Among the major general honor societies, Alpha Chi is distinctive in its commitment to involve undergraduate members in the full range of operation of the society. Although faculty sponsors are important for the continuity of the organization, student members are the focus of Alpha Chi’s programs and play major roles in Alpha Chi’s leadership from the local to the national level.
At the local chapter level all offices are filled by students. Chapters not only induct new members but also promote scholarship through sponsoring at least one scholarly or academic activity each year for their college communities.
Our chapter is a member of Region VI, which includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Every region hold conventions in the spring of even-numbered years. These conventions which are built around scholarly presentations by students, elect regional officers, including a student representative who serves for two years.
These seven student representatives also sit on the National Council, where they have full voting rights, participate on committees of the National Council, and fill important responsibilities at the national conventions, which meet in the spring of odd-numbered years. Like the regional conventions, the national convention programs center on student scholarly presentations.
In addition to the student roles mentioned, the society also offers several scholarships and fellowships. The point is this: Alpha Chi does not intend merely to induct undergraduate members and then ignore them. Policies and programs are in place to involve students in the society’s activities and to further their scholarly development. So, if you plan to join, plan to be involved!! |
