Internationally, Beta Theta Pi takes pride in academics and leadership. We are no different here at Kettering. We strive to be the best leaders that we can be, and to be academically successful. This focus has led to our chapter holding the highest GPA on campus for 14 out of the last 17 B-section academic terms with the other 3 being second place. Most recently, we achieved a chapter wide average GPA of a 3.62 over the course of the 2021 Spring academic term, which is 0.29 higher than the all-male average and 0.2 above the Greek male average (Spring 2021).
Men of Principal Scholarship
Since the start of Beta’s award-winning Men of Principle initiative in 1998, the Fraternity has seen significant improvements in the areas of academics, recruitment, risk management and leadership development. Before Men of Principle, the Fraternity’s average chapter GPA was just above a 2.8. Today the Fraternity’s GPA has risen to a 3.226, the highest of all fraternities. The average chapter/colony size is 78.5 men, compared to 48.9 in 1997. In 1998 there was an average of 1.95 volunteer advisors per chapter. Today, an average of eight advisors work with each chapter/colony.
With the Men of Principle initiative, Beta gave new voice to the enduring values of the Fraternity. The Initiative was more than a program; it was a deep inner philosophy that demanded integrity from every chapter and all members of the Fraternity. Today, as it was back in 1839, Beta Theta Pi is a shining example across North America for all that is good and true when men come together in a brotherhood of purpose, friendship and fidelity.
Our chapter awards the Men of Principal Scholarship to one man every fall. If you would like to apply for this scholarship, please fill out the form below. By filling out this form you are not making any commitment to Beta Theta Pi and by winning the award, Beta Theta Pi is not making any commitment to you.