DISCOVER THE KIND OF LEADER YOU CAN BE

Launch helps members discover the leader within themselves, strengthen the skills they bring to their chapter and grow alongside their brothers through meaningful, hands-on experiences. By exploring their values, building confidence and learning to lead others, members are better prepared to make an impact in their chapter and community.

WHAT IS LAUNCH?

Launch is a chapter-level retreat for developing the next leaders of Phi Kappa Psi, built upon the common knowledge and lessons from Embark. It is a premier opportunity for undergraduate members to make meaningful connection and sharpen their own skills and abilities that will not only help them, but their chapter. Participants will begin to understand and appreciate their personal values, deepen their understanding of the Fraternity’s values, and increase their commitment to the brotherhood. Located in the Phi Psi Portal is a library of premade workshops and sessions that chapter leadership can implement.

Who it's For

Undergraduate members looking to strengthen their leadership skills and prepare to take on greater responsibility within their chapter or colony.

How it Works

Leadership selects from ready-to-use Launch sessions and facilitates the programming locally for their members.

What You'll Learn

Members explore leadership, personal and Fraternity values, communication, conflict, change and other skills they can apply within Phi Psi and beyond.

CHOOSE WHERE TO START

Launch offers ready-to-use sessions covering leadership, communication, values, problem solving and more. Pick the topics that best fit your chapter’s needs or combine sessions to create a larger leadership experience. Think of it like a choose-your-own adventure.

Most sessions are between 30 to 60 minutes and include facilitation materials and accompanying handouts. The Launch curriculum provides an excellent starting point for a chapter looking to level up their leadership skills and elevate the dialogue of their members.

 

Adaptive Leadership

Appreciating + Celebrating Others

Creating Buy-In

Diagnosing Problems

Leading with Values

Mind, Heart, & Soul of Leadership

Navigating Conflict

Prioritizing Responsibilities

Responding to Problems

True Colors

Working Through Change

Working with Stakeholders

READY WHEN YOUR CHAPTER IS

Choose Your Sessions

Select the Launch topics that best fit your members.

Get Your Materials

Access facilitator guides and supporting resources.

Lead the Expereince

Bring the sessions to life with your members.

ARE YOU READY TO LAUNCH?

Give your chapter the tools to build stronger leaders and create meaningful conversations. Explore the full library of Launch sessions and find the resources that fit your chapter’s needs.

WHAT BROTHERS SAID ABOUT LAUNCH

This program was a great way for me to gain my leadership. I am excited to become a better and more involved leader in my chapter.
Drew Thomas, Capital '24

It has greatly affected how I think about my personal development and how to grow along with my chapter.

Arie Hofman, Valpo '24
I strongly believe that the Launch program has given me the insights and abilities to lead my chapter in an effective and positive manner that I will put to use. I also believe that it has given me a passion for leading I didn’t show up with and I am glad it has opened my eyes to what I can do for my brothers.
Tanner Turnpaugh, Wabash '23
Launch helped me become a more emotionally-intelligent leader.
Jimmy Segner, UMN Duluth '25
I appreciated how fun it was and enjoyed the whole program while learning a lot about leadership through our chapter
Brayden Mefferd, Ball State '25

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Launch is a chapter-level leadership development experience built upon the knowledge and lessons introduced through Embark. Chapters and colonies can use ready-to-go sessions to develop leadership skills and facilitate meaningful conversations among their members.

Launch is designed for undergraduate members looking to strengthen their leadership skills and prepare for greater responsibility within their chapter or colony.

Launch is designed to be facilitated locally by chapter leadership using the facilitator materials and accompanying resources provided with each session.

No. Leadership can select sessions based on the topics and skills most relevant to the members in their chapter/colony.

Most sessions are designed to take between 30 and 60 minutes.

Launch session materials include facilitation guides and accompanying handouts to help chapter leadership implement the programming. These materials can be found in the Phi Psi Portal.

Launch sessions and supporting resources are available through the Phi Psi Portal.

Phi Psi Portal Resources > Chapters and Colonies Folder > Programs and Resources Folder > Launch Folder

Launch builds upon the common knowledge and lessons established through Embark, giving members additional opportunities to explore leadership, values and their role within the Fraternity.

Launch is connected to Ascend in two ways:

  1. It is an opportunity for aspiring leaders to learn leadership skills and strategies that can be helpful in officer and chair roles.
  2. Once in a role, these are opportunities for officers and chairs to continue to build leadership skills, explore values, and grow in their abilities to lead building upon the foundational and onboarding information in Ascend courses.