Honor Societies

Robert Morris University has a number of Academic Honor Societies. Specific induction criteria will apply.

Alpha Chi (All Disciplines)

Alpha Chi is a national university honor society whose purpose is to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among university and university students and to honor those achieving such distinction. It admits to membership junior and senior students of good character who meet specific academic requirements.

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Kenneth A. Lasota, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Geology & Earth Sciences
lasota@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-4035
Fax: 412-397-4075
John Jay 217
Moon Campus

Alpha Epsilon Delta

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Student Life
studentlife@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-4352
Fax: 412-397-2202
Nicholson Center 2nd Floor
Moon Campus

Alpha Iota Mu

Alpha Iota Mu (AIM) is the honor society specifically targeted to Information Systems majors and minors. AIM is sanctioned by the International Academy for Information management (IAIM), now known as AIS SIGED.

Purpose

The membership of the society is limited to those persons of high scholarship and good moral character who strive for excellence in the field of Information Systems Management, Information Science, or any Information Systems-related area. Candidates must be pursuant to an Information Systems-related degree at RMU and meet the following academic requirements:

Overall QPA which places them among:

Alpha Iota Mu was founded in 1996 at Indiana State University. Other chapters are located at Johns Hopkins University, the University of South Florida, Georgia Southern University, Quinnipiac University, and George Washington University.

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Dr. Jamie Pinchot
Department Head, Computer and Information Systems Department
Professor of Computer and Information Systems
pinchot@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-6050
Moon Campus

  • To recognize outstanding academic achievement in the field of Information Systems
  • To provide a forum for academic, professional, and social development
  • To promote high ethical standards among Information Systems professionals
  • To encourage growth of the Information Systems profession
    • the top 10% of their Junior class or
    • the top 10% of their Senior class or
    • the top 10% of the Graduate I/S related degree students or
    • the students who have successfully completed the first two years of the DISC Program
Alpha Mu Alpha

Alpha Mu Alpha is an honorary society of the American Marketing Association (AMA). The AMA is committed to the advancement of excellence in the field of marketing, and Alpha Mu Alpha was created in the spring of 1981. The honor society is open to qualified undergraduate, graduate, doctoral marketing students and marketing faculty. Membership is Alpha Mu Alpha is available to individuals who attend a college/university with an established AMA chapter, and/or who attend a regionally or national accredited institution. Robert Morris University has an active chapter of the American Marketing Assocation.

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Jill K. Maher, Ph.D.
University Professor of Marketing
maher@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-6365
Fax: 412-397-2172
Massey Hall 228
Moon Campus

Alpha Phi Sigma

Alpha Phi Sigma (ΑΦΣ) (Phi is pronounced "fi")[1] is the only Criminal Justice Honor Society accredited by the Association of College Honor Societies. Traditionally a national organization serving United States universities, recent expansion into Canadian universities has distinguished Alpha Phi Sigma as an international honor society. Established in January 1942 at Washington State University, Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes the academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students of criminal justice, as well as those seeking a Juris Doctor degree.  RMU's local Chapter is Pi Delta Phi

Faculty Advisors:

Dr. Robert Ambrosini
ambrosini@rmu.edu
Wheatley 317

Dr. Frank Hartle
hartle@rmu.edu
Wheatley 308

Alpha Psi Omega

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Barbara Burgess-Lefebvre, M.F.A.
Associate Professor of Communication
lefebvre@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-5409
Fax: 412-397-6488
Wheatley 216
Moon Campus

Beta Alpha Psi

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Student Life
studentlife@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-4352
Fax: 412-397-2202
Nicholson Center 2nd Floor
Moon Campus

Beta Beta Beta

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Student Life
studentlife@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-4352
Fax: 412-397-2202
Nicholson Center 2nd Floor
Moon Campus

Beta Gamma Sigma

Beta Gamma Sigma is the international business honor society for AACSB-accredited schools, which are the top 5% of business school programs.

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Michael Yahr
yahr@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-6349
Massey Hall 312
Moon Campus

Epsilon Tau Pi

Epsilon Tau Pi is the premier Eagle Scout fraternity dedicated to brotherhood, service, and the principles of Scouting.

Brotherhood is very important within Epsilon Tau Pi. The limited number of Eagle Scouts creates a tight knit organization of friends that share the same common experiences and many of the same goals for the future. Epsilon Tau Pi builds brotherhood everyday through social activities such as camping, sporting events, canoeing, or just hanging out.

Service is also a large part of life in Epsilon Tau Pi. Becoming an Eagle Scout is built upon service to others and it is such that Epsilon Tau Pi is built upon. The brotherhood serves the community as well as the local Scouting communities as a way to give back to Scouting.

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John Locke, M.S.
Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development
locke@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-5408
Nicholson Center 270
Moon Campus

Kappa Kappa Psi

Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity, is committed to serving the college and university bands and improving the musicianship and leadership abilities of its brothers. Robert Morris University is home to the Nu Gamma Chapter, which is dedicated to serving the RMU Bands and Performing Ensembles. The brothers participate in a variety of community service events and brother activities, which can be viewed on their Instagram page @kkpsinugamma.

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Elisabeth H. Charles, M.M.Ed.
Director of Bands
charles@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-6018
Fax: 412-397-2202
John Jay 250
Moon Campus

Lambda Nu

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Bill Wentling, D.Sc
Assistant Professor of Nuclear Medicine
wentling@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-5486
Scaife Hall 126
Moon Campus

Lambda Pi Eta

Lambda Pi Eta is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). LPH has over 400 active chapters at four-year colleges and universities worldwide.

LPH was founded in 1985 at the University of Arkansas. LPH became a part of the National Communication Association (NCA) in 1988, and the official honor society of the NCA in July 1995.

The goals of Lambda Pi Eta are to:

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Assistant Professor of Communications
edwards@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-6441
Fax: 412-397-6569
Wheatley 314
Moon Campus

  • Recognize, foster and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in communication studies
  • Stimulate interest in the field of communication
  • Promote and encourage professional development among communication majors
  • Provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of communication
  • Establish and maintain closer relationships between faculty and students
  • Explore options for graduate education in communication
National Residence Hall Honorary Scholars

The Colonial Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary Scholars (NRHH) is an organization dedicated to NRHH's two values: service and recognition. The Robert Morris Chapter works hard to serve the Robert Morris University campus with programs and services related to the two values, and to recognize members of the RMU community who are committed to serving our campus.

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Student Life
studentlife@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-4352
Fax: 412-397-2202
Nicholson Center 2nd Floor
Moon Campus

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

NSCS is a highly selective, nonprofit organization founded in 1994 at George Washington University to recognize first and second year students who excel in academic, leadership and service endeavors. The Robert Morris chapter was established in 2000. A formal induction ceremony is held each Fall.

The chapter has earned Gold Star Status with the national organization. Some of the chapter's annual activities include Adopt-a-Highway, March to College, and the RMU Idol Contest.

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Kishma Decastro-Sallis, M.S.W.
Director, Career Center
sallis@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-6238
Fax: 412-397-6326
Benjamin Rush Center 117
Moon Campus

Omicron Sigma Sigma

The Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society (OSSNHS) is an American honor society for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals in the fields of national security, homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, and all protective security disciplines.

The National Honor Society is also known by its Greek designation Omicron Sigma Sigma (ΟΣΣ). The official colors are gold and blue.[2] The official motto in Latin is ex scientia pax which means out of knowledge comes peace.

Faculty Advisors:

Dr. Robert Ambrosini
ambrosini@rmu.edu
Wheatley 317

Dr. Frank Hartle
hartle@rmu.edu
Wheatley 308

Order of Omega

The Order of Omega is a leadership honor society. Members are chosen from Greek-letter, social organizations in order to recognize those students who have attained a high level of leadership in inter-Greek activities. Furthermore, it is organized to encourage members to continue along this line and to inspire others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment. The Order of Omega was founded at the University of Miami in the fall of 1959. Since that time, more than 300 campuses have been honored with the establishment of a chapter.

The Iota Gamma Chapter at Robert Morris University was chartered in April of 1988 and continues to fulfill its standards of high quality and positive representation throughout the campus. More than 300 leaders from RMU fraternities and sororities have been initiated into the Order of Omega since 1988.

As the organization is an honor society, eligibility is as follows:

  • One full academic year at RMU;
  • Junior or Senior (undergraduate standing);
  • Rank academically above the all-Greek average (currently 3.28 cumulative GPA); and
  • Be in good standing with the initiate's fraternal organization.

Selection of applicants is completed by initiated members of the organization considering the following areas:

  • Character
  • Scholarship
  • Greek offices held
  • Greek participation
  • Service to the university
  • Service to the local community

No more than 3% of the RMU Greek community may be initiated into the Order of Omega per year. Membership recruitment and selection takes place each spring semester.

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Maureen Keefer
Assistant Dean of Students
keefer@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-6484
Fax: 412-397-6318
Moon Campus

Phi Sigma Pi

Phi Sigma Pi is a gender-inclusive National Honor fraternity. Our values include scholarship, leadership, and fellowship. We welcome RMU students of all academic majors or genders. We are not a social fraternity, which means that you are able to be involved with us even if you are in a social sorority/fraternity!

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Student Life
studentlife@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-4352
Fax: 412-397-2202
Nicholson Center 2nd Floor
Moon Campus

Psi Chi

Founded in 1929, Psi Chi is now one of the world’s largest and most successful honor societies with over 1,070 chapters at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The RMU chapter of Psi Chi was founded in Fall 2008. Seventeen members comprised the first class of inductees at the university.

Psi Chi strives to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship, and to advance the science of psychology. In addition to recognizing academic achievement, college and university chapters sponsor programs and activities that complement academic coursework, provide practical experience, and fellowship for the membership.

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Stephen T. Paul, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
paul@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-5416
Fax: 412-397-6044
Nicholson Center 471
Moon Campus

Sigma Theta Tau

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, today known as Sigma Theta Tau, was founded in 1922 and is the most prestigious nursing honor society in the world.  The 6 founders chose the name from the Greek words storgé, thárros, and timé, meaning love, courage, and honor.

According to the STT website, "Sigma is an international community of nurses, dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, teaching, learning, and service through the cultivation of communities of practice, education, and research." The Robert Morris University Sigma Theta Tau Upsilon Phi Chapter began in 2011 and strives to recognize those who exhibit high standards of academic excellence.

For more information, please contact:

  • Dr. Janice Sarasnick Ph.D., MSN, RN
  • Associate Professor of Nursing
  • Scaife Room 118
  • Office Number: 412-397-5299
  • Email: sarasnick@rmu.edu
Sigma Tau Delta

Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, was founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University. The Society strives to Confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies; Provide, through its local chapters, cultural stimulation on college campuses and promote interest in literature and the English language in surrounding communities; Foster all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing; Promote exemplary character and good fellowship among its members; Exhibit high standards of academic excellence; and Serve society by fostering literacy.

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Sylvia Pamboukian, Ph.D.
Professor of English
pamboukian@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-6450
Fax: 412-397-6468
Wheatley Center 234
Moon Campus

Sigma Tau Delta

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Anthony Moretti, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Communication
moretti@rmu.edu
Phone: 412-397-6467
Patrick Henry 330
Moon Campus