Our Risk Management Philosophy
Sigma Delta Tau is committed to empowering each member to reach her fullest potential by enriching the experience of women with similar ideals, building lasting relationships, promoting civic responsibility and fostering personal growth. In order for members to reach their fullest potential, Sigma Delta Tau upholds the following Risk Management Philosophy:
- All members are expected to follow local, state, and federal laws, university policies; and uphold the values, policies and expectations of Sigma Delta Tau.
- All members are responsible for making decisions and taking actions that promote a culture of care and accountability, and that prioritize the safety and well-being of themselves, their sisters, their chapter and their campus community.
- When risk, safety, or policy issues occur, we intentionally engage undergraduate members, volunteers and staff in a collaborative effort to identify and fix the root causes of those issues. We do so by adopting a public health approach: 1) define and monitor the problem, 2) identify risk and protective factors, 3) develop and test prevention strategies and 4) ensure widespread adoption of effective strategies.
We believe when we provide opportunities for meaningful reflection, education and training, we reduce the likelihood in which risk, safety or policy issues occur. We also believe that member accountability – for both undergraduate and alumnae members – is essential to the long-term health of our chapters. Ultimately, this philosophy helps us to support a meaningful sorority experience that empowers members to make responsible, informed decisions aligned with Sigma Delta Tau’s purpose and organizational values.
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Health & Safety Resources
Sigma Delta Tau is committed to providing relevant health and safety resources for chapters, advisors and members to use in educating chapter members and/or in planning safer events. Many of the resources below have been adapted from resources provided by Holmes Murphy Fraternal Practice, Sigma Delta Tau’s insurance provider. In addition to these health and safety resources, chapters and members are encouraged to utilize available online, campus and community resources.
Resources are continually being uploaded to this page – continue to check back for more!