Phi Sigma 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.
History Phi Sigma Phi formed from the merger of Phi Sigma Epsilon and Phi Sigma Kappa. 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 , 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: Lambda, Eastern Michigan University Omega, University of Wisconsin–Stout Phi Beta, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Phi Iota, Northland College Phi Kappa, West Virginia Wesleyan Collegeaccording to the chapter's history , accessed 27 January 2016. Phi Mu, Concord University Sigma Zeta, University of Wisconsin–River Falls
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 to, 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 s, 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. This was followed by Xi Chapter at Central Michigan University in 1995 and several other new Chapters. Phi Sigma Phi became the 66th member fraternity of the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) in .
Symbols The Fraternity's colors are Cardinal Red and Silver. 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. Active Chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive Chapters are in italics.
ChapterCharter date and rangeInstitutionLocationStatusLambda –2023Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MichiganInactiveOmega University of Wisconsin–StoutMenomonie, WisconsinActivePhi Beta –2011University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WisconsinInactivePhi Iota –1990;2001–20xx ?Northland CollegeAshland, WisconsinInactivePhi Kappa –1998West Virginia Wesleyan CollegeBuckhannon, West VirginiaWithdrew ()Phi Mu –2022Concord UniversityAthens, West VirginiaInactiveSigma Zeta –1994University of Wisconsin–River FallsRiver Falls, WisconsinWithdrew ()Epsilon Eta –1995Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityDurant, OklahomaInactiveEpsilon Alpha –1997Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MichiganInactiveXi –2023Central Michigan UniversityMt. Pleasant, MichiganInactiveEpsilon Beta –2023Wright State UniversityDayton, OhioInactive"Epsilon Beta chapter"., Phi Sigma Phi. accessed 16 Dec 2016.Epsilon Delta –2008Bluefield State CollegeBluefield, West VirginiaInactiveEpsilon Zeta –2022Fairmont State UniversityFairmont, West VirginiaInactiveEpsilon Nu York College of PennsylvaniaYork, PennsylvaniaActiveEpsilon Kappa200x ?–20xx ?Johnson & Wales UniversityProvidence, Rhode IslandInactiveEpsilon Lambda –2022University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MichiganInactiveEpsilon Xi2011–2013Long Island UniversityBrooklyn, New YorkInactiveEpsilon Omicron –2018Penn State HarrisburgLower Swatara Township, PennsylvaniaInactiveKappa University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WisconsinActiveKappa Chapter Chartered, post accessed 24 May 2015.Epsilon Chi West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, West VirginiaActive Alpha Epsilon University of Wisconsin–MadisonMadison, WisconsinActiveBeta Epsilon 2024Charleston Southern UniversityNorth Charleston, South CarolinaColonyPhi Xi 2026Winona State UniversityWinona, MinnesotaColony
Notes
See also List of social fraternities and sororities
References
External links Phi Sigma Phi National Site