Discussions of bringing the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) to the campus of Columbus State University began between the members of Eta Iota Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha and Theta Phi Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta sororities.
In October 1999, five members from Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta and Kappa Alpha Psi continued the work.
On that Sunday afternoon, Tamu Scott (DSQ), Andretti Caldwell (DSQ), Shelley Stephens (DSQ), Lateeka Kendall (AKA) and Rodney Brundidge (KAY) elected from among themselves the first officers for the 1999-2000 year.

They were:
Shelley Stephens (DSQ), President
Rodney Brundidge (KAY), Vice President
Andretti Caldwell (DSQ), Treasurer
Lateeka Kendall (AKA), dght

The current officers of the Columbus State University Council of National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., 2000-2001 are:

Rodney Brundidge (KAY), President
Toni Franklin (DSQ), Vice President
Kim Scott (AKA), Secretary
Eddie Gordon (AFA), Treasurer

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Alpha Phi Alpha History

Since its founding on December 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of African-Americans and people of color around the world. Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The visionary founders, known as the "Jewels" of the Fraternity, are Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy. The Fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority students who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially, at Cornell. The Jewel founders and early leaders of the Fraternity succeeded in laying a firm foundation for Alpha Phi Alpha's principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity. Alpha Phi Alpha chapters were developed at other colleges and universities, many of them historically black institutions, soon after the founding at Cornell. While continuing to stress academic excellence among its members, Alpha also recognized the need to help correct the educational, economic, political, and social injustices faced by African-Americans. Alpha Phi Alpha has long stood at the forefront of the African-American community's fight for civil rights through leaders such as: W.E.B. DuBois, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Edward Brooke, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Andrew Young, William Gray, Paul Robeson, and many others.

Theta Beta History

Theta Beta was founded on December 14, 1971 at CSU. The Fraternity is international and interracial. It has over 75,000 members in over 739 chapters (College and Alumni) and represents some of the most outstanding leaders in America and the world. The purpose of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is to achieve academic excellence, promote brotherhood among its members, and to render service to CSU and the community.

Chapter Officers

President: Eddie Gordon
Vice-President: Alfred Miller
Treasurer: Ty Cooper
Secretary: Mitchell Thomas
Advisor (Graduate Chapter): Eddie Stiles

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contributor: Eddie Gordon

In 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority became America’s first Greek-lettered organization established by and for Black women.  Her roots date back to Howard University, Washington D.C. where the idea for formation was conceived by Ethel Hedgemen Lyle.

In 1972, the Gamma Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated set her wheels in motion to establish a second Greek letter sorority on the campus of the then Columbus College. Eta Iota Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was chartered on December 2, 1972.

Alpha Kappa Alpha cultivates and encourages high scholastic and ethnical standards; promotes unity and friendship among college women; maintains a progressive interest in college life; and serves all mankind through a nucleus of more than 150,000 women in over 790 chapters worldwide.

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contributor: Kim Scott

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on the campus of Indiana University on January 5, 1911. Originally charted and incorporated Kappa Alpha Nu on April 15, 1911, the name was officially changed to Kappa Alpha Psi on April 15, 1915. The Fraternity's fundamental purpose is achievement. Early in this century, African-American students were actively dissuaded from attending college. Formidable obstacles were erected to prevent the few who were enrolled from assimilating into co-curricular campus life. This ostracism characterized Indiana University in 1911, thus causing Elder W. Diggs, Byron K. Armstrong, and eight other black students to form Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, which remains the only Greek letter organization with its Alpha Chapter on the University's campus. The founders sought a formula that would immediately raise the visions and insight of black collegians at Indiana University and all over the world. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. has continued to provide leadership in every field of the human endeavor.

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contributor: Rodney Brundidge
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded January 13, 1913 by 22 young women at Howard University.
From the beginning, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has been on the forefront for the betterment of not only the black community, but that of the world.
Theta Phi chapter was chartered by 20 young women June 3, 1971.

For more information on Delta Sigma Theta Sorority nationally or locally, please visit the links below.

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contributor: Tamu M. Scott

The Kappa Epsilon chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc was chartered on the campus of Columbus State University on Friday, February 1, 1974.
Chartered Members include (in order by line number)
Aszolene Atkins
Malinda Smith
Cynthia Barnett
Juanita McBride
Bettie Baker
Josephine McGee
Lorraine Gaines
Beverly Hinton
Brenda Howard
Brenda Byrd

These 10 women paved the way for others to reach "Zetadom" through the Kappa Epsilon chapter.

  The women of Kappa Epsilon  are outstanding leaders and dynamic in everything from academics to helping out within  the community.

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contributor: Xenina Scott