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It's no coincidence that Betas make great leaders. It's the dedication of a continent of undergraduates and alumni working together to provide the highest quality leadership opportunities for the members of Beta Theta Pi. Simply put, Beta's leadership development is second to none. Headlined by the John Wooden Institute for Men of Principle, these opportunities are offered free or at minimal cost to any active brother wishing to participate. Each opportunity provides a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet and learn from undergraduates from across North America. Check out the following video for a teaser and learn more about the individual opportunities below.

Interested? We don't blame you. Opportunities like these change many lives and help build the foundation from which many of the future leaders of the corporate, political, and intellectual world succeed. Read on...

John and Nellie Wooden Institute for Men of Principle

The Institute, as it is called, is Beta's premier leadership opportunity. Taking place over five days, Betas from all over North America make a "pilgrimage home" to Miami University to learn how to lead on their campus and in their chapter. Participants are divided into small ten man groups and lead through an internationally renowned leadership training program facilitated by alumni, interfraternal friends, and Greek advisers from across the country.

Beta Wilderness Challenge

BWC is an outdoor leadership experience that takes Betas through a bold agenda centered on the Beta Ritual and a series of challenging outdoor elements. This five-day journey in a remote area of North America features backpacking, hiking, rock-climbing, camping and mountain navigation. This physically demanding experience allows participants to learn leadership, self-awareness, communication, an array of outdoor skills and, most importantly, how the Ritual applies to our daily lives.

Keystone Regional Leadership Conference

Keystone Regional Leadership Conference is a high quality regional education experience focusing on chapter officer development, principled leadership and volunteer training. During Keystone chapter officers attend individual officer tracks, learn how to lead their chapters, and set goals with the executive team. They learn valuable skills that will translate beyond the fraternity and into the working world.

Peter F. Greiner Leadership College

The Peter F. Greiner Leadership College provides leadership training and education for up-and-coming leaders of Beta chapters and colonies. Conducted during the Fraternity’s General Convention, strong emphasis is placed on team building, motivation, personal values, leading with integrity, and the importance of collaboration. Last year, 311 undergraduates participated in Leadership College in Orlando, Florida.

Futures Quest

Hosted by the NIC (National Interfraternity Council), Futures Quest is a two day interfraternal institute for any pledging member or initiated member who has been affiliated for less than one year. Held in the winter, Futures Quest focuses on leadership development and personal leadership styles. Over 100 betas participated in 2007.

The Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI)

The Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI), hosted by the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), is a five-day coeducational experience that focuses on personal and chapter values, leadership development, team building, and the art of building community. This values-oriented institute is designed to develop momentum toward positive changes throughout the entire Greek community.