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world issues. We are committed to promoting human welfare through the association of a fellowshipgroup interested in developing scientific knowledge that may be applied to the solution of global socialproblems. The Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society will provide students, staff and faculty an opportunity toshare information and address community and world concerns through interactions of service to people inour community, throughout our nation and abroad. Membership is open to all students, staff and facultythat meet the international requirement and are interested in participating in, learning about and beingexposed to societal issues as a means of providing community service and goodwill to those in need.Dr. Vida Bajc and Dr. Regina Smardon 630-7089John Sill, 630-7088Alpha Lambda DeltaAlpha Lambda Delta is a national honor society, founded in 1924, for first year university students whohave achieved a 3.5 or higher GPA. The purpose of Alpha Lambda Delta is to encourage superioracademic achievement among students in their first year at Methodist University, to promote intelligentliving and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developingmeaningful goals for their unique roles in society.Dr. Lori Brookman, Dr. Felicia Malissen and Dr. P. Jennifer Rohrer-Walsh serve as faculty co-advisorsAlpha Sigma LambdaLambda Epsilon ChapterAlpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society is a nonprofit organization devoted to the advancementof scholarship and to the recognition of nontraditional students continuing their higher education. Thesociety was established in 1945-1946 to honor superior scholarship and leadership in adult students. Toattain chapter membership, the institution must be a regionally accredited University or university thatoffers two or four-year degrees to nontraditional/adult students.Linda Gravitt, 630-7074American Marketing AssociationThis organization is a collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association. It is a professionalassociation that provides students with the resources to grow in leadership and gain marketing skillsthrough various projects and services throughout the year. Students are able to interact with successfulmembers of the community to advance professional networking skills. The American Marketing Associationconnects you to marketers across all specialties to collaborate, network, gain practical experience andempower your career. Membership is open to any students that are interested in marketing.Dr. Mark Kendrick, 630-7046American University of Healthcare ExecutivesThe purpose of the Student Chapter of ACHE is to inform members, potential members, and others inthe community of changes, programs, and benefits in the healthcare arena. It is also our purpose toprovide students, medical practitioners, and faculty a forum for professional interaction and dialogueconcerning issues in health services administration.Michael Sullivan, 630-7591Beta Beta BetaTri Beta is a national honor and professional society for students in the biological sciences. Its objectivesare to promote scholastic excellence and research in appointed areas of science. Anyone interested in thebiological sciences may hold associate membership; however, full membership (the right to hold office) islimited to students who have completed three biology courses with a B average. The local chapter, TauZeta, was chartered in 1982. Its members participate in various service projects and sponsor speakersfrom wildlife centers and other Universities. Club members take field trips to the North Carolina ZoologicalPark, the Carolina Beach and Fort Fisher Marine Laboratories, and other places of interest. Studentswho enjoy any phase of the biological sciences are encouraged to join.Dr. Clay Britton, 630-7451Beta Sigma Phi SororityWe are an internationally recognized sorority that is committed to community service and the well-being of others.ΒΣΦ Sorority has promoted social contact, self development, and spiritual fulfillment since 1931. Our Greekletters represent Life, Learning, and Friendship. There are over 12,500 chapters worldwide with a combinedmembership of approximately 200,000. Meetings are held twice monthly and social events are held throughoutthe month. Our goal is to help the community through service each month. We participate in activities suchas the Cumberland County Agricultural Fair, the Warrior Angels Run for Breast Cancer, Special Olympics,Founders’ Day, Stop Hunger Now, Operation Christmas Child and the Cape Fear Valley Children’s Hospital.Donna Wilson, 630-715764