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Phi Chi Theta
ΦΧΘ
The Coat of Arms of Phi Chi Theta
FoundedJune 16, 1924; 100 years ago (1924-06-16)
Chicago, Illinois
TypeProfessional
ScopeNational
MottoMay the candle of knowledge guide our ship to achievement
ColorsPurple and Gold
FlowerIris
PublicationThe Iris
Members20,350[1] active
240,000+ total[1] lifetime
Headquarters1508 E. Beltline Road
Suite 104

Carrollton, Texas
USA
WebsitePhi Chi Theta Website

Phi Chi Theta (ΦΧΘ or PCT) is one of the largest co-ed professional business fraternities in the United States. Phi Chi Theta was founded as a women's business fraternity on June 16, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. Today, Phi Chi Theta comprises 37 collegiate and alumni chapters across the United States. While most chapters are now co-ed, there are some which have only women as members.

History

Phi Chi Theta was formed by the merger of two competing women's business fraternities in 1924. Both Phi Theta Kappa and Phi Kappa Epsilon were founded in 1918, and on June 16, 1924, each of the two organizations sent three delegates to form Phi Chi Theta. These six women became the founders of the fraternity: Mary Stoddard Duggan, Nina Miller, Anna E. Hall, Edna Blake Davis, Alice Wyman Schulze, and Nell McKenry.[1]

Purpose

To promote the cause of higher business education and training for all individuals;
To foster high ideals for everyone pursuing a career in business;
To encourage fraternity and cooperation among people preparing for such careers;
To stimulate the spirit of sacrifice and unselfish devotion to the attainment of such ends.

Motto

"May the candle of knowledge guide our ship to achievement."

Creed

I do solemnly promise to be true and loyal to the ideals of Phi Chi Theta, to strive at all times to uphold its standards and to work always for its best interests.

Chapters

Chapters of Phi Chi Theta:[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c http://www.phichitheta.org/about/
  2. ^ Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. Baird's Manual Foundation, Incorporated. 1991. pp. V–36–38. Contains list through 1991
  3. ^ Rutgers University Phi Chi Theta
  4. ^ "Phi Chi Theta | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign". pct-illinois.org. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  5. ^ "Find a Chapter". Phi Chi Theta. Retrieved 2016-03-01.