Motivation to improve academics

[BigRedBeta]

My chapter had a system that we called triads. Brothers were grouped into threes and if everyone in the triad got a 3.3 or higher, everyone got a $100. Some semesters there were some rather intense motivational sessions in which brothers eager to get their money literally dragged triad members to the library. It didn't happen often, but might have been because it was such a longstanding program in our chapter. If it was new, there might be more excitement about it.

Only major drawback is that you need some sort of fund to disperse the money out of, which could be a problem for some chapters. Our alumni have a significantly sized "education fund" that pays out our rewards. Could be a nice thing to have alums donate to and feel like they know where their money is going...

If cost is a real problem, you could up the ante of the necessary GPA, making it something like a 3.5, that would be difficult for regular winnings. I think though that you have to make it attainable across the board.

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by BigRedBeta

My chapter had a system that we called triads. Brothers were grouped into threes and if everyone in the triad got a 3.3 or higher, everyone got a $100. Some semesters there were some rather intense motivational sessions in which brothers eager to get their money literally dragged triad members to the library. It didn't happen often, but might have been because it was such a longstanding program in our chapter. If it was new, there might be more excitement about it.

Only major drawback is that you need some sort of fund to disperse the money out of, which could be a problem for some chapters. Our alumni have a significantly sized "education fund" that pays out our rewards. Could be a nice thing to have alums donate to and feel like they know where their money is going...

If cost is a real problem, you could up the ante of the necessary GPA, making it something like a 3.5, that would be difficult for regular winnings. I think though that you have to make it attainable across the board.

I really like this idea. How did you group triads? Was it randomly, by major, or purposely mixing brothers with good study habits and grades with those who need improvement?