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Phi Sigma Pi was founded by Hendricks, Phillips, and McClure on February 14, 1916 at Central Missouri State University . The fraternity later became national when a second chapter was founded at Bradley University , 1921. Phi Sigma Pi has evolved from an honorary professional fraternity, to a professional education fraternity, and as of 1966 a national honor fraternity. Beta Rho is the fiftieth chapter of Phi Sigma Pi. It was founded by Joanna Cestaro and Jami Jones on February 26, 1995 along with 115 charter members.

In carrying out the purpose of the National Fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi shall strive to personify and encourage three ideals:

1. The acquisition and dissemination of information and knowledge through scholarship,
2. The application of professional skills and the fostering of leadership qualities by promoting and advancing the welfare of humanity, and
3. The fostering of non-discriminatory, fraternal fellowship within Phi Sigma Pi's ranks.

Phi Sigma Pi shall constantly strive to keep these ideals dynamic in the lives of its members.

Phi Sigma Pi recruits among the best and the brightest students on college campuses. Through community service and educational programs, as well as fellowship and recreational events, students of outstanding academic achievement are offered the opportunity to be involved with a dynamic campus organization. The Phi Sigma Pi experience extends beyond university life, as well, with quality lifelong contacts and continued opportunities for National Alumni Association member participation, continually fostering the ideals of scholarship, leadership and fellowship.

Philanthropy

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Anti-Hazing Policy

Phi Sigma Pi does not condone hazing in any form. Hazing is prohibited by law in the state of Virginia. According to the Phi Sigma Pi National Constitution, Article XX, Section I:

"...Hazing shall be defined as, but not limited to, any action taken of situation created, intentionally, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, and ridicule. These actions and situations may include, but are not limited to: paddling in any form, creations of excessive fatigue, physical and psychological shock, scavenger hunts which involve illegal activities, one-way road trips which leave an individual to find return transportation, wearing apparel at any time or location which is not appropriate, required engagement in public stunts or buffoonery, morally degrading games or humiliating activities, compulsory consumption of any alcoholic beverages or controlled substance or non-controlled substances, and any other activities which are not consistent with the regulations and policies of the sheltering institution, or behavior considered as unbecoming of a Member of Phi Sigma Pi."