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Criminal Justice National Honor Society at Capella Colloquium

2008 Apr 28 Posted by Charles

Alpha Phi Sigma National Honor Society at Atlanta Colloquium

Last week at our residential colloquium in Atlanta we had the distinct pleasure of inducting 63 learners into Iota Omicron, which is Capella University’s chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma national honor society. Our chapter is less than a year old and this was our very first induction meeting. We were honored to have our Interim President Dr. Valerie Perkins and School of Human Services Dean Dr. Chris Cassirer as special guest speakers at this ceremony honoring our inductees.

Also in attendance we had Dr. Truc-Nhu Ho (chapter faculty advisory) and Dr. Joe Pascarella (associate faculty advisor). Both faculty members participated in the ceremony and congratulated the attending inductees.

We take great pride inducting these learners into one of the country’s oldest academic honor societies and pride in their achievements in respect to academic excellence.

I look forward to the next face to face meeting of the honor society. Congratulations again to all of our inductees and to the thousands of Alpha Phi Sigma members across the country.

Charles

p.s. please let me know of any other leading academic honor societies that you recommend that cover our public safety area, emergency management, leadership, etc.? Thanks

April 28, 2008 | Filed under: Capella, Capella University, Public Safety Signals, Public safety, education, online college, online degrees, online university
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13 Responses to “Criminal Justice National Honor Society at Capella Colloquium”

Nicola Davis Bivens - Public Safety Faculty Says:

I would encourage all of you who meet the criteria for Alpha Phi Sigma to submit an application for membership. At one time, the Federal employment process would grant/award “points” to applicants who were honor students and/or members of national honor societies, therefore membership would be beneficial in the Federal application process. Some states also recognize national honor society membership in their application process (I know at one time, the application for North Carolina state employment once contained a section for applicants to list national honor society membership).

For those of you who are charter members of the chapter, congratulations. Drs. Perkins’ and Cassirer’s presence speaks volumes to Capella’s commitment to its learners. I was inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma at another institution when in my Master’s program and I can assure you neither the University’s president nor the School Dean were present. It was a nice cermony and I join Dr. Tiffin in congratulating the inductees.

April 29th, 2008 at 5:23 pm

Joe Pascarella Says:

Nicola,

Thanks for the comment and additional insight.

Joe Pascarella

May 2nd, 2008 at 6:57 pm

Jen Zammetti Says:

So, how would one go about getting the information on how to join Alpha Phi Sigma? I am in my first quarter right now so I am sure I cannot join yet, but I would like to know the information so when I am eligible I can join. Thanks!

May 23rd, 2008 at 9:38 am

Mark Laughlin Says:

Could someone let us know – what are the criterion for admission to Alpha Phi Sigma? Thank you,

Mark Laughlin

May 24th, 2008 at 1:43 pm

Charles Says:

Hello Mark and Jen, please go to the Alpha Phi Sigma National Honor Society homepage at http://www.alphaphisigma.com. There you will see a list of membership requirements as well as the membership form. Once you are eligible please let me know and I’ll be happy to share additional details for enrolling in the Capella chapter. Students at other schools can also consult this homepage for a list of member schools across the country.

Thanks for the notes!
Charles

May 28th, 2008 at 6:22 pm

Charles Rowland Says:

I graduated from Capella in December of 2007. I wanted to become a member of Alpha Phi Sigma, but the chapter was not implemented untill after I graduated. I am curious if I could be invited as an honoray member? I would love to become a member.

June 20th, 2008 at 8:30 pm

Charles Says:

Hello Charles, I will have to investigate what options might exist in this case. Would you please email me and we can continue that conversation.
Thanks
Charles

June 30th, 2008 at 8:13 am

Christian Bullock Says:

I am in my first quarter at Capella, could someone let me know – what are the criterion for admission to Alpha Phi Sigma?
Thank you.

July 1st, 2008 at 4:19 pm

Charles Says:

Hello Christian, requirements vary by degree level and include completion of a certain number of courses (based on undergrad or graduate degree) and attaining a certain GPA. Their website at http://www.alphaphisigma.com has all of the details as well as all of the members colleges and universities in the country.

Thanks for your interest.
Charles

July 4th, 2008 at 10:08 am

Jim Ford Says:

I have the application completed; to whom do I send it (name and address), and how is the payment of $40.00 to be made (check, cashier’s check, M.O., etc), and to whom? Thank you for the information!

July 21st, 2008 at 10:54 am

walter Says:

I am about to start a graduate program at Capella in a few months. I have a BS in Criminal Justice from another university, but I am pursuing a Master of Science in Public Safety leadership with a Concentration option in Homeland Security at Capella. Will i be able to join Alpha Phi Sigma with this degree?

June 3rd, 2010 at 8:20 pm

Charles Says:

Hello Walter, please drop me an email once you get started so that we can find out the answer for you.
Thanks
Charles

June 7th, 2010 at 3:48 pm

Dave Clay Says:

I have just completed my 5 th class here at Capella in Criminal Justice and while I am waiting for final grades to be posted, I will meet the GPA requirement for membership. What is my next step, I have the application on hand and need to know who to submit it to. Can you please advise.

Thanks,

Dave

June 26th, 2010 at 10:19 am

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