{{otheruses4|the chapters of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity|the main fraternity article|Pi Kappa Phi}}
{{otheruses4|the chapters of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity|the main fraternity article|Pi Kappa Phi}}
[[Image:KansasPiKapp.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Members of the [[University of Kansas]] (Theta Epsilon) chapter; winners of the Chapter of the Year award in 2008.]]
[[Image:KansasPiKapp.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Members of the [[University of Kansas]] (Theta Epsilon) chapter; winners of the Chapter of the Year award in 2008.]]
The [[Pi Kappa Phi]] fraternity has founded 211 chapters in 36 [[U.S. states]] and the [[District of Columbia]].<ref name=chapters>{{cite web |title = Pi Kappa Phi Chapters |url= http://pikapp.org/collegiate/chapters/ |accessdate= 2008-09-23 |publisher= Pi Kappa Phi fraternity}}</ref> As of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}, there are 129 active chapters, 12 colonies, and 92 alumni groups.<ref name=facts>{{cite web |title = Pi Kappa Phi Facts |url= http://pikapp.org/aboutus/facts.cfm |accessdate= 2008-09-23 |publisher= Pi Kappa Phi fraternity}}</ref><ref name=Associate chapters/colonies>{{cite web |title = Pi Kappa Phi Colonies |url= http://expansion.pikapp.org/whyjoin/expansion/recentexpansions.cfm |accessdate= 2008-10-08 |publisher= Pi Kappa Phi fraternity}}</ref> Soon after its inception in 1904, the founding chapter at [[The College of Charleston]] began spreading to other campuses, granting charters to student groups at [[Presbyterian College]] (1907), [[University of California, Berkeley|Berkeley]] (1909), and [[Furman University]] (1909). The Berkeley group was the first long-distance chapter and helped to establish Pi Kappa Phi as a national fraternity. By 1910, the fraternity had grown to four active chapters.
The [[Pi Kappa Phi]] fraternity has founded 211 chapters in 36 [[U.S. states]] and the [[District of Columbia]].<ref name=chapters>{{cite web |title = Pi Kappa Phi Chapters |url= http://pikapp.org/collegiate/chapters/ |accessdate= 2008-09-23 |publisher= Pi Kappa Phi fraternity}}</ref> As of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}, there are 129 active chapters, 12 colonies, and 92 alumni groups.<ref name=facts>{{cite web |title = Pi Kappa Phi Facts |url= http://pikapp.org/aboutus/facts.cfm |accessdate= 2008-09-23 |publisher= Pi Kappa Phi fraternity}}</ref><ref name=Associate chapters/colonies>{{cite web |title = Pi Kappa Phi Colonies |url= http://expansion.pikapp.org/whyjoin/expansion/recentexpansions.cfm |accessdate= 2008-10-08 |publisher= Pi Kappa Phi fraternity}}</ref> Soon after its inception at [[The College of Charleston]] in 1904, the fraternity began spreading to other campuses, granting charters to student groups at [[Presbyterian College]] (1907), [[University of California, Berkeley|Berkeley]] (1909), and [[Furman University]] (1909). The Berkeley group was the first long-distance chapter and helped to establish Pi Kappa Phi as a national fraternity. By 1910, the fraternity had grown to four active chapters.
The next two decades saw the addition of 36 new chapters in the [[Midwestern United States|Midwest]], [[Southern United States|South]], and [[Western United States|West Coast]] regions.<ref name="Sheetz1920s&1930s">Sheetz et al. (2004), pp. 278-286.</ref> By 1930, Pi Kappa Phi had established a national presence, however the growth of the fraternity was slowed during the 1930s and 1940s by the [[Great Depression]] and [[World War II]]. The fraternity began to grow again during the 1950s and 1960s, establishing chapters across the South, strengthening its position as a southern fraternity. The fraternity experienced unprecedented growth from 1970 to 2000, founding over 100 new chapters and establishing a more prevalent West Coast presence while further strengthening its position in the South.<ref name="Sheetz1970s,1980s,1990s">Sheetz et al. (2004), pp. 294-311.</ref>
The next two decades saw the addition of 36 new chapters in the [[Midwestern United States|Midwest]], [[Southern United States|South]], and [[Western United States|West Coast]] regions.<ref name="Sheetz1920s&1930s">Sheetz et al. (2004), pp. 278-286.</ref> By 1930, Pi Kappa Phi had established a national presence, however the growth of the fraternity was slowed during the 1930s and 1940s by the [[Great Depression]] and [[World War II]]. The fraternity began to grow again during the 1950s and 1960s, establishing chapters across the South, strengthening its position as a southern fraternity. The fraternity experienced unprecedented growth from 1970 to 2000, founding over 100 new chapters and establishing a more prevalent West Coast presence while further strengthening its position in the South.<ref name="Sheetz1970s,1980s,1990s">Sheetz et al. (2004), pp. 294-311.</ref>
Revision as of 03:38, 30 October 2008
This article is about the chapters of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. For the main fraternity article, see Pi Kappa Phi.
Members of the University of Kansas (Theta Epsilon) chapter; winners of the Chapter of the Year award in 2008.
The Pi Kappa Phi fraternity has founded 211 chapters in 36 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.[1] As of September 2024, there are 129 active chapters, 12 colonies, and 92 alumni groups.[2]Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). Soon after its inception at The College of Charleston in 1904, the fraternity began spreading to other campuses, granting charters to student groups at Presbyterian College (1907), Berkeley (1909), and Furman University (1909). The Berkeley group was the first long-distance chapter and helped to establish Pi Kappa Phi as a national fraternity. By 1910, the fraternity had grown to four active chapters.
The next two decades saw the addition of 36 new chapters in the Midwest, South, and West Coast regions.[3] By 1930, Pi Kappa Phi had established a national presence, however the growth of the fraternity was slowed during the 1930s and 1940s by the Great Depression and World War II. The fraternity began to grow again during the 1950s and 1960s, establishing chapters across the South, strengthening its position as a southern fraternity. The fraternity experienced unprecedented growth from 1970 to 2000, founding over 100 new chapters and establishing a more prevalent West Coast presence while further strengthening its position in the South.[4]
As part of The Second Century Vision campaign, the national fraternity's efforts are focused on increasing the number of active chapters.[5] This expansion process is comprised of two main components: the acquisition of new chapters on previously unchartered campuses and the rechartering of inactive chapters. As of September 2024, nine of the 12 colonies are on campuses that have once hosted active collegiate chapters.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). To manage this task, the fraternity has an appointed Director of Expansion who oversees the expansion process on a national level.[6]
The Pi Kappa Phi fraternity continues to expand as part of its "Second Century Vision" campaign. One of the main goals of this campaign is to increase the number of active chapters to at least 175 by the year 2014.[5] These expansion efforts are focused on recolonizing inactive chapters and starting new colonies at previously unchartered campuses. Currently, 9 of the 12 colonies are on campuses that have previously hosted chapters of Pi Kappa Phi.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).
Otterbein College has a fraternity that heralds itself as "Pi Kappa Phi" without being recognized by the national fraternity.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). This chapter was founded in 1908, independent of the national Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, on the Otterbein campus. Today, the organization goes by the name of "Pi Kappa Phi - Country Club" to distinguish itself from the national fraternity. The organization functions as a social fraternity, supporting an active undergraduate chapter, while hosting a number of undergraduate and alumni events throughout the year. The fraternity recently celebrated its 100th year anniversary and has initiated almost one thousand members during its 100 year history.
Sheetz, George; Leake, Howard; Buffington, Perry; Timmes, Mark; Owen, Durward; de Palma, Leonard (2004), The Brotherhood: History of Pi Kappa Phi (1904-2004), Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity{{citation}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
Erickson, Evan; Sullivan, TJ (2002), The White Diamond of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity: A Guide to Brotherhood, Charlotte, NC: Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity{{citation}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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