Chapter Accreditation Program...Thoughts?

[AXiDTrish]

I love the idea of our Accreditation Program, but I have some questions/thoughts.....can someone clarify or give advice?

I am creating a poster-type sign for the chapter I advise to encourage ALL members to take an active role in earning Accreditation for next year. Lofty goal, I know! haha!!

1. I have found inconsistancies between the report requirements and scoring requirements for attendence sheets. The girls got docked points for not submitting attendence sheets and in one instance the report didn't state it had to be submitted...how can I make sure this is clarified for next year (I'm not worried about this year....it was their 1st accreditation so I'm happy with their score.....for now!).

2. There is a portion on the financial page where they give points for checking in with Omega. How do they document this? I can't imagine why my FVP didn't get full points....I swear she talks to them everyday...ok exaggerating, but she's on a first name basis with all FHQ financial people!

3. Why are recruitment workshops/agendas due in the Spring report instead of the Fall? That leaves almost a year for them to lose the stuff! Why couldn't it be within the semester you have recruitment....ex. Fall R then turn in with Fall report, Spring R turn in with Spring.

4. Why can't some of the major documents that are not updated in January be sent in during fall instead of spring? Can they and I am just missing the memo?

And this is for my own knowledge, but what happens if a chapter doesn't make 85%? Does accreditation have any teeth when it comes to chapters not making accreditation? If this program is meant to truly be successful and effective, then what do they do to increase a chapters score?

On a positive note, I don't necessarily think chapter with 85% should get an award, but it would have been nice that they are recognized on FHQ's site or at convention. 85% requires a lot of work too!!!

Do other sororities have this? Is this one of our "progressive movements."

ok....that's all for now!!!
-Trish