With the decision to become part of the Florida Omicrom chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon, you have decided to work with a group of men dedicated to a common goal: the improvement of themselves and their fraternity throught Virtue, Dilligence, and Brotherly Love. There are many rewards to be obtained from our fraternity and your own accomplishments here. You will find that participation in the activities and events with Sigma Phi Epsilon will strengthen many aspects of your character.

The brotherhood of Florida Omicron will never die. You must always remember that you will only take from this fraternity what you put into it. Nothing of quality can be obtained easily. It should be noted that you have an academic responsibility to the fraternity. Scholarship is one of our principal concerns. You must always prove to yourself and your fraternity that you are capable of maintaining high standards throughout your college career.

It is the responsibility of all brothers to maintain and build upon the ideals and traditions of the fraternity. These ideals and traditions will guide your entire life. You have given your pledge to Sigma Phi Epsilon, its members and yourself. You have pledged to uphold our standards, regulations, guidelines, and ideals. The chapter asks only that you give your best effort to every challenge you undertake, and that you act in accordance with the three Cardinal Principles of Sigma Phi Epsilon:

VIRTUE, DILLIGENCE & BROTHERLY LOVE

• Founded on November 1, 1901, at Richmond College.
• Over the past two decades, SigEp has recruited more men than any other collegiate fraternity. Currently, over 14,000 undergraduates are members, making SigEp the largest national fraternity.
• Maintains the highest first-year member retention rate, over 90%, of any national fraternity.
• 255,000 lifetime members rank SigEp in the top four among national fraternities.
• Governed by the Grand Chapter, which is composed of undergraduate delegates from each chapter, District Governors, and the National Board of Directors.
• Maintains a full-time professional staff of over 35 people.
• Publishes a magazine, The Journal of Sigma Phi Epsilon, which is distributed to all members for life. 

A Fraternity of Firsts

• First national fraternity to establish a housing trust for all chapters and create a National Housing Corporation.
• First national fraternity to establish a traveling staff to assist chapters in effective operations.
• First fraternity to charter a chapter in all 50 states. 
• First national fraternity Educational Foundation to build an endowment greater than $11 million.
• First national fraternity to receive a grant from the federal Department of Education to enhance member development programs.
• First national fraternity to provide financial assistance to brothers for graduate school through the Resident Scholar program.
• First national fraternity to partner with the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy.

The Leadership Continuum: Building World Leaders

• Implements award-winning leadership development programs to live the Balanced Man Ideal, impacting 4,000+ members annually.
• Offers 26 development programs for new members focusing on personal development and lifetime achievement.
• Organizes nine regional leadership academies to develop key management and leadership skills for chapter officers.
• Provides elite skills training program for 120 undergraduates annually at the Ruck Leadership Institute to build lifetime members, pursue the Balanced Man Ideal, and mentor future SigEps.
• Recognizes 14 brothers who participate in the Balanced Man Quest to Greece, a full scholarship exploration to the source of Western philosophy, guided by classic scholars, and addressing the genesis of Sound Mind and Sound Body.

Sound Mind, Sound Body

The ancient Greeks believes that a body’s good health was vital as it is the vessel of the mind. The mind houses your humanity, and, therefore, exercise of the mind is just as important as exercise of the body for full maturing and development. The purpose of a human’s time on earth is to live the best, balanced life and to explore the unexamined facets that make us better men. Thus, the Balanced Man Ideal – living a life encompassing Sound Mind and Sound Body – was created to frame programming ideas.

The concept of a healthy body and an active mind filters through each one of our SigEp chapters. With the Balanced Man Ideal our members are expanding their minds while building their healthiest bodies.