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Honor Society is open to those with a declared criminal justice major or minor. Students are inducted into the Honor Society in the
spring term.
Lambda Pi Eta: Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the national communication honor society. LPH was founded in 1985 and is associated
with the National Communication Society. Found on over 400 colleges and universities, LPH is dedicated to promoting and
recognizing undergraduate achievements in the scholarship of communication. LPH seeks to develop close relationships between
students and faculty and to encourage graduate education in the field. The requirements for membership include the completion of
60 credit hours (12 in Communication Studies), and a 3.0 grade point average (3.25 GPA in Communication Studies courses).
Psi Chi: The Psi Chi Honor Society is specifically for students in the Psychology program. The chapter at Cazenovia College
recognizes academic excellence, service to the campus and community, and fosters creative development in the field of psychology.
Students are inducted to Psi Chi in the spring term. Membership requirements are as follows: must be at least a secondsemester
sophomore, must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science psychology program, or minor in psychology, must have
completed at least 9 credits of psychology courses, must have an overall GPA, and GPA in psychology courses, of at least 3.00.
Tau Upsilon Alpha: The Tau Upsilon Alpha Honor Society is specifically for students in the Human Services Program. The Mu
chapter at Cazenovia College recognizes academic excellence, encourages quality service delivery in human services and promotes
the empowerment of all individuals within the society.
Students may apply in the fall of the academic year for induction in the spring. In order to apply, students must be enrolled in
the Human Services Program, must have completed at least 3 full-time semesters toward a bachelor’s degree, have a grade point
average of 3.25, be in the highest 35% of their class and demonstrate a strong commitment to the human services field.
Sigma Tau Delta: Sigma Tau Delta is the international honor society that recognizes excellence among students enrolled in the
English program at Cazenovia College. The following membership criteria must be met in order to join Sigma Tau Delta: 3.0
cumulative GPA, and a 3.0 GPA in at least two English courses beyond EN 101 and EN 201. Membership is open to students in
any degree program. Members of Sigma Tau Delta are expected to promote interest in literature and the English language through
activities hosted and organized by the society.
Independent Study
An independent study is intended to permit a student to engage in study of a field not covered by the curriculum or to engage
in more in-depth study than a course may permit. An independent study is not intended to duplicate or overlap existing courses. On
rare occasions, a student may be permitted to complete a regular course with supervision of a faculty member if a needed course is
not offered, but a student needs the course to make appropriate academic progress. Faculty members are limited in the number of
independent studies they are allowed to supervise in an academic semester.
Credits are variable, depending upon the nature and scope of the course. Applications are available in the Enrollment Services
Center. Applications must be signed by the student, instructor, the appropriate program director, the appropriate division chair, and
the vice president for Academic Affairs prior to the beginning of the semester in which the course is to be completed. No
registration for an independent study will be allowed unless the registration form is accompanied by a completed and signed
application/contract form.
Privacy Rights
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records.
These rights include:
1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the Cazenovia College
receives a request for access. Students should submit requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The
College official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may
be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the College official to whom the request was submitted, that official
shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes are inaccurate or
misleading. Students may ask Cazenovia College to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They
should write the College official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed,
and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If Cazenovia College decides not to amend the record as requested by
the student, the College will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the
student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records,
except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure
without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person
employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including
law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the College has contracted (such as
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