Phi Sigma Rho

Phi Sigma Rho (), also known as Phi Rho or PSR, is a social sorority for individuals who identify as female or non-binary in science, engineering, and engineering technologies. The sorority was founded in 1984 at Purdue University. The first chapter of Phi Sigma Rho was installed on September 24, 1984, with 10 charter members. It has since expanded across the United States.

Phi Sigma Rho Headquarters are located in Northville, Michigan. The sorority is actively expanding in the United States and Canada.

History

Phi Sigma Rho was founded in 1984 by Rashmi Khanna and Abby McDonald at Purdue University. Khanna and McDonald were unable to participate in traditional sorority rushes due to the demands of their engineering program, so they decided to start their sorority instead. The Alpha chapter was founded with ten charter members: Gail Bonney, Anita Chatterjea, Ann Cullinan, Pam Kabbes, Rashmi Khanna, Abby McDonald, Christine Mooney, Tina Kershner, Michelle Self, and Kathy Vargo.

Since the founding of the Alpha chapter in 1984, Phi Sigma Rho has grown to forty-six chapters nationally.

Phi Sigma Rho accepts students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics who identify as female or who identify as non-binary.

Mission

Phi Sigma Rho is a social sorority for women in engineering and engineering technology serving members and the community by promoting:
* High standards of personal integrity, respect, and character,
* Lifelong bonds of sisterhood, and
* Academic and professional excellence with a social balance
Through shared experiences, common bonds, and recognition of service and achievement.

Qualities of Sisterhood

Each woman admitted to membership in Phi Sigma Rho is believed to be:
A woman of good character... with friendly personality and encouraging disposition
A student of scholarship... with the ingenuity, ambition, inner strength and endurance to meet life's challenges
An individual possessed of optimism and respect for diversity...having a deep sense of personal responsibility, integrity and loyalty.

Objectives

The objectives of the Sorority, which apply to all members, are:

* To foster and provide the broadening experience of sorority living with its social and moral challenges and responsibilities for the individual and the chapter.
* To develop the highest standard of personal integrity and character.
* To promote academic excellence and support personal achievement, while providing a social balance.
* To aid the individual in the transition from academic to the professional community.
* To maintain sorority involvement with the alma mater and the community through responsible participation.
* To maintain the bond of sisterhood with alumnae members through communication, consultation, and participation in Sorority functions.

Start a New Chapter

Phi Sigma Rho was founded in 1984 as a social sorority for women in engineering and engineering technology. United by the common goal of our profession, we work to balance the demands of our major with the fun of Greek life. With camaraderie and the support of our sisters, we come together to create an energy that amplifies for the purpose of lifting up our sisters, our colleges and our communities to unprecedented heights. PhiRho: Re-Engineering Sorority Life.

Each year Phi Sigma Rho searches for new members who uphold our values of friendship, scholarship, and encouragement through the Phi Rho Way. Membership in Phi Sigma Rho connects you to an entire network of like-minded individuals who lift one another up to unprecedented heights. If you're looking for a life experience instead of only an education, consider joining Phi Sigma Rho to meet not only your sisters, but your people.

How do I start a new chapter?
Phi Sigma Rho is always seeking opportunities for growth. Through our growth process, we carefully evaluate potential new colleges and universities and lead interested students through the process of becoming a chapter.

If you attend a school where a Phi Sigma Rho chapter has not previously existed and are interested in starting a chapter on your campus, we encourage you to reach out to our Headquarters Staff or Vice President of Extension to get started.

Chapters, Prospective Chapters, Interest Groups

The tables below hold information about all of the Phi Sigma Rho chapters, prospective chapters and interest groups listed on the organization's official website.

Chapters

Prospective Chapters

Interest Groups

Headquarters

The Phi Sigma Rho Headquarters is located in southeastern Michigan. The sorority has two full time staff members, Gabrielle Salazar, the Executive Director, and Caitlin LaFontaine, the Assistant Executive Director. The National Board has eight members - a President, Vice President of Standards, Vice President of Communications, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Alumnae Engagement, Vice President of Member Services, Vice President of Collegiate Affairs and Vice President of Extension.

External links

Phi Sigma Rho Official WebsitePhi Sigma Rho Foundation

References

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Student societies in the United States
Student organizations established in 1984
1984 establishments in Indiana
Purdue University