KSC Honor Societies and Advisors

Association of College Honor Societies

• Biology - Beta Beta Beta

  • Advisor: Scott Strong, 358-2093
  • Beta Beta Beta was chartered in 1966. Activities include regular meetings, organizing and participating in a graduate student seminar series and attending biology conferences. The national Beta Beta Beta has provided research grants to members.
  • Beta Beta Beta-National Site
  • Beta Beta Beta constitution

• Communication - Lambda Pi Eta

  • Advisor: Chitra Akkoor 358-2956
  • Lambda Pi Eta is an honor society for communication majors at Keene State College that rewards outstanding scholastic achievement, promotes professional development, and establishes close relationships between students and faculty, among other great things.
    The Zeta Mu chapter of Lamba Pi Eta was established in 1998
  • Lambda Pi Eta-National Site

• Computer Science - Upsilon Pi Epsilon

  • Advisor: Shari Bemis 358-2599
  • The New Hampshire Beta chapter of Upsilon Pi Epsilon was established in 2001. The mission of UPE is to recognize academic excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the Computing and Information Disciplines.
  • Upsilon Pi Epsilon-National Site

• Economics - Omicron Delta Epsilon

  • Presently Inactive
  • The KSC chapter was established in 1994. It hosts guest speakers and informal events to provide students with opportunities to learn about the Economics program and future course offerings.
  • Omicron Delta Epsilon-National Site

• Education - Kappa Delta Pi

  • Advisor: Darrell Hucks 358-2102
  • Kappa Delta Pi is the oldest honor society at KSC, chartered in 1943. Fostering high ideals of the education profession, it promotes excellence in and recognizes outstanding contributions to education. Keene State College Chapter
  • Kappa Delta Pi-National Site

• English - Sigma Tau Delta

  • Advisor: Meriem Pages 358-2912
  • The Upsilon Pi chapter of Sigma Tau Delta has been a part of KSC since 1986. It is very active, sponsoring poetry readings, open poetry mike nights, sponsoring weekly reading discussion circles, and field trips.
  • Sigma Tau Delta-National Site

• Foreign Language - Phi Sigma Iota

  • Presently Inactive
  • Phi Sigma Iota-National Site

• French - Pi Delta Phi

  • Advisor: Peter Graboski 358-8888 x4143
    Advisor: Tom Durnford 358-2972
  • The Kappa Sigman was chartered in 1991. It’s purpose is to recognize outstanding scholarship in the French language and literature, to increase the knowledge and respect for the contributions of France to world culture, and to encourage cultural activities, such as guest speakers, which will lead to a deeper appreciation of France and its people.
  • Pi Delta Phi-National Site

• Geography - Gamma Theta Upsilon

  • Advisor: Christopher Brehme 358-2197
  • The goal of Gamma Theta Upsilon is to promote geography and geography education as well as to encourage a responsibility for the environment. Social and academic activities include field trips and guest speakers.
  • Gamma Theta Upsilon-National Site
  • Constitution for GTU

• Health Science - Eta Sigma Gamma

  • Advisor: Becky Dunn 358-2423 (Sabbatical Fall 2012)
    Advisor: Margaret Smith 358-2862
  • The KSC Eta Sigma Gamma chapter was chartered in 2005. Eta Sigma Gamma, the national honor society for health education, has a rich history of serving students through teaching, service and research.
  • Eta Sigma Gamma-National Site

• History - Phi Alpha Theta

  • Advisor: Nick Germana 358-2362
  • The Alpha Beta Tau chapter of Phi Alpha Theta was chartered in 1985. It promotes the study of History through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and thought among historians.
  • Phi Alpha Theta-National Site

• Holocaust and Genocide Studies - Zeta Chi Rho

  • Advisor: Paul Vincent 358-2722
  • Zeta Chi Rho and its Alpha chapter, both founded at Keene State College in 2009, exist to recognize superior academic work in the field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, and to promote in-depth study of the Holocaust and genocide through research and the healthy exchange of ideas and scholarship.

• International Scholars - Phi Beta Delta

  • Presently Inactive
  • Phi Beta Delta-National Site

• Management - Delta Mu Delta

  • Advisor: Kathleen Johnson 358-2623
  • Delta Mu Delta is an international honor society in the field of business administration. The Keene chapter was chartered in 1993.
  • Delta Mu Delta-National Site

• Mathematics - Kappa Mu Epsilon

  • Advisor: Ockle Johnson 358-2585
    Advisor: Vince Ferlini 358-2575
  • Kappa Mu Epsilon was chartered in 1993. Its purpose is to recognize mathematic achievement, promote appreciation of mathematics, and provide social activities for mathematics students. Activities have included promoting mathematics during mathematics awareness week, participating in conferences and field trips.
  • Kappa Mu Epsilon-National Site
  • Constitution

• National Society of Collegiate Scholars

  • Advisor: Peggy Walsh 358-2905
    Advisor: Jana Jacobson 358-2346
  • NSCS is a national honors organization for first and second-year students recognizing outstanding academic achievement and encouraging members to get involved with community service and leadership development. Third and Fourth year students can join through self-nomination and meeting the standard requirements.
  • NSCS-National Site

• Physical Education - Phi Epsilon Kappa

  • Advisor: Fitni Destani 358-2804
  The Epsilon Delta chapter of Phi Epsilon Kappa is the KSC Phys. Ed. Honorary Fraternity. PEK is a National Professional Fraternity serving men and women in the fields of: Physical Education, Health, Recreation, Dance, Athletic Training, Human Performance, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, and Sports Management. Chapters traditionally engage in activities to promote the objectives of the Fraternity and have included sponsorship of seminars, clinics, workshops, and other educational activities. Scholarship is promoted through the Fraternity’s scholarship and award program. Collegiate chapters often devote many hours of service to their respective school communities.
  • Phi Epsilon Kappa-National Site

• Physics - Sigma Pi Sigma

  • Presently Inactive
  • Sigma Pi Sigma was established to distinguish academic excellence for the Math/Physics and Chem/Physics majors. More activities are done through the Society of Physics Students (SPS), including travel to conferences, hallway displays with information on physics, and tutoring for entry-level physics classes, and service projects.
  • Sigma Pi SIgma-National Site

• Psychology - Psi Chi

  • Advisor: Karen Couture 358-2903
  • Psi Chi is the international honor society in psychology. Its purpose is to provide academic recognition and to offer a climate that stimulates thought through activities that complement and enrich the curriculum.
  • Psi Chi-National Site
  • Psi Chi on Facebook
  • Psi Chi constitution

• Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences - Rho Sigma Kappa

  • Advisor: Larry McDonald 358-2976
  • The purpose of Rho Sigma Kappa is to:
    • Honor and recognize those students and members of the Safety Studies profession who distinguish themselves through academic achievement and exemplary character.
    • Foster scholarship and promote student leadership.
    • Contribute to the advancement of professionalism in safety.

• Sociology - Alpha Kappa Delta

  • Advisor: Niall Moran 358-2744
  • We are the Beta of NH Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Delta International Honor Society that recognizes students’ achievements and interest in sociology. The purpose of our chapter is to promote scholarship, understanding, and interest in sociology.
  • Alpha Kappa Delta-National Site
  • AKD Constitution

• Spanish - Sigma Delta Pi

  • Advisor: Barbara Ware 603-358-2957
  • The Keene Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the national Spanish honor society, was chartered in 1982. It promotes excellence in the study of the Spanish language and in the study of the literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking peoples.
  • Sigma Delta Pi-National Site

• Theatre and Dance - Alpha Psi Omega

  • Advisor: Ron Spangler 358-2190
  • Reinstated in 2010, the Keene State College Lambda Beta Chapter of Alpha Psi Omega works to honor and encourage academic excellence and collaborative involvement in the fields of Theatre and Dance. Our goals are to be a positive presence in the department, the college and the greater Keene community, and to be a source of leadership and mentorship for our peers.
  • Alpha Psi Omega-National Site