Contest Sponsors
Thank you to IDEAL and the Sigma Pi Fraternity as the creators and sponsors of the Dr. Michael N. Compton Essay Contest:
Dr. Compton, a 1970 graduate of MSU, wanted IDEAL to support the Public Affairs mission
of the University. He envisioned an essay contest as the vehicle for achieving that
support. The conduct of the contest is a joint undertaking between the Alpha Rho Chapter,
IDEAL, its alumni, and the faculty and staff of MSU.
Sigma Pi Fraternity: Alpha Rho Chapter

IDEAL: Institute for Development of Ethics and Leadership
IDEAL is a non-profit organization established by the alumni of the Alpha Rho Chapter
of Sigma Pi Fraternity at MSU with the mission to further the development of ethics
and leadership in the men of the fraternity. Dr. Compton, a 1970 graduate of MSU,
wanted IDEAL to support the Public Affairs mission of the University. He envisioned
an essay contest as the vehicle for achieving that support. The conduct of the contest
is a joint undertaking between the Alpha Rho Chapter, its alumni, and the faculty
and staff of MSU.
MSU Political Science Department
The Department of Political Science will again sponsor two 2nd place prizes of $300
each in the form of MSU Bookstore gift cards.