Phi Gamma Delta pledge retreat : [an honors thesis (HONRS 499)]
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The purpose of the pledge retreat is to increase the retention rate of new members in Beta Sigma Chapter of The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Ideally, the retreat should be scheduled early in the pledging period so as to move the new member group through Tuckman's stages of group dynamics. Subsequently, the new member class should naturally form a unified identity. The retreat does this through intentional experiential activities:Icebreakers move the group through the forming stage.Teambulding moves the group through the storming stage. Self assessment and discovery paired with discussion move the group through the norming stage.The pledge class brand activity takes advantage of the class' arrival in the performing stage and utilizes peak performance the next day during goal setting.The retreat includes a participant's manual and a detailed facilitators guide with facilitating skills to help assist future pledge educators in conducting the retreat.