
Special exam credit may count as part of the 18 credit hour requirement. Students must have completed 3 years of study of college-level Spanish (18 semester credit hours) or the equivalent thereof, including at least 3 semester hours of a course in literature or culture with a grade of B or better.Sigma Delta Pi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. Members are eligible to compete for scholarships, research grants, and other awards at the national level. Our goal is to promote a deeper understanding of the Spanish language and cultures and honor those college students who attain excellence in their studies. Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, was established on November 14, 1919, at the University of California, Berkeley. National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hispánica Any student who meets the criteria may join by completing an application form and paying the appropriate fees to the SUU Cashier. Students must complete 18 credit hours toward an MPA degree and earn a 3.7 GPA to join the international organization ($75 for a lifetime membership), which also includes a certificate, commemorative pin, and cords to wear at graduation. Our local chapter fee is $10, and all MPA and MPA-Bridge students are encouraged to join. Pi Alpha Alpha is a global honor society open to students and alumni from Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Public Affairs programs around the world. The purposes of this society shall be to encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration, to promote the advancement of education and practice in the art and science of public affairs and administration, and to foster integrity, professionalism and creative performance in the conduct of governmental and related public service activities. If selected for membership, students must pay a one-time membership fee of & Mary Bennett Candidates are invited to join ODK after applying for membership. Candidates must also demonstrate an exceptional record of involvement and leadership in at least one of the five areas listed above. To be eligible for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, students must be a junior, senior or graduate student and possess a cumulative GPA placing them in the top 35 percent of their college or school. Students interested in joining ODK should anticipate being actively involved with the organization's programs, activities, and events. ODK Members have hosted campus-wide forums for students and exceptional community leaders to interact and exchange ideas, raised funds for a local non-profit by running a 186-mile relay, and coordinating an essay contest to engage SUU students with the University's rich history. Membership in Omicron Delta Kappa requires individuals to advance the Honor Society's five point program for college campuses which includes: (1) Inculcating the purposes of ODK into campus life (2) Providing intellectual leadership for campus movements (3) Coordinating constructive movements (4) Preserving worthwhile campus traditions and customs and (5) Improving the general welfare of the SUU student body. Campus/Community Service, Campus Government, and Social/Religious Activities.Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, recognizes versatile student leaders for achievement in the following five areas: As of 2021, we had 2,127 in our chapter and there are more than 1.4 million members nationwide. We are a Registered Student Organization (RSO). Our five-step program takes approximately 12 hours over the course of the semester at your pace. If you have any other questions, visit to chat with a team member or email do I have to do to become inducted? Some of the common questions we receive are listed below. Visit the NSLS website to learn more about and accept your nomination. Overcome challenges with success coaches shortcutting your way to success.Meet new friends and make lifelong connections (on-campus and virtually).Learn from exceptional leaders like former President Barack Obama during exclusive Speaker Broadcasts.If you become a member, some of the other benefits are: Hear directly from current members as they share how their experience has changed their life. The NSLS leadership program teaches the interpersonal skills that employers seek to give you an edge in the job market. A personalized letter of recommendation.As of 2021 we have 2,127 members who have access to: Students are selected based on exemplary academic achievement. Our local chapter is part of the national organization with 700+ chapters and over 1.4 million members. Our NSLS chapter at Southern Utah University was started in 2007. The NSLS is the largest leadership honor society in the United States.
