My name is Marina, and I am honored to be the next President of Delta Sigma Pi: Rho Chi for the 2024-2025 school year. I had the privilege of pledging with the Upsilon Class, Spring of 2022. As a freshman in college wondering what I was going to do with my business degree, this organization gave me the professional skills to maximize my odds in the business world with extensive training and professional practice. Almost four years later, I am grateful to be able to give back to the fraternity and stress the importance of professionalism, service, scholarship, and Brotherhood.
Since 1907, Delta Sigma Pi has raised its bar for excellence, fostering professional growth, leadership, and closeness among business students. Our pillars in Delta Sigma Pi are Scholarship, Professionalism, Service, and Brotherhood. Each of these four pillars we use as motivation for our chapter and events for the upcoming semester. As we move forward, I would like to focus on achieving our professionalism to the highest possible standard. My philosophy is that professionalism is a skill that must be practiced. This next year will be filled with many professional skills workshops, interview practice, LinkedIn workshops, guest speakers, and much more.
This organization is not only measured by our professional success, but by our personal growth and community involvement. Contributing to the environment that surrounds us is a way to give back to our community and become a well-rounded businessperson. Our members are expected to maintain a high standard and work to become a person who is highly driven, incredibly dedicated, scholarly, professional, passionate about the community, and inclusive.
The importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion is one of the strongest foundations for the future of Delta Sigma Pi. As one of the nation’s first co-ed business fraternities (1975), DSP: Rho Chi has a commitment to grow and uphold global standards of excellence while ensuring respect for one another in and outside of the classroom. As a large organization, we can also learn from each other. Brothers will have the opportunity to teach others about their soft skills, hard skills, or hobbies that enrich the chapter.
I am excited about the journey ahead and the opportunity to work alongside our Shidler business students. Our success depends on each member's active participation and enthusiasm.
I look forward to meeting you all. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Delta Sigma Pi, please reach out to me at any time. I am here to answer your questions and your concerns.
Fraternally,
Marina Cleavenger
Marina Cleavenger | President, Rho Chi Chapter | President.RhoChi@gmail.com