The University of Michigan's Co-Ed Professional Sustainability Fraternity
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Who are we?
Theta Alpha Psi is the University of Michigan's Alpha chapter of the Theta Alpha Psi professional fraternity, founded in February of 2021.
Theta Alpha Psi's mission is to educate and connect University of Michigan undergraduates passionate about social and environmental sustainability through engaging in education, professional development, social bonding, and activism.
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With an emphasis on three clusters, Business, Environment, and Technology, Theta Alpha Psi aims to create an interdisciplinary education and outreach environment to showcase the natural overlap between these clusters and sustainability.
We follow SSC’s (Student Sustainability Coalition) definition of sustainability:
"Sustainability is a mindset and approach to ensure current and future resources and prosperity are equitable and accessible for all: without the exploitation of people and the environment in the process.
It is crucial to consider not only environmental but also social and economic factors all together as a holistic system, rather than individual components."
The 3 Clusters of Theta Alpha Psi
Business
Our Business Cluster aims to educate and inform members of TAP about subjects relating to business and sustainability, including corporate social responsibility, impact investing, supply chains.
Environment
Our Environment Cluster aims to educate and inform members of TAP about subjects relating to the environment and sustainability, such as social & natural sciences, activism, policy and governance, cultural change, ecology, and conservation.
Technology
Our Technology Cluster aims to educate and inform members of TAP about subjects relating to technology and sustainability, including electric vehicles, smart cities, green infrastructure, and renewable technologies
Our Core Values
Activism
We aim to create semesterly dedications to local, national, and international activism awareness, education, and action by TAP members.
Education
We aim to learn about environmental and social sustainability issues, justice, diversity, equity, equality, and privilege within all industries and sectors within TAP’s clusters of business, technology, and environment
Friendship
We aim to maintain strong inclusive relations within our fraternity.
Community
We aim to stay connected to Ann Arbor and the greater Washtenaw County stakeholders, as well as external U-M clubs.