"First implemented by Sigma Phi Epsilon in the Fall of 1992, the Balanced Man Program (BMP) is the Fraternity's leadership development program. It is a self-paced, personal development experience. The Balanced Man Program's premise is based around 'universal respect for self and others', living a balanced life, and the Balanced Man concept of sound mind, sound body, and sound spirit.

The Balanced Man Program fosters environments and builds brotherhood that is conducive of leadership and academics. Throughout the four-year, single-tiered, member development program, brotherhood is built and strengthened through four challenges that are based upon where the member is in his college career.

Through the program, members are exposed to leadership positions, experiential learning exercises, self-development clinics, mentoring, and other individual and chapter activities that foster balanced living and universal respect.

In this program, all members have the same rights and privileges. This is a movement toward 'universal respect for self and others' and away from the two-tiered membership that is usually associated with pledging. The expectations for members are provided in a resource called The Quest, a workbook provided to SigEps that track their progress through the BMP.

Member expectations are based on their place and experience level in their academics, campus, and personal lives. New members' expectations are geared toward their introduction to SigEps, for example, participating in the chapter's campus orientation program and community service projects.

These expectations evolve as the man develops, focusing on etiquette and appreciation for the arts and finally moving into career development for senior members. Senior members perform activities such as dress for success workshops, resume building sessions, business ettiquette, as well as ancient Greek philosophy discussions with ethics professors.

More examples exist throughout the packet...

The cornerstone of the Balanced Man Program are:

• Mentoring
• Community Involvement
• Experiential Learning
• Brotherhood

These cornerstones are the foundation for becoming not only a Balanced Man but also a mature professional."