| HISTORY
Founded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Chi Alpha Epsilon was organized in 1989. Responding to an increased need to acknowledge the continuing successes of students in the Academic Development Program and recognizing that students who share similar experiences could serve as significant models for others, a Greek letter honor society was proposed by Dr. Elbert Saddler. A university psychologist and counseling coordinator for the ACT 101 Program, Dr. Saddler identified eligible students and alumni to form the nucleus who are now the Founding members of XAE.
Directors of Student Support Services, McNair Scholars, Educational Opportunity Programs, and developmental programs at many colleges and universities have hailed its formation. The National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) has officially endorsed Chi Alpha Epsilon as an honor society for developmental education students. The Council for Opportunity in Education is also encouraging participation.
PURPOSE
Chi Alpha Epsilon was formed to recognize the academic achievements of students admitted to colleges and the universities through non-traditional criteria and serves developmental, SSS, McNair Scholars, and Educational Opportunity Program students. Its purposes are to promote continued high academic standards, to foster increased communication among its members, and to honor academic excellence achieved by those students. The involvement of eligible alumni enables networking for members. Programs sponsored by the society encourage other students toward this accomplishment.
The honor society also has the potential to be a significant political force in the support of funding for developmental studies and educational opportunity programs nationwide.
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Full time students who are admitted to two or four year colleges- via student support/developmental programs (e.g. EOP, Project Excel, McNair).
Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.00 or better for two consecutive semesters or as a graduating final cumulative average. (Fall and Spring).
CONTACT US
For information about membership requirements, application and induction:
Makisha Brown, Chapter Advisor
Email: oassxae@uamail.albany.edu
For information about chapter meetings and other events:
Chapter Officers
Email: xae@albany.edu
Web Address: http://www.albany.edu/~xaelocal/index.htm
Mailing Address:
Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society, Beta Phi Chapter
University at Albany
Office of Academic Support Services
1400 Washington Ave. LI-94
Albany, NY 12222
Phone: 518-437-4437
Fax: 518-442-5419
MEMBERS
Fall 2004 Inductees
Fall 2005 Inductees
INDUCTION CEREMONIES
Fall 2004- Photo Album
Fall 2005- Photo Album
The Beta Phi Chapter celebrated its first induction ceremony on Sunday, October 3, 2004. Forty-seven members were inducted. Dr. Elbert Saddler, founder of Chi Alpha Epsilon, conducted the private ceremony. Family members and other staff of the university attended the public ceremony. Approximately 150 people enjoyed of this activity.
LINKS
Chi Alpha Epsilon National Website http://www.xaehonor.com/
Society's motto is: THE TASSEL IS WORTH THE HASSLE!
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