Alpha Sigma Lambda Alpha Sigma Lambda is an honor society for returning adults. Student members must have completed a minimum of twenty-four (24) graded semester hour credits. These college credits may not include transfer credits. All twenty-four credits must be taken through and graded at the matriculating institution and must be included in the student’s cumulative GPA. At least twelve credits of the student’s total credits should be earned in courses in Liberal Arts/Sciences, not including applied Arts/Sciences courses. Accepted transfer courses may be added to the 24 credits earned at this institution until the Liberal Arts/ Sciences requirements are fully satisfied. Student members shall be selected from the highest twenty percent of the students who have twenty-four graded credits and are matriculated in an undergraduate degree program. Student members selected must have at least a 3.2 GPA at LCCC. The cumulative scholastic record of the student as interpreted by the institution where membership is to be conferred shall be the basis for computing scholastic eligibility. Students eligible for ASL will be contacted annually. The chapter councilor is the veteran and returning adult specialist.
Kappa Beta Delta Kappa Beta Delta (KBD) is an international honor society designed to encourage and recognize scholarship and accomplishment among students in ACBSP-accredited associate degree programs at two-year schools. It promotes personal and professional improvement and service to others. ACBSP stands for the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, the accrediting body for LCCC’s business programs. KBD membership is available exclusively to students enrolled at institutions accredited by ACBSP. To be eligible for membership, students must have completed at least 15 credit hours, with a minimum of six credit hours in business or related courses. Students must also rank in the top 20% of all business or related majors, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Eligible students are invited to membership each spring. An honor stole is available for purchase to wear at graduation. For more information about Kappa Beta Delta, please visit www.acbsp.org/?page=kbd, or contact Rachel Plaksa at rplaksa@lccc.edu, 610-799-1508.
Kappa Delta Pi Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society in education dedicated to scholarship and excellence in education. Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Alpha Epsilon Zeta chapter, established in 2009, is the first community college chapter in the state of Pennsylvania. The Society inducts only those individuals who have exhibited the ideals of scholarship, integrity in service, and commitment to excellence in teaching and its allied professions. Undergraduates must have first-term sophomore standing of 30 hours (students may join as a second-term freshman if 30 semester hours will be completed by the end of the second term), a GPA of 3.0, and be enrolled in an education-related program of study. Selection as a member of Kappa Delta Pi is based on high academic achievement, a commitment to education as a career, and a professional attitude that assures steady growth in the profession. For more information about Kappa Delta Pi, please visit their website at www.kdp.org, or contact Laura Segatti at lsegatti@lccc.edu, 610-799-1706.
Phi Theta Kappa Phi Theta Kappa was founded in 1918 by the presidents of the Missouri Junior Colleges. Modeled after Phi Beta Kappa, the National Honor Society for four-year colleges and universities, the society has the following purposes: to recognize academic excellence among two-year college students, to provide opportunities for leadership training, to provide an intellectual climate for the interchange of ideas and ideals, and to encourage scholars to continue their education. In 1929, the society gained national recognition as the “Nation’s Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges” by the American Association of Junior Colleges (later the American Association of Junior and Community Colleges). Today, there are approximately 800 chapters and 100 Alumni chapters. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is the promotion of scholarship, development of leadership, and service and cultivation of fellowship among qualified students. At LCCC, students are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa after they have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of associate degree work at LCCC and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5. Eligibility for membership requires that students adhere to the college conduct code and possess recognized qualities of citizenship. Invitations to join are sent in the fall and spring semesters. For more information about Phi Theta Kappa, please stop by the Student Life Office or call 610-799-1146.
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Psi Beta Psi Beta is the national honor society in psychology for community colleges. The mission of Psi Beta is professional development of psychology students through promotion and recognition of excellence in scholarship, leadership, research and community service. The society functions as a community of chapters located at over 170 accredited two-year colleges. Students are invited to membership if they have completed at least 12 credits (at least 3 must be in psychology) and have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher. Psi Beta members are eligible for research competitions on the regional and national levels. There is a Psi Beta scholarship award available at Cedar Crest College.
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