05-06 Graduate Student Handbook.pdf - University of Kentucky

Delta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International- University of Kentucky College of N...
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2/23/2011
Delta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International
Sigma Theta Tau International is the nursing profession's honor society.
Purposes of the Delta Psi Chapter are:
• To recognize superior achievement
• To recognize the development of leadership qualities
• To foster high professional standards
• To encourage creative work
• To strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession
Eligibility for Students in the Graduate Program
• Definition - Graduate program is defined as an accredited program of graduate study in
nursing, including master, post-master, doctoral, and post-doctoral.
• Grade point average - Student in graduate programs shall be eligible for membership if
they have achieved a grade point average of at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, or an equivalent
of this measure in academic achievement when grade point averages are not available or
used by the nursing degree program.
• Curriculum - Students shall have completed a minimum of one-quarter of the required
graduate curriculum.
• Exceptions - Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the chapter's governance
committee following the guidelines adopted by the international board of directors.
NOTE: Graduates of the programs may be considered for STTI membership under the
respective student criteria for up to one year after graduation.
Application packets may be obtained from:
College of Nursing
Office of Student Services
309 College of Nursing Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0232
All applications must be received on or before December 15 of each year by:
Governance Committee
Delta Psi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International
College of Nursing Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0232
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