Epsilon Theta Fraternity

Our Charter

We, the undersigned, do hereby establish the Epsilon Theta Fraternity of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This organization, like the one from which it grew, is established to develop lasting friendships among its members, to help each member develop and realize his or her responsibilities to others, to conceive and carry out in unity plans beneficial to the group, and to provide a flexible format for a living experience.

The nature of this Fraternity shall be shaped by our commonly held beliefs, the foremost of which is the necessity of love and honesty as a basis for human understanding. We believe in the equality of all men and all women, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in freedom of thought, and in the responsibilities of the individual and the community to each other.

To achieve these goals and preserve these beliefs we must commit ourselves to the Fraternity as an institution, to see that it continues to grow and prosper long after our stay. We must commit ourselves to work in unity of purpose with the individuals who comprise the active chapter, to come to know and respect each other's thoughts and needs, and to grow and mature, becoming sensitive human beings capable of giving unselfishly of ourselves and of appreciating the contributions made by others.

We know that an organization such as this Fraternity will change in many ways with time. Yet we trust Epsilon Theta will remain true to these goals and beliefs. Above all, we hope that those who join the Fraternity in the years to come can make it the worthwhile experience it has been for us, and that they will commit themselves, as we do, to its growth and well-being.

Ideals, Goals, and Objectives

Ideals: Love, Truth, and Honor

Goals:

  1. To preserve the heritage and promote the ideals of the fraternity.
  2. To maintain and develop an active chapter.
  3. To develop mutual respect among members and encourage the growth of close and lasting friendships.
  4. To aid and encourage each individual to realize his or her full potential.

Objectives:

  1. To preserve and foster pride in the history of the fraternity and the achievements of its members.
  2. To promote a spirit of honesty and fair play.
  3. To develop individual responsibility and maturity.
  4. To encourage tolerance and understanding among members of differing feelings and viewpoints.
  5. To develop social maturity of members.
  6. To promote academic achievement, exploration, and enthusiasm.
  7. To encourage each member to become an active part of the MIT community.
  8. To foster pride in the chapter house by working cooperatively towards maintaining and improving it.