Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Chico Chapter

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About Phi Kappa Phi

The primary objective of the national Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is the recognition and encouragement of superior scholarship in all academic disciplines. The Society is convinced that in recognizing and honoring those persons of good character who have excelled in scholarship, in whatever field, it will stimulate others to strive for excellence. Moreover, the Society serves the interests of the student capable of excellence by insisting that in order to acquire a chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, an institution provide the means and atmosphere conducive to academic excellence.

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History

In 1897 a group of 10 students at the University of Maine, who perceived a need for an honor society on broader lines than any then in existence, was assisted by interested professors to organize the Lambda Sigma Eta Society. A year or so later the name was changed to the Morrill Society, in honor of the sponsor of the Congressional Act which provided for land-grant colleges. In 1900 it was transformed into a national society by action of a committee composed of the presidents of the University of Maine, the University of Tennessee, and Pennsylvania State College (now The Pennsylvania State University). The chapters in these institutions are the founding chapters. The Society was renamed Phi Kappa Phi, from the initial letters of the Greek words forming its adopted motto: Philosophia Krateito Photon, roughly translated as “Let The Love Of Learning Rule Humanity.” Phi Kappa Phi currently has chapters in institutions from Maine to the Philippines and from Alaska to Puerto Rico .

The history of the Society has been recorded in two volumes, In Pursuit of Excellence: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 1897-1971 by Edward Schriver (Paperback - $3.50) and Making Heroes of Scholars: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 1971-1983 by Neal O'Steen (Paperback - $6.00, Hardback- $10.00). Both are available from the National Office at LSU.

Badge

The badge of this Society, which appears on the key, is a globe against the background of the sun, whose rays form an expansive corona and radiate in a number of symmetrical concentrations from behind the globe. These signify equivalence among the various branches of learning and represent the dissemination of truth as light. Encircling the globe is a band containing the Greek letters for Phi Kappa Phi and symbolizing a fraternal bond which girds the earth and binds the lovers of wisdom in a common purpose.

Membership

  • Juniors-at least 75 units, 3.50 GPA and top 7.5% of juniors within their college
  • Seniors-at least 90 units, 3.50 GPA and top 10% of seniors within their college
  • Graduates-at least 18 grad units, 3.90 GPA and top 10% of graduate students within their college

Functions

Phi Kappa Phi holds an initiation ceremony and a medallion ceremony in spring semester.

Scholarships

There are two scholarships for which students(members) may apply. The Dorthea Powers Scholarship is a local one awarded by our chapter to qualified students (members) with at least one year remaining at CSU, Chico. This award is for $750. Applications can be downloaded here in PDF format or in Word format and are due by April 15, 2008.

The national headquarter also awards the Phi Kappa Phi Fellowships every year to students(members) planning to attend graduate school. These awards are for $5000 and are awarded to qualified applicants for full time, first-year graduate or professional study. Applications are available here and are due by February 1st,  2008.

Additional awards (Phi Kappa Phi Scholar & Artist, Emerging Scholar, Love of Learning) and grants (Study Abroad, Literacy) offered by our national headquarters can be found here.

Executive Committee for the Chico Chapter

Name

Title

Phone

Dr. Nancy Carter
College of Natural Sciences

President

x6562

Dr. Joel Rogers
College of Humanities and Fine Arts

VP Activities

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Carolyn Dusenbury
Meriam Library

VP Publicity

x6487

Dr. John Roussell
College of Communication and Education

VP Scholarships

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Dr. Cathrine Himberg
College of Communication and Education

Secretary

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Dr. Margaret Owens
College of Natural Sciences

Treasurer

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