- Charters for chapters of Alpha Beta Kappa may be granted to
nationally accredited schools, institutes, career colleges,
universities, and distance learning institutions which offer programs or
courses in generally recognized fields of study or training; or which
qualify for State or Federal assistance.
- The quality of a program and not its grade level is paramount in
considering applications for charters. Certificate, two-year and
four-year institutions are eligible.
- The original group shall include the institution's chief executive
officer, an academic officer or senior faculty member and those students
and others who qualify under Alpha Beta Kappa standards.
- The applicant shall pay a one-time charter fee based on total
enrollments of the institution.
- There are no dues for member schools or individuals.
- The charge for each member is $38. Each honor student elected to
membership receives a personalized membership certificate which includes
the name of the college or school, the chapter name, the date of
graduation and the official Alpha Beta Kappa Gold Seal of Distinction.
The individual membership fee is paid by the institution or by each
honor graduate. As an added service, each honor student also receives a
special congratulatory letter from Alpha Beta Kappa and a narrative
about the society. Upon request, letters of reference are provided.
- Although grading systems vary, student candidates should generally
have marks of "A" or rank in the upper ten percent (10%) of the
graduating class. Qualifications for regular membership are excellence
in classroom, shop, studio, and laboratory work; leadership and service
in class and school activities; and personal integrity and good moral
character.
- Institutions may also elect faculty, staff, alumni and honorary
members. These individuals should have distinguished records of service
to the institution or be recognized leaders in their fields of work.
Honorary members may include community leaders, state officials,
employers, Members of Congress, or in some cases, members of the media.
- Chapters may be suspended or expelled for failure to comply with
national Alpha Beta Kappa regulations and policies.
- The institution shall publicize the nature of the society and the
requirements for membership from time to time during each school term or
year.
- Changes, modifications and additions may be made in the regulations
and policies of the society by the national office, to be effective on
publication or written notice.
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