The Four Pillars
At the heart of Kappa Sigma lie the Fraternity's Four Pillars, which guide our ambitions and underpin our successes. Striving for excellence produces Brothers who are involved in all aspects of campus life; who excel academically as students and professionally upon graduation; who strive to develop lifelong bonds with those around them; who support their peers; and who serve their colleges and communities.
The Four Pillars of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity are as follow: Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship and Service.
Fellowship
Want to get more from your college life? Kappa Sigma makes it happen. Joining Kappa Sigma provides opportunities for fellowship, fun and personal growth. Over 230,000 men have joined and enjoyed the unmatched experiences, involvement and lifelong Brotherhood that Kappa Sigma offers. Our goal is to build better men.
Leadership
Take the lead. In Kappa Sigma, Brothers learn to get involved in their communities and take the lead when something needs to be done. Countless Brothers, including Senators, Governors and CEOs, have said Kappa Sigma gave them the leadership skills they needed to succeed.
Scholarship
You're in college for an education. Kappa Sigma helps you excel in the classroom. From its earliest beginnings in Renaissance Italy, Kappa Sigma has existed to promote scholarship among its members. Nearly $300,000 is awarded each year by the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund to Brothers who excel in scholarship and leadership. At the chapter level, Brothers help you learn about the campus, provide advice on professors and classes and help you study for important assignments.
Service
Helping others is part of being a Kappa Sigma. Brothers spend thousands of hours working in their communities and raise thousands of dollars for worthy causes each year. From organizing park clean-ups to serving as Big Brothers to organizing charity rock concerts, Kappa Sigmas work hard for their causes. College is fun, but only service gives you the great feeling of knowing you've helped someone and made a difference.
Kappa Sigma Facts And Figures
- The Kappa Sigma Fraternity was founded December 10, 1869 at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. Kappa Sigma celebrates its 144th anniversary in 2013.
- Kappa Sigma is one of the five largest fraternities with over 255,000 initiates of which over 196,000 are living, and currently has over 14,000 undergraduate members.
- Currently, Kappa Sigma has 252 Chapters and 29 Colonies in the United States and Canada.
- Chapters and Colonies are advised by a team of Alumnus Advisors who provide local, hands-on, guidance to the undergraduate members in all areas of Chapter operations. Kappa Sigma currently has more than 1,300 volunteer alumni providing service to our undergraduate members.
- Colonies are visited by one of our Area Recruitment Managers at least once each semester to help members focus on developing outstanding recruitment techniques. This innovative program has set the pace for our dynamic Colony growth.
- The Fraternity's quarterly magazine is The Caduceus of Kappa Sigma. Each member of Kappa Sigma receives a lifetime subscription. The current circulation is over 129,000.
- Kappa Sigma has 43 active Alumni Chapters throughout North America. Each Alumni Chapter continues the Kappa Sigma tradition of Brotherhood.
- Kappa Sigma has a strong international policy against hazing in order to foster a meaningful and safe Fraternity experience. In the summer of 2003, the undergraduates adopted a Code of Conduct which applies to all levels of membership and a zero tolerance on hazing.
- The Kappa Sigma Fraternity employs a staff of 19 people at International Headquarters to assist Chapters in financial management, chapter operations, public relations, recruitment, and alumni development.
The Supreme Executive Committee of Kappa Sigma:
E. L. Betz, Jr., Worthy Grand Master
S. Christian Nascimento, Worthy Grand Procurator
Hugh M. Robert, Worthy Grand Master of Ceremonies
Gregory S. Hunt, Worthy Grand Scribe
Philip L. Thames, Worthy Grand Treasurer
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