Expansion
Introduction
In Tau Delta Phi’s long history spanning the 20th and now in the 21st century, Tau Delta Phi has seen tremendous changes in the fraternity world. These changes have caused Tau Delta Phi to re-evaluate the way we do business, the way that we conduct our Colony Program, and the way we expect our chapters to behave once they have become independent of our colony program.
The ways that Tau Delta Phi ensures this success are outlined within this manual, but the principles behind what we do are based on some very simple beliefs that the Fraternity leadership considers as central to achieving our goals:
- Frequent visitations by National Officers makes for a successful chapter
- Local alumni must participate in all aspects of Fraternity involvement
- Good relationship with the campus community yields chapter success
Tau Delta Phi realizes the necessity for strong fraternal values to eradicate and undo the negative influences that have taken hold of the Fraternity system. Tau Delta Phi has committed itself to being part of the solution, and not the problem. Tau Delta Phi commits itself to supporting fully the development and maintenance of our chapters, our brothers (alumni and undergraduate), and the communities in which they exist. It is on this basis that Tau Delta Phi wishes to establish and develop new chapters. These chapters are college-centered and provide social learning communities that are conducive as a basis for retention and graduation. We wish to help our members understand and facilitate building the university community so that they may become the next generation of leaders.
Expansion Goals
- To create a chapter that ranks as one of the highest amongst its peers in academics and community service.
- To find, recruit, and educate the true leaders on campus. Those who both lead in academics and extracurricular activities, in order to continue the long tradition of successful men who have come from our ranks: including Congressmen, Mayors, Colonels, Judges, Lawyers, Entertainers, Engineers, Athletes, and a Vice President.
- To expand the Grand Chapter of Tau Delta Phi by adding vibrant, successful chapters who will make a positive influence on the experiences of Fraternity at their campus, and thereby bring greater prestige for Tau Delta Phi.
- To encourage and facilitate diversity within Tau Delta Phi by establishing a democratic environment where all our members can flourish regardless of personal creed, lifestyle, ethnicity, or cultural heritage.
- To create a chapter that is college-centered whose focus is predicated on the basis of campus involvement and aiding the learning environment of both the college and academic community.
Prospectus
Tau Delta Phi Fraternity has created a comprehensive document to outline our goals, ideals, plans, and overall facts surrounding our Expansion Program. This document, titled the Prospectus, is sent to prospective colleges or universities in our Expansion Packet as well as distributed to any prospective colonies to help give them more information about Tau Delta Phi Fraternity.
- Download the most recent version of the Prospectus here.