PCT History

When was Phi Chi Theta formed?

June 16, 1924, Chicago IL

What two all-women business fraternities merged to form Phi Chi Theta?

Phi Theta Kappa and Phi Kappa Epsilon

What was the first chapter of Phi Chi Theta?

New York Alpha (Columbia University)

1926

Phi Chi Theta was incorporated in the state of New York

1954

Efficiency Rating Program was introduced, trophy given to the chapter with the highest efficiency rating.

Which chapter was the first to be awarded the trophy in the Efficiency Rating Program?

The New York Beta chapter

In what year were the chapters divided into six districts?

1958 - Although districts are no longer used, the practice of using regions is still in place.

What significant change occurred in 1962 regarding membership eligibility?

Changed from only business administration majors to all business/economics majors.

What distinction did Phi Chi Theta achieve in 1962?

Became the first professional fraternity for women to enter the field of economics.