Chi Alpha Sigma
| Chi Alpha Sigma | |
|---|---|
| ΧΑΣ | |
 | |
| Founded | May 17, 1996 DePauw University |
| Type | Honorary |
| Emphasis | Athletics |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Excellence in Athletics and Academics |
| Colors | Gold and Black |
| Chapters | 308 |
| Headquarters | US |
| Website | Official website |
Chi Alpha Sigma (ΧΑΣ) is an Honor Society for student-athletes that began at the DePauw University in 1994. Kellen Wells-Mangold serves as the Executive Director.[1]
History[]
Chi Alpha Sigma was founded on May 17, 1996 at DePauw University by Nick Mourouzis, DePauw head football coach and professor of kinesiology.[2][1]
On June 14, 2020 Chi Alpha Sigma announced a partnership with the Beyond the Game Network (BTG) to provide additional mentorship and career advice for inductees of the National College Athlete Honor Society.[3]
As of April 23, 2021 Chi Alpha Sigma had inducted 308 chapters.[4]
Membership requirements[]
Membership requirements for Chi Alpha Sigma are:[1]
- A student-athlete must attend a four-year accredited college or university that is an NCAA or NAIA member,
- Achieve junior status,
- Hold a minimum 3.4 GPA
- Have an endorsement from their head coach and be of good moral character.[5]
(Student-athletes who compete for a collegiate club team are also eligible if the club team is overseen by the athletics department at the local chapter)[2]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c 37 Student-Athletes Inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma
- ^ Jump up to: a b Chi Alpha Sigma - About
- ^ According to the press release marking the occasion, accessed 23 Apr 2021.
- ^ According to the current Chapter Directory, accessed 23 Apr 2021.
- ^ Noted in the Chi Alpha Sigma bylaws and other resources, accessed 23 Apr 2021.
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