For Parents
What is a Fraternity?
Simply put, a fraternity is an organization of men bound together by friendship, aspirations, and common goals. On a college campus a student will find many opportunities to get involved in an array of different fraternities, whether they are solely based on academic honorary, academic major, community service, religion, or ethnicity; or whether they are social fraternities such as Kappa Sigma. Kappa Sigma's main objective is to develop our members into better men, while encouraging them to participate in as many other campus organizations as they may choose. More specifically, Kappa Sigma looks to provide the opportunity for the undergraduate male to enhance his fellowship circle, leadership skills, scholastic involvement, and service contribution to the local community.
My son is considering joining Kappa Sigma at Ohio State, what can I expect him to be involved in?
Instantly, a parent will find his son meeting a whole new social circle which will put him in contact with various student and university leaders, a diverse and motivated Greek community, and one of the largest and most notable alumni bases in central Ohio. As your son begins his membership in Kappa Sigma, he will initially begin as a pledge. The term pledge is in no way meant as a degrading term, but as a term to describe his period of membership in which he evaluates Kappa Sigma. During the pledging process, your son will be considered a potential new member and will experience a time period during which he will become more familiarized with our organization and the ideals of Kappa Sigma through our award-winning pledge education program. At the end of the pledging process, your son will be given the opportunity to formally become member and be initiated into the fraternity. In no way is the initiation to be construed as hazing or degrading, but rather the opportunity for the pledge to be given a deeper understanding of the history and time-honored secrets known only to true and lawful Kappa Sigmas. Again, your son will be given a choice of which he is free to choose from; and his answer will be respected.
What is Kappa Sigma’s Anti-Hazing Stance?
Kappa Sigma has a strict zero-tolerance policy for hazing. Members of Kappa Sigma are bound by a code of conduct that makes sure every initiate, pledge, and alumnus:
When the Fraternity finds that any member fails or refuses to abide by this Code of Conduct, the Fraternity may take such actions as permitted in the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules up to and including removing the individual from membership in Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
What is Kappa Sigma's perspective on alcohol?
Kappa Sigma promotes only responsible drinking to students of legal drinking age. Kappa Sigma goes even further to promote responsible drinking by use of Kappa Sigma's "My Brother's Keeper" program which focuses on drug and alcohol education. Leadership amongst Kappa Sigma members is also fostered and encouraged through Kappa Sigma's new value and character-based training called the "Kappa Sigma University."
How can I be involved as a parent?
Kappa Sigma provides parents with the opportunity to be involved with their son’s fraternal experience through the Kappa Sigma Parents’ Leadership Circle. The Kappa Sigma Parents' Leadership Circle is a partnership between parents, educators, and Kappa Sigma Alumni which assists our members in achieving their full educational potential. Your generous involvement in the Parents' Leadership Circle is a great way to assist your son's educational and personal development.
Who can I contact if I have any other questions/concerns?
If you have any further questions or concerns we encourage you to ask. We understand the importance of assurance and knowledge about any type of organization or extra-curricular your son may join and it is our goal to be as transparent as possible. Below is a list of contacts.
Undergraduate Chapter Contacts:
Len Riepe, Alpha-Sigma Chapter President: (404) 831-3667 or riepe.1@osu.edu
Andrew Fedele, Alpha-Sigma Chapter Vice President: (614) 584-6418 or fedele.4@osu.edu
University Contacts:
Tyler Young, Coordinator of Sorority and Fraternity Life: Young.1729@osu.edu
National Organization Contacts:
Dan Tierney, Alpha-Sigma Chapter Alumnus Advisor: DTierney53@gmail.com
Mic Wilson, Kappa Sigma Executive Director: (434) 295-3193 ext. 111
Simply put, a fraternity is an organization of men bound together by friendship, aspirations, and common goals. On a college campus a student will find many opportunities to get involved in an array of different fraternities, whether they are solely based on academic honorary, academic major, community service, religion, or ethnicity; or whether they are social fraternities such as Kappa Sigma. Kappa Sigma's main objective is to develop our members into better men, while encouraging them to participate in as many other campus organizations as they may choose. More specifically, Kappa Sigma looks to provide the opportunity for the undergraduate male to enhance his fellowship circle, leadership skills, scholastic involvement, and service contribution to the local community.
My son is considering joining Kappa Sigma at Ohio State, what can I expect him to be involved in?
Instantly, a parent will find his son meeting a whole new social circle which will put him in contact with various student and university leaders, a diverse and motivated Greek community, and one of the largest and most notable alumni bases in central Ohio. As your son begins his membership in Kappa Sigma, he will initially begin as a pledge. The term pledge is in no way meant as a degrading term, but as a term to describe his period of membership in which he evaluates Kappa Sigma. During the pledging process, your son will be considered a potential new member and will experience a time period during which he will become more familiarized with our organization and the ideals of Kappa Sigma through our award-winning pledge education program. At the end of the pledging process, your son will be given the opportunity to formally become member and be initiated into the fraternity. In no way is the initiation to be construed as hazing or degrading, but rather the opportunity for the pledge to be given a deeper understanding of the history and time-honored secrets known only to true and lawful Kappa Sigmas. Again, your son will be given a choice of which he is free to choose from; and his answer will be respected.
What is Kappa Sigma’s Anti-Hazing Stance?
- Acts as a gentleman, setting an example of moral behavior
- Conducts himself as a good student, good neighbor, and good citizen
- Obeys the laws, rules and regulations of his country, state or province, city and county, and college or university
- Understands and abides by the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, including the Standards of Conduct, the acts and resolutions of Grand Conclaves, and his chapter's by-laws
- Does not engage in, permit or tolerate hazing , or the unlawful use of alcohol or possession of controlled substances
When the Fraternity finds that any member fails or refuses to abide by this Code of Conduct, the Fraternity may take such actions as permitted in the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules up to and including removing the individual from membership in Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
What is Kappa Sigma's perspective on alcohol?
Kappa Sigma promotes only responsible drinking to students of legal drinking age. Kappa Sigma goes even further to promote responsible drinking by use of Kappa Sigma's "My Brother's Keeper" program which focuses on drug and alcohol education. Leadership amongst Kappa Sigma members is also fostered and encouraged through Kappa Sigma's new value and character-based training called the "Kappa Sigma University."
How can I be involved as a parent?
Kappa Sigma provides parents with the opportunity to be involved with their son’s fraternal experience through the Kappa Sigma Parents’ Leadership Circle. The Kappa Sigma Parents' Leadership Circle is a partnership between parents, educators, and Kappa Sigma Alumni which assists our members in achieving their full educational potential. Your generous involvement in the Parents' Leadership Circle is a great way to assist your son's educational and personal development.
Who can I contact if I have any other questions/concerns?
If you have any further questions or concerns we encourage you to ask. We understand the importance of assurance and knowledge about any type of organization or extra-curricular your son may join and it is our goal to be as transparent as possible. Below is a list of contacts.
Undergraduate Chapter Contacts:
Len Riepe, Alpha-Sigma Chapter President: (404) 831-3667 or riepe.1@osu.edu
Andrew Fedele, Alpha-Sigma Chapter Vice President: (614) 584-6418 or fedele.4@osu.edu
University Contacts:
Tyler Young, Coordinator of Sorority and Fraternity Life: Young.1729@osu.edu
National Organization Contacts:
Dan Tierney, Alpha-Sigma Chapter Alumnus Advisor: DTierney53@gmail.com
Mic Wilson, Kappa Sigma Executive Director: (434) 295-3193 ext. 111
