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Alpha Psi Omega
The
Upsilon Tau Cast of Alpha Psi Omega is a relatively new organization
on campus and is still stretching its wings. The purpose of this
organization is to honor those individuals who have made a significant
contribution to the theatre program at Ripon College. Membership
in Alpha Psi Omega is based on the number of productions in which a student
has participated. We are an ever-growing, ever-changing organization
whose possibilities are truly endless. |
Beta Beta Beta 
Beta
Beta Beta (TriBeta) is a national honorary society for undergraduate
students in the field of biology. Students elected to the Iota
Delta chapter of Ripon College have displayed excellence in their
biological studies and have affirmed their dedication to the
Society’s goals, which include improving the understanding
and appreciation of biological study and extending the boundaries
of human knowledge through scientific research. For
more information, contact Dr. Margaret Stevens, adviser: stevensp@ripon.edu |
Delta Phi Alpha
This
National German Honor Society seeks to recognize excellence in
the study of German and to provide an incentive for higher scholarship.
The Society aims to promote the study of the German language,
literature and civilization and endeavors to emphasize those
aspects of German life and culture which are of universal value
and which contribute to man’s eternal search for
peace and truth. For more information, contact Dr. Lorna Sopcak,
adviser: sopcakl@ripon.edu |
Eka Francian
A departmental honor society that recognizes outstanding achievement
in chemistry. For more information, contact Dr. Richard Scamehorn,
adviser: scamehornr@ripon.edu |
Lambda Pi Eta
Lambda Pi Eta is the national honor society for undergraduate
students in the field of speech communication. Created by the
National Communication Association, Lambda Pi Eta enforces
strict academic standards for election to the society. Ripon
College is home to the Iota Chi Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta. Ripon
Speech Communication faculty and student members of the Iota
Chi chapter participate regularly in national research conferences
and competitions sponsored by Lambda Pi Eta. For more information,
contact Dr. Jody Roy, adviser: royj@ripon.edu |
Laurel Society
The
Laurel Society is Ripon College’s senior honorary
organization, recognizing student achievement in all disciplines.
Founded in 1965 as an honorary and service organization for
junior and senior women only, it later welcomed men as well.
While it has at times engaged in service activities on campus
and in the community, its primary function is honorary. For
more information, contact Dr. Paul Schoofs, adviser: schoofsp@ripon.edu |
Omicron Delta Epsilon
Omicron Delta Epsilon is one of the world's largest academic
honor societies. The objectives of Omicron Delta Epsilon are
recognition of scholastic attainment and the honoring of outstanding
achievements in economics; the establishment of closer ties
between students and faculty in economics within colleges and
universities, and among colleges and universities; the publication
of its official journal, The American Economist, and sponsoring
of panels at professional meetings as well as the Irving Fisher
and Frank W. Taussig competitions.
Currently, Omicron Delta
Epsilon has 566 chapters in the United States, Canada,
Australia, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Africa,
Egypt and France. Ripon College holds the charter for the Kappa
chapter of Wisconsin, Omicron Delta Epsilon. With such a broad,
international base, chapter activities vary widely, ranging from
invited speakers, group discussions, dinners, meetings, etc.,
to special projects such as review sessions and tutoring for
students in economics. Omicron Delta Epsilon plays a prominent
role in the annual Honors Day celebrations at many colleges and
universities.
For more information, contact Dr. Paul Schoofs, adviser: schoofsp@ripon.edu |
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi
Beta Kappa, founded Dec. 5, 1776, at the College of William
and Mary, is the oldest and most respected undergraduate honors
organization in the United States. The Society pursues its mission
of fostering and recognizing excellence in the liberal arts and
sciences. Phi Beta Kappa chapters are granted to the Phi Beta
Kappa members of the faculty and administration of the sheltering
institution. Currently chapters exist at 262 institutions of
higher learning throughout the United States. More than 15,000
new members, usually students in their senior year of undergraduate
work, are elected each year. The Society’s
distinctive emblem, a golden key, is widely recognized as a
symbol of academic achievement. For more information, contact
Dr. Steven Martin: martins@ripon.edu |
Phi Sigma lota
Phi Sigma Iota, the International Foreign Language Honor Society,
was founded in 1922, and its purpose is to honor outstanding
achievements of foreign language students. Phi Sigma Iota also
promotes international communication and understanding, helps
to maximize the understanding of ourselves and our cultural
heritage by understanding others, fosters the spirit of liberal
culture and supports scholarly programs nationwide.
Induction
into Phi Sigma Iota represents the highest academic honor in the
field of foreign languages. Students must have completed at least
one third-year language course, possess a minimum GPA of 3.0 in
foreign language courses as well as 3.0 overall average in order
to be considered for induction. |
Pi Kappa Delta
Pi Kappa Delta is the national honor society for intercollegiate
forensics competitors. Election to the society is based on
excellence at regional and national levels of competition.
Founded at Ripon College by Professor of Speech E.R. Nichols
in 1913, Pi Kappa Delta now has hundreds of chapters around
the United States. Ripon College is home to the Wisconsin Alpha
Chapter and also the Pi Kappa Delta National Hall of Fame. For more information, contact Professor Deano Pape, director of forensics, paped@ripon.edu |
Pi Lambda Theta
Pi Lambda Theta is an international honor society and professional
association in education. It was founded in 1910. Its mission
is to provide: leadership for the teaching profession; promote
academic excellence in all educational levels; provide leadership
development for all members; and foster an environment for
professional growth and to recognize outstanding educators.
Pi
Lambda Theta is open to senior undergraduates completing programs
in education who have an overall GPA of 3.5. Ripon College has
recently established a Direct Honors relationship with the society.
This is the first year that Ripon College students have been nominated
for membership in Pi Lambda Theta. For more information, contact Dr. Jeanne Williams, adviser: williamsj@ripon.edu |
Psi Chi
Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded
in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating and maintaining
excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology.
Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate men and women
who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests
and who meet the minimum qualifications. Eligibility for undergraduates
includes: completion of three semesters or five quarters of
the college course; completion of nine semester hours or 14
quarter hours of psychology courses; ranking in the top 35%
of their class in general scholarship; and have a minimum GPA
of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in both psychology classes and in cumulative
grades.
Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies
and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association
(APA) and the American Psychological Society (APS). For more
information, contact Dr. J. Timothy Petersik, adviser: petersikt@ripon.edu |
Sigma Pi Sigma
Sigma Pi Sigma is the Physics Honor Society. Through election
to Sigma Pi Sigma, distinctive achievement and high scholarship
in physics are recognized and celebrated. The criterion of
Sigma Pi Sigma membership is proven excellence in physics.
By
honoring high achievement in physics and upholding high standards
for election into Sigma Pi Sigma, the Society provides an incentive
for all physics students to rise to excellence. Sigma Pi Sigma
is a source of encouragement to all students who study physics,
whatever the ultimate level of performance achieved by the
individual. Such encouragement ranges from promoting physics
interest and science literacy in the general public, to challenging
those who are pondering their potential for earning higher
degrees. Sigma Pi Sigma urges its members to demonstrate this
encouragement through personal service. For more information, contact Dr. Mary Williams-Norton, adviser: nortonm@ripon.edu |
Sigma Tau
Delta
Sigma
Tau Delta’s central purpose is to confer distinction
upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate,
graduate, and professional studies. Sigma Tau Delta also recognizes
the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed
to the fields of language and literature.
One of the largest
members of the Association of College Honor Societies, Sigma
Tau Delta has close to 600 chapters and 700 faculty sponsors, and
inducts approximately 7,000 members annually. Our members have
the opportunity to be recognized for their outstanding achievements,
enrich their education, receive assistance in making career choices
and advance their careers. For more information, contact Dr. William
Schang, adviser: schangb@ripon.edu
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Theta Alpha Kappa
Founded in 1976 at Manhattan College in Riverdale (the Bronx), N.Y., Theta Alpha Kappa is the only national honor society serving the needs of those involved in the study of religion and/or theology at both the baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate levels of higher education. Honoring excellence in these academic fields is its primary purpose, and it currently hosts more than 160 local chapters throughout the United States at institutions both large and small, public and private.
Theta Alpha Kappa is a related scholarly organization of the American Academy of Religion, an affiliate society of the Council of Societies for the Study of Religion and a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. Ripon College has had a local chapter of TAK (Alpha Delta Mu) since 1998. For more information, contact Dr. Brian H. Smith, adviser: smithb@ripon.edu
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