Member Development
Tri Sigma’s innovative programs are designed for lifelong learning and skill development with emerging leaders, volunteers, and seasoned professionals participating at all levels.
Our member development framework cultivates a lifelong affinity to the organization as well as qualities of social excellence, human dignity, well-being, self-awareness, communication, and organizational leadership.
New members receive comprehensive education and training focused on friendship, character, leadership, and conduct to help them excel within Tri Sigma and beyond. Collegiate chapters host sisterhood events and retreats throughout the year that provide additional support, connection, and education opportunities.
New members are also paired with an older, initiated member to guide them through sorority life. This “Big Sis” relationship is designed to provide an additional layer of support.
Program Offerings
Virtual Leadership Seminars
Each semester, VLS provides engaging, webinar-style programs that offer practical tools members can immediately apply to their life and leadership journeys. VLS is optional and open to all members.
The Academy
The Academy empowers newly elected chapter leaders by providing the skills and role-based knowledge needed to prepare them to confidently interact, adapt, and excel in their leadership roles.
National Convention
In addition to conducting triennial business, Tri Sigma's National Convention provides opportunities for celebration, networking, and programming. Our next convention is scheduled for summer 2025 in St. Louis.
Dunham Institute
The Dunham Women of Character Institute empowers emerging collegiate leaders to through programming focused on strong character, having empathy, and leading with compassion.
New Member Programming
Essential Sigma Resources
In addition to structured programs such as The Academy and Convention, Tri Sigma also offers a variety of self-guided learning opportunities and resources within Essential Sigma. Learn more about some of our offerings below.
From new members and collegiate chapter leaders to staff and volunteers at all levels, these modules are tailored to equip Sigmas for success. Each component ensures expectations are clearly defined and provides members the opportunity to gain critical knowledge, skill sets and the attitudes needed to excel in their next role within the organization.
The Member Success Series is a comprehensive online program crafted to empower members with the essential tools, skills, and insights required for both personal and professional development. Featuring nine annual offerings, the series provides a well-structured and easily accessible pathway to personal growth, nurturing a sense of purpose and fostering a member-first culture of excellence and advocacy.
Officers and advisors have the flexibility to choose from a range of topics within the series and encourage their chapter members to enroll in the Essential Sigma course, which serves as the primary source for learning. Collegiate chapter leaders also receive an in-person debrief guide, enabling them to facilitate meaningful discussions within the chapter.
The Steadfast Series is designed exclusively for our alumnae and volunteers. It focuses on lifelong learning and encourages continuous personal and professional growth. All alumnae have access to a variety of engaging opportunities and impactful microlearning sessions that provide essential organizational updates and standalone modules on Tri Sigma’s ritual, inclusive excellence, and our partnership with March of Dimes.
As an added benefit, participants earn Continuing Education Credits to recognize their dedication to ongoing education.
Competency Certifications are structured and progressive courses tailored to support a member’s personal growth and development. Each address areas of need identified in the membership assessment. Competencies are based on three of our creed-based themes: values, resiliency and enablement.
Competencies are based on three of our creed-based themes: values, resiliency and enablement. They provide guided learning on a wide range of essential skills, including social excellence, human dignity, well-being, self-awareness, communication, and organizational leadership. Upon course completion, members earn a badge and a certificate.
The Lifelong Learning Library within Essential Sigma provides a variety of programs designed to support ongoing education and personal development for our members.
Whether a newly initiated member, graduating seniors, or an alumnae of any stage of live, this library is carefully curated to provide content based on wherever Sigmas are in their membership journey.