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Object
and Purpose of Chi Epsilon
Dedicated to the purpose of maintaining and promoting the status of civil
engineering as an ideal profession, Chi-Epsilon was organized to recognize
the characteristics of the individual civil engineer deemed to be
fundamental to the successful pursuit of an engineering career, and to aid
in the development of those characteristics in the civil engineering
student. Engineering, the application of scientific principles to the
practical needs of society, is assuming a constantly increasing
responsibility for the well-being of all people, and thus calling for
competence of the highest order. This responsibility can be discharged
only by a professional group whose members are possessed of a good basic
technical ability, intelligence, moral integrity, and effective social
poise in their relationship with the larger community of which they are
part. To contribute to the improvement of the profession, Chi Epsilon
fosters the development and exercise of sound traits of character and
technical ability among civil engineers, and its members, by precept and
example, toward an ever higher standard of professional service. The
Montana State Chi Epsilon chapter strives to achieve these goals by
offering weekly tutoring services and participating in community service
projects.
Motto
Chi Epsilon retains as its motto the Greek letters Chi Delta Chi, which
formed the name of the junior honor society founded in 1922 at the
University of Illinois and which is one of the roots of Chi Epsilon. Chi
Delta Chi. These three letters shall symbolize our English motto:
Conception, Design, and Construction. These are the three phases of every
creative project. Conception is inventive; it perceives the opportunity to
do something and recognizes the means of accomplishment. Fitting that
means of accomplishment to the specific case and planning a definite
method of work is design. Construction is the actual building. It makes a
reality of the idea of conception and the plan of design. Conception
requires imagination and intelligence. Design requires education and
practical experience. Construction requires energy, determination, and
perseverance. In these functions, your adherence to the principles of Chi
Epsilon will serve you well.
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