Tau Sigma National Honor Society

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Tau SigmaNational Honor Society

• State University of New York College at Oswego

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What Is Tau Sigma?

• Tau Sigma is an academic honor society designed
  specifically to recognize and promote the
  academic excellence and involvement of transfer
  students

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History of Tau Sigma

• Idea was conceived in 1986 by Dr. Lee Colquitt
  while a transfer at Auburn University
• Grant awarded in May, 1998 by Auburn University
  to start Tau Sigma
• Tau Sigma was incorporated in September, 1999
• First induction ceremony was held in November
  1999 (150 new members)

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Tau Sigma Membership Criteria

• Student must transfer with the equivalent of at
  least one full years academic credits
• Student must obtain at least a 3.5 G.P.A. or rank
  among the top 20 of all transfer students in the
  first term at the institution to which he/she
  transferred
• Student must be full time status (12 credit
  hours) during first semester at new institution

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Benefits of Tau Sigma?

• Academic recognition
• Bonding experience among inductees
• Springboard to more involvement in the college
• Opportunity to serve incoming transfers
• Enhances professional development (i.e. resume
  building, networking)
• Recognition of academic achievement
• Early involvement opportunities at SUNY Oswego
• Opportunity to assume leadership positions
• Increased visibility of transfer students
• Enhanced reputation of transfer population

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Whats Happening at Oswego?

• The Chapter participates in fundraising
  activities during the academic semester.
  Fundraisers scheduled for the spring semester are
  being done through Fajita Grill and Cams Pizza.
• The Chapter organizes and sponsors Tau Sigmas
  Induction Ceremony. New members are encouraged to
  attend the induction ceremony. This event is to
  honor you for your hard work and dedication at
  Oswego.
• The Oswego Chapter is also planning several
  programs such as an Honor Society Greek Week and
  a campus wide community service project.

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What the Members are Saying

• Membership into Tau Sigma is something I will
  keep close to heart throughout my life. For the
  society has not only facilitated my transition
  into a new college environment, but also provided
  me with unparalleled opportunities for
  involvement, leadership, and scholarship.
• Juan Carmona Auburn, AL

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What the Members are Saying

• As a transfer student, it is tough to get
  involved in extracurricular activities.
  Membership in Tau Sigma has been an excellent way
  for me to get involved in the university. Tau
  Sigma also provides me with an opportunity to
  help future transfer students in the same way Tau
  Sigma has helped me.
• Todd Humphries Oxford, AL

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What the Members are Saying

• Coming together is a beginning. Working
  together is progress. Staying together is a
  success. If I were to speak of my experience
  with Tau Sigma, the above statements would
  adequately express my feelings. Being affiliated
  with this organization has allowed me the
  opportunity to grow in ways that will benefit me
  for the rest of my life.
• Christi Snellgrove Knoxville, TN

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Tau Sigma Induction Ceremony

• Thursday, April 24th at 430 PM
• Location TBA