Phi Sigma Phi

Phi Sigma Phi
ΦΣΦ
FoundedJuly 30, 1988; 36 years ago (1988-07-30)
South Bend, Indiana
TypeSocial
AffiliationNIC
StatusActive
ScopeNational
MottoDo unto others as you would have them do unto you.
PillarsHonor, Justice, and Wisdom
Colors  Cardinal Red   Silver
SymbolThe Phoenix
FlowerWhite multi flora rose
Chapters5 active, 20 inactive
HeadquartersP.O. Box 307
Kingmont, West Virginia 26578
United States
Websitephisigmaphi.org

Phi Sigma Phi,(ΦΣΦ) (Phi Phi) (Phi Sig) is a national fraternity in the United States founded on July 30, 1988 in South Bend, Indiana by chapters formerly of Phi Sigma Epsilon that declined to participate in that fraternity's merger into Phi Sigma Kappa. There are currently five active chapters and one active colony of Phi Sigma Phi nationwide. The current national president is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumnus, Joshua Finch.[1]

History

Phi Sigma Phi after formed from the 1985 merger of Phi Sigma Epsilon and Phi Sigma Kappa.[2] A small group of Phi Sigma Epsilon alumni and undergraduate collegians opposed the merger with Phi Sigma Kappa and instead decided to form a new national fraternity.

On July 30, 1988, Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity, Inc. was formally organized in South Bend, Indiana, to serve as a national organization. The fraternity was founded as an evolution of ideals and dedication to independence and freedom of choice. Former Phi Sigma Epsilon alumni were elected to serve as Phi Sigma Phi's first National Council.

Seven chapters were the foundation of the new fraternity. These chapters are known as the "Founding Seven" chapters:[2]

Although there was strong support for this new fraternity from many campuses and alumni, the first years of Phi Sigma Phi's existence were difficult. From 1988 to1990, the national fraternity struggled for survival, and expansion was non-existent. Establishing new national programs, publications, visitations, and a new financial program were top priorities and took most of the new fraternity's energy and efforts.

In the early 1990s, the National Council and staff of Phi Sigma Phi emphasized service and support of members. In 1991, Epsilon Alpha chapter formed at Michigan State University.[4] This was followed by Xi chapter at Central Michigan University in 1995 and several other new chapters.[4] Phi Sigma Phi became the 66th member fraternity of the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) in 1997.[2]

Symbols

The fraternity's colors are Cardinal red and white. Its symbol is the phoenix. Its flower is the fire and ice rose. Its motto is ''Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.''

Philanthropy

Phi Sigma Phi is a partnering organization with the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. This partnership was first implemented by the Epsilon Zeta chapter at Fairmont State University and was expanded to a national effort at the fraternity's July 2015 National Leadership Development Academy in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Chapters

Following is a list of Phi Sigma Phi chapters.[4][5] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.

Chapter Charter date and range Institution Location Status References
Lambda July 30, 1988–2023 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan Inactive [a]
Omega July 30, 1988 University of Wisconsin–Stout Menomonie, Wisconsin Active [b]
Phi Beta July 30, 1988–2011 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, Wisconsin Inactive [c]
Phi Iota July 30, 1988–1990;
2001–20xx ? 		Northland College Ashland, Wisconsin Inactive [d]
Phi Kappa July 30, 1988–1998 West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, West Virginia Withdrew (ΑΣΦ) [6][e]
Phi Mu July 30, 1988–2022 Concord University Athens, West Virginia[f] Inactive [g]
Sigma Zeta July 30, 1988–1994 University of Wisconsin–River Falls River Falls, Wisconsin Withdrew (ΦΣΚ) [h]
Epsilon Eta 1988–1995 Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, Oklahoma Inactive [i]
Epsilon Alpha 1991–1997 Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan Inactive
Xi August 19, 1995–2023 Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Inactive [7][j][k]
Epsilon Beta April 20, 1996–2023 Wright State University Dayton, Ohio Inactive [8]
Epsilon Delta 1998–2008 Bluefield State College Bluefield, West Virginia Inactive [l]
Epsilon Zeta 2000–2022 Fairmont State University Fairmont, West Virginia Inactive
Epsilon Nu 2005 York College of Pennsylvania York, Pennsylvania Active [m]
Epsilon Kappa 200x ?–20xx ? Johnson & Wales University Providence, Rhode Island Inactive
Epsilon Lambda 2010–2022 University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, Michigan Inactive [n]
Epsilon Xi 2011–2013 Long Island University Brooklyn, New York Inactive
Epsilon Omicron September 24, 2014–2018 Penn State Harrisburg Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania Inactive [o]
Kappa April 25, 2015 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, Wisconsin Active [9][p]
Epsilon Chi 2018 West Virginia University Morgantown, West Virginia Active [10]
Alpha Epsilon 2022 University of Wisconsin–Madison Madison, Wisconsin Active [q]
Beta Upsilon 2024 Charleston Southern University North Charleston, South Carolina Colony

Notes

  1. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national fraternity. It was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1934.
  2. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national fraternity. It was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1952.
  3. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national fraternity. It was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1952.
  4. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national fraternity. It was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1959. After going dormant, it reformed as a colony in 1999.
  5. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national fraternity. It was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1959. Twenty-six members left the chapter in 1997 and reestablished the Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity in 1998.
  6. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national 30 July 1988, but had previously been chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1960.
  7. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national fraternity. It was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1960.
  8. ^ "Founding Seven" chapter, established with the national fraternity. It was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1968. It withdrew from Phi Sigma Phi and joined Phi Sigma Kappa as their Sigma Zeta chapter in 1998, but closed in 2005.
  9. ^ Chapter was originally chartered as a Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter in 1931.
  10. ^ Chapter formed from Phi Sigma Kappa, established in 1985.
  11. ^ The chapter was banned permanently by the CMU administration for conduct and risk management issues. Phi Sigma Phi still considered Xi chapter an active chapter, will full operational rights and privileges while the ban was being challenged.
  12. ^ Chapter formed from Delta Sigma Tau, established in 1995.
  13. ^ Chapter formed from Phi Sigma Pi (local), established in 1969.
  14. ^ Chapter formed as a colony in 2009.
  15. ^ Chapter formed as a colony in 2011.
  16. ^ Chapter formed as a colony in 2012.
  17. ^ Chapter formed as a colony in 2021.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Phi Sigma Phi National Staff". Phi Sigma Phi. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  2. ^ a b c "Our History". Phi Sigma Phi. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  3. ^ according to the chapter's history Archived 2016-02-02 at the Wayback Machine, accessed 27 January 2016.
  4. ^ a b c Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (January 10, 2024) "Phi Sigma Phi". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed January 21, 2024.
  5. ^ "Chapter Finder". Phi Sigma Phi. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  6. ^ "Alpha Sigma Phi - West Virginia Wesleyan College". West Virginia Wesleyan College. Archived from the original on 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2024-01-21 – via Internet Archive.
  7. ^ "CMU drops fraternity after death and hazing, sexual misconduct allegations". Detroit Free Press. October 10, 2018. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  8. ^ "Epsilon Beta chapter"., Phi Sigma Phi. accessed 16 Dec 2016.
  9. ^ Kappa Chapter Chartered, post accessed 24 May 2015.
  10. ^ "WVU issues interim suspension for fraternity following hazing allegation, investigation underway". WVU Today. WVU. Retrieved February 21, 2024.