Mission Statement and Code of Ethics
Interfraternity Council Mission Statement
We, the men of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Fraternity Community, value excellence in education, unity, pride and leadership. Through diversity and common goals, we strive for individual enlightenment, enjoyment and chapter development.
Minnesota State University, Mankato Mission Statement
Minnesota State University, Mankato promotes learning through effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, scholarship, and research in service to the state, the region and the global community.
Basic Expectations & Ultimate Aspirations of Fraternity Membership
In an effort to lessen the disparity between fraternity ideals and individual behavior and to personalize these ideals in the daily undergraduate experience the following Basic Expectations and Ultimate Aspirations of Fraternity Membership have been established.
I. I will know and understand the ideals expressed in my fraternity ritual
and will strive to incorporate them in my daily life.
II. I will strive for academic achievement and practice academic integrity.
III. I will respect the dignity of all persons; therefore, I will not physically,
psychologically, or sexually abuse or haze any human being.
IV. I will protect the health and safety of all human beings.
V. I will respect my property and the property of others;
therefore, I will neither abuse nor tolerate the abuse of property.
VI. I will meet my financial obligations in a timely manner.
VII. I will neither use nor support the use of illegal drugs;
I will neither misuse nor support the misuse of alcohol.
VIII. I acknowledge that a clean and attractive environment is essential
to both physical and mental health; therefore, I will do all in my power
to see that the chapter property is properly cleaned and maintained.
IX. I will challenge all my fraternity members to abide by these fraternal expectations
and will confront those who violate them.
LOVE…
of humanity through caring, charity, respect, fidelity, and tolerance
LOYALTY…
to member, chapter, fraternity, school, family, community, and country
INTEGRITY…
in word and deed through truth, honor, virtue, morality, and justice
COMMITMENT…
to lifelong spiritual, intellectual, and social development
RESPONSIBILITY…
through healthful living and upright action; positive leadership and open communication; and emotional support, service, and fairness to others
COURAGE…
to challenge all members to adhere to the founding principles and ideals of fraternity
