Phi Delta Psi is a college fraternity consisting of functioning undergraduates, and soon to be flourishing alumni chapters on major campuses in major cities throughout the country. The fraternity was founded at Western Michigan University as a non-profit organization under the laws of the state of Michigan on March 21, 1977. Phi Delta Psi was later incorporated in November of 1977. The fraternity later established a little sister organization named the Sapphires.

The Founders are:

• Kwameh Barnett
• Derek Bell
• Richard Bell
• Charles Cameron
• Gregory Brown
• Gerald Dixon
• Dennis Jones
• Peter McClain
• Micheal Mosby
• Daulton Tansil
• Keith Mitchell (Graduate Advisor)

The founders of the organization saw fit, with due respect to our Greek Brothers, a need for change. This change was a new organization that could carry on fraternity tradition. Our organization also set forth an atmosphere geared toward the stimulation of the young black college man--making him aware of his individual potential of unlimited self-improvement.

The primary objectives of Phi Delta Psi, as outlined in the fraternity constitution, are:

• A) Consider the goals and ideas of members as continually applicable to the campus, social and personal life.
• B) Promote superior scholarship as basic and intellectual achievement.
• C) Interact with other fraternities, sororities organizations and the university administration the concern for, and maintenance of, high social and moral standards.
• D) To direct members toward a consciousness of their life long responsibility of serving others.
• E) To enhance our members' ability to take a leadership position in society.

Phi Delta Psi and the Sapphires are not just a social fraternal family. Up to this point in time, our concept is seen as a logical progression from individual self improvement to the larger goal of social betterment for the masses. Education will always be the key, the proven way to break the cycle of poverty, discrimination and deprivation of our rights. Each step in the academic progression is further proof of the educability and hence leadership potential of those at the bottom rung of the so-called, "socioeconomic ladder." We are involved in community services and hope to one day be able to offer aid to the Underprivileged throughout the world.

Our members have no choice but to be "leaders of men." We are a fraternity with a definable purpose and definite goal in mind. For we believe, "ALL THAT IS PUT INTO THE LIVES OF OTHERS, COMES BACK INTO OUR OWN"..

OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKIN'...

• the opportunity to belong to a fraternity without the publicized "animal house" initiation tactics normally affiliated with traditional greek lettered organizations.
• the opportunity to belong to a fraternity that is 99.9% sure your grade point average will increase under their academically focused intake program.
• the opportunity to belong to a fraternity where your ideas are seriously considered. You are a person with ideas as opposed to just a number.
• the opportunity to belong to a fraternity where membership is determined by the potential member focusing on education, community service and organizational skills.
• the opportunity to belong to a fraternity where the initiation program is conducted only in the presents of members.

Phi Delta Psi Creed

A Phi Man always strives to reach the highest educational, moral, and spiritual efficiency that he can possibly attain.

A Phi Man always endeavors to preserve his youthfulness, physically and mentally.

A Phi Man always up holds the dignity of women; for she is the fruit of our society.

A Phi Man always up holds the respect of his elders and superiors; for they hold the knowledge and experience that soon will be ours.

A Phi Man always endeavors to generate pride in himself and all those who fellowship with him.

A Phi Man always dresses with dignity, and grooms himself impeccably, for his appearance reflects upon himself as we as his Fraternity.

A Phi Man always endeavors to take active interest in his environment, using his influence toward the protection of the unfortunate and weak.

A Phi Man is always dedicated to his lifelong responsibility to serving others.

A Phi Man is faithful to the ideas and traditions set forth by the Founders of his sacred and beloved Fraternity.

(Other chapters are currently being targeted at Eastern Michigan University and Atlanta-Clark University)

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From your friendly PHI MAN

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