The Phi Kappa Tau mission statement is "To Champion a Lifelong Commitment to Brotherhood, Learning, Ethical Leadership, and Exemplary Character," and the brothers are excited to share these values with a new group of men at Rutgers University during Fall Rush 2016. Since its inception over 20 years ago, the Epsilon Kappa chapter has held one ideal in mind, "To be the Best". It is the reason why P
hi Tau has and continues to strive for excellence in all aspects of college life, evident by the awards and accolades we have received over the years, both on the local and national levels. Becoming a brother of Phi Tau will undoubtedly change you, to be excellent at whatever you wish to achieve, not only for the four year duration of your college career, but for the rest of your life. Becoming a brother of Phi Kappa Tau means becoming instantly connected with a network of over 90,000 living members, because whether you are a blood relative or complete stranger, you all share a common trait: a commitment to excellence, tradition, honor, pride, friendship, and true Brotherhood. Our alumni include Paul Newman, Leroy Chiao, Patton Oswalt, and countless other successful congressmen, CEOs, entertainers, educators, scientists, and philanthropists. Come to the house, enjoy the free stuff, and learn what being a Phi Tau at Rutgers is all about. If you have any friends who are interested in rushing Phi Kappa Tau this semester have them like this page and contact the Recruitment Chair Jonathan Zimmerman (908) 675-7647. REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINING
PNM academic/GPA Requirements
To be eligible to join, all potential members must maintain a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) as well as being a full time student (12 credits or greater). NEW MEMBER FEES
In recent years, new member fees have been almost $500, which includes National Initiation fees. Those fees should follow a similar pattern for this semester. MEMBERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Members are expected to uphold a positive image when representing both Phi Kappa Tau, as well as the Rutgers community. Members will also be expected to maintain the required GPA. As a catalyst to help you achieve your goals, members are asked to develop their own goals that current brothers will help them achieve throughout the academic semester. ALCOHOL POLICY
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
1. The possession, sale, use or consumption of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, while on
chapter premises or during a fraternity event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by
the chapter, or at any event an observer would associate with the fraternity, must be in
compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, province, county, city and
institution of higher education, and must comply with either the BYOB or Third Party
Vendor Guidelines.
2. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through or with chapter funds nor may the
purchase of same for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member
in the name of or on behalf of the chapter. The purchase or use of a bulk quantity or
common source(s) of alcoholic beverage, for example, kegs or cases, is prohibited.
3. OPEN PARTIES, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the
fraternity, without specific invitation, where alcohol is present, are prohibited.
4. No members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic
beverages to any minor (i.e., those under legal drinking age).
5. The possession, sale or use of any ILLEGAL DRUGS or CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
while on chapter premises or during a fraternity event or at any event that an observer
would associate with the fraternity is strictly prohibited.
6. No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor or tavern (tavern
defined as an establishment generating more than half of annual gross sales from
alcohol) at which alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise provided to those present. This
includes any event held in, at or on the property of a tavern as defined above for
purposes of fundraising. However, a chapter may rent or use a room or area in a tavern
as defined above for a closed event held within the provisions of this policy, including the
use of a third party vendor and guest list. An event at which alcohol is present may be
conducted or co-sponsored with a charitable organization if the event is held within the
provisions of this policy.
7. No chapter may co-sponsor, co-finance or attend or participate in a function at which
alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organizations.
8. All recruitment or rush activities associated with any chapter will be non-alcoholic. No
recruitment or rush activities associated with any chapter may be held at or in
conjunction with a tavern or alcohol distributor as defined in this policy.
9. No member or pledge, associate/new member or novice shall permit, tolerate, encourage
or participate in "drinking games.” The definition of drinking games includes but is not
limited to the consumption of shots of alcohol, liquor or alcoholic beverages, the practice
of consuming shots equating to one’s age, “beer pong,” “century club,” “dares” or any
other activity involving the consumption of alcohol which involves duress or
encouragement related to the consumption of alcohol.
10. No alcohol shall be present at any pledge/associate member/new member/novice
program, activity or ritual of the chapter. This includes but is not limited to activities
associated with “bid night,” “big brother – little brother” events or activities, / “big sister
- little sister” events or activities, “family” events or activities and initiation. HAZING POLICY
HAZING
No chapter, colony, student or alumnus shall conduct nor condone hazing activities. Permission
or approval by a person being hazed is not a defense. Hazing activities are defined as:
"Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity
premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol, paddling in any
form, creation of excessive fatigue, physical and psychological shocks, quests, treasure hunts,
scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside of the
confines of the chapter house; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally
in good taste, engaging in public stunts and buffoonery, morally degrading or humiliating games
and activities, and any other activities which are not consistent with academic achievement,
fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution or
applicable state law."
