We believe in the leadership of our students to provide safe and meaningful experiences for our community and their guests. The objectives of the Health and Safety Summit (fall and spring) is to equip organizations’ leadership with tools and skills focused around prevention models, problem identification, response, self-reporting, accountability, and social event management strategies.
Spring 2024Sunday, Feb. 1812-5 PMStudent Union Ballroom |
Fall 2024Sunday, Sept. 2212-5 PMStudent Union Ballroom |
The Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life is continually utilizing the best resources, partners, and content experts to develop and provide unparalleled programs for the members of our community surrounding alcohol, bias, drugs, hazing, mental health, and sexual misconduct.
What Do I Need To Know?
Bi-annual event held in the Spring and Fall semesters:
- Fall Semester is designed for upcoming leadership.
- Spring Semester is designed for current leadership.
Health and Safety Summit is always hosted on a Sunday during the first few weeks of each semester from 12-5 pm. Lunch is provided!
Questions? Contact Assistant Director for Harm and Risk Reduction, Hailey Flavin.
What Do We Talk About?
Sessions are developed around the “We’re Committed” prevention campaign out of OSFL. Through Health & Safety Summit, attendees will talk about OSFL’s 6 Health & Safety Priorities which are alcohol, campus climate, drugs, hazing, mental health, and sexual misconduct.
- Mental Health Awareness & Being Well
- What will be covered? What mental health is, understanding different types of mental health disorders, the 8 dimensions of wellness, the overlap of hazing behavior, and supporting your brothers or sisters who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
- Sexual Misconduct Awareness
- What will be covered? Defining types of sexual misconduct, impacts of behavior, consent, healthy relationships, the intersections of hazing behavior, and supporting your brothers or sisters.
- Alcohol Safety & Substance Misuse Awareness
- What will be covered? Alcohol risk reduction strategies, drug education and misuse awareness, policies and laws, hosting safe social events, the overlap of hazing behavior, and supporting a brother or sister who might be experiencing substance misuse.
- Mattering and Belonging & Empowering Students
- What will be covered? Inclusive excellence, bias education, and the overlap of hazing behavior.
Let Us Know You’re Coming!
Registration for the Fall 2024 Health & Safety Summit! Registration will open Sunday, September 1, 2024.
For any questions, please contact your council advisor.
Who Has to Be There?
The audience for Health & Safety Summit changes for each semester. While the fall is geared to upcoming leadership, the spring is geared towards those currently in leadership positions. This allows for chapters to learn about health and safety in different capacities throughout the year.
We ask that members of your Executive Board or individuals in roles that work with the topics below attend Spring 2024 Health & Safety Summit. Chapter Presidents should be in attendance at the Spring 2024 Health & Safety Summit for a President specific track. Below you will find a list of other positions that should be in attendance. Please contact your council advisor for questions regarding substitutions or questions about who should attend.
Recommended positions in addition to Chapter President
- New Member Education
- Risk Management
- Social
- DEI
- Judicial/Standards
- Mental Health
- Vice President
- Member Development
Attendance will be calculated based on the following:
- Chapters under 50 members: 1-3 representatives at least
- Chapters with 50 or more members: at least 4 representatives
- Chapter Presidents have a specified track in Health and Safety Summit, their attendance is included in the requirements listed above.
- Do not send new members (members who have not been initiated)
- Do send individuals in your chapter who are in leadership roles that would benefit from learning about topics related to our 6 priorities of wellness (mental health, bias, sexual misconduct, alcohol, drugs, hazing)
Attendance will be calculated based on the following:
- Chapters under 50 members: 1-3 representatives at least
- Chapters with 50 or more members: at least 4 representatives