GOVERNANCE
The way Alpha Sigma Phi operates today is shaped by documents written, refined, and ratified by our members across nearly two centuries — from Louis Manigault's original 1845 constitution at Yale to the policies passed at our most recent Grand Chapter. Together, these documents define how the Fraternity is governed, how the Grand Council leads, and where we stand on the issues that matter to our brotherhood.
Fraternity Constitution & Bylaws
The first constitution, which established the Alpha Chapter at Yale University, was written by Louis Manigault (the Fraternity's principal founder) in 1845. The first national constitution was adopted in 1907, when Marietta and Yale came together to form the National Fraternity. Since then, the Fraternity's Constitution and Bylaws have been updated continuously. Traditionally, this happens at the Fraternity's biennial Grand Chapter. In 2021, the voting delegates consolidated the Constitution and Bylaws and Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity now only has Bylaws.
Grand Council Policy Manual
The Grand Council of Alpha Sigma Phi operates under the Policy Governance Model. Policy Governance is an integrated set of concepts and principles that describes the job of any governing board. It outlines the manner in which boards can be successful in their servant-leadership role, as well as in their all-important relationship with management. Unlike most solutions to the challenge of board leadership, its approach to the design of the governance role is neither structural nor piecemeal, but is comprehensively theory based. The following manual was developed by the Board and contains the adopted policies and procedures. The manual is reviewed on a regular basis by the Grand Council.
Position Statements & Resolutions
The Position Statements and Resolutions below were passed at Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Grand Chapters over the years.