Zeta Phi Eta (Omicron Chapter) – Study Guide on History, Mission, and
Organizational Principles
What was the word "fraternity" derived from? - ANS✔✔ The word "fraternity" was derived not
from "frater," a Latin word, but from "prater," which is bona fide Greek. "
What does "Phrater" mean in Greece? - ANS✔✔ "Phrater" in Greece meant a member of a
phrata, which was a tribe, a group of blood relatives, which could be composed of either men or
women.
From "phrater", the Latin "frater" may have been derived, with a narrower meaning of what? -
ANS✔✔ From this word the Latin "frater" may have been derived, with a narrower meaning of
"brother" and application to men alone
When and where did "Sorority" derive from? - ANS✔✔ "Sorority," derived from the Latin
"soror," or "sister," is a 20th century invention. While it has been accepted into the language as
part of our currency of speech, its Roman roots are far younger than the Greek ones of
"fraternity."
What is a Professional Fraternity? - ANS✔✔ A professional fraternity is a specialized fraternity
which limits its members to a specific field of professional education in accredited colleges and
universities offering courses leading to recognized degrees therein;
Which maintains mutually exclusive membership in that field, but may initiate members of the
general social fraternities;
And which organizes its group life specifically to promote professional competency and
achievement within its field
, What is Zeta Phi Eta? - ANS✔✔ Zeta Phi Eta, National professional fraternity in communication
arts and sciences, the oldest national group of its kind
When was Zeta Phi Eta founded? - ANS✔✔ October 10, 1893
Where was Zeta Phi Eta founded? - ANS✔✔ Northwestern University
Who are the five founders of Zeta Phi Eta? - ANS✔✔ Edith De Vore, Maud Newell, Mollie
Connor, Leila Little, and Laurine Wright under the inspiration and guidance of Dr. Robert McLean
Cumnock
What is the mission of Zeta Phi Eta? (Purposes) - ANS✔✔ The mission of Zeta Phi Eta is:
- To band together individuals committed to high standards in communication arts and sciences
- to provide opportunities for sharing professional interests through participation in worthwhile
activities in the fields of communication.
- to provide a climate in which members may develop sound professional philosophies
- to stimulate and encourage all worthy enterprises in the communication fields
What are the goals/policies of Zeta Phi Eta? - ANS✔✔ The goals and policies of zeta phi eta are:
-to keep the fraternity professional in character
- To establish chapters only in accredited colleges or universities maintaining one or more
recognized departments of communication arts and/or sciences
Organizational Principles
What was the word "fraternity" derived from? - ANS✔✔ The word "fraternity" was derived not
from "frater," a Latin word, but from "prater," which is bona fide Greek. "
What does "Phrater" mean in Greece? - ANS✔✔ "Phrater" in Greece meant a member of a
phrata, which was a tribe, a group of blood relatives, which could be composed of either men or
women.
From "phrater", the Latin "frater" may have been derived, with a narrower meaning of what? -
ANS✔✔ From this word the Latin "frater" may have been derived, with a narrower meaning of
"brother" and application to men alone
When and where did "Sorority" derive from? - ANS✔✔ "Sorority," derived from the Latin
"soror," or "sister," is a 20th century invention. While it has been accepted into the language as
part of our currency of speech, its Roman roots are far younger than the Greek ones of
"fraternity."
What is a Professional Fraternity? - ANS✔✔ A professional fraternity is a specialized fraternity
which limits its members to a specific field of professional education in accredited colleges and
universities offering courses leading to recognized degrees therein;
Which maintains mutually exclusive membership in that field, but may initiate members of the
general social fraternities;
And which organizes its group life specifically to promote professional competency and
achievement within its field
, What is Zeta Phi Eta? - ANS✔✔ Zeta Phi Eta, National professional fraternity in communication
arts and sciences, the oldest national group of its kind
When was Zeta Phi Eta founded? - ANS✔✔ October 10, 1893
Where was Zeta Phi Eta founded? - ANS✔✔ Northwestern University
Who are the five founders of Zeta Phi Eta? - ANS✔✔ Edith De Vore, Maud Newell, Mollie
Connor, Leila Little, and Laurine Wright under the inspiration and guidance of Dr. Robert McLean
Cumnock
What is the mission of Zeta Phi Eta? (Purposes) - ANS✔✔ The mission of Zeta Phi Eta is:
- To band together individuals committed to high standards in communication arts and sciences
- to provide opportunities for sharing professional interests through participation in worthwhile
activities in the fields of communication.
- to provide a climate in which members may develop sound professional philosophies
- to stimulate and encourage all worthy enterprises in the communication fields
What are the goals/policies of Zeta Phi Eta? - ANS✔✔ The goals and policies of zeta phi eta are:
-to keep the fraternity professional in character
- To establish chapters only in accredited colleges or universities maintaining one or more
recognized departments of communication arts and/or sciences
