PCT F25 Midcourt Review - General Info

Purpose

To promote the cause of higher business education and training for all individuals,

to foster high ideals for individuals in business careers,

to encourage fraternity and cooperation among individuals preparing for such careers,

and to stimulate the spirit of sacrifice and unselfish devotion to the attainment of such ends.

Mission Statement

Be it known, that the Mission of Phi Chi Theta, a National Professional Fraternity, is to

- provide an opportunity to develop and practice those professional leadership skills and abilities necessary to succeed in the business community

- provide a local and national network to share resources, ideas, and concepts

- instill in its membership those values, codes, and creeds, which will enable participation in a rapidly changing world

- enable members to develop the business astuteness necessary to achieve high esteem and success in their chosen fields

Phi Chi Theta Creed

I do solemnly promise to be true and loyal to the ideals of Phi Chi Theta, to strive at all times to uphold its standards, and to work always for its best interests.

Phi Chi Theta Motto

May the candle of knowledge guide our ship to achievement.

Fraternities That Merged

Phi Chi Theta was formed by a merger of two business fraternities, Phi Theta Kappa and Phi Kappa Epsilon.

Date Founded

It was formed on June 16th, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois.

Insignia

The badge consists of the Greek letter Phi Chi Theta at the top of the crest, shield with a candle in the upper right corner, ship in the lower left corner, and Greek letters written out at the bottom of the shield.

Flower

Iris

Publication

The Iris (published semi-annually)

Membership

To qualify for membership a student must

- be an undergraduate student working on a bachelor's degree or graduate student enrolled in the College/School of Business or earning a minor in Business and/or Economics

- maintain a grade point average not lower than that required for the major

- be interested in the advancement of professional ideals and activities

- be invited to and approved for membership by members of the student chapter

Regions

Eastern, Great Lakes (us!), Central-Southern, Western

National Website

phichitheta.org

Local Chapter Website

pctumich.com

Chapter Name

Zeta Beta

Date of Chapter Installation

February 10th, 2002

Regional Director

Jeff Flannigan

PCT Incorporation

In New York on January 4th, 1926.

Founding Chapter

- Columbia University (New York Alpha)

- University of Denver (Colorado Alpha)

- New York University (New York Beta)

- University of Oregon (Oregon Beta)

- Oregon State University (Gamma)

- Northwestern University (Delta)

- University of Pittsburgh (Epsilon)

- Boston University (Zeta)

Who were the charters originally only granted for?

Students majoring in business administration.

When and how were charter requirements expanded?

The requirements were changed to include those studying business and/or economics in 1962.

What was PCT the first professional fraternity to do?

PCT was the first professional fraternity for women to enter the fields of economics.

When are national chapter meetings held?

Every 2 years.

When was the first scholarship awarded and for how much?

Eighth Biennial Meeting in 1938 for $125.

How many consecutive years did chapters need to win the annual competition to be automatically admitted to the Efficiency Rating Program Hall of Fame?

6 years

In 1962, how many collegiate and alumni chapters of PCT were there?

51 collegiate chapters and 16 alumni chapters.

Due to its status and focus on women, where were PCT leaders invited to on October 11th, 1963, and for what reason?

A White House reception to participate in a Report of the President's Commission on the Status of Women.

When was the second time fraternity representatives were invited to the White House and for what reason?

February 19th, 1965 to help launch "Project Head Start".

When was the third time that PCT was represented at the White House?

June of 1966 for the Interdepartmental Committee and Citizen's Advisory Council on the Status of Women.

July 27th, 1973, marks the day of Phi Chi Theta's acquisition of which business fraternity's chapters?

Epsilon Eta Phi

What happened at 1976 biennial meeting held in Denver, Colorado?

Official recognition of the Title IX change and bylaw amendments to incorporate male membership.

What scholarships were given out for the first time at the 1992 Triennial Meeting?

Anna E. Hall Scholarship and Alumni Achievement Awards

How often is the Anna E. Hall Scholarship and Alumni Achievement Awards given?

Anna E. Hall Scholarship (annually) and Alumni Achievement Awards (triennially)

When was the alumni directory called "Connections" created?

1992 Triennial Meeting

What does the entire badge represent?

Fraternity

What does the candle represent?

Higher Education

What does the bend represent?

Aspiration

What does the ship represent?

Successful Achievement

What two parts does the Coat of Arms consist of?

The Emblazonment (drawing/painting) and the Blazon (heraldic description)

What does the purple stand for?

Achievement and the Regal Aspect of True Friendship

What is the PCT shield divided with and what is its symbolism?

A Bend (Aspiration)

What does the color gold stand for?

Light and the Sun and Glory

What does the emblazonment represent?

Opening New Vistas of Social Relationships

What sits at the bottom of the Coat of Arms?

The Greek letters Phi Chi Theta

When was PCT's first career fair?

At the 2002 National Chapter Meeting held in St. Louis, Missouri. The theme of the meeting was "Gateway Success," and the fair was held in conjunction with the national chapter meeting.