MyChapterRoom Transition FAQs and Resources
In fall 2019, Alpha Sigma Tau announced that all chapters would be transitioning chapter communication tools from OmegaOne to MyChapterRoom (MCR).
In September, MCR is hosting webinars for Collegiate Chapter Presidents, Vice Presidents of Operations, and Vice Presidents of Organization Development to get chapters on-boarded to the platform.
Below are some FAQs and additional resources to help you and your chapter navigate the transition. If you have any additional questions regarding the transition to MCR, please contact your Headquarters Staff Contact, whose information is listed in Officer Portal.
What is MCR? How should my chapter use it?
Your chapter is likely using many communications tools, platforms, and methods in order to effectively communicate with members and efficiently conduct the business side of chapter operations. But oftentimes too many tools can leave members wondering where to go for what.
That’s where MCR comes in. It’s your chapter’s one-stop-shop for chapter-based communications. MCR provides one place for you and your Sisters to communicate, store documents, sign up for shifts, answer polls and questions, participate in discussions, see who’s in your classes, manage excuses, monitor participation points, and more!
How can my chapter activate our chapter’s MCR?
Many chapters have already been onboarded, but don’t worry—it’s not too late. Here’s how your chapter can activate your MCR:
1. Your chapter’s MCR will only become available once two of the following officers have completed webinar training: Chapter President, Vice President of Operations, and Vice President of Organization Development. You can register for a pre-recorded webinar here.
2. Once you’ve registered for and viewed the webinar in its entirety and completed the quiz content in the webinar with a score of 80% or better, you will receive your MCR welcome email.
3. Once two admins from your chapter have completed webinar training, your chapter members will receive their welcome emails.
Please do not pre-register before you are prepared to complete the course.
The course will take approximately 90 minutes to complete; only register when you are prepared to complete the course in its entirety.
General MCR Transition Resources
Here are a few resources provided by MCR to help you best utilize your MCR and get your chapter Sisters on-boarded effectively.
10 Top Things to Know about Communicating with MCR illustrates the onboarding process.
10 Easy Steps to Better Engage Your Members using MCR is a great resource for administrators and officers to make the most out of your MCR.
The MCR Events resource will explain the different categories of event types for your calendar and attendance system.
The MCR System Status Terms outlines how Alpha Sigma Tau’s statuses temporarily display in MCR.
The Points of Access Cheat Sheet provides a quick look at who is able to do what inside of MCR.
Chapter Website Resources
Beginning Tuesday, December 17, chapter websites as they exist will no longer be available and all chapter websites will be switched to the MCR website template.
Please update your chapter website through MCR by Tuesday, December 17.
Update These Pages First
The website template provided to your chapter contains blank pages that depend on your customization. Start editing/preparing your website with the following pages:
- Chapter History: Tell us about your chapter at your school. When were you established? What awards have you won? What’s your chapter known for at your campus?
- Recruitment Information: Tell PNMs about your recruitment information. When are the dates of structured recruitment? How do they sign up? What can they expect?
- Letter from the Growth Team: Write a warm note to PNMs inviting them to learn more about Alpha Sigma Tau and sorority life at your school.
- Our Sisters in Action: Share how your chapter is involved in philanthropic work/Women’s Wellness Initiative. Show your visitors how your chapter ‘makes the lives of others a little happier and richer.’
- Alumnae events: Add any upcoming events for alumnae here or post photos from a recent alumnae event. If you don’t have any upcoming events, invite them to update their information or to check back soon.
- Featured alumnae: Use this page to spotlight a few successful and supportive alumnae of your chapter, so visitors can see the lasting impact Alpha Sigma Tau on your campus has on women. Feature alumnae who are truly Defining Excellence by utilizing the skills and network they gained through AΣT in their careers, relationships, civic engagement, and lives.
There are also a few pages that would paint a much more detailed picture of your chapter. If you choose to leave these as-is, that’s completely okay. But once you’re finished with the pages above, consider adding some customization to these pages:
- Academics: Talk about different majors, internships, how Sisters are successful in academics, academic achievements, # of Sisters on Dean’s List, etc.
- Campus Involvement: Share what other clubs/organizations Sisters are members or leaders of, how they get involved outside of the Sorority
- Home page: make it inviting for students and alumnae of that particular school
Lost Sisters
Your chapter will need to customize your chapter’s Lost Sister page so that when a website visitor clicks your Lost Sisters webpage, they’ll be directed to the Lost Sisters exclusively from your chapter. Use the search bar below to find your chapter’s custom URL to copy/paste into your chapter’s website Lost Sisters page.