Fraternity Values

WHEREAS, each member of Theta Xi is charged with the responsibility to advance the high ideals of the Fraternity and uphold its standard of excellence; and

WHEREAS, it is the Fraternity's goal to advance these ideals by positively enhanicing the development of its members with high-quality, personally relevent experiences; and

WHEREAS, Theta Xi Fraternity supports the belief that the fraternity experience should be assigned to bond members together without sacrificing anyone's personal identity; and

WHEREAS, the membership of Theta Xi through leadership at national and regional meetings has identified basic fraternity values;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that consistent with the Ritual, the Constitution and By-Laws, and the Purpose of the Fraternity, the members of Theta Xi, in each and every aspect of their fraternity experience, shall be guided by and promote to all fellow members these ten basic values and expectations:

• BROTHERHOOD
  Demostrates a commitment to developing meaningfuul and lasting friendships.
• RESPONSIBILITY
  Accept accountability for one's decisions, behavior, obligations, and commitments.
• SELF-ESTEEM
  Develop confidence in personal abilities and take pride in oneself.
• INTEGRITY
  Be honest and fair in conduct with oneself and others.
• RESPECT
  Show appreciation and concern for the worth of others.
• LEARNING
  Demonstrate a commitment to academic success and intellectual curiosity.
• DIVERSITY
  Recognize and appreciate the value of different ideas, opinions, and cultures.
• COMASSION
  Reach out actively to support those in need of assistance.
• ACHIEVEMENT
  Accomplish tasks based on previously established goals.
• LEADERSHIP
  Develop an ability to foster teamwork to mobilize effort to achieve common fraternity, campus, and community goals.