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Phi Sigma Pi Final Exam
PSP Exam
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03/23/2009

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Are members of PSP permitted to have dual or multiple memberships in other Greek letter or Academic Organizations? Why?
Definition
Yes, because of no conflict of interest
Term
Define Hazing
Definition
Any action taken or situation created intentionally to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment or ridicule
Term
What is the supreme legislative body of the national fraternity?
Definition
The Grand Chapter
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PSP's legislative body is composed of: (3 things)
Definition
National Council
1 Delegate from each chapter
2 delegates from the national alumni assoc.
Term
What is the executive and administrative body of the national fraternity?
Definition
National Council
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The National Council is made up of:
Definition
7 officers elected by the Grand Chapter every 2 years
Term
PSP's national philanthropy:
Definition
Teach for America
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What is the purpose of PSP's philanthropy?
Definition
College graduates commit 2 years teaching in low income communities to work toward eliminating education inequality by enlisting some of our nation's most promising future leaders
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What is the PSP Foundation?
Definition
A charitable foundation that collects and distributes funds in support of the programs and goals of PSP. Made up of donors and significant financial contributors
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What is the purpose of holding a Grand Chapter Conference?
Definition
The conference is dedicated to discussing fraternity business including amendments to our national constitution and the election to the national council every two years
Term
Advises chapters/colonies on a variety of chapter/colony management issues; recruitment; educational resources; programming and development
Definition
Region/Expansion Consultant
Term
Records and tracks chapter forms, fees, and dues:
Definition
Administrative Assistant
Term
Oversees the day-to-day operations of PSP:
Definition
Executive Director
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Processes paperwork, coordinates mailings, and assists staff as needed:
Definition
Administrative Assistant
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Trains and supervises the Region Consultants; Editor of "The Purple and Gold", e-newsletters and oversees management of the national website:
Definition
Director of Member Services
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Acts as liaison and provides assistance to PSP colonies and cultivates relationships with prospective colleges and universities
Definition
Director of Expansion
Term
Plans and organizes National Events
Definition
Executive Director
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Coordinates annual giving and cultivates lifetime member relationships; Editor of the "Lampadion" and serves as liaison to the PSP Foundation
Definition
Director of Alumni Relations
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Serves as the official ambassador of PSP
Definition
National President
Term
Ensures that accurate records are kept at all national meetings
Definition
National Secretary
Term
Serves as the parliamentarian at all national meetings
Definition
National President
Term
Builds resources to help chapters properly execute "The Ritual"
Definition
VP of Membership Development
Term
Formulates a budget with the Executive Director
Definition
VP of Finance
Term
Develops programs to foster communication between chapters and improve regional collaboration among chapters
Definition
VP of Chapter Development
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Coordinates all national awards and scholoarships
Definition
National Secretary
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Appoints committees and special assignments
Definition
National President
Term
Improves and develops resources to ensure Initiation programs produce strong and dedicated Brothers
Definition
VP of Membership Development
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Oversees the development of alumni resources and benefits; assists chapters in improving and enhancing alumni relations
Definition
VP of Alumni Development
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Oversees the work of the Executive Director
Definition
National Council
Term
Monitors Risk Management of the National Fraternity
Definition
Senior Vice President
Term
Greek Alphabet
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Term
What is your chapter's Greek Letter name?
Definition
Alpha Kappa
Term
THe names of the two fraternal songs:
Definition
1. Brothers Are We
2. Brothers
Term
Who wrote the music and lyrics of Brothers Are We?
Definition
Music-Charles Darrin
Lyrics-Edward Ingraham
Term
Who wrote the music and lyrics of the second song?
Definition
Thomas E. Daniels
Term
What is the membership certificate called?
Definition
The Shingle
Term
Whose signatures are located above the certificate?
Definition
National President and National Secretary
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who is the President?
Definition
Courtney Patterson
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who is the Vice President?
Definition
Chirag Rajpuria
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who is the Secretary?
Definition
Corey Inscoe
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who is the Treasurer?
Definition
Brandon Kearns
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who is the Historian?
Definition
Eve Green
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who is the Parliamentarian?
Definition
John Weis
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who is the Initiate Advisor?
Definition
Betsy Labiner
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who are the Mediators?
Definition
Becca Denison and Rob Perry
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who is the Alumni Committee Chair?
Definition
Jessica Alcorn
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who are the Fundraising Chairs?
Definition
Niki Connelly and Sarah Hoyt
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who are the Inter Chair Relations?
Definition
Kasey Rankin and Morgan Beggs
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who is the Intramural Recreation Chair?
Definition
Michael Pardue
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who are the Public Relation Chairs?
Definition
Cara Heaton and Kelsey Schmidt
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who is the Scholarship Chair?
Definition
Christian Quingla
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who are the Service Chairs?
Definition
Lauren Rose and Sarah Shoaf
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who is the Rush Chair?
Definition
Emily Portner
Term
Of Alpha Kappa, who is the Social Chair?
Definition
Emily Farrar
Term
What is the only means by which an individual may become either a collegiate or Honorary member of PSP?
Definition
The Ritual
Term
What are the Fraternity Colors?
Definition
Purple and Gold
Term
What is the auxiliary color?
Definition
White
Term
What is located at the bottom of the shield?
Definition
A ribbon embroidered with PSP in Greek
Term
What is located at the top of the shield?
Definition
The lamp of knowledge
Term
What objects appear on the center part of the shield?
Definition
An open book and staff, three stars and four clasped links
Term
Fraternal orders existed as early as:
Definition
15th century BC
Term
What was the first Greek letter organization to be established in the US?
Definition
Phi Beta Kappa
Term
Name one of the two earliest Greek letter organizations for women:
Definition
Kappa Alpha Theta or Kappa Kappa Gamma
Term
State colleges and universities were once known as and referred to as ______________ or ________________ colleges.
Definition
Normal; Teacher
Term
From which Greek letter organization did several of the original members of PSP belong to?
Definition
Phi Lambda Epsilon
Term
PSP was established at which institution?
Definition
State Teachers College at Warrensburg, Missouri
Term
The institution that PSP was founded is now known as:
Definition
Central Missouri State University
Term
What date is PSP's founding?
Definition
February 14, 1916
Term
The three founders of PSP:
Definition
Eldo L. Hendricks
Clarence H. McClure,
Claude A. Phillips
Term
The founders of our fraternity decided that PSP would not only stress __________, __________, and __________ but do so in a concept of equal __________ dedicated to these three ideals
Definition
Leadership/Scholarship/Fellowship

Tripod
Term
What year did PSP become a "national fraternity" (extra points for exact date)
Definition
May 2, 1921
Term
At which school was the second chapter established
Definition
State Normal School
Term
The first national publication for all members (undergraduate and alumni) was called __________. It was later named __________, which means __________.
Definition
PSP Newsletter; The Lampodian; Little Torch
Term
What was the reasoning of those who opposed the merger of PSP with Kappa Phi Kappa?
Definition
A merger would unnecessarily change the ideals of the fraternity
Term
Why was the 1940 "Purple and Gold" newsletter established?
Definition
To permit closer ties between the National Office and Local Chapters
Term
True or False:
The information published in either the collegiate newsletter and alumni magazine is confidential and not to be shared with non-members
Definition
False
Term
Who was the brother credited with creating the first membership handbook for PSP initiates?
Definition
Clair B. Wilson
Term
What events in the mid-20th century slowed the momentum and growth PSP had been experiencing in its early years?
Definition
World War II and the Great Depression
Term
What year did PSP Fraternity become PSP National Honor Fraternity?
Definition
1921
Term
What was the dilemma facing PSP with the passage of Title IX?
Definition
With the banishment of sex discrimination in education, the national organization had to admit eligible women as well
Term
What was required for PSP to allow women to be inducted as members?
Definition
The National Constitution had to be amended in 1977
Term
PSP's first scholarship was established by __________ and __________ to promote the future academic opportunities of Brothers who ____________________________.
Definition
Dr. Richard Todd; Claudia Pennock Todd

excel in the embodying ideals of scholarship, fellowship, and leadership
Term
The monetary fund used to assist Brothers in need of financial aid is the __________________ which translates to __________.
Definition
Subrosa Fund; Under the Rose
Term
Describe the purpose of PSP's national philanthropy
Definition
To build a movement to eliminate educational inequality by enlisting some of our nation's most promising future leaders in that effort
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