Eta Chapter, Phi Upsilon Omicron
The purposes of
Phi Upsilon Omicron are to:
Recognize and promote academic excellence
Enhance qualities of leadership by providing
opportunities for service
Encourage lifelong learning and commitment
to advance family and consumer sciences
and related areas
Phi U at PSU
The Eta Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron was established in 1920 at what is now PSU.
To be eligible for membership in the honor society, students must be in the top 35% of their class, be of good character and show leadership potential. Eta Chapter holds both fall
and spring initiations.
The Eta Chapter holds monthly meetings, fund-raisers, and professional projects. In 2002, we started the “Angel Tree.” Each year it has been a huge success. In 2004, we helped 125 children “Angels” in the Pittsburg area. In 2005, this number increased to over 175 children. The 2004 project received university and district awards. We plan to continue this project to help the community during upcoming holiday seasons.
Current Activities in Phi U
Meeting Dates & Times for Fall 07:
Sept. 20 - 8:00 a.m.
Sept. 24 - Hand out invitations to new initiates
October 7 - Initiate Mixer/BBQ
October 18 - 5:30 p.m.; Members meeting
October 20 - Initiation
November 15 - 8:00 a.m.: Members meeting
December 6 - 5:30 p.m.: Members meeting
Upcoming Initiation -
October 20, 2007- 5 p.m.
2006-2007 Projects and Plans
2004 Conclave
Kristi Leal and Lexie Kerr attended Conclave 2004 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Kristi Leal served as District VII Collegiate Representative and Lexie Kerr served as Eta Chapter Delegate.
Lynette Olson, advisor, completed her term as National President of Phi Upsilon Omicron.
2006 Conclave
In 2006 Sarah Green, President of the Eta Chapter attended the Phi U Conclave in Grapevine, Texas with chapter advisor Duane Whitbeck and Alumni representative
Lynette Olson.
2008 Conclave will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota in September 2008
Officers for 2007-08 are:
- Shelia Cook, President
- Samantha Horner, Vice-President
- Stefanie Bates, Secretary / Historian
- Lacey Demott , Treasurer
- Anne Speck, Initiation Chair
- Kim Harms, Fund-raising Chair
Chapter Advisor: Duane Whitbeck
Financial Advisor: Cris Elliott
Contact information: Pittstatephiu@hotmail.com
Alumni chapter officers are: Email for more information.
What is Phi Upsilon Omicron?
Phi Upsilon Omicron is a national honor society in Family and Consumer Sciences. Its purposes are to:
- recognize and encourage academic excellence,
- develop qualities of professional and personal leadership,
- provide opportunities for service to the profession and
- encourage professional and personal commitment to the area of family and consumer sciences.
Phi Upsilon Omicron was founded in 1910 at the University of Minnesota, there are currently 59 different Phi U chapters in the United States and one international chapter.
HONOR SOCIETY ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
I. NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc. (Phi U), national honor society in family and consumer sciences, was the first national student organization in family and consumer sciences. The governing power of the honor society is vested in a Conclave of Delegates from collegiate and alumni chapters which meets in even-numbered years. Conclave meetings are open to all initiated members of the honor society--collegiate, alumni, and honorary. The meeting time and place for Conclave are determined by National Council.
The National Council of Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc. handles the administration of the honor society in the interim between Conclaves. Members of National Council include: President, President-Elect, Executive Director, Editor, Alumni Councilor, Advisor Councilor, Finance Chairperson, 9 District Councilors, Collegiate Chairperson and Collegiate Representatives.
The National Council meetings are held annually at a time and place recommended by National Council. In Conclave years, it is customary to hold a meeting of National Council just prior to and immediately following Conclave.
The Executive Board conducts the affairs of the honor society between the meetings of National Council and Conclaves. The Executive Board consists of the National President, National President-Elect, Alumni Councilor, the District Councilor Chairperson, the National Collegiate Chairperson, and the Finance Chairperson with the Executive Director, and Editor serving as ex-officio members.
Phi Upsilon Omicron participates in the Coordinating Council of Family and Consumer Sciences Honor Societies with Kappa Omicron Nu and is an active voting member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
II. REGION ORGANIZATION
All collegiate and alumni chapters are assigned to geographic districts, subject to change with changes in the honor society. Districts are represented on National Council by District Councilors and Collegiate Representatives.
The District Councilor serves as liaison between National Council and individual chapters by maintaining close contact with chapters in the district through visits, correspondence, and other forms of communication.
III. CHAPTERS
Chapters of Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc. have been established, through a petitioning process, at accredited institutions across the country offering a bachelor's degree in
family and consumer sciences. Each chapter consists of undergraduate and, in some cases, graduate student members.
Alumni chapters are composed of alumni and honorary members of the honor society.
One of their roles is to provide support to nearby collegiate chapters.
