History

Phi Sigma Pi was founded at Central Missouri State University on February 14, 1916, by E.L. Hendricks, C.A. Phillips, and C.H. McClure. The Fraternity became national in 1921 when a second chapter was founded at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. The National Fraternity has since evolved from an honorary professional fraternity to a professional education fraternity, and then, in 1966, to an honor fraternity for all disciplines. Phi Sigma Pi became coeducational in 1977.

Currently, there are chapters chartered throughout the Mid-West and East Coast. Today, over 20,000 students, alumni and faculty in over ninety institutions nationwide have met the standards for membership in Phi Sigma Pi.

In carrying out the purpose of the National Fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi encourages three ideals:

  • The acquisition and dissemination of information and knowledge through SCHOLARSHIP.
  • The application of professional skills and the fostering of LEADERSHIP qualities by promoting and advancing the welfare of humanity.
  • The fostering of non-discriminatory, fraternal FELLOWSHIP within Phi Sigma Pi's ranks.

However, the most concrete answer to this question is that Phi Sigma Pi is 1/3 honor society, 1/3 social fraternity and 1/3 service organization. Thus, it encompasses its tripod of scholarship, fellowship and leadership.