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Alpha Phi is a sisterhood of outstanding women supporting one another in lifelong achievement. The sisterhood of Alpha Phi stretches from coast to coast through 152 collegiate campuses and more than 200,000 members. Sisters share a commitment to excellence and a strong desire to help one another and their communities. Alpha Phis are leaders, scholars, contributors and lifetime members of a sisterhood that values these traits. Alpha Phi assists college women in making informed choices to reach their highest potential. Alpha Phi enhances and promotes each member's development and learning by focusing on sisterhood, service, scholarship, love, loyalty and character development. The innovative leadership and organizational practices of Alpha Phi's Founders in 1872 set the spirit for the Alpha Phi of today...a sisterhood that values the past but looks forward to the progress offered by the future. |
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Alpha Phi Values
Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service,
Leadership, Loyalty,
Character Development
Sisterhood
…That lasts a lifetime
Alpha Phi allows her members to develop life-long friendships based on mutual support and unconditional love. Alpha Phis enjoy the benefits of a sincere sisterhood throughout college and in every stage of their lives.
The Character
…Of our leaders
Alpha Phi recognizes that leaders do not always have a title or officer position, but they all possess strong character. In Alpha Phi, all members learn to lead through their actions and communication. They leave their collegiate experience with unparalleled
Leadership and character development experiences that prepare them for their alumnae lives. Members continue to enjoy these opportunities through alumnae events, volunteer activities and serving Alpha Phi.
Service
…Hand to hand and heart to heart
Alpha Phi has long understood the value in serving others. Alpha Phis across North America donate their time, efforts and dollars to assist those less fortunate. The Alpha Phi Foundation is one of the oldest Greek foundations and works to build awareness and raise funds in support of women’s heart health.
Scholarship
…As a common bond
Alpha Phi’s founders were ten of the first women to enter Syracuse University in 1872. These women valued their education above societal expectations and shared the desire to acquire knowledge and education. This is a value that all Alpha Phis still share today.
Loyalty
…For life and genuine support
Alpha Phis are members for a lifetime and learn the value of loyalty and being true to Alpha Phi’s values and ideals. Members continue to be devoted, connected sisters throughout college and beyond.
Caring for Others
Alpha Phis grow and learn from those around us. Members are encouraged to mentor, partner with and learn from fellow sisters to help future Alpha Phis grow - in effect strengthening our sisterhood.
Pioneering Spirit of our Founders
Since her inception, Alpha Phi has been a leader in the Greek community, largely due to her emphasis on innovative improvement. Alpha Phi’s founders encouraged one another to think, invent and improve. This pioneering spirit can be seen throughout Alpha Phi history and today, in our founding, in developing new chapters and in celebrating one of the many Alpha Phi firsts.
