Manuals & Guides of Delta Sigma Pi

Manuals and Guides

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The bylaws are designed to inform and assist all members with the rules, laws and/or regulations of Delta Sigma Pi and how they apply.

National Policy and Procedures Manual (click here to view)
Historical Policy and Procedures Change Log (click here to view)

The official policies of Delta Sigma Pi established by a majority vote of the Delta Sigma Pi Board of Directors.

Awards and Recognition (click here to view)

Comprehensive source of information about the awards, honors and recognitions available in Delta Sigma Pi for both chapters and individuals.

Requirements for each award, along with pertinent deadline dates, selection procedures and methods of presentation and publicity.

Volunteer Leadership Manual (click here to view)

Deltasig's guide to volunteer leadership; for Board, Regional Vice Presidents, District Directors, Chapter Advisors and other volunteers.

2005 - 2007 National Strategic Initiatives (click here to view)

Alumni Chapter Operations Manual (click here to view)

Information and steps necessary to start an alumni chapter.

Information to refranchise an existing alumni chapter.

Information and ideas relating to alumni chapter programs and activities.

Collegiate Chapter Operations Manual (click the section title you wish to view)

Scholastic Development Guide/Academic Achievement Guide (click here to view)

Help your chapter improve its overall academic performance and standards.

Best Practices Manual (click here to view)

This manual is designed to be a quick reference guide of tips and good habits for attaining the highest standards of operational performance in collegiate chapters.

Chapter Bylaws template (Word Version)
Chapter Bylaws template (PDF Version)

Format for chapter bylaws. Easy to use and create with this template. Chapter bylaws are required from the chapter on an annual basis and will be stored in the online chapter holding area (Document Well)

Chapter Efficiency Index (click here to view)

Serves chapters as a planning guide and as a guide for reporting activities to the national headquarters.

Chapter Insurance Summary (click here to view)

Each chapter (collegiate and alumni) of Delta Sigma Pi has insurance coverage through MJ Insurance.

Chapter Officer Packets (click here to view)

For current collegiate chapter officers or those members curious about the duties and responsibilities of various collegiate chapter offices.

Community and University Service (click here to view)

Assists collegiate and alumni chapters in furthering a higher standard of civic and commercial welfare in their community.

Answers questions concerning project planning, types of service, and implementation.

Discipline (Individual) (click here to view)

The Fraternity's disciplinary policies and procedures are designed to protect the rights of all members and must be strictly followed.

Financial Management (click here to view)

To help chapters manage finances, prepare useful budgets, and establish policies and procedures to optimize its financial resources.

Fundraising (click here to view)

Assists collegiate and alumni chapters in developing and coordinating fundraising events. Provides the necessary tools, techniques, examples and methods to sponsor an exciting and profitable event that all chapter members will want to support.

Online Initiation Guide (click here to view)

Everything you need to know and do to get ready for your chapter's initiation.

Pledge Education Program (Standard)
Click here to access the Policy & Procedures Manual, Section E. Pledging & Initiation

Serves as the required shell for all pledge education programs of Delta Sigma Pi chapters.

Professional Activities (click here to view)

The characteristics of professionalism and professional activities distinguish Delta Sigma Pi from other volunteer groups, clubs, scholastic honor societies and social fraternities.

Recruiting (click here to view)

Current membership is the direct result of the recruiting efforts of past chapter members; know all you can about the recruiting process.

Risk Management (click here to view)

Risk management policy is intended to assist Delta Sigma Pi in reducing the exposure of the Fraternity to risk by taking actions designed to reduce the risk of acting in a negligent manner.

For the Risk Management Explanatory / Q&A document, please click here.