The Earl A. Webb Academy of Principled Leaders
The Earl A. Webb Academy of Principled Leaders, colloquially referred to as Webb Academy, is an annual program held in January designed to bring together Executive Cabinet members and Alumni Advisors from each chapter and associate chapter. Webb Academy provides the time and space to become more effective leaders, develop personal and officer goals and design a framework for chapter success.
The curriculum includes reviewing Executive Cabinet responsibilities, chapter standards, operating procedures, and personal and leadership development. This three-day program of intense leadership training and networking with other undergraduate officers, university professionals, Fraternity volunteers, and Headquarters Staff concentrates on personal and chapter leadership.
The Earl A. Webb Academy of Principled Leaders will take place both in-person and virtually in 2025. In-person Webb Academy will take place Friday, January 10 – Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Officers required to attend the in-person experience are the chapter presidents, directors of recruitment, and directors of education & wellness. Virtual Webb Academy is a two day experience that is required for directors of finance and standards board chairmen on Saturday, January 18 – Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Given the time and energy that is provided by Fraternity Headquarters Staff and volunteer facilitators, substitutes will not be allowed. Chapters should make every effort to send the appropriate officers to attend their track in it’s entirety. Failure to attend, send the correct officer, or attend the entire program will result in a fine equal to the actual cost of the program for in-person attendees, or $300 per virtual attendee.
In-Person Webb Academy
Friday, January 10 – Sunday, January 12.
2025 Webb Academy In-Person Guidebook
2025 Webb Academy In-Person Schedule
Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel | 11925 N. Meridian St. Carmel, IN 46032
Virtual Webb Academy
Saturday, January 18 – Sunday, January 19.
2025 Webb Academy Virtual Guidebook
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST both days
Finance Track: Join Zoom Meeting
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81434374662
Meeting ID: 814 3437 4662
Standards Board Track: Join Zoom Meeting
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88010381277
Meeting ID: 880 1038 1277
Officers Hosted at the 2025 Earl A. Webb Academy of Principled Leaders:
- Chapter President (In-Person)
- Director of Finance & Operations (Virtual)
- Standards Board Chairman (Virtual)
- Director of Recruitment (In-Person)
- Director of Education & Wellness (In-Person)
Undergraduates attending Webb Academy should expect to:
- Understand their leadership roles within the chapter
- Know deadlines related to positions and headquarters support
- Reinforce and recall effective leadership practices
- Articulate and identify hazing practices and behaviors
- Create chapter-specific budgets and recruitment plans
When the program started in 1985, Sigma Tau Gamma was the first national fraternity to hold a President’s conference. It has evolved over the years and now includes four officers with plans to bring together the entire executive cabinet from every chapter and associate chapter.
The program is named in honor of Earl A. Webb for his commitment to our Fraternity and his desire to see each officer properly prepared to take on their respective roles. Webb was elected National President at the 30thAnniversary Grand Conclave in 1950. A dedicated lifelong member of Sigma Tau Gamma, he gave more than 60 years of leadership and service to the Fraternity. His noble character inspired the nickname “Mr. Sig Tau”. Earl Webb entered Chapter Eternal on December 31, 2009.