ABOUT ZETA PHI
The Zeta Phi chapter is one of Phi Sigma Pi's youngest chapters. Brought to the Iowa State campus by the resolution of Ian Loomis, we received our charter on January 15, 2013. Our Alpha class comprised 20 brothers who shared Ian's vision of bringing a new type of organization to Iowa State.
National Fraternal orders have existed since 1427. Phi Sigma Pi was established on February 14, 1916, by founders Dr. Eldo L Hendricks, Dr. Claude A Phillips, and Dr. C. H. McClure. The fraternity was created at the State Teachers College at Warrensburg, Missouri, known today as Central Missouri State University. In 1921, it expanded into a National Fraternity, and then in 1966, a National Honor Fraternity.
Today, Phi Sigma Pi consists of collegiate students who live their lives following the ideals of Scholarship, Leadership, and Fellowship. These ideals are binding to our fellowship and play a big part in our everyday lives. We strive for excellence in these areas and pride ourselves on bonding with our fellow brothers. Together, we are paving the pathway to the future and looking for more members to join our wonderful fraternity.
MISSION STATEMENT
"Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity is an inclusive organization dedicated to: promoting lifelong learning, inspiring Members to lead, and cultivating lasting fraternal bonds, while always conducting our lives with honor. We commit ourselves to a life of social service with the goal of improving humanity through our principles: Scholarship, Leadership, and Fellowship"
- Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
PHI SIGMA PI TRIPOD
Phi Sigma Pi is built on a Tripod of three ideals: Scholarship, Leadership and Fellowship which support the ultimate goal of social service. This Tripod provides direction in our organization, our programming and in our actions as Members. Combined, the Tripod guides our Members to be successful contributing citizens while at campus and into their professional careers.
Scholarship
As an honor organization, we expect our Members to maintain good academic standing. Academic standing, however, is just a small part of the scholarship ideal. Scholarship in our organization expands outside the classroom and is a part of a larger “always learning” philosophy. Our Chapters coordinate scholarship events such as painting nights, TED Talks and mental health awareness panels.
Leadership
Phi Sigma Pi provides the opportunity for students to gain core leadership skills to strengthen themselves; but then, just as importantly, how they apply that skill to pay it forward. Our nationally award-winning Leadership in Action is a personal/professional leadership training and certification program that provides Members with the skills to inspire a positive change. This certification program goes beyond the traditional organization leadership roles by exploring communication skills for emerging leaders and team management.
Leadership in Phi Sigma Pi also extends through service in our communities. Our Chapters support our National Philanthropy and also plan philanthropic events with their local organizations that have a meaningful impact to the local community.
Fellowship
Phi Sigma Pi develops a culture of fellowship within the organization. In addition to a culture that develops friendships, it also fosters a sense of teamwork and camaraderie that allows for the local Chapter to plan successful events and activities. In Phi Sigma Pi, you’re a Member for life. Fellowship provides the passion and stability to fully remain involved with Phi Sigma Pi.