Officer Transition Manuals

The Phi Sigma Pi Officer and Chair Transition Manual

Transition is vital to the future of the chapter. Don't just ignore it! Ideally, your officers and chairs should all be elected to allow at least four weeks of shadowing and one-on-one training/transition. The following are suggestions for strengthening transition so the new officers/chairs don't feel like they are up the creek without a paddle.

Binders

Each officer and chair should have an effective binder. It should be a helpful tool for the incoming officer or chair to use throughout their term.

• Officer or Chair Handbook These handbooks are available in the "Brothers Only" section of www.phisigmapi.org. Each handbook highlights and describes the specific duties of the officer and chair positions as stated in the Phi SIgma Pi National Constitution and the Phi Sigma Pi National Operating Policy.

• List of Responsibilities: This list should go beyond what is outlined in the National Consitiution and your chapter by-laws. For example, if you committee always plans formal, but that on the list. If your position is in charge of updating the chapter website, write it down. If you're supposed to reserve the rooms for the meetings, be sure to mention that. If you recognize birthdays, make sure to mention it, etc... List every possible thing that you can think of that your position or committee is in charge of.

Please note, that this page is a work in progress and will be completed in the coming days.