Phi Alpha National Honor Society

“The members of each chapter elect someone to represent that chapter. This person can vote on various issues.”

“Section 1. Chapters of the society shall be established only at colleges and universities with graduate schools or undergraduate programs accredited by the council on social work education. Section 2. Each chapter shall provide for its own regulations by an individual constitution and by-laws; provided that such are not in conflict with the national constitution and statutes. Section 3. The officers of each chapter shall consist of a president, a vice-president, and a secretary-treasurer. The officers of the chapter must be active members who have maintained the scholarship requirements for initiation. Additional officers may be added to meet the needs of the individual chapters. Section 4. The executive council, for sufficient cause, shall have the power to withdraw from any chapter the power to exercise all or any part of its function. Section 5. The executive council shall notify in writing any chapter in case of a delinquency which may lead to withdrawal of said powers. If such delinquency is not removed within three academic months from the date of notification, the chapter will be placed on probation for a period of three academic months. If at the end of this probation said delinquency still exists, the executive council shall have the power to suspend or to take any action it deems necessary for the good of the society. Section 6. The chapters shall be designated in the order of their installation according to the letters of the greek alphabet.”

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“The purposes of phi alpha honor society are to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work.”

“Volunteers serve as chapter advisors who oversee the individual chapter program including the following: community projects, meetings, verification of gpa and payment. Volunteers also serve as executive board members who are the decision making body of phi alpha's organization in which activities inclued the following: membership, scholarships, chapter service awards, poster board presentations.”

“International business meeting at the council on social work education annual program meeting held each fall. Patty gibbs-wahlberg scholarship recognizes student scholarship, service and leadership. Awards of 3,000, 2,000 and 1,000 are presented each year. The first place winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to present his or her work at the association of baccalaureate program directors conference held each spring. Poster presentation competition recognizes outstanding service by chapters. Awards totaling 1,500 are presented each year. The competition is held in conjunction with the phi alpha international business meeting at the council on social work education annual program meeting. Advisor of the year recognizes outstanding service to chapters. Advisors are nominated by their students. A plaque is awarded. Phi alpha reimburses the winner up to 1,000 in travel expenses to receive the award at the phi alpha international business meeting at the council on social work education annual program meeting. Student leadership award recognizes outstanding student leadership consistent with the ideals and mission of phi alpha. The focus of the application is the student's leadership, service, impact and commitment. The awards are (1st) 1,000, (2nd) 750 and (3rd) 500. The first place selection will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to receive their award at the phi alpha honor society international business meeting held during the council on social work education annual program meeting. Students are nominated by their phi alpha chapter advisor. Students must be active leaders of a phi alpha chapter to be nominated. Chapter grants promote and support chapters' engagement in service learning. The program supports activities consitent with the mission of promoting: (1) humanitarian goals and (2) bonds amoung students. Chapters are to be funded up to 1,000 to conduct service projects in their communities. 6,000 is awarded each academic year. Chapters submit a brief account following the service project. Chapter support supports chapters in organizing membership and new member recruitment. Running through april 2016, chapters may ask for and receive up to 100 toward an event or meeting. Chapters areasked to organize membership and invite students who are eligible to join phi alpha. Funds may be used for refreshments, materials or other items. Chapters will also receive a phi alpha tabletop display. Chapters submit a brief account following the event or meeting. Msw scholarship recognizes student scholarship, sevice and leadership. Awards of 3,000, 2,000 and 1,000 are presented each year. The first place winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to present her or his work during the phi alpha executive meeting in conjunction with council in social work each fall.”