Pi Kappa Phi National Exam Answers

Write out the entirety of the Student Creed (5 points)

I believe that the ideal chapter is made up of men

Who are bound together in a common loyalty which transcends any personal selfishness

Who realize that membership means personal responsibility in bearing their share of the financial burden of the chapter and the national organization

Who bring credit to the fraternity by striving to attain the highest possible standards of scholarship

Who safeguard the reputation of their chapter by keeping careful watch over their personal conduct

Who uphold faithfully the traditions and activities of their college

Who prepare themselves diligently to shoulder their full responsibility as citizens

I believe that my chapter can become an ideal chapter, and I shall do my share to make it so

What is our chapter designation? (2 points)

Theta Omega

What are the seven values of Pi Kappa Phi? Explain them briefly in your own words. (7 points)

Common Loyalty - Put the chapter above yourself

Personal Responsibility - Pay your dues

Achievement - Work hard in school/life

Accountability - Keep watch over your personal conduct

Campus Involvement - Be involved in other things at BSU

Responsible Citizenship - Serve others/better the world around you

Lifelong Commitment - Support the chapter/BSU after you graduate

Who were the 7 loyal members of Nu Phi? (7 points)

Andrew Alexander Kroeg Jr

Simon Fogarty

Lawrence Harry Mixson

Anthony Pelzer Wagener

Theodore Barnwell Kelly

Thomas Francis Moismann

James Fogarty

At what college was Pi Kappa Phi founded? Include date and address of founding. (2 points)

College of Charleston, South Carolina

December 10, 1904

90 Broad St

Who are Durward Owen and Mark Timmes, and what were their contributions to Pi Kappa Phi? Include chapter designations/schools. (4 points)

Durward Owen - Roanoke College (Xi Chapter)

Honorary 4th founding father, co-founder of The Ability Experience, grew Pi Kappa Phi to over 100 chapters nationally

Mark Timmes - University of Florida (Alpha Epsilon Chapter

CEO after Durward, created educational programs in The Journey (AME, Ladder of Risk, etc)

Who is the current CEO of Pi Kappa Phi? Include chapter designation and school. (2 points)

Jake Henderson, Beta Theta Chapter, University of Arizona.

What is the National Council of Pi Kappa Phi and what is their role? (3 points)

Exec board of all chapters. Act as a "supreme court" of Pi Kappa Phi, make important decisions regarding the national fraternity

What is Supreme Chapter and how often is it held? What is its significance? (2 points)

Gathering of two members of every chapter, held every two years, and every 25 year is Charleston. Its significance is making changes to the Gold Book (Pi Kappa Phi's national constitution and bylaws)

What two people founded The Ability Experience and in what year? (2 points)

Durward Owen and Thomas Sayre, established in 1977.

What are the four core values of The Ability Experience? Explain them in your own words. (4 points)

Abilities - Everyone has different abilities, regardless of how they present them (disabled/able-bodied)

Teamwork - Working together with your chapter and with people with disabilities

Empathy - Understanding people may struggle with things you take for granted

Integrity - People with disabilities deserved to be treated like any other person, not pitied

List all Executive Council Officers and brief descriptions of their responsibilities. (10 points)

Archon - President/CEO of chapter

Vice Archon - In charge of recruitment, presides over chapter in absence of Archon

Treasurer - In charge of chapter finances

Secretary - Keeps meeting minutes, attendance, and calendar

Chaplain - In charge of anything ritualistic and brotherhood

Warden - In charge of AME/Associate Members, education of chapter, and scholarship

Historian - In charge of keeping chapter records, social media

Philanthropy Chair - In charge of everything philanthropy related

Risk Management Chair - Ensures chapter's events are safe and comply with risk management policy

Standards Board Chair - Ex-officio member, leads standards board, upholds the rules of the chapter

What is the role of Pi Kappa Phi's National Headquarters? (2 points)

Work on the day-to-day operations of the fraternity and assist local chapters.

What is Pi Kappa Phi's Greek motto and what does it mean? (3 points)

ODH, meaning 'Nothing shall ever tear us asunder.'

How many entities make up Pi Kappa Phi and what are they? (3 points)

4 Entities:

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

Pi Kappa Phi Foundation

Pi Kappa Phi Properties

The Ability Experience

Draw/describe the Pi Kappa Phi flag, Star Shield, and bell of Pi Kappa Phi. (3 points)

Flag - Blue on sides, white in middle, star in top left, lamp in bottom right, greek letters of Pi Kappa Phi displayed vertically down the middle

Star Shield - Blue 5 point shield and crossed swords pointed up in background, gold 5 point star over the shield

Bell - Bell with greek letters of Pi Kappa Phi across it diagonally

Briefly describe Ultimate Respect and an example of utilizing it. (3 points)

A "come to Jesus" or serious talk with a brother about their actions/behavior. I pull someone aside and say ultimate respect, this thing you have been doing has been really bugging me and others in the chapter.

Briefly describe the national philosophy on alcohol. (2 points)

No drinking under 21

Nothing above 15% ABV (unless provided by licensed and insured third party vendor)

No rapid consumption/drinking games

No buying alcohol with chapter funds

No bulk quantities

Briefly describe the national philosophy on drugs. (2 points)

Follow federal law on drugs (no drugs)

Briefly describe the national philosophy on hazing. (2 points)

No hazing, even if the person consents to it

What was the virtual risk management training you received called and what are 2 lessons you learned from it?

Ladder of risk

Nothing above 15% ABV (unless provided by licensed and insured third party vendor)

No drugs

Briefly describe the fraternity's standards hearing process. (3 points)

Complaint is made, standards board schedules a hearing, both sides of cases are heard, formal or informal resolution can be made, if formal resolution the standards board determines responsibility by vote, if responsible sanctions are given