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The Star and Lamp of Pi liappa Phi
tion CONFERENCE
NATIONAL IN ORDER THAT
the members of the National Interfraternity Conference may better serve the educational institutions of which they arc an integral part; and
IN ORDER THAT
the Conference and college and university administrators may develop and maintain a closer relationship, to their mutual advantage; and
IN ORDER THAT
the public may be better informed of the role that fraternities play in the constructive development of the yo ung men of tlus nation ...
THESE PRINCIPLES ARE DECLARED :trG
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· LOYALTY TO THE INSTITUTION will be ac!JicrJL·d by:
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· MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY will be promoted by:
Emphasizing rhc imperative nature of responsibility in the role of good ci tizenship; and
A.
Indoctrinating pledges and members in the history, traditions and importance of their college or university; and
A.
B. Planning participation by undergraduates and alumni alike in those events which build pride in their institution.
n. Developing progressive experience in m anagement
II · CONSTRUCTI VE TRAINING will be fostered by:
VI · DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES
.\. Directing formal training dedicated to development and improvement of pledges as cicizcns and as fraternity men; and
Encouraging freedom of thought and action within the democratic processes and procedures of the member organiutions; and
the
will b, i11mlcated by:
Stimulati ng full opportunity for the development of positive leadership abilities.
B.
III ·
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members gain maturity.
A.
n. Lending active support to those who protect our constitutional rights as citizens and :u Am ericans.
INTELLECTUAL ACHIEVEMENT
will be eucouraged by: Providing an environment in the fraternity chapter which will stimulate intellectual and c ultural progress; and A.
B. Establishing respect for scholarship as the primary purpose of a coll ege education.
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IV· COMMENDABLE CONDUCT II'
ill be sought by:
Teaching and exemplifying th e standards of good taste and sound morals; ;md A.
B. Disciplining promptly and eACctivcly any active m embers o r pledges w ho deviate from these standards.
I"" /11 tllf· implmumation of thesr prit~riplrs wr irrk tlu· .fluidtltUc .md C1,opmrthm '?f collr.fl•' mul univnsity admiuistrtltors. In tum, !Vt plr~{lt ,wrsl'lvl's to sitw•rt c:ffort in thr adJirvt•mrtJt '!,( tl•ru objrttivrs tlS tl•idrtur that rlu· rollr.c~' .fwumitirs C<mrimtc' to br a polltr~{l• l.forcr it• tlu rat~struc til't' Jn,dopmmt ~{ )'01111.~ metl ;, the tramiriotJ from youtlt 111 manhood.
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MHV
1963