Beta Tau Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha was founded at Albion College on April 12, 1929. Made up of members of a "last local sorority on the campus" called Clionian, the women of Zeta Tau Alpha will be remembered for their leadership, ethics and scholarship.

Zeta Tau Alpha crest

What happened to Zeta Tau Alpha?
In 1967 the sorority pledged an African American woman which was apparently against their national sorority's rules. The national ZTA organization put Beta Tau chapter on a "warning" then on "suspension". The Albion members demanded that their national sorority's bi-laws be rewritten to end any reference to discrimination. Albion College's President Norris entered into the debate siding with the local membership by giving the national sorority until November to make the requested changes. When they were not made, Albion College terminated its ties with the national ZTA organization stating that the local chapter must end its affiliation with the national group "As a result of the national organization's national procedures which conflict with Albion College policies".

ZTA's national website fails to mention Beta Tau's existence, but their stance will not be forgotten. Especially by the many Beta Tau alumni who are active in various leadership roles across the United States today.

Io Triumphe to Beta Tau Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha!

This affirmative action stance was widely reported across the United States and the Albion women were universally praised for their action.
Immediately following their termination the members formed a local sorority known as Pi Alpha Epsilon and disbanded some time thereafter.
Beta Tau of Zeta Tau Alpha
Zeta Tau Alpha membership
Photo 1966 Albionian