1.
What is a Fraternity? What does it do to further the goals of today's
undergraduate men?
Simply put, a fraternity is an organization of women or men bound
together by friendship, aspirations, and common goals. On a college
campus a student will find many opportunities to get involved in an
array of different fraternities, whether they are solely based on
academic honorary, academic major, community service, religion, ethnicity;
or whether they are social fraternities such as Kappa Sigma.
Kappa Sigma's main objective is based on building a better man, while
encouraging him to participate in as many other campus organizations
that he may choose. More specifically, Kappa Sigma looks to provide
the opportunity for the male student to enhance his fellowship circle,
leadership skills, scholastic involvement, and service contribution
to the local community.
2. Why does Kappa Sigma call itself a "values-based"
fraternity?
Far too often a parent may have a preconceived notion that a fraternity
is based purely on an "animal house" party atmosphere. It
is not within Kappa Sigma's ideals to promote the party, but instead
our four cornerstones of Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and
Service. Through these principles a male student will enhance his
college career and become a better man for joining the Kappa Sigma
Fraternity.
3. My son is considering
joining a Kappa Sigma chapter, what can I expect him to be involved
in?
Instantly, a parent will find his son meeting a whole new social circle
which will put him in contact with various student leaders, teachers,
and alumni in the community.
As your son begins his membership in Kappa Sigma, he will initially
begin as a pledge. The term pledge is in no way meant as a degrading
term, but as a term to describe his period of membership in which
he evaluates Kappa Sigma. During the pledging process, your son will
be considered a prospective member and will undergo a pledging period.
At the end of the pledging process, your son will be asked by the
chapter if he would like to join the members and undergo initiation.
In no way is the initiation to be construed as hazing or degrading,
but rather the opportunity for the pledge to learn the founding and
history of Kappa Sigma. Again, your son will be given a choice of
which he is free to choose from; and his answer will be respected.
4. What is Kappa Sigma's
anti-hazing stance?
Membership in Kappa Sigma is a privilege. Each member, pledge or initiate,
undergraduate and alumnus, is bound by this Code of Conduct.
Each
member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity is responsible for seeing that he:
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Acts as a gentleman, setting an example of moral behavior;
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Conducts himself as a good student, good neighbor, and good citizen;
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Obeys the laws, rules and regulations of his country, state or province,
city and county, and college or university;
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Understands and abides by the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules of Kappa
Sigma Fraternity, including the Standards of Conduct, the acts and
resolutions of Grand Conclaves, and his chapter’s by-laws; and
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Does not engage in, permit or tolerate hazing , or the unlawful use
of alcohol or possession of controlled substances;
When
the Fraternity finds that any member fails or refuses to abide by
this Code of Conduct, the Fraternity may take such actions as permitted
in the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules up to and including removing
the individual from membership in Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
5.
What is Kappa Sigma's perspective on alcohol?
Kappa Sigma promotes only responsible drinking to students of legal
drinking age. Kappa Sigma goes even further to promote responsible
drinking by use of Kappa Sigma's "My Brother's Keeper"
program. Leadership amongst Kappa Sigma members is also fostered and encouraged through Kappa Sigma's new value and character-based training called the "Kappa Sigma University."
6. What is the
Parents' Leadership Circle?
The Kappa Sigma Parents' Leadership Circle is a partnership between
parents, educators, and Kappa Sigma Alumni which assists our members
in achieving their full educational potential. Your generous involvement
in the Parents' Leadership Circle is a great way to assist your
son's educational and personal development.
7. Who are some of Kappa
Sigma's alumni; and what do they have to say about the Kappa Sigma
experience?
The greatest thing about Kappa Sigma alumni is the diversity and
the span from successful politician and esteemed business leader
to famous singer/songwriter and PGA tour golfer. Kappa Sigma doesn't
want a cookie-cutter image of its members, but actually looks for
group dynamics in order to develop stronger life-time bonds. You
can find a list of some of our prominent Kappa Sigma alumni here.
8. Who can I call if I
have questions?
As Kappa Sigma leaders we do not only expect questions, but we encourage
them. By answering the questions, we look to ease the concerns and
address the misconceptions a parent may have.
The best answers for a parent will come from the local campus and
chapter itself. So, please contact the Greek Affairs Advisor on
campus, Alumnus Advisor in the community, or the President of the
undergraduate chapter. The Kappa
Sigma Headquarters is also a great source for answers or direction
to contacting the local officers. If you would like a copy of our financial records, please contact the Director of Financial Operations. All information is available fo a nominal fee to cover copying and postage.
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