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ABOUT US
We welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you may have, or provide you with further information about our organization if you cannot find it on our web site.
Please email us at phisigmapi@txstate.edu
or use the Email Form to contact us!
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DELTA PHI CHAPTER
One of the newest chapters of Phi Sigma Pi is now on campus at Texas State University!
Phi Sigma Pi can best be described as one-third honor society, one-third service organization, and one-third social fraternity. This is because the fraternity was founded based on a tripod of ideals: scholarship, leadership, and fellowship. The main reason why this organization is considered a "honor fraternity" and not a "honor society" is largely due to that a honor society is an association rather than an organization, and it functions mainly to recognize the past academic achievements of its potential members. The honor fraternity seeks to organize the service, fundraising, social, and recreational potential of its membership while promoting its dedication to and respect for education and academic excellence.
MISSION
In carrying out the purpose of the National Fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi shall strive to personify and encourage three ideals:
- The acquisition and dissemination of information and knowledge through scholarship,
- The application of professional skills and the fostering of leadership qualities by promoting and advancing the welfare of humanity, and
- The fostering of non-discriminatory, fraternal fellowship within Phi Sigma Pi's ranks.
HISTORY
Phi Sigma Pi was founded at Central Missouri State University on February 14, 1916, by E.L. Hendricks, C.A. Phillips, and C.H. McClure. The Fraternity became national in 1921 when a second chapter was founded at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. The National Fraternity has since evolved from an honorary professional fraternity to a professional education fraternity, and then, in 1966, to an honor fraternity for all disciplines. Phi Sigma Pi became coeducational in 1977.
Currently, there are chapters chartered throughout the Mid-West and East Coast. Today, over 20,000 students, alumni and faculty in ninety-four (94) institutions nationwide have met the standards for membership in Phi Sigma Pi.
ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP
The following are the national requirements for eligibility in Phi Sigma Pi:
- A minimum of one semester or one quarter of college work.
- Achieved at least a 3.00 Cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale (where an A=4.00) at your sheltering institution.
- Complete the approved initiation program of the chapter.
- Meet any financial obligations.
If a chapter of Phi Sigma Pi is not presently on your college or university and you are interested in starting a new chapter, please contact the Director of Expansion by calling (717) 299-4710.
NATIONAL OFFICE
The national organization of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity consists of the Grand Chapter, the National Council (e-mails), the Chapters, the National Committees, the National Staff (e-mails) and the National Headquarters. The Grand Chapter is the supreme legislative body of the National Fraternity and consists of the National Council and one delegate from each chapter.
The supreme executive and administrative body of the National Fraternity is the National Council. The seven volunteer National Officers who make up the National Council are elected every two years by the Grand Chapter. These officers are the national president, senior vice president, national secretary, vice president of finance, vice president of membership development, vice president of chapter development, and vice president of alumni development. The National Council is charged with enforcing the National Constitution and leading the fraternity through strategic planning.
The National Council employs a number of full-time professionals to assist in the administrative affairs of the fraternity. The National Staff includes an executive director, director of alumni relations, director of expansion, director of member services, region consultants, and an administrative assistant. These individuals allow the National Headquarters to function as a business entity on a daily basis. Together, the National Staff and the National Council make the National Office.
National Staff
Executive Director Suzanne Schaffer
Director of Alumni Relations Maegan Lawrence
Director of Member Services Anika Jackson
Director of Expansion Colleen Donathan
Office Manager JoAnn Harriger
Senior Region Consultant Shannon McKenney
Region Consultant Emily Lodge
Region Consultant Natalie Swierzbin
National Office pspoffice@phisigmapi.org
National Council
National President Jonah K. Goodman
Senior Vice President Lisa A. Ambrosia Howard
National Secretary Joshua Coonrod
Vice President of Finance Joshua G. Marder
Vice President of Membership Development Patrick D. Herron
Vice President of Chapter Development Erik T. Walschburger
Vice President of Alumni Development Kadira Coley
Please remember to contact the national staff with your questions about Phi Sigma Pi administration. Your region consultant should be your first link to the National Headquarters. Direct contact with National Council must correspond with contact with your region consultant. National Council members encourage requests for speaking engagements and invitations to chapter/regional activities.
Virtual Tour of Phi Sigma Pi National Offices
FACTS
Membership: 4,139 undergraduate members
25,710 alumni members
Active Chapters: Collegiate Chapters: 98
Alumni Associations: 6
Alumni Chapters: 4
Founded: Founded February 14, 1916, at Central Missouri State University
Incorporated: December 2, 1966, in Pennsylvania
Annual National Meetings:> National Convention held in November; Grand Chapter Conference held each summer
Scholarships: Richard Cecil Todd and Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship awarded annually
All collegiate chapters maintain affiliation with Student Government or the Honor Groups on their campuses. Phi Sigma Pi maintains no affiliation with the Social Greek System.
Minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average and one semester or one quarter of college work required for student membership.
Honorary memberships may be offered.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the purpose of the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity?
Phi Sigma Pi is a coeducational national honor organization, which promotes the advancement of humanity through the application of knowledge and noble service, while fostering a spirit of fraternal unity. The Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity strives to empower every member to: Discover Your Potential. Learn. Inspire. Lead.
What is the difference between an honor fraternity and honor society?
The essential difference between an honor fraternity and an honor society is that an honor society is an association rather than an organization, and it functions mainly to recognize the past academic achievements of its potential members. The honor fraternity seeks to organize the service, fund-raising, social and recreational potential of its membership while promoting its dedication to and respect for education and academic excellence.
Is Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity a well-established organization?
Phi Sigma Pi was founded on February 14, 1916 at Central Missouri State University and currently has 96 active Collegiate Chapters with over 4,900 undergraduate members. The Phi Sigma Pi Alumni membership is over 16,000 strong with 5 Alumni Associations and 4 Alumni Chapters.
What are the advantages to becoming a member of the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity?
Phi Sigma Pi recruits among the best and the brightest students on college campuses. Through community service and educational programs, as well as fellowship and recreational events, students of outstanding academic achievement are offered the opportunity to be involved with a dynamic campus organization. The Phi Sigma Pi experience extends beyond university life, as well, with quality lifelong contacts and continued opportunities for National Alumni Association member participation, continually fostering the ideals of scholarship, leadership and fellowship.
How can I receive more information about Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity?
We invite you to explore our web site to learn more about our organization. You may also contact your local collegiate chapter and a Phi Sigma Pi member welcomes the opportunity to answer any questions you may have. You may also contact our National Headquarters by clicking on one of the email links within our site or by reaching us via phone or mail at our contact information which is posted at the bottom of each page of our web site.
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