Torchia was employed at his alma mater as an associate professor of education from 1946 to 1975. Constantly reprising his role as teacher, Torchia did extensive tutoring, including teaching speed reading to individuals and business groups. The Outstanding Chapter Award was created in 1957 and then renamed the Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award in 1970 to honor Mr. Torchia for his many contributions to Phi Sigma Pi over the course of four decades. As for Dr. Richard Todd, perhaps no man devoted his time and energy to Phi Sigma Pi as much as he had to this point in history. "He certainly would fit your mental image of an old-fashioned gentleman," stated past National President Jack Thornton, Tau 862. "He and "Sweetheart" (term of endearment given to wife Clauda Pennock Todd by Dr. Todd) could not have children, instead, every Brother of Tau Chapter became one of their kids. They were always good for a meal, a place to wash and dry clothes, a place to sleep, a few bucks for bus fare home—whatever was needed.