Alpha Beta Kappa is the "premier national honor society" for America's
private postsecondary schools, institutes, colleges and universities.
Alpha Beta Kappa places chapters in institutions which have demonstrated
high standards over a period of many years in the education and
training of women and men in the numerous fields, trades and occupations
essential to modern society. The purpose of the Society is to encourage
and recognize superior student academic achievement, character, and
leadership.
Student Privileges and Honors
- National Student Recognition
- Reference Alpha Beta Kappa on all Future Resumes
- Lifetime Membership (no annual dues)
- Letters of Reference (upon request)
- Networking Opportunities with other local Alpha Beta Kappa Chapters
- Personalized Membership Certificate - Certificates profile the honor
student, their institution, and chapter.
- Each Certificate includes the Alpha Beta Kappa Gold Seal of
Distinction.
- ABK Gold Key - Members receive the distinctive Alpha Beta Kappa Gold
Key. Each honor student also receives a special congratulatory letter
from Alpha Beta Kappa and a narrative about the society.
Institutional Benefits
- Each institution is given a chapter and unique chapter name.
- Each institution receives its own official charter.
- Institutions operate ABK chapters independently and contribute in
determining their own initial standards and selection criteria.
- Participation in Alpha Beta Kappa supports admissions and helps to
recruit better students.
- Alpha Beta Kappa membership publicly demonstrates that the
institution is quality-driven.
- Alpha Beta Kappa membership helps to promote programs and
institutional effectiveness.
- Alpha Beta Kappa membership builds morale; and serves as a
tremendous tribute to faculty.
- Alpha Beta Kappa honors are also presented to outstanding students,
faculty, and staff. At many chapters, honorary memberships are presented
to community leaders, elected officials, and special guest speakers.
- Alpha Beta Kappa Membership demonstrates that the institution is
committed to students. More importantly, membership brings honor and
earned recognition to those individuals who have worked so diligently to
learn a marketable skill.
Alpha Beta Kappa Special Services
- Alpha Beta Kappa honors are promptly delivered to your institution
(or directly to students) and all recognition materials arrive ready for
ceremonial presentations.
- Alpha Beta Kappa honors are the highlight of most graduations and
Alpha Beta Kappa honor cords bring added distinction to most formal
ceremonies.
- Alpha Beta Kappa maintains complete historical records for each
chapter.
- Responds to all inquiries from employers, colleges, graduate
schools, and scholarship committees.
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For additional information or references, please contact:Alpha Beta KappaNational Honor Society31257 Bird Haven StreetOcean View, DE 19970302-539-0246 - abk@abkhs.org
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