 | "We are one of the elite who remain a traditional chapter."
—Dave Klein |
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The BMP vs. Traditional debate rears its head again, this time in the public media.
The national Sig Ep web site states this {Balanced Man] program is designed to give its members opportunities that further personal development. Groups involved in Balanced Man encourage self-respect and healthy living through various programs.
David Graziano, Balanced Man national director, said 191 of the 257 chapters have already adopted this program. Many believe it has helped increase the recruitment rate by 11 percent since 1999, the Time article reported.
But UE’s chapter does not use the Balanced Man program, and junior Dave Klein, Sig Ep president, said he does not think UE needs to take such measures.
“We are one of the elite few who remain a traditional chapter,” he said.
Klein said chapters that use the Balanced Man program have an extended pledge period while a traditional chapter’s pledge period only lasts one semester.
“We have always been pleased with the traditional program and do not currently have any plans in the future to switch to Balanced Man,” he said.
Dave points out one of the BMP's weak spots. It can be envisioned as a double pledgeship since a member does not know "everything" until he reaches the "Epsilon" tier. Seriously, how does one counter that impression?
The Crescent Online - University of Evansville
