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Guiding Principles
Pi Kappa Alpha is dedicated to developing men of integrity, intellect, and high moral character and to fostering a truly lifelong fraternal experience. To fulfill this mission, Pi Kappa Alpha will: * Encourage all our members to live the values taught in our ritual. * Provide innovative services and programs designed to enrich the lives of our undergraduates, alumni, and communities. * Create opportunities for our undergraduate and alumni members to participate in the life of Pi Kappa Alpha on a daily basis. * Promote and foster a spirit of pride, loyalty, inclusion and respect for Pi Kappa Alpha and its rich history. * Empower our undergraduate and alumni members to help shape Pi Kappa Alpha's future by being informed ambassadors and involved advocates. * Encourage our undergraduate and alumni members to take an active role in advancing Pi Kappa Alpha's interests by volunteering their time and by contributing to the Fraternity's annual giving campaign. * Communicate effectively and efficiently with our alumni, students and host institutions through various channels on a continuous basis. * Value academic achievement and practice academic integrity. * Establish positive and lasting relationships with our host institutions, alumni and communities. * Encourage our members to be of strong mind and body. Our Vision Pi Kappa Alpha will set the standard of integrity, intellect, and achievement for our members, host institutions, and the communities in which we live. Our Creed We believe in the importance of virtue and commit to living the values of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. We recognize that truth is the foundation of all lasting association, and we will seek wisdom and knowledge while serving others in modesty and dignity. Recalling that Pi Kappa Alpha is a lifelong commitment, I therefore reaffirm to live my life with honor and courage seeking the inherent worth in each person I meet; to accept all brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha in love and friendship; and to serve my faith, my family, my community, my alma mater, and my Fraternity. Only then, by living these virtues, will we realize our fullest potential. Our Integrity Our Founders created Pi Kappa Alpha to attract men committed to the full development of their intellectual and personal potential. This object requires that a community of trust exist among all brothers, along with a faithful devotion to truth and honor. Integrity is demanded in all relationships and pursuits, both personal and academic.
Crest of Pi Kappa Alpha
Community Service and Philanthropy
What is the community service, philanthropy, or cause that your organization most frequently supports? Saint Baldrick's, Shriners Hospital, Weave
What program(s) or event(s) does your organization at Sacramento State coordinate to support the community service, philanthropy, or cause mentioned above? Saint Baldrick's Fundraiser & Pikes Challenge (Shriners)
Approximately how many hours per month do individual members or your organization participate in community service or philanthropy projects? 3
How many community service or philanthropy projects does your organization participate in each semester? 4
Risk Management
Does your organization have a bylaw or statement regarding hazing? Hazing 1. No member or chapter shall conduct hazing activities. Hazing is defined as: Any form of physical abuse; Any activity that might reasonably be expected to bring embarrassment or psychological harm to the individual; Any activity that might reasonably be expected to bring physical harm to the individual; Any activity that might reasonably be expected to degrade or otherwise compromise the dignity of the individual; Any activity that might reasonably be expected to require an unreasonable or inordinate amount of the individual’s time, or in any manner impair the individual’s academic efforts; Any activity that might reasonably be expected to make the individual an object of amusement or ridicule; The required consumption of any liquid, gas or solid matter; Any requirement which compels an individual to participate in any activity which is illegal or contrary to the individual’s genuine moral and/or religious beliefs, or contrary to the rules and regulations of the educational institution. 2. Each member and pledge shall refuse to participate in any hazing activity, and shall refuse to permit hazing from being inflicted upon them. 3. The Chapter Statement of Position on Hazing shall be presented to, and signed by, each new pledge and the chapter’s pledge educator. One copy should be retained for the chapter’s files, and one copy should be provided to each individual whose signature appears.
Does your organization have an insurance policy? Yes
Does your organization have a Risk Management policy? Yes
Quick Stats
Name: Pi Kappa Alpha
Minimum GPA: 2.25
Flower: Lilly of the Valley
Color(s): Garnet & Gold
Symbol: Crest
Jewel: Diamond
Nickname: Pikes
Motto: Once A Pike... Always A Pike
Year: 1868 at University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
First at Sac State: 1980
US Chapters: 210
International Chapters: Canada
Headquarters Location: 8347 West Range Cove in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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Pi Kappa Alpha is dedicated to developing men of integrity, intellect, and high moral character and to fostering a truly lifelong fraternal experience.