Beyond the Classroom
Kappa Omega Chapter of the Phi Alpha Honor Society
Phi Alpha is a national social work honor society for undergraduate social work majors, faculty, and local practitioners. The purposes of Phi Alpha are to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of academic excellence and training for social workers.
2009-2010 Phi Alpha Honor Society Kappa Omega Chapter officers:
- President – Janelle Ploetz
- Vice-President – Nathalie Desameaux
- Secretary – Jacquelyn Spencer
- Treasurer – Tabitha Richardson
Eligibility
An undergraduate student is eligible for active membership after achieving the following National minimum requirements and meeting local Chapter requirements:
- Declared social work as a major
- Achieved sophomore status
- Completed eight semester hours or 12-quarter hours of required social work courses
- Achieved an overall grade point average of 3.0. on a 4.0 scale
- Achieved a 3.25 grade point average in required social work courses
