In 1901, twelve men decided the status quo was not good enough and set out to make a change for the better. Their efforts resulted in the birth of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Today, over 110 years later, the Balanced Man Program remains the fruition of our Founders’ dream.

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SigEp’s Balanced Man Program provides the structure, support and guidance required for today’s student to fully utilize the 90 percent of college they spend outside of classroom walls. Based on equal rights and responsibilities for all members, the program’s progressive challenges provide brothers the opportunity to grow and fine-tune skills they can’t get in the classroom. Alumni, volunteers and university faculty and administration serve as mentors in the program, providing accountability and support.

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The program is built on five philosophical tenets:

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Equal rights and responsibilities

An element of the BMP is to uphold the tradition of SigEp’s Founders to give a member full rights the day he joins, so he becomes a full contributor with equal responsibility.

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Continuous development

For each year of college, a brother is challenged to develop himself personally, academically and professionally both in and out of the classroom.

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Accountability

Brothers who hold each other accountable for reaching goals, upholding standards, and behaving in alignment with their values will achieve more and give more to others.

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Living the Ritual

The Ritual experience is more than a ceremony; it is a daily practical application of each brother’s commitment to the values of the Fraternity.

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Mentoring

Mentoring is one way both undergraduates and volunteers enable the development of their brothers and themselves, deepening the chapter experience. 

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