Rho Psi Eta Sorority Overview

Founding and Purpose

Rho Psi Eta is a pre-health sorority founded to support individuals pursuing health-related fields. The organization emphasizes academic excellence, integrity, and personal development.

• Founding Mothers: Kimberly Yang, Tina Yang, Linda Leung, Brooke Wangsgaard, Samantha Arigapudi, Tammy Hoang

• Year Founded: 2007

• Purpose: To create a sisterhood that upholds high standards of academics, honesty, and integrity, while maintaining excellence in personal and professional lives.

Symbols and Identity

Official Symbols

Symbols are used to represent the values and identity of Rho Psi Eta.

• Flower: White Lily

• Animal: Serpent (chosen for its association with the caduceus symbol in medicine)

• Sign: Caduceus (depicted as two serpents forming a double helix over a stick or staff with wings at the top)

• Alternate Name for Sign: Wand of Hermes

Colors and Their Meanings

The sorority uses three colors, each representing a core value.

Greek Letters and Representation

• P: "pre" in pre-health

• Y: Emergency symbol

• H: "health" in pre-health

Membership and Elections

Requirements for Membership

Members must meet academic and participation standards to remain in good standing.

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75

• Full-time student status in good standing at the university

• Fewer than 5 quarters or 4 semesters, including pledging period, at the university

• Intent to pursue a career in a health-related field

Elections and Nominations

• Elections held during winter quarter/semester of every academic year, four weeks prior to the end of the academic term

• Nominations for officer and committee chair positions held one week prior to elections

• Any active member in good standing may make nominations

Fines and Penalties

Members may be fined for unexcused absences and unmet requirements.

Leadership and Governance

Standards Board

• Composed of the internal vice president and one member from each pledge class

Executive Board Positions

• President

• Internal Vice President

• External Vice President

• Secretary

• Treasurer

Alumni Dues

• Alumni must pay dues once a year for two years

Founding President and Co-Founder

• Founding President: Katie Aukett

• Co-Founder: Any of Lauren Owens, Emily Ehsan, or Jessa Lama

Chapter Information

• Year: 2020

• Name: Delta Chapter

Communication and Relationship Guidelines

General Communication Guidelines

• Assume best intentions and ask for clarification when intent is unclear

• Limit use of loaded and potentially hurtful language

• Remain open-minded and open to change

• Remember that all are committed to each other's success and the organization's success

• Advocate for yourself respectfully, kindly, and in accordance with guidelines

Relationships with PNMs (Potential New Members)

• Voicing opinions based on personal interests or impressions unrelated to rules is not allowed

• Sisters must report relationships with PNMs that are closer than acquaintances to the Standards Board

Events and Policies

Event Policies

• All official Rho Psi Eta events are dry (no alcohol permitted)

Election Timing

• Elections for Delta Chapter take place in March of the semester prior to officially taking office

Additional info:

• Symbols and colors are typical in Greek organizations to foster identity and unity.

• The caduceus is a common symbol in medicine, representing healing and health professions.

• Dry events are standard policy in many professional and academic organizations to promote safety and inclusivity.