| The Balanced Man Program The Balanced Man Program is a unique program that continues to lead the fraternity world in relation to member development. Other fraternities have tried to utilize the Balanced Man Program in order to build their own programs. However, the BMP remains a unique experience in a number of ways: |
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New members in the Balanced Man Program chapters are extended all of the rights and privileges of membership. |
| Furthermore, there exists no point at which a chapter member is finished with meeting the expectations of membership. Members are held acountable for continued leadership and involvement throughout their journey. |
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The BMP uses experiential learning, Sound Mind and Sound Body programing, and service learning in addition to a |
| chapter's current programs to create a strong development program. |
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Mentors help members make decisions and set goals. These mentors are recruited from both the undergraduate |
| chapter and the surrounding community. |
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Members will focus on time management skills and chapter orientation. |
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Members develop into emerging leaders and develop leadership skills and gentlemanly behavior |
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Members will have the opportunity to tackle leadership positions within the chapter and campus community, as |
| well as develop a sense of civility. |
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Lastly, members will focus on their experience after college and begin developing professional skills for the working |
| world. |
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