Alpha Sigma Alpha
Alpha Sigma Alpha (ΑΣΑ) is a United States National Panhellenic sorority founded on November 15, 1901, at the Virginia State Female Normal School (later known as Longwood College and now known as Longwood University in Farmville, V.A). The purpose of the association is to cultivate the relationship among members. Alpha Sigma Alpha promotes a high ideal and standards for its members throughout their lives by emphasizing balance among four aims of intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development.
Mission
Alpha Sigma Alpha promotes high ideals and standards for its members throughout their lives by emphasizing balance among our four aims of intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development. Alpha Sigma Alpha provides opportunities through:
Sisterhood — forming strong bonds of unconditional friendship based on common values and experiences;
Heritage — expressed through creed, ritual, and history; and
Leadership and Service — enhanced by chapter, campus, and community involvement.
Purpose
The purpose of Alpha Sigma Alpha is to foster close friendships between members and to develop women of poise and purpose.
Vision
The vision of Alpha Sigma Alpha is to cultivate values and ideals in women who are known for their character and concern for others. Alpha Sigma Alpha inspires women to lead, to serve, and most of all to make a difference.
Core Values
BALANCE…to live a well-rounded life.
GENEROSITY…to give of myself.
GROWTH…to seek continual development.
INTEGRITY…to have strong moral principles.
LEARNING…to expand my mind
RELATIONSHIPS …to build strong bonds of friendship.
RESPONSIBILITY…to display personal commitment and accountability.
ENJOYMENT…to love life and joyously live.
