We’re excited to have an in-person Archons’ Academy in 2022! The purpose of this leadership academy is to help our chapter presidents better understand Psi Upsilon and their role Fraternity, know what resources they have at their disposal, and better develop their personal leadership style.
If you are a chapter president or officer looking to register for the event please use this link.
When: The Academy will take place between Friday, January 14th and Sunday, January 16th. All attendees are asked to arrive by 4PM and the academy will finish by noon on Sunday.
Travel: Fraternity staff will be following up with Archons about travel after your registration is complete, any airline tickets will be purchased by the International Fraternity using the information you provided and we will do our best to accommodate any requests you have made. Archons within a 300 mile radius to Indianpolis will have the option to drive and be reimbursed or we will purchase train or bus fare depending on cost and availability.
Location and lodging: The Academy will be located at the Wyndham Indianapolis West. You will be paired with another attendee and share a room on Friday and Saturday night, the lodging will be taken care of after you complete registration.
Curriculum: The Archons’ Academy will help prepare you for many challenges that you face as Archon as well as review the necessary information from Psi Upsilon about our policies and procedures that you will need to be successful. One of our goals of the academy is to help you build a familiarity will the staff and one another. Topics include: Psi Upsilon’s History and Values, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Running a chapter and delegation, Resources and where to get help, and much more. The academy is structured between large and smaller breakout sessions. In addition, every attendee will be provided a with the Birkman Assessment so you can learn more about your personal leadership styles. This assessment and reports will also be made available to your entire Executive Team.
Dress Code: The Dress Code for the academy is business casual – this means coat and optional tie for men and equivalent for women. No t-shirts, jeans, or other casual clothing. On Saturday evening we will be holding a more relaxed dinner and casual clothing is appropriate then.
Health and Safety: We will be following all guidance from the State of Indiana and Marion County, where the event will be taking place. We highly encourage all our members to be vaccinated and also get their booster shots.
Questions: If you have questions about the academy please contact the Director of Chapter Services, Stephan Oeschle at Stephan@psiu.org or Executive Director Thomas Fox at tfox@psiu.org.
