by Colleen Coffey The results of the first phase of Phired Up’s first research project are in and we are phreakin’ excited about them! Download the full research report here: Coffey, C. (2010). Getting members that “get it”: What makes the best of the best students. Phired Up Productions. Carmel, Indiana. This study represents a Read More
by Doug Sweeney (Guest Blogger/Phired Up Associate/Amazing Fraternity Recruiter) Watching “The Social Network” this Saturday had me really thinking about Mark Zuckerberg. Like any movie that tries to depict real life events, “The Social Network”, is not 100% accurate. But it does a fantastic job of humanizing the Harvard kid who invented a website that Read More
by Clark Buckner, Guest Blogger – Undergraduate Member of Alpha Tau Omega at Belmont University Over the course of this past summer I’ve had the opportunity to discuss and share different strategies and concepts with Matt Mattson, President of Phired Up. Together we’ve discussed how greek organizations at heart truly are grassroots organizations. We both agree Read More
[Guest Blogger Keith Collier, an undergraduate from Grand Valley State University's Delta Sigma Phi chapter, was inspired to write this blog for Phired Up to, in his words, "pay it forward."] ABOUT KEITH COLLIER: I am currently the Recruitment Director for the Epsilon Tau chapter of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity at Grand Valley State University. Read More
[Guest Post by Nick Gilly, Director of Extension for Chi Psi Fraternity] I run a lot, but have not spent much time in the gym lately. The other day my roommate was out for the evening so, instead of going for my usual run, I opted to test out the P90X workout system that he Read More
[Guest post by Tracy Lungrin. Phired Up asked Tracy to share her unique perspective on the relationship between STUDENT ENGAGEMENT and SOCIAL EXCELLENCE. Thank you for your great insight, Tracy!] Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Tracy Lungrin and I serve as the Greek Advisor and Leadership Coordinator for the University of Nebraska Read More
Special Guest Post By Rula Andriessen, Extension Consultant, Alpha Gamma Delta [Phired Up worked with Alpha Gamma Delta on a highly successful extension project at Arizona State University this semester. We asked Rula to share her thoughts on the experience. She chose to inspire others to "Be Brave Enough to Start the Spark." Thank you Rula!] Read More
by Doug Sweeney (Guest Blogger, Friend of Phired Up, Current Expansion Professional for Delta Sigma Phi) Two types of guys join fraternities. Guys who want to gain value from a fraternity and guys who add value to it. I looked at all the fraternities my freshman year on campus. All but one told me I Read More
by Kevin Uland [Occassionally Phired Up comes across an outstanding proactive undergraduate fraternity man that wants to share his recruitment wisdom with the world. We're happy to provide that opportunity to people like Kevin Uland, a Delta Chi from Ohio State. Kevin made a terrific first impression at a conference Matt met him at in Read More
Three Technology Tools Every Fraternity Should Use Chapter Website Every fraternity should have a chapter website. The website should have some basic information about their history and what they stand for. It should also have a clear way for potential new members to request more information about the Brotherhood. For those chapters without any website Read More