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The society's motto is Anthropon Katamanthanein Diakonesein or "To investigate humanity for the purpose of service". [8] The society's emblem is a key that was designed by Melvin J. Vincent in 1920. [ 9 ] [ 1 ] In 1924 Gertrude A. Stephens wrote the lyrics to Alpha Kappa Delta's hymn in conjunction with Charles H. Gabriel who composed the music.
An honor cord is a token consisting of twisted cords with tassels on either end awarded to members of honor societies or for various academic and non-academic achievements, awards, or honors. [1] Usually, cords come in pairs with a knot in the middle to hold them together.
A stole takes the form of a cloth scarf-like garment worn over the shoulders adorned with the awarding Society's colours and/or insignia. Though not a part of the officially recognised American Council on Education's Academic Costume Code, it has become common as part of the graduation attire at many high schools, colleges, and universities. [3]
"Honor Societies", illustration from the 1909 Tyee (yearbook of the University of Washington). In the United States, an honor society is an organization that recognizes individuals who rank above a set standard in various domains such as academics, leadership, and other personal achievements, not all of which are based on ranking systems.
The Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) is a voluntary association of national collegiate and post-graduate honor societies. It was established on December 30, 1925 by six organizations, including Alpha Omega Alpha , the Order of the Coif , Phi Beta Kappa , Phi Kappa Phi , Sigma Xi , and Tau Beta Pi .
Number Charter date Institution Location Status References November 27, 1924: University of Florida: Gainesville, Florida: Withdrew (local) [3] [4] [a]25B May 27, 1925
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Pi Sigma Alpha (ΠΣΑ or PSA), the National Political Science Honor Society, is the only honor society for college and university students of political and social sciences in the United States. Its purpose is to recognize and promote high academic achievement in the field of political science. It is a member of the Association of College Honor ...