Principles-Based Growth

The Evolution of Recruitment

Most have heard the term "values-based recruitment." Recently, Sigma Nu has adopted an evolved philosophy of: Principles-Based Growth. This is not just about recruiting men who align with our fraternity’s principles - it is a complete system designed to elevate your chapter into a high-performance, growth-driven organization.

This is more than just rebranding; it is a shift in mindset. By focusing on principles, Sigma Nu chapters are positioning themselves to not only attract the right men, but to build a long-lasting legacy of leadership, character, and success. 

This is Principles-Based Growth - the Legion of Honor's pathway to thriving in the competitive landscape of fraternity recruitment. Let's lead the way.

What is Principles-Based Growth?

Principles-Based Growth takes a holistic approach to recruitment, offering more than just theory. It provides practical, step-by-step guidance to build a comprehensive and effective recruitment strategy. From the "why" behind our principles to the "what" and "how" of expert recruiting, this approach delivers a structured pathway for chapters to attract the best men on campus, all while rooted in the core principles of the Legion of Honor.

As our founders did in 1869, when Sigma Nu at VMI grew from 3 to 51 members in one academic year, chapters must continually attract the best and brightest. Today, this means finding men who not only reflect the fundamental principles of love, honor, and truth but also possess the potential to lead and grow Sigma Nu into the future.

Recruitment is tough. With growing competition, it can be difficult to attract future leaders to Sigma Nu. But one thing remains true: chapters that excel in recruiting are best positioned to become great chapters.

This is not just about recruiting with principles. It is about creating a dynamic, well-organized, and structured growth strategy that drives long-term sustained success. This is Principles-Based Growth—recruitment at the next level.

Principles-Based Growth Resources

Recruitment Chairman's Officer Wepbage: Your go-to resource for all General Fraternity tools related to recruitment. It is highly recommended that the Recruitment Chairman and his committee review these resources to familiarize themselves with the expectations, guides, and support available. 

Recruitment & Manpower Best Practices Libary: A treasure trove of proven activities, programs, and strategies gathered from Sigma Nu chapters across North America. This library offers templates, examples, and best practices sorted by operational area, making it easy to find actionable ideas that will drive your chapter’s growth. 

Membership Referral Form: Know someone who would make a great Sigma Nu member? Submit a membership referral to help connect us with potential new members. If you are referring a legacy, be sure to check out our Legacy Information for Alumni for more details.