" Love, the greatest of all things."
The History of ZTA and the Zeta Omicron Chapter
The Zeta Omicron Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha has been on the Arkansas State University campus since May 11th, 1968. The Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity was first formed on October 15th, 1898 by our nine founders at a school now known as Longwood University.
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Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity is now home to over 300,000 initiated sisters, 172 collegiate chapters, and 225 active alumnae chapters across the country.
Our Creed
"To realize that within our grasp, in Zeta Tau Alpha, lies the opportunity to learn those things which will ever enrich and ennoble our lives; to be true to ourselves, to those within and without our circle; to think in terms of all mankind and our service in the world; to be steadfast, strong, and clean of heart and mind, remembering that since the thought is father to the deed, only that which we would have manifested in our experience should be entertained in thought; to find satisfaction in being, rather than seeming, thus strengthening in us the higher qualities of the spirit; to prepare for service and learn the nobility of serving, thereby earning the right to be served; to seek understanding that we might gain true wisdom; to look for the good in everyone; to see beauty, with its enriching influence; to be humble in success, and without bitterness in defeat; to have the welfare and harmony of the Fraternity at heart, striving ever to make our lives a symphony of high ideals, devotion to the right, the good, and the true, without a discordant note; remembering always that the foundation precept of Zeta Tau Alpha was Love, “the greatest of all things.”
- Shirley Kreasan Trout
Zeta Tau Alpha offers college women a sense of sisterhood, community, as well as the opportunity to grow into greater leaders and members of society! Our members belong to a variety of academic colleges and programs here at Arkansas State.
Our members are involved in external organizations varying from college ministries like 747 and Campus Outreach, to advocacy groups like Red Wolves for St. Jude and the Special Olympics College. We encourage community service within and outside our chapter, partnering with local groups such as Jonesboro elementary schools, the police department, neighboring retirement communities, and more.