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Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) is the International Sociology Honor Society. AKD was founded in 1920 at the University of Southern California by Dr. Emory S. Bogardus and became affiliated with the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) in 1967. Alpha Kappa Delta is also affiliated with the American Sociological Association (ASA).

Alpha Kappa Delta seeks to acknowledge and promote excellence in the scholarship in the study of sociology, the research of social problems, and such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to improvement in the human condition.

Alpha Kappa Delta is a non-secret, democratic, international society of scholars dedicated to the ideal of Athropon Katamannthanein Diakonesin or "to investigate humanity for the purpose of service."

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Membership is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty members from active chapters who meet our minimum standards. Currently, there are more than 135,000 members in Alpha Kappa Delta and over 690 chapters.

There is a governing body of elected sociologists who are Alpha Kappa Delta members and who serve as our Council Members and Regional Representatives. There is also a central Executive Office located in Syracuse, NY where an Executive Director, Finance Officer, and several student employees are employed.

Membership is for a lifetime. There are no annual dues for members after the initial payment unless one decides to remain a Voting member.
A certificate of membership and a membership card are given to all new members to recognize the honor of being a part of Alpha Kappa Delta.
Free one-year subscription to Sociological Inquiry, the official journal of Alpha Kappa Delta.

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Paper Competitions. AKD sponsors an annual student paper competition for both undergraduate and graduate students. Winners receive a cash prize and travel money to participate in the American Sociological Association (ASA) annual meeting.
Undergraduate students have the chance to participate in the ASA Honors Program
First place winners are eligible to have their papers published in Sociological Inquiry
Student Travel Money. AKD provides grants to undergraduates and graduate students who are AKD members to present at regional sociological meetings.

Merchandise.
Members may purchase an honor cord to wear at their graduation ceremony, lapel pins, t-shirts, and other AKD paraphernalia.
Mentorship Program. This program provides an opportunity to connect and network with other AKD members and professionals in the sociology field.

AKD Members who are Civil Service employees meet one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level (an increase in pay-grade) if they list AKD membership on their applications (providing they enter at the GS-5 level).
Social Media allows for opportunities to network with other members of the Society and professionals in the sociology field. Join us on our public Facebook and Twitter, and our member-exclusive LinkedIn page.
Voting members may participate in Officer elections and receive a one-year subscription to Sociological Inquiry.

Membership in Alpha Kappa Delta is open to current students who are majoring or minoring in sociology or a program sociological in nature, and attend an institution with an active chapter.

The lifetime membership fee is $50. There are no annual Society dues, but there may be local chapter dues. Please contact the chapter representative at your chapter for more information.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements - Undergraduate Students
Be enrolled as a major or minor in a sociology program or a program sociological in nature
Be at least a junior (third year) by standards of the host institution
Rank in the top 35% of their graduating class in general scholarship.
If class rank is not readily available to a chapter representative, in lieu of class rank, students shall have accumulated the equivalent of an overall grade point average of at least 3.3 by a four point scale where: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0
Have maintained the equivalent of a 3.0 GPA in sociology courses taken at the host institution prior to initiation
Have completed at least four courses (the equivalent of 12 semester hours) in sociology prior to initiation
Graduate Students
Be officially admitted to graduate study in sociology at the host institution
Completed one-half year of graduate study in sociology (i.e., one semester or two quarters or the equivalent academic unit)
Graduate GPA of a B or better
Continue matriculation in a program of study leading toward a graduate degree in sociology at the host institution
Faculty & Professional Staff
Formal conferral of the PhD in sociology or employment as a sociologist are required prior to initiation
Do you meet those requirements?
If so, that's great! Here are some helpful tips on the next steps of becoming a member.

A lifetime membership is $50 and there is no obligation to renew your membership.
You must join through your chapter. We do not accept individual memberships from students.
Contact your chapter representative to check when he/she will be sending out an announcement to join AKD.
If you think your chapter may not send out official announcements about membership, fill out our generic membership application and give it to your chapter representative to let him/her know you are interested in joining

Please note: Make sure the chapter representative approves your membership before writing a check for your membership and handing it over.
When will you become an official member? You are officially a member of Alpha Kappa Delta when our Executive Office receives your membership payment and required forms from the chapter. The Executive Office puts you in the system as a member and will order you a membership certificate (certificates are sent to your chapter representative and take about 2-4 weeks to arrive from the time we receive the order).
What about an official induction ceremony? Most chapters have some kind of induction ceremony; however, each chapter is different and AKD does not require an induction ceremony be held in order for students to be official members.

Email AlphaKappaDelta@ramapo.edu for member Validation or join requests.

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Alpha Lambda Delta is an honor society that recognizes first-time first semester undergraduate students who have earned a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA as part of the top 20% of their class. Alpha Lambda Delta's mission is to "encourage superior academic achievement…to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their unique roles in society.

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Our chapter of Alpha Psi Omega encourages involvement within the theater community on and outside of campus. From performing to simply attending shows, students of all majors, backgrounds and interests are encouraged to join. Regardless of if you are studying theater in classes, through AYO, students will keep theater in your life.

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While our events and activities are open to all students, AYO members will become further established within our organization. Upon graduation, members will receive honor chords and a special senior send-off. Inspired from aspects of fraternity life, new members receive a "Big" and feel a deeper sense of family. Additionally, all members are eligible to run for the student Executive Board-- an opportunity for valuable leadership skills. Prospective members will follow our Activity System in order to pledge.

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Beta Alpha Psi is the premier international honor society and service organization for accounting, finance, and information systems students and professionals. There are over 300 chapters on college and university campuses with over 300,000 members initiated since Beta Alpha Psi's formation in 1919. The purpose of Beta Alpha Psi is to recognize outstanding academic achievements, to provide opportunities for self-development and association among members and practicing financial professionals, and to foster lifelong ethical, social, and public responsibilities. Chapters are required to provide service to their campus, community, and profession.

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Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the National Communication Association's official honor society at four-year colleges and universities. LPH intends to recognize, foster, and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in Communication Studies. LPH senior members with outstanding academic performance from each communication concentration will be given an award.

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The Order of Omega was created to fulfill the following purpose:

1. To recognize those fraternity men and sorority women who have attained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities, to encourage them to continue along this line, and to inspire others to strive for similar attainment

2. To bring together outstanding fraternity men and sorority women to create an organization which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate affairs

3. To bring together members of the faculty, alumni and student members of the institution's fraternities and sororities on a basis of mutual interest, understanding and helpfulness

4. To help create an atmosphere where ideas and issues can be discussed openly across Greek lines

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The purpose of Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work.

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Applications to Phi Alpha take place during the spring. For more information, contact one of the advisors.
Advisors:
Dolly Sacristan, ext. 7839, Office: G210
E-mail: dsacrist@ramapo.edu
Timmesha Butler, ext 7625, Office: G 208
Email: tbutler4@ramapo.edu
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https://phialpha.org/

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The Zeta Zeta Chapter of the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society at Ramapo College recognizes academic excellence of its members who exemplify the international education pillar of Ramapo College, whether through study abroad programs, work/internships abroad, as an international student or scholar, or as faculty with scholarly achievements related to international themes. The chapter is a focal point for international exchange and mobility, as well as a venue for internationally-focused academic work.

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Awards
Membership in Phi Beta Delta qualifies students to apply for and nominate others for a number of awards that include a monetary stipend and free participation in the annual national conference. Details of the awards can be found here: http://www.phibetadelta.org/index.php

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As a member of Phi Beta Delta, students will have the opportunity to submit work for presentation at the annual conference as well as for publication in the Society's scholarly journal, International Research and Review. For more information on Phi Beta Delta's publications, please follow this link: http://www.phibetadelta.org/publications.php

Medallion, Certificate, & Induction Ceremony
A gold medal and certificate is awarded to selected students during the induction ceremony. They can wear this medal during College graduation if they chose to do so. A catered dinner is provided to newly inducted members at the ceremony.

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About Pi Mu Epsilon:
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Pi Mu Epsilon, Inc (PME), is the National Mathematics Honor Society.

Founded on May 25, 1914 at Syracuse University, PME currently has over 300 chapters at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

The purpose of the Society is to promote scholarly activity in mathematics among the students in academic institutions.

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About Pi Mu Epsilon – New Jersey Nu Chapter:
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At Ramapo College the New Jersey Nu Chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon was chartered in Spring 2009. Since then an induction ceremony is being held every Spring semester, at which new members are inducted to the Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society.

Any Ramapo College student who wishes to be inducted to the Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society through the New Jersey Nu Chapter of the society at a given Spring semester ceremony (for instance, at the Spring 2011 ceremony) must satisfy the following requirements by the end of the previous spring semester (for instance, by the end of Spring 2010, respectively):

1. The student completed at least two calculus courses.

2. The student completed at least two mathematics courses above calculus.

3. The student has an overall GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4.0 scale.

4. The student has a GPA of 3.0 on the 4.0 scale in the mathematics courses taken so far that lead to the fulfillment of the requirements for a major in the mathematics.

5. If a student has courses that were transferred from other institutions, at least two of the four required courses mentioned between items (1.) and (2.) above must be completed at Ramapo College.

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Each mathematics major at Ramapo College receives an email every fall semester in which he or she is being asked whether they wish to be considered for the induction to the society. Any mathematics majors who responds to that email by the deadline designated in the email will be considered for induction and will be inducted as long as he or she satisfies the 5 requirements listed above.

Any Ramapo College student who is not a mathematics major (for instance, a student who is a mathematics minor, or a history major) who wishes to be inducted, should contact the chapter advisor, Dr. Katarzyna Kowal, directly at kkowal@ramapo.edu early in the fall semester that immediately precedes the spring semester in which the student wishes to be inducted. Any such non-mathematics major will be inducted as long as he or she satisfies the 5 requirements listed above.

Any non-Ramapo College student or an individual, or any faculty member wishing to be inducted to the society by an exceptional action should contact the chapter advisor directly at kkowal@ramapo.edu early in the fall semester preceding the spring semester in which they wish to be inducted.

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What do you do once you get inducted to Pi Mu Epsilon?
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The purpose of Pi Mu Epsilon is to promote scholarly activity in mathematics. The inducted Ramapo College students need to fulfill a few fun chapter activities during each academic year. Such activities will be organized by the chapter advisor. The inducted students are also encouraged to present their undergraduate mathematics research at local, regional, and national conferences. Here are some examples of such conferences:

1. Student Research Symposium; held at Ramapo College every spring semester (local level)

2. Garden State Undergraduate Mathematics Conference (see disclaimer below); held at one of the New Jersey colleges every spring semester (regional level)

3. Math Fest (see disclaimer below); held annually by Pi Mu Epsilon in early August, locations vary (national level)

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For more information about the honor society, visit the Pi Mu Epsilon National Website at http://pme-math.org/

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Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.

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Psi Chi membership is an honor that can be noted on employment applications, vitaes, and resum├®s
New members are presented with an official certificate of membership.
More members continue their educations than the average student population.
Psi Chi is ACHS accredited, well-represented, and respected among professional ranks of all behavioral sciences

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