Psi Upsilon Fraternity

“The fraternity has member chapters.”

“The fraternity's member chapters elect delegates. These delegates then represent the chapter at the annual convention where the delegates elect the board of the fraternity.”

“The fraternity has individual chapters nationwide. The fraternity's role is to guide these chapters with resources and best practices and not to indepedently and individually supervise these chapters.”

“Psi upsilon fraternity's form 990 and all related schedules, statements and attachments are reviewed and approved by the executive director, board treasurer and the board of directors prior to finalizing and filing these tax returns with the internal revenue service.”

“Psi upsilon fraternity annually requests each officer and member of the board of directors to complete a conflict of interest policy questionnaire. The policy includes statements regarding other employment, being related to anyone on the board and any other items that may create an appearance of a potential independence issue. The identification, evaluation and resolution of those issues are discussed with the appropriate level of management or members of the board of directors.”

“Psi upsilon fraternity's board of directors determines and sets executive director compensation levels which are based on periodic thorough reviews of all related issues, salary surveys, consultation with independent persons, review of comparable data and deliberation.”

“Psi upsilon fraternity makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements, as applicable, available to the public by appointment with the executive director. Psi upsilon fraternity's form 990 is also available via the guidestar website.”

“To provide it's members with the opportunity to develop skills pertaining to moral leadership, intellectual engagement, responsible social conduct, and service to society. In addition fostering a safe environment for our members and encouraging them to build lifelong friendships.”

“Chapter leadership program each chapter is visited at least once a year by a staff member during the academic year. The purpose of the visit is to inspire, instruct, and inspect the chapter and encourage best practices for the chapter. In addition each new member is required to complete online training focused on facing the challenges of hazing, substance abuse, and healthy relationships. Online resources and officer manual are made available through the psi upsilon website. The chapter leadership program also includes special programs for select officers, an annual leadership institute, an annual president's academy, and assistance with chapter retreats. The chapter leadership program is designed to: 1. Educate chapter officers and members about their responsibilities to: a) the chapter b) the international fraternity c) the college d) their nation. 2. Guide chapter officers and members to more effectively use the human resources of the chapter. 3. Stimulate enthusiasm for community service projects. 4. Guide the chapter toward more responsible financial and risk management. 5. Address and discuss problems facing college students such as: a) drug and alcohol abuse b) learning to live one one's own c) learning to live together d) learning to respect each other e) sexual responsibility f) values and ethics. 6. Guide chapter officers and members into more effective communication. 7. Advise undergraduate leaders on the effective use of available educational resources, reference materials, and programs. 8. Educate undergraduate members on the availability of scholarship grants from the psi upsilon foundation.”

“Leadership institute our leadership institute was held in july and august of 2020 and was virtual because we could not meet in person. The first part, held on july 24, was built around our history, mission and sharing stories virtually. In august we had more robust programming built around chapter operations in what was expected to be a virtual campus environment. We had six sessions total - each lasting at least an hour. The topics covered were chapter meetings on zoom, virtual recruitment including marketing on social media and engaging potential members online, we had a third party come in and talk about living together safely during coronavirus, a session on virtual philanthropy, and a session on new member education and ritual in a virtual environment. We also held monthly town halls throughout the year (beginning in july) to allow advisors and chapter presidents to share information and advice as an outgrowth of the leadership institute.”