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Collegiate Honor Societies at Georgian Court University (GCU)

Collegiate Honor Societies at Georgian Court University (GCU). Collegiate Honor Societies at GCU Summary. Alpha Kappa Delta , National Sociology Honor Society Alpha Sigma Lambda , Non-Traditional Students Beta Beta Beta , National Biological Honor Society

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Collegiate Honor Societies at Georgian Court University (GCU)

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  1. Collegiate Honor Societiesat Georgian Court University (GCU)

  2. Collegiate Honor Societies at GCU Summary • Alpha Kappa Delta, National Sociology Honor Society • Alpha Sigma Lambda, Non-Traditional Students • Beta BetaBeta, National Biological Honor Society • Chi Alpha Epsilon, Educational Opportunity Fund Honor Society • Chi Sigma Iota, Clinical Mental Health professionals (graduate only – not detailed here) • Delta Mu Delta, National Business Administration Honor Society • Gamma Sigma Epsilon, Chemistry Honor Society • Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education • Kappa Pi, Honorary Art Fraternity • Lambda Pi Eta, Communications Honor Society • Omicron Delta Kappa – National Leadership Honor Society • Phi Alpha, Social Work Honor Society • Phi Alpha Theta, International History Honor Society • Phi Eta Sigma, National Freshman Honor Society • Pi Delta Phi, National French Honor Society • Pi Mu Epsilon, National Mathematics Honor Society • Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology • Sigma Delta Pi, National Spanish Honor Society • Sigma Phi Sigma, National Mercy Honor Society • Sigma Pi Sigma, National Physics Honor Society • Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society • Sigma Zeta, Natural Sciences and Mathematics Honor Society • Theta Alpha Kappa, Religious Studies/Theology Honor Society The following slides features some of these honor societies…

  3. Honor Societies areseparate from Georgian Court University Honors Program Besides having different criteria (see end of this PowerPoint), “Georgian Court University Honors Program” students wear a stole at graduation. Honor society members wear cords (see next page).

  4. Advantages of joining an honor society • Honor society certificate and pin • Privilege of wearing cords (of your honor society colors) at graduation. • Recognition at an induction ceremony for hard work of students …and their support system – parents, friends, significant others… • Eligibility to apply for national scholarships and other opportunities through the national/international society

  5. More advantages: • Fellowship - with other GCU students and faculty • Networking Connection - with other honor society members nationally, and in some cases internationally • Leadership opportunities- such as serving as an officer in your honor society • Charitable Works: Opportunity for students to do charitable works either as an individual (e.g., tutoring) OR as a society(e.g., bake sales for charity) – Thereby demonstrating Georgian Court’s commitment to Mercy Core Values

  6. Even more advantages… • Resume builder: Get to include your membership in honor society on your resume for the rest of your life (Employers appreciate the hard work necessary to attain admittance in an honor society). • Discounts on insurance: Some insurance companies give large discounts to people in college-level honor societies (show them your membership card or certificate). • Federal jobs: If you end up working for the federal government, there is an automatic pay raise if you belong to at least one honor society. • U.S. Civil Service Commission jobs: membership in a national honor society is required for hire at G-7 level of job and above.

  7. Types of Honor Societies • Honor societies are separate from HONORS PROGRAM (do not need to be in any Honors Program to get in any honor societies) • There are two types of honor societies: 1.) General honors (any major) - awarded when eligible, may be specific honor 2.) Specific majors (or minors) honors - usually awarded in junior or senior year • In some cases one does not even need a major or even a minor to be admitted, if you have enough courses in that area (may need only what might be designated as a “concentration”)

  8. How do I get in to an honor society? • Generally, students with high grades who meet the pre-requisites of the honor society are invited by the campus chapter via postal letter or email. • Some honor societies need you to take the initiative and apply…, and it never hurts to ask if you are unsure! • If you feel that you might be eligible and have not received a letter in a timely manner to an honor society, you can inquire with the chapter faculty advisor (who is one of the faculty at the university), whose name you can get from the department office or Student Life office. There is a chance that you may have been overlooked due to computer grading: (for example, for the Freshman Honor Society, if you were a freshman at GCU and came in with a number of credits, your records may be overlooked since your credits may bump you up to a sophomore level by your second semester). EVERY attempt is made not to overlook students, but sometimes it happens!

  9. What is my best strategy for getting into an honor society? • Generally good grades are the best way – so study hard AND look for help if you need it. The Academic Development Center, located in the basement of the GCU library is available for everyone – from struggling students to those who want to put the finishing touches on their understanding or their assignments or papers. • Your honor society may also be looking for outside activity too, such a club membership or service hours, so check! GOOD LUCK!

  10. Once I am in? • Once you are invited, there is generally a one-time $ fee to be a member. BUT once you join, you can include the honor society on your resume for the rest of your life! (Note: some societies require yearly dues to be considered active members and eligible for those privileges. Of these, some societies also have lifetime membership fees that you can pay and then not have to pay the yearly fees) • Honor Societies generally have honor society meetings and activities such as fundraisers and charity drives or collections while you are an undergraduate student. Sometimes there are alumni activities too! • Some (but not all) honor societies may require service hours as a pre-requisite and/or post-requisite (this is usually explicitly stated).

  11. Honor Societies at Georgian Court University (GCU) • The following slides represent each of the honor societies on our campus. • Information may not be complete here, but you can check the university catalog and the websites provided for more information!

  12. General Honor Societies(major specific honor societies listed next) • Phi Eta Sigma, National Freshman Honor Society • Omicron Delta Kappa, Leadership Honor Society • Sigma Phi Sigma, National Mercy Honor Society • Chi Alpha Epsilon, Educational Opportunity Fund • Alpha Sigma Lambda, Non-Traditional Students

  13. Phi Eta SigmaNational Freshman Honor Society • FHS Freshman Honor Society (awarded in sophomore year) COLORS:Gold on Black Students are informed by letter sent home and via GCU email after your freshman year! • MOTTO: “Knowledge is power” • Admission based on grades, need at least: 3.5 in your first semester freshman year OR the average of your first 2 semesters • No service hours required • GCU Website: www.georgian.edu/academic/phietasigma.htm • National Website: www.phietasigma.org • NOTE: You are eligible ONLY if you were a freshman at Georgian Court University. If you transferred in as a freshman, as long as you had less then 30 credits before you started at Georgian Court, then you are eligible. If you attained college credits in high school but were of freshman status when you entered GCU, then you are eligible.

  14. Omicron Delta KappaNational Leadership Honor Society National website: http://odk.org/ “To reward meritorious leadership and service in extracurricular activities and to encourage development of general campus citizenship” • Student qualifications for membership Being in the top 35% of the class AND having achieved "special distinction" in one or more of the following 5 areas: a.) scholarship, b.) athletics, c.) campus or community service, social or religious activities, and campus government, d.) journalism, speech and mass media, e.) creative and performing arts As well as exemplary character, responsible leadership, service in campus and community life and outstanding scholarship. Open only to juniors, seniors and graduate students

  15. Sigma Phi Sigma Mercy Honor Society • Colors: Green and White with Silver Sigma Phi Sigma SFS In the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, Sigma Phi Sigma, the Mercy Honor Society at Georgian Court University, elects as members women who demonstrate allegiance to the Mercy ideal through fidelity and service to others. By invitation only. GCU Website: http://www.georgian.edu/student_life/clubs.htm

  16. Chi Alpha EpsilonEducational Opportunity Fund Honor Society Chi Alpha Epsilon was formed to recognize the academic achievements of students admitted to colleges and universities through non-traditional criteria who utilize developmental education support services. Its purpose is to promote continued high academic standards, foster increased communication among its members, and honor the academic excellence of those students admitted to college via developmental program pathways. Students Eligibility: Hold a 3.0 cumulative GPA for two consecutive full-time semesters and who were admitted to the college/university via developmental or Higher Education opportunity type programs are eligible for membership. Students who meet the criteria, must contact the campus Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program. COLORS:White and Green on Blue National Website: www.xaehonor.com

  17. Alpha Sigma Lambda Non-Traditional Students • Colors: Maroon and Silver • Non-Traditional: • Re-entry students, • Students of non-traditional age… • National website: http://www.alphasigmalambda.org/

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