2003-2004 - The University of Scranton

50 Academics
organization of nurse leaders, scholars and
researchers. Requirements: completion of one
half of the curriculum, demonstrated ability
in nursing, a grade point average of 3.0 and
rank in the upper one-third of the class. The
University’s Iota Omega Chapter was chartered
in April 1988.
Kappa Delta Pi
The International Honor Society for education
established in 1911, the Sigma Chi
chapter was installed here at The University of
Scranton in 1992. It joins over 500 chapters
from around the world in fidelity to four
cherished ideals: Humanity, Science, Service
and Toil.
Beta Beta Beta
National Honor Society for biology
founded in 1922. The University’s chapter,
established in 1994, is one of 372 chapters
nationwide. The society encourages undergraduate
biological research through presentations
at conventions, publication in the journal
BIOS, and research/travel grants. All
undergraduate students interested in biology
may join as associate members. A regular
member must be a junior or senior with 3.0
grade point average in biology and having
completed at least three biology courses (one
upper level) and in good academic standing at
the University.
Sigma Phi Omega
The National Honor Society in gerontology.
Founded in 1980, its purpose is to recognize
those students who excel in gerontology
as well as professional aging-service personnel.
The University’s Gamma Epsilon chapter was
established in April 1997. Membership is
open to students who have at least 18 credits
completed in gerontology/aging studies with a
grade point average of 3.3.
Beta Gamma Sigma*
Beta Gamma Sigma is the only business
honor society recognized by the AACSB, the
International Association for Management
Education. Basic requirements: ranking in the
top 10% of the class with a major in business
and management programs. The University’s
* Member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma was chartered
in spring 1997.
Lambda Pi Eta*
The National Honor Society for communication
majors founded in 1985 to honor and
encourage high levels of scholarship and leadership
in the field of communications. The
University chapter was installed in 1999.
Membership requires junior-level status, at
least 12 credits and a grade point average of
3.25 in communication studies, and a cumulative
grade point average of 3.0.
Alpha Lambda Delta
The National Honor Society of Freshmen,
Alpha Lambda Delta was founded in 1924 to
honor excellent academic achievement by students
in the first year of study. The Richard
H. Passon Chapter of the Society was
installed at the University on March 24,
2001. Membership requires enrollment as a
full-time student in a degree program, and a
grade point average of 3.5 or above at the end
of the first semester of the freshman year.
Academic Support Services
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg
Memorial Library
Opened in 1992, the holdings of this
80,000-square-foot, five-story building include
443,144 volumes, 1,750 print periodical subscriptions,
over 13,000 full-text electronic
journals, and 510,360 microform pieces. The
Library conducts an extensive user-education
program to orient and instruct students in
resources and research techniques. The facility
includes the following special features:
• group-study rooms and quiet study areas;
• a 24-hour study room (Pro Deo Room)
with computer lab and Java City Coffee
Bar;
• fifth-floor reading room (Scranton Heritage
Room) overlooking the campus and
community;
• University Archives and Special Collections,
which houses University historical
records, rare books, faculty publications
and other special collections; and