Leadership
There are many different opportunities to get involved and undertake leadership roles through the many chair and committee positions. The leadership opportunities within the local chapter add substantial value to a young man's education, beyond that which is available in a classroom. Each local chapter of Phi Kappa Psi is governed and managed by undergraduate members elected by their peers, with the advice and assistance of alumni members who serve as chapter advisors. Day-to-day operations are managed by the undergraduates, while alumni advisors play a greater role.
Academics
Fraternities assist in that transition by offering scholarship activities which might include study partners, mandatory study hours, and time management workshops. You can access the network of fraternity members who already know how to use campus resources like the library, study skills centers, computer labs, and academic advisors. The Endowment Fund of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity has an ongoing program under which local chapters can apply for grants to install computer network wiring, Internet access, and up-to-date computer equipment in the chapter house. Although Phi Kappa Psi encourages the academic achievement of its members, ultimately responsibility lies with each member, and the extent to which the many resources made available to him are utilized.
History
Founded over 150 years ago, Phi Psi boasts a rich history at many of the nation's top colleges and universities. William H. Letterman and Charles P.T. Moore founded Phi Kappa Psi in the little college town of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, when they were nursing their stricken friends during an epidemic of typhoid fever at their college. It was through these long night vigils that an appreciation of the great joy of serving others came into their lives. Calling a number of others to join them, a Brotherhood was founded on February 19, 1852. It flourished, and gradually extended to other colleges and universities throughout the country. Idealists all, these founders of Phi Kappa Psi taught a new fraternity - a Fraternity that would complement the work of the university by cultivating those humanities without which the educated man fails of his greatest usefulness.
Alumni
Phi Kappa Psi alumni are the driving force behind the longevity and success of its chapters. Without them we cannot truly function a fraternity. New York Beta relies on its alumni for job support after graduation, financial contributions, housing corporation's management and continued involvement in the chapter. If you are a New York Beta alumni and would like to get involved with chapter or make a financial contribution please contact our current alumni relations chair, Alec Truit This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Be sure to check back periodically for alumni events and updates. Hope to see you in Syracuse in the near future!
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