PSP National Exam

Phi Sigma Pi was founded on 

February 14, 1916

Phi Sigma Pi was established at the State Teachers College in Warrensburg, MO, which is now known as the

University of Central Missouri

are the 3 Founding Fathers of the Fraternity

Dr. C.H. McClure, Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks, Dr. Claude A. Phillips

The Founders of our Fraternity decided that Phi Sigma Pi would be based on a Tripod of three equal ideals:

scholarship, leadership, and fellowship.

At the 1977 National Convention in Washington, D.C., the National Constitution was amended to admit eligible

women 

In 1966, Phi Sigma Pi added the words ______ and ________ to its name.

National, honor

 In 1990, the handbook used to teach the organization’s history and goals was renamed

The Scholar’s Province

1. Finish the 1st verse of “Brothers Are We” 

Bound by the ties of _______

Bound by the ties of ________

Ideals to show us _______, _______, and ________

friendship, truth, service, love, and loyalty 

In 2014 a resolution was adopted to refer to the Fraternity as __________ in place of “Co-Ed”

gender inclusive

_____________, a member of the Alpha Alpha chapter, was elected the first female National Officer in 1980

Dr. Anita P. Davis

_____________ helped form the Professional Interfraternity Conference, which includes 21 other Professional Fraternities, and helped to make Phi Sigma Pi attractive to other institutions. He has a graduate scholarship named after him, and he was elected as President in 1928.

Rolla F. Wood 

While __________ was president, the Fraternity grew to include 70 active chapters, had a national budget of over half a million dollars, constructed a state of the art National Headquarters, hired 7 National Staff members, and had a rejuvenated, diverse brotherhood.

Jeffery Johnson

_______________, one of our founding fathers, served as Central Regional Director for Phi Sigma Pi from 1931-1935 and now has an Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming named in his honor.

Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks 

The Outstanding Chapter Award is named after __________, a former Sigma Chapter Advisor

Joseph Torchia 

_____________, one of our founding fathers, has an award named after him that is given to chapters that truly capture the spirit of Fellowship and Brotherhood

Dr. Claude A. Philips

______________, a member of the Alpha Rho chapter, wrote the words and the music to our fraternal song, “Brother”.

Thomas E. Daniels 

_____________, one of our founding fathers, was the first recipient of the Distinguished Service Key, which is the highest honor bestowed on a member.

Dr. H.C. McClure

____________ is the supreme legislative body of the National Fraternity.

Grand Chapter

Each chapter is required to send one ____________ to Grand Chapter to vote on Fraternity business

delegate

________________ is the supreme executive and administrative body of the National Fraternity charged with enforcing the National Constitution and leading the Fraternity through strategic planning.

National Council 

The ________________ are full-time professionals who assist in the day to day affairs of the fraternity

National Staff

___________ is the National magazine that Phi Sigma Pi members receive

Purple and Gold 

The __________________ is the charitable foundation that collects and distributes funds in support of the programs and goals of the Fraternity.

Phi Sigma Phi Foundation

The name of Phi Sigma Pi’s National Philanthropic Partner, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership is commonly abbreviated as _______

HOBY

__________ means “under the rose”. It was given to the name of a fund started to help Members who have found themselves in a challenging financial time

Subrosa 

Parliamentary procedure ensures that ___________

meetings run smoothly

Robert’s Rule of Order 

is used at the annual Grand Chapter Meeting, where members from each Phi Sigma Pi Chapter can make Fraternity-wide changes.

____________ are the three letters that make up our Fraternity’s name.

Phi Sigma Pi (ΦΣΠ)

Hazing is any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally endangers the ________, _______, or _________ health or safety of any individual, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate.

mental, physical, and emotional 

The __________________ states “alcohol and/or illicit use of controlled substances shall be strictly prohibited at… any event planned for or by the Initiates and/or Potential New Members during the Recruitment and Initiation”.

Alcohol and Illegal Substance Policy 

The ___________ should be worn throughout the initiate program and returned to the chapter upon induction

initiate pin

Following initiation, a new member will receive a __________ as verification of membership in Phi Sigma Pi

shingle

The ____________ includes the 3 Greek letters of the Fraternity linked diagonally.

membership pin

The ritual ceremony is 

the only means by which an individual may become a Member, more than a ceremony to induct new Members, a common experience shared and cherished by all Members, and a reminder of the commitment made to Phi Sigma Pi

Upon graduation or transfer, each Collegiate attains ___________ status

alumni

Ideal Characteristics of a Brother: A1

Ability to face adversity

Ideal Characteristics of a Brother: A2

Accept responsibility

Ideal Characteristics of a Brother: C

Concentrate under difficult conditions

Ideal Characteristics of a Brother: D1

Desire to serve 

Ideal Characteristics of a Brother: D2

Devotion of time and energy

Ideal Characteristics of a Brother: F

Freedom from prejudices

Ideal Characteristics of a Brother: G

Grow and learn

Ideal Characteristics of a Brother: K

Knowledge of Phi Sigma Pi

Ideal Characteristics of a Brother: L

Learn to take criticism

Ideal Characteristics of a Brother: M1

Maintain a positive attitude

Ideal Characteristics of a Brother: M2

make decisions

Ideal Characteristics of a Brother: P

Pass on what you have learned