairs was developed to be delivered as part of 2022 Firesides Leadership Training in late January.
Individual chapters continue to work with Consultant Marlon Gibson, a DEI resource and subject matter expert for educational opportunities and discussions with chapter members and leaders.
Increasing Affordability and Promoting Lifetime Value of Membership
Through a gift from the Fraternity, the Chi Omega Foundation was able to endow the Helping Hands Fund for Chi Omega Undergraduate Support designed to assist with financial obligations that may present barriers to membership or hardships in maintaining membership. In Fall 2021, 15 grants were awarded to Chi Omega collegiate members in need.
Development continues on set-up templates for local emergency dues funds for collegiate chapters to assist members in financial need.
Modeling DEI Education on Campus and Among Fraternal Groups
Chi Omega Executive Headquarters staff members convened a meeting with other National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities and national men’s fraternities at the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors Annual Meeting in December to idea share on diversity education an inclusivity practices.
Development of marketing tools for Chi Omega chapters and College Panhellenics to use highlighting non-NPC groups began and will be shared in 2022.
Increasing DEI Initiatives from the National Level
Chi Omega provided funding for an Executive Headquarters employee to receive her certification as a Certified Diversity Practitioner.
Three collegians participated in The Eleusis Editorial Board meeting this fall, ensuring the magazine remains relevant to all generations and provides a broader scope of Sisterhood.
A task force met and began the process of evaluating all of Chi Omega’s ceremonies in order to maximize belonging and inclusivity language.
Chi Omega has released six episodes of Chi O Conversations, a podcast covering a myriad of topics and highlighting a variety of members and nonmembers with a story to tell.
DEI Update: June 10, 2021
Members of the DEI committee have been further engaged within the National organization. Some members are continuing on the DEI Committee to assist with further programming and resources development, and others have been engaged in our ongoing Financial Optimization Task Force and our Membership Experience Task Force. Their knowledge of Chi Omega and DEI will continue to help the Fraternity evolve.
Members of the DEI committee have been further engaged within the National organization. Some members are continuing on the DEI Committee to assist with further programming and resources development, and others have been engaged in our ongoing Financial Optimization Task Force and our Membership Experience Task Force. Their knowledge of Chi Omega and DEI will continue to help the Fraternity evolve.
DEI Update: January 29, 2021
FORMING CHI OMEGA’S SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Prior to Convention 2020, former S.H., Shelley Potter, announced the appointment of a Special Committee for Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Sister Joslyn McGriff, Psi Delta/Wyoming, agreed to chair the committee with support from Sister Gena Runnion, S.M., and Sister Leslie Herington, CEO. Sister Sarah Moore, Zeta Lambda/Wake Forest, agreed to design and facilitate the process. Chi Omega hired industry renowned consultant, Marlon Gibson. From there, Chi Omega launched an application process for those who wanted to serve on this Committee. Of the 114 who applied, 25 were selected to serve.
FORMING CHI OMEGA’S SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Prior to Convention 2020, former S.H., Shelley Potter, announced the appointment of a Special Committee for Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Sister Joslyn McGriff, Psi Delta/Wyoming, agreed to chair the committee with support from Sister Gena Runnion, S.M., and Sister Leslie Herington, CEO. Sister Sarah Moore, Zeta Lambda/Wake Forest, agreed to design and facilitate the process. Chi Omega hired industry renowned consultant, Marlon Gibson. From there, Chi Omega launched an application process for those who wanted to serve on this Committee. Of the 114 who applied, 25 were selected to serve.
DEI Update: October 24th, 2020
On October 24th, 2020, twenty-six Chi Omegas and friends came together with open hearts via Zoom to conduct the first ever meeting of Chi Omega’s Special Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It was a seven hour day devoted to information sharing and Sisterhood with the ultimate goal in mind—-an ever evolving, more inclusive Chi Omega.
On October 24th, 2020, twenty-six Chi Omegas and friends came together with open hearts via Zoom to conduct the first ever meeting of Chi Omega’s Special Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It was a seven hour day devoted to information sharing and Sisterhood with the ultimate goal in mind—-an ever evolving, more inclusive Chi Omega.
DEI Update: August 27, 2020
The Chi Omega Symphony charges our Sisters “to choose thoughtfully that course which occasion and conscience demand.” In that spirit, and to deepen the bonds of our Sisterhood, Chi Omega is furthering its work in relation to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion among our collegiate and alumnae members. As an organization of purposeful women, it’s imperative to challenge ourselves and each other by listening to and learning from those whose experiences differ from our own. As the world continues to receive news reports of violence and tragedy, Chi Omega wants to provide another update on the work of our Special Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
The Chi Omega Symphony charges our Sisters “to choose thoughtfully that course which occasion and conscience demand.” In that spirit, and to deepen the bonds of our Sisterhood, Chi Omega is furthering its work in relation to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion among our collegiate and alumnae members. As an organization of purposeful women, it’s imperative to challenge ourselves and each other by listening to and learning from those whose experiences differ from our own. As the world continues to receive news reports of violence and tragedy, Chi Omega wants to provide another update on the work of our Special Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.