Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sigma Phi Epsilon Quick Facts

National Founding: November 1, 1901 at Richmond College, VA
Local Founding: February 22, 2002 as the New Jersey-Zeta Chapter
Motto: “Building Balanced Leaders for the World’s Communities”
Cardinal Principles: Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love
Philanthropic Cause: Youth AIDS
National Organization: www.sigep.org
Nickname: SigEp
Colors: Purple, Red and Gold
Flower: The Violet and The Dark Red Rose
Symbol: Golden Heart
Mascot: The Knight

Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter Status
2012 Overall Rating: Accomplished Chapter
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Academic Achievement: Accomplished
GPA requirement to join chapter = 2.85
Fall 2012
* All Chapter Cumulative GPA = 3.17
* All Chapter Semester GPA = 3.107
* All New Member Cumulative GPA = 3.1
* All New Member Semester GPA = 2.967
Spring 2012
* All Chapter Cumulative GPA = 3.14
* All Chapter Semester GPA = 3.021
* All New Member Cumulative GPA = 3.34
* All New Member Semester GPA = 3.315

Leadership Development: Accomplished
Recent Awards & Recognition Received
* Residential Learning Community
% of members involved in organizations outside of Chapter = 75%
% of members holding officer positions outside of Greek Life = 12%

Operations & Chapter Management: Accomplished
Fall 2012
* Chapter Size = 38 members
* New Member Group Size = 4 new members
Spring 2012
* Chapter Size = 32 members
* New Member Group Size = 20 new members
New Member Dues / Fees = $275 (paid first semester only)
Active Member Dues / Fees = $500 (paid each semester as brother)

Programming: Accomplished
Fall 2012
* Programs Reported = 13
* Community Service Hours Reported = 1 Service Project, 60 Hours (avg.  1.4 hours per member)
* Monetary Donations Reported = n/a
Spring 2012
* Programs Reported = 23
* Community Service Hours Reported = 5 Service Projects, 140.5 Hours, (avg. 2.7 per member)
* Monetary Donations Reported = $4,000

Risk Reduction: Accomplished
2012 Chapter Code of Conduct Violations = 3
*Sanctions based on April 3, 2012 Noise Policy violation
- Community Restitution - completed 9/30/12
- Monetary Fine - completed 5/16/12
*Sanctions based on April 6, 2012 Alcohol Policy violation
- Alcohol Education Program - completed 12/17/12
- Monetary Fine - completed 5/16/12
- Community Restitution - completed 10/26/12
*Sanctions based on October 11, 2012 Alcohol Policy violation
- Monetary Fine - completed 11/20/12
- Community Restitution - completed 10/26/12
- Disciplinary Probation - through 9/1/13
2011 Chapter Code of Conduct Violations = 0
2010 Chapter Code of Conduct Violations = 0
2009 Chapter Code of Conduct Violations = 0
*Precautionary Measures instituted based on March 27, 2009 incident involving 3 members
- Risk Management Review - completed 04/10/09
- Alcohol Education Program - completed 09/27/09
- Disciplinary Probation - completed 12/31/09
- For more information, please see this letter sent to parents of Sigma Phi Epsilon members
2008 Chapter Code of Conduct Violations = 0

House Management: Accomplished
Fall 2012
* Occupancy = 26 of 27 beds filled in University House
* Chapter fire safety violations = 0
* Chapter damages assessed = $189.19
Spring 2012
* Occupancy = 25 of 26 beds filled in University House
* Chapter fire safety violations = 0
* Chapter damages assessed = $27.27

Sigma Phi Epsilon Contact Information
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Chapter President:
Justin Esteban
Recruitment Chair:
Nick Smith
Primary Advisor:
Dan Ziegler
Faculty Advisor:
Dr Todd Weber
House Manager:
Nate Culp
House Director:
Jane Sanchez