What Rho Phi Is

Rho Phi is a student society conducting democratic governance, collective leadership, and mutual benefit.

What Rho Phi Does

Rho Phi hosts democratic assemblies, called Quorums, in which members elect the actions and direction of the organization as a whole; these actions and direction often take the form of seminars, workshops, and socials geared toward the social, cultural, academic, and professional enrichment of members but are virtually limitless. Rho Phi is best thought of not as an organization with a particular goal, but instead a democratic framework for collective action. Every Member has one vote on every action; every Member is equally empowered to determine the direction of the Society. For more information on current Rho Phi actions, see our Programs page.

Why Rho Phi Exists

Rho Phi is a student society founded in response to the limitations of purely competitive academic distinction. We were created by several Georgia Governors Honors Program nominees who believe that the potential of capable individuals is most effectively realized through cooperation rather than rivalry. The Society provides a democratic and institutional framework through which members collectively determine the direction of the collective while gaining direct experience in leadership, deliberation, and civic governance. Membership connects individuals across Georgia, fostering enduring networks of intellectually engaged peers, while also offering structured opportunities for administrative and organizational leadership. As a nonprofit entity, Rho Phi is positioned to extend material and institutional advantages to its members which expand as the Society continues to develop, all in service of mutual benefit and collective advancement.

The Price of Rho Phi

Rho Phi does collect Member dues. The amount of dues is proposed in a funding plan proposed by the Treasurer and elected by Members at the Chapter level. Dues are collected annually. Rho Phi has a Constitutional duty to allocate a supermajority of funds to Member benefit in the current Term, not including operational overhead. Rho Phi is a nonprofit; all financial activity at Rho Phi is tracked and publicly accessible.

Where Rho Phi Is