PSP Final Exam Recap (All sets
combined!)
1. The executive and administrative body of the national fraternity is - ANSWER -National Council
2. The supreme legislative body of the national fraternity is called - ANSWER -Grand Chapter
3. The Grand Chapter is composed of - ANSWER -National Council, delegates of Collegiate and
Alumni Chapter and NAA
4. PSP's national philanthropy is (blank) which is an organization dedicated to eliminating
educational inequity in the public school system. They recruit college graduates to teach in
underserved schools across the US to provide better educational opportunities - ANSWER -
Teach for America (TFA)
5. The (blank) is a charitable foundation created to help collect and distribute funds in support of
the programs and goals of PSP. Members are individuals and alumni who have made significant
financial contributions to the fraternity - ANSWER -PSP Foundation
6. The purpose of holding a (blank) is essentially to conduct business. Delegates attend to discuss
the relevant issues facing the organization. Amendments to the National Constitution and the
election of National Council take place during Grand Chapter business. Each chapter must have a
delegate and any Brother can attend - ANSWER -Grand Chapter Conference
7. Is elected at the grand chapter conference collectively and it oversees the work of the Executive
director in order to form a system of checks and balances. - ANSWER -National Council
8. Appoints committees and special assignments and serves as the official ambassador of PSP -
ANSWER -National President
9. Serves as parliamentarian at all national meetings. Monitors Risk Management of the National
Fraternity - ANSWER -Senior Vice President
10. Ensures that accurate records are kept at all national meetings. Coordinates all national awards
and scholarships - ANSWER -National Secretary
11. Builds resources to help chapter properly execute The Ritual. Improves and develops resources
to ensure Initiation programs produce strong and dedicated brothers - ANSWER -VP of
membership development
,12. Develops programs to foster communication between chapters and improve regional
collaboration among chapters - ANSWER -VP of Chapter Development
13. Oversees the development of alumni resources and benefits; assists chapters in improving and
enhancing alumni relations - ANSWER -VP of Alumni Development
14. Responsible for leading and developing our efforts with our National Philanthropy, Teach for
America. Disseminating information to and assisting collegiate and alumni chapters - ANSWER -
Vice President of Philanthropy Development
15. Employees of the National Fraternity who manage the day-to-day administrative affairs of the
Fraternity - ANSWER -National Staff
16. Governing body of PSP, subject to the discretion of the Grand Chapter - ANSWER -National
Council
17. Guides the Fraternity fiscally and develops an annual budget with the Executive Director -
ANSWER -VP of Finance
18. Shall be defined but not limited to any action taken or situation created intentionally, to
produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, and ridicule. - ANSWER -
Hazing
19. What is the name of the book that PSP Chapters, The Grand Chapter and National Council use to
run business meetings? - ANSWER -Robert's Rule of Order
20. The purpose for using parliamentary procedures to run a chapter meeting is to: - ANSWER -Help
the meeting run more efficiently
21. How do you make a motion? Give an example of a proper motion. - ANSWER -"I move that
we......." i.e. amend the calendar
22. How do you end debate? - ANSWER -"Question" or "Move to previous question"
23. What does it mean to vote by consent? - ANSWER -Nobody voiced objection or remained silent
24. How do you end the meeting? - ANSWER -"I move to adjourn"
25. Describe 2 ways to become and alumnus. - ANSWER -Graduating, or transferring to another
institution or withdrawing from the institution.
, 26. Describe 2 ways in which alumni can remain actively involved after college. - ANSWER -Joining
NAA, or regional alumni chapter association, financial support, serving as an alumni advisor
27. Name the alumni chapter and/or association in closest proximity to your chapter. - ANSWER -
Columbus Area Alumni Association (CAAA)
28. Inducted by the Alpha Chapter, ___________ was the first woman to be an active collegiate
member. - ANSWER -Laura Abney
29. Inducted by the Tau Chapter, _________ was the first woman to become an Honorary Brother
following Title IX. - ANSWER -Clauda Pennock Todd
30. Inducted by the Alpha Epsilon Chapter, __________ was the first woman elected National
President. - ANSWER -Tammy A. Mleziva
31. Inducted as an Honorary Brother by Alpha Alpha chapter, ________ was the first woman to be
elected to the national council in the position of National Historian. - ANSWER -Anita P. Davis
32. One of the three founders,_________ was President of State Teachers College - Warrensburg
when Phi Sigma Pi was founded, also known as "Alpha 1" he served as Central Regional Director
for several years. Our national award recognizing excellence in educational, cultural, and
leadership programming is named in his honor. - ANSWER -Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks
33. One of the three founders, _________ was dean of faculty at State Teachers College -
Warrensburg. He made significant contributions to the field of the teacher education. - ANSWER
-Dr. Claude A. Phillips
34. One of the three founders,_________ was head of the History Department at State Teachers
College - Warrensburg. He served as both National Counselor and Vice President and was
responsible for the founding of the Beta Chapter. He was awarded the first Distinguished Service
Key for his many contributions. - ANSWER -Dr. C.H. McClure
35. Elected as president in 1928, __________ is credited with galvanizing the National Officers into a
cohesive unit; promoting PSP nationally; and bring PSP into the Professional Interfraternity
Conference, now known as the Professional Fraternity Association. A graduate scholarship is
awarded in his name annually. - ANSWER -Rolla F. Wood
36. Respectively Elected as President and National Secretary in 1930,_________________ tenure
saw the number of chapters double in size from seven to fifteen, eight of which were at
Pennsylvania schools. - ANSWER -Walter P. Percival and Clarence O. Williams
combined!)
1. The executive and administrative body of the national fraternity is - ANSWER -National Council
2. The supreme legislative body of the national fraternity is called - ANSWER -Grand Chapter
3. The Grand Chapter is composed of - ANSWER -National Council, delegates of Collegiate and
Alumni Chapter and NAA
4. PSP's national philanthropy is (blank) which is an organization dedicated to eliminating
educational inequity in the public school system. They recruit college graduates to teach in
underserved schools across the US to provide better educational opportunities - ANSWER -
Teach for America (TFA)
5. The (blank) is a charitable foundation created to help collect and distribute funds in support of
the programs and goals of PSP. Members are individuals and alumni who have made significant
financial contributions to the fraternity - ANSWER -PSP Foundation
6. The purpose of holding a (blank) is essentially to conduct business. Delegates attend to discuss
the relevant issues facing the organization. Amendments to the National Constitution and the
election of National Council take place during Grand Chapter business. Each chapter must have a
delegate and any Brother can attend - ANSWER -Grand Chapter Conference
7. Is elected at the grand chapter conference collectively and it oversees the work of the Executive
director in order to form a system of checks and balances. - ANSWER -National Council
8. Appoints committees and special assignments and serves as the official ambassador of PSP -
ANSWER -National President
9. Serves as parliamentarian at all national meetings. Monitors Risk Management of the National
Fraternity - ANSWER -Senior Vice President
10. Ensures that accurate records are kept at all national meetings. Coordinates all national awards
and scholarships - ANSWER -National Secretary
11. Builds resources to help chapter properly execute The Ritual. Improves and develops resources
to ensure Initiation programs produce strong and dedicated brothers - ANSWER -VP of
membership development
,12. Develops programs to foster communication between chapters and improve regional
collaboration among chapters - ANSWER -VP of Chapter Development
13. Oversees the development of alumni resources and benefits; assists chapters in improving and
enhancing alumni relations - ANSWER -VP of Alumni Development
14. Responsible for leading and developing our efforts with our National Philanthropy, Teach for
America. Disseminating information to and assisting collegiate and alumni chapters - ANSWER -
Vice President of Philanthropy Development
15. Employees of the National Fraternity who manage the day-to-day administrative affairs of the
Fraternity - ANSWER -National Staff
16. Governing body of PSP, subject to the discretion of the Grand Chapter - ANSWER -National
Council
17. Guides the Fraternity fiscally and develops an annual budget with the Executive Director -
ANSWER -VP of Finance
18. Shall be defined but not limited to any action taken or situation created intentionally, to
produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, and ridicule. - ANSWER -
Hazing
19. What is the name of the book that PSP Chapters, The Grand Chapter and National Council use to
run business meetings? - ANSWER -Robert's Rule of Order
20. The purpose for using parliamentary procedures to run a chapter meeting is to: - ANSWER -Help
the meeting run more efficiently
21. How do you make a motion? Give an example of a proper motion. - ANSWER -"I move that
we......." i.e. amend the calendar
22. How do you end debate? - ANSWER -"Question" or "Move to previous question"
23. What does it mean to vote by consent? - ANSWER -Nobody voiced objection or remained silent
24. How do you end the meeting? - ANSWER -"I move to adjourn"
25. Describe 2 ways to become and alumnus. - ANSWER -Graduating, or transferring to another
institution or withdrawing from the institution.
, 26. Describe 2 ways in which alumni can remain actively involved after college. - ANSWER -Joining
NAA, or regional alumni chapter association, financial support, serving as an alumni advisor
27. Name the alumni chapter and/or association in closest proximity to your chapter. - ANSWER -
Columbus Area Alumni Association (CAAA)
28. Inducted by the Alpha Chapter, ___________ was the first woman to be an active collegiate
member. - ANSWER -Laura Abney
29. Inducted by the Tau Chapter, _________ was the first woman to become an Honorary Brother
following Title IX. - ANSWER -Clauda Pennock Todd
30. Inducted by the Alpha Epsilon Chapter, __________ was the first woman elected National
President. - ANSWER -Tammy A. Mleziva
31. Inducted as an Honorary Brother by Alpha Alpha chapter, ________ was the first woman to be
elected to the national council in the position of National Historian. - ANSWER -Anita P. Davis
32. One of the three founders,_________ was President of State Teachers College - Warrensburg
when Phi Sigma Pi was founded, also known as "Alpha 1" he served as Central Regional Director
for several years. Our national award recognizing excellence in educational, cultural, and
leadership programming is named in his honor. - ANSWER -Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks
33. One of the three founders, _________ was dean of faculty at State Teachers College -
Warrensburg. He made significant contributions to the field of the teacher education. - ANSWER
-Dr. Claude A. Phillips
34. One of the three founders,_________ was head of the History Department at State Teachers
College - Warrensburg. He served as both National Counselor and Vice President and was
responsible for the founding of the Beta Chapter. He was awarded the first Distinguished Service
Key for his many contributions. - ANSWER -Dr. C.H. McClure
35. Elected as president in 1928, __________ is credited with galvanizing the National Officers into a
cohesive unit; promoting PSP nationally; and bring PSP into the Professional Interfraternity
Conference, now known as the Professional Fraternity Association. A graduate scholarship is
awarded in his name annually. - ANSWER -Rolla F. Wood
36. Respectively Elected as President and National Secretary in 1930,_________________ tenure
saw the number of chapters double in size from seven to fifteen, eight of which were at
Pennsylvania schools. - ANSWER -Walter P. Percival and Clarence O. Williams
