The Eta Chi chapter (#190) was installed at the University of Rhode Island on April 9, 1988. Zeta Upsilon served as the initial advising chapter, which was later taken over by the Eta Gamma chapter who performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Stephanie Anderson, Susan Guerin, Mark Moitoza, Wendy Pleban, Dawn Smith, and Marilyn Van Scoyoc.