MISSION, PURPOSE AND VALUES

Mission Statement

We, the members of, Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Incorporated®, aware of the prejudices and obstacles facing the minority women of our communities, dedicate ourselves to improving these conditions and to working towards the betterment of all women. We have unified ourselves through the sisterhood of Corazones Unidos Siempre and by our Founders’ ideals of open communication and community service, as well as the development of political, educational, cultural and social awareness. We devote ourselves to this challenge, to be achieved through hard work, patience and the collective effort to educate, as is exemplified in our motto, ‘Wisdom Through Education’.

Purpose

We commit ourselves to EducatingElevating, and Empowering® all Women:

To develop an educational, cultural, political, and social awareness
To open lines of communications in order to service the community;
To promote and preserve the Latino culture;
To provide women with a choice among Greek letter sororities.

Values

Leadership

We devote ourselves to the challenge as determined in our mission: working towards the betterment of all women and inspiring future CUS sisters.  We are disciplined, respectful, and committed to empowering our members to achieve success, wisdom and positively influence those around us.

Sisterhood

We have unified ourselves through the sisterhood of Corazones Unidos Siempre (Hearts United Always).  Through love, care, communication, and sacrifice, we strive to maintain our infinite spiritual bonds and friendships.

Service

We have an undeniable dedication to servicing and educating others, as well as ourselves.  We aim to successfully elevate women into contributing members of our communities, our campuses and within our organization.

Character

We are obedient and faithful to the code set forth by our Founders.  We strive to be humble, thoughtful, well-rounded, professional women and give to others the best we have in ourselves.