Delta Sigma Pi Overview and History
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Of the four types of college fraternities, which one is Delta Sigma Pi?

Professional fraternity.

Of which national interfraternity association is Delta Sigma Pi a prominent member?

Professional Fraternity Association.

What is the purpose of Delta Sigma Pi as stated in the Preamble of its Bylaws?

Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.

Give the date and place of the founding of Delta Sigma Pi.

<p>November 7, 1907, at the School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance of New York University, New York, New York.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give the complete names of the four Founders of Delta Sigma Pi.

<p>Alexander Frank Maykay, Alfred Moysello, Henry Albert Tienken, and Harold Valentine Jacobs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the fraternity supreme governing body.

<p>The Grand Chapter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where and when does the Grand Chapter meet next?

<p>It will meet next August 16-20, 2017 at Grand Chapter Congress in New Orleans, Louisiana.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the current Grand President of Delta Sigma Pi.

<p>Onuka Ibe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the Past Grand President of Delta Sigma Pi.

<p>Mark Chiacchiari.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the Vice President-Finance of Delta Sigma Pi.

<p>Kelly Rabin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the National Collegians of the Year?

<p>Chad Robinson (2015) and Jennifer Huynh (2016).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is your Provincial Vice President?

<p>Henry McDaniel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is your Regional Vice President?

<p>Jeannette Buie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of your province and region?

<p>South Central Province; Gateway Region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the active collegiate chapters in your region?

<p>Alpha Beta, Alpha Chi, Beta Sigma, Eta Nu, Eta Sigma, Iota Nu, Kappa Omicron, Sigma Psi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What universities are represented by the collegiate chapters in your region?

<p>University of Missouri-Columbia, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Truman State University, Missouri State University, Lindenwood University.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the cities and states of the collegiate chapters in your region?

<p>Columbia MO, St. Louis MO, St. Louis MO, St. Louis MO, Edwardsville IL, Kirksville MO, Springfield MO, Saint Charles MO.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of your alumni chapter?

<p>St. Louis, MO.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints a District Director?

<p>The Regional Vice President.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name your District Director.

<p>Stephanie Morris.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name your Chapter Advisor.

<p>Wayne Anderson.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who may serve as a Chapter Advisor?

<p>A member of the school's faculty or administration, elected by a majority vote of the chapter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Write the correct abbreviation for a member of Delta Sigma Pi.

<p>Deltasig.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Delta Sigma Pi's 'Central Office'?

<p>The Central Office is the national administrative headquarters of Delta Sigma Pi for both the Fraternity and Leadership Foundation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the Central Office staff different from the national Board of Directors?

<p>The Executive Director is in charge of the Central Office and has a paid full-time staff of directors and administrative personnel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Delta Sigma Pi Overview

  • Delta Sigma Pi is classified as a professional fraternity, one of four types of college fraternities.
  • It is a prominent member of the Professional Fraternity Association.

Purpose and Founding

  • Established to promote business education, social engagement, ethical standards, and community welfare.
  • Founded on November 7, 1907, at New York University's School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance.

Founders

  • The fraternity was founded by Alexander Frank Maykay, Alfred Moysello, Henry Albert Tienken, and Harold Valentine Jacobs.

Governance

  • The supreme governing body is known as the Grand Chapter.
  • The next Grand Chapter Congress is scheduled for August 16-20, 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Leadership

  • Current Grand President: Onuka Ibe
  • Past Grand President: Mark Chiacchiari
  • Vice President-Finance: Kelly Rabin
  • National Collegians of the Year: Chad Robinson (2015), Jennifer Huynh (2016)

Provincial and Regional Structure

  • The fraternity is divided into provinces and regions; Delta Sigma Pi's province is South Central and its region is Gateway.
  • The Provincial Vice President is Henry McDaniel; Regional Vice President is Jeannette Buie.

Active Chapters and Alumni

  • Active collegiate chapters in the South Central Province include Alpha Beta, Alpha Chi, Beta Sigma, among others.
  • Universities associated with these chapters include University of Missouri-Columbia and Washington University in St. Louis.
  • The alumni chapter is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Chapter Governance

  • The District Director is appointed by the Regional Vice President; current District Director is Stephanie Morris.
  • Chapter Advisor: Wayne Anderson, elected by a majority vote from the chapter and must be faculty or administration.

Faculty Involvement

  • Notable faculty members who are Deltasig include Olen Lee Greer, Wayne L. Anderson, James R. Scott, Charles M. Hermans, and Courtney Pham.

Membership Abbreviation

  • Members of Delta Sigma Pi can be referred to as "Deltasigs".

Central Office

  • The Central Office serves as the administrative headquarters for Delta Sigma Pi and the Leadership Foundation, managed by a full-time Executive Director and staff.
  • It is distinct from the national Board of Directors, which is elected.

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Explore the history and governance of Delta Sigma Pi, a prominent professional fraternity. This quiz covers its founding, purpose, and notable leaders influential in promoting business education and ethical standards since 1907.

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