This semester, a few PSE members spent countless hours working on a PR video for the Beta Xi chapter. Members planned the content, organized pictures, and gathered footage for the video. None of the committee members had experience filming or editing, so together they learned how to use new software to create the video.  Please view the video by clicking here.

Thank you to everyone who helped Beta Xi plan, film, interview, and edit the video. Special thanks to our friends in Studio 151 for letting the editing team live there throughout their long editing process.

In 1951, Lloyd L. Antle, an Ohio University graduate and professor of Marketing at Georgia State University (formerly Georgia State College), conceived the idea that the sales profession should have a professional fraternity of its own. Mr. Antle spoke to two other professors - Dr. William H. Harris and Dr. Henry O. Baker - who agreed that in the ensuing year’s sales and marketing would become a vital force in the economy. These three men, Lloyd Antle, Dr. William Harris, and Dr. Henry Baker, approached Mr. Lewis F. Gordon for his ideas. In addition to being a charismatic and energetic marketing executive, Mr. Gordon had helped to found the Sales and Marketing Executives (SME) association of Atlanta and was a natural choice to help design the first collegiate fraternity in marketing, sales management, and selling.

All four men were members of SME Atlanta. They approached other members, gained their support, set up organizational meetings, and worked diligently to develop plans. After an entire year of planning, with all involved contributing considerable time, effort, and finances, the foundation for this new organization was set. With input from students, professionals, and our founders, five essential aspects of Pi Sigma Epsilon were developed: the Statement of Purpose, Constitution and Bylaws, Creed, Key, and Ritual of Initiation.

The Fraternity was incorporated under the Georgia Laws of Incorporation on May 14, 1952, and our first chapter, Alpha, was installed at Georgia State College (now Georgia State University).

 Source: www.pse.org

Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) is the only co-ed nationally recognized professional organization in marketing, sales, and management.  Established in 1952, Pi Sigma Epsilon gives students opportunities to gain real-world experience in the business profession. 

Collegiate members in PSE participate in planning, organizing, leading, and implementing a variety of projects ranging from simple fundraising to complex marketing.  They also partake in professional development programs, sessions, and activities that help them prepare for their careers after they graduate.  Members gain a business advantage for life as they grow professionally and learn from experience.

The Purposes of Pi Sigma Epsilon

• TO CREATE a collegiate organization of students who are interested in advancement of marketing, sales, and management as a profession.
• TO PROMOTE the study of marketing, sales, management, and related fields in colleges and universities.
• TO BRING TOGETHER academically qualified students who express a desire to enter the fields of professional marketing, sales, and management.
• TO ENCOURAGE experience preparing students for careers in professional marketing, sales, and management.
• TO INSTILL the highest possible ethical standards in selling.

PSE Principles: Belief, Character, Competition, Confidence, Ethics, Faith, Honor, Knowledge, Sincerity, Skills, Wisdom, & Work

PSE Colors: Amethyst & Gold

If you are interested in learning more about Pi Sigma Epsilon, please find more information on the National PSE website: www.pse.org.