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As part of the requirement for all University sponsored Greek chapters, all fraternities and sororities must individually arrange and complete 6 educational workshops each year (3 in fall, 2 in Winter, 1 in Spring). Mandatory topics include sexual assault, alcohol and other drugs, hazing, nutrition/health, and a system-wide presentation sponsored by Greek Affairs (usually in the winter quarter). 70% or more of each chapter’s members must attend in order for the chapter to fully complete the requirement.

Required Topics:
  • Alcohol and Other Drug
  • Hazing
  • Nutrition
  • Sexual Assault
  • New Member Education
  • Leadership Conference

Step-by Step Guide to Setting up Presentations

step-by-step

  • Step 1. Set a date, time and location of where the workshop will be held.
  • Step 2. Contact your presenter with the preferred date, time, location and number of participants that will be in attendance. This helps the presenter prepare and have a positive experience.
  • Step 3. Each workshop/presentation needs to be a minimum of 60 minutes.
  • Step 4. Seventy percent of your chapter members are required to attend each workshop.
  • Step 5. Complete the Educational Verification Form. Remember, you need the presenter to sign this form to verify your chapter’s participation.
  • Step 6. Return the Educational Verification Form to the Greek Resource Center, located in Student Resource Building (SRB) Rm. #1104.
  • Step 7. It is required to do 3 workshops fall and 2 workshops winter and one workshop during spring quarter.

Click here for contact information of suggested presenters.

Suggested Presenters List

For EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS call the program advisor:

AOD:

S.T.A.R.

Students Teaching Alcohol (& drug) Responsibility Interns:
Michael Takahara 893-8297
michael.takahara@sa.ucsb.edu

For Website education www.MYSTUDENTBODY.COM

To access this website:

  • Step 1. www.MYSTUDENTBODY.COM
  • Step 2. Type in your user name. This user name will allow you to log off and log back on at a later time.
  • Step 3. Password is GAUCHO
  • Step 4. 70% of members need to turn in their completion certificate to the Greek Affairs office, Office of Student Life.

For questions or concerns call:
Alcohol and Other Drugs: Jackie Kurta, M.A.
Phone: 893-8721
Email: Jackie.kurta@sa.ucsb.edu

Hazing: Suggested professional speakers:

Carola Alden
Phone: 893-3966
Email: Carola.alden@sa.ucsb.edu

Nutrition: For EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS call the program advisor:

Healthy Eating and Living Interns (Nutrition and Eating Disorders):
Joanna Hill 893-4163
joanna.hill@sa.ucsb.edu

For questions or concerns call:

Nutrition:
Betsy Reynolds, M.S., R.D.
Phone: 893-2289
Email: betsy.reynolds@sa.ucsb.edu

Jamie Truscott, M.P.H., R.D.
Phone: 893-2289
Email: Jamie.truscott@sa.ucsb.edu

Eating Disorder:
Debbie McHann, M.A.
Phone: 893-4046
Email: Debbie.mcHann@sa.ucsb.edu

Sexual Assault:

Suggested presenter:

Sexual Assault: Carol Mosely
Phone: 893-3778
Email: carol.mosely@sa.ucsb.edu

There are opportunities to have chapter members trained in presenting the following topic areas: Alcohol and other Drugs, Nutrition, Eating Disorders, and Sexual Assault. Student Health’s Health Education Department and the Women’s Center continually train students to present in the areas listed above. Trained chapter members can present these topic areas to their chapters and meet their educational requirements.

If you or other chapter members are interested in this option please call 893-3966 or email carola.alden@sa.ucsb.edu for additional information. If your chapter has questions, wants alternatives regarding the workshop requirements or would like additional resources in the areas listed above please call the Greek Resource Center at 893-3966.