ULTIMATE D9 & MGC BOOTCAMPS!
Energy. Excitement. Engagement. – these are descriptors that capture our customized retreats for members of culturally based fraternal organizations (CBFOs).
Choose from one of the following topics*:
- Values-based leadership
- Growth/sustainability
- Hazing prevention/intervention
- Unity/conflict management/resolution
- Branding/marketing/programming
*Each BOOTCAMP! includes two (2) 50 minute sessions on the specific topic. We can also mix and match with one 50 minute session per topic for a blended BOOTCAMP!
(i.e. one BOOTCAMP! with one session on Values-based leadership and one session on Hazing prevention/intervention).
Our Ultimate BOOTCAMP! ™ Series is designed to create thought-provoking dialogues in an inclusive environment. It is a comprehensive, customized, highly interactive and impactful educational experience that is shared in an introspective and engaging way. We present the information in an evidence based and non-offensive manner. Additionally, we challenge our participants to utilize critical analysis to increase their understanding.
Our educational experiences utilize our FLEX™ facilitation model. This model is innovative because it is a customized experience that blends speaking, training and consulting with engaging and interactive activities. Utilizing a combination of active learning, peer to peer education, and role playing, we provide a holistic and inclusive experience that adapts to the needs of your community.
We integrate our FLEX™ facilitation with an activity-based platform that includes multimedia presentations, group breakouts, pair and share, social media exercises and individual reflections. This innovation approach and style creates an inclusive, fun and free-flowing educational experience. BOOTCAMP! participants will leave with individual, chapter and council strategies to grow their communities in a healthy, collaborative, and sustainable way.
Great times to host BOOTCAMP!s are during regularly scheduled Council meetings (e-board or general body)
How to bundle your educational experience
Choose one of the BOOTCAMP!s and bundle it by combining it with a campus-wide educational experience to increase awareness, excite the campus and educate the community on the true purpose of CBFOs. Try one of our signature and award-winning educational experiences - All We Do is Step, Stroll and Hop? What is a Black Greek? (It can also be expanded to include Multicultural Greeks as well)
Choose a Step, Stroll and Hop edition that works best for your community:
- Neo Edition (for CBFO members)
- Cross Cultural Council Edition (for IFC/NPC)
- Meet The Greeks Edition (for interested students)
Also consider our chapter advisor educational experiences as an add on as well.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
■ Learners will be able to articulate the purpose of culturally-based fraternal organizations (CBFOs) and how it relates to their traditions and customs.
■ Learners will understand how to align their individual and organizational values to achieve their goals.
■ Learners will identify and understand best practices to increase inter-chapter and inter-council collaboration and communication to more efficiently and effectively achieve the purpose of CBFOs.
AUDIENCE - College Students
FORMAT - On Campus or Virtual Live Presentation
LENGTH – Two (2) or more 50-minute sessions with break
What is included in your ULTIMATE D9+MGC BOOTCAMP! series all-inclusive package?
- Three (3) hours filled with customized, interactive and engaging educational experiences
- Two (2) pre-post Zoom prep/followup session to discuss the engagement
- Two (2) coaching virtual sessions (up to 1 hour for each council (4 total) for up to 60 minutes with Harbor team members
- Post-engagement evaluation data which includes participant feedback and recs
- Customized flyer (for you to post on social media)/email (to support your community in participating)
- One (1) Complimentary Copy of Harbor Institute's Guide to Culturally Based Fraternal Orgs (CBFOs)-2nd Edition
Contact us today for more information at info@theharborinstitute.com
PRESENTER Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq. is one of the leading authorities on fraternity and sorority life on college campuses. Through the Harbor Institute, he has presented dynamic keynote speeches, interactive and engaging training sessions, and consulting for thousands of students/ administrators at over 300 colleges/universities in 45 states.
He later founded and is currently President of The Harbor Institute, a premier educational consulting firm, based out of Washington D.C. He specializes in the areas of hazing prevention/intervention, cultural competency, leadership development and recruitment/retention regarding culturally-based fraternal organizations (CBFOs) and is the co-author of The Harbor Institute Guide to Culturally Based Organizations, 2nd Edition (2002) and is author of Discretion: Hazing, Pledging. Intake (2025).
He practices law serving as of counsel for the Fraternity and Sorority Law Group (FSLG). Additionally, he volunteers with his organization, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. as well as serve as a board member on the board of directors for the Hazing Prevention Network (HPN).
He utilizes his unique background as a practicing attorney, content expert, educational consultant and speaker/trainer to bridge gaps, increase understanding and to promote positive change.
Rasheed’s authentic, down to earth, yet passionate, and supportive style connects with audiences nationwide as he empowers them with culture and context through a multidisciplinary lens.
The Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors (AFA) awarded Attorney Cromwell the Jack L. Anson Award (AFA) for assisting in developing partnerships with higher education and the interfraternal community, fostering positive change to advance the fraternal movement, and serving as a role model for students and professionals.
ULTIMATE D9 & MGC BOOTCAMPS! - Testimonials
“I feel like I learn something new every session, especially this one … this is something very informational and great for all Greeks to learn.”
-Bethune Cookman University (FL)
“We learned a lot of SPECIFIC ways to improve our outreach as well as improve our relationship within the MGC/D9 Council.”
The University of New Mexico
“Gave neophytes real world information to help their chapters build and be on the right path.”
-Norfolk State University (VA)
“Super informative and insightful.”
-Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
“I love how interactive it was. I also like how realistic the speaker is when talking about changing the way things are.”
-North Carolina A&T State University
“I like how it was tailored to our individual chapters. It was interactive. He asked about the problems within our orgs, and then offered tangible solutions.”
-University of Central Oklahoma
