The Kappa Tau chapter (#259) at the University of South Florida was installed April 13, 2001 with Immediate Past National President Scott Stowell serving as the installing officer. Brother Stowell also served as the colony’s advising person, and the Alpha Eta chapter served as the advising chapter.
Charter members of the Kappa Tau chapter include: Charles Sanz, Jr.; Jennifer Artioli; Chad Newhouse; Elizabeth Fuller; Nathan Bearinger; Jim Cochran; Sean Hankins; Anna Dapson; Anissa Ruiz; Douglas Urban; Jessica Udell; Justin Wellborn; Jennifer Lane; Amy Fisher; Kimberly Nichols; Jennifer Spyker; and Charles Murphy.