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Alpha Phi SigmaAlpha Phi Sigma
Dr. David “Lou” FerlandDr. David “Lou” FerlandChristina McWhinnieChristina McWhinnie
What is Alpha Phi Sigma?What is Alpha Phi Sigma?
Alpha Phi Sigma is a Alpha Phi Sigma is a Criminal JusticeCriminal Justice Honor Society!Honor Society!
OnlyOnly for CJ Majors for CJ Majors
Sets them apartSets them apart
History of Alpha Phi SigmaHistory of Alpha Phi Sigma
Alpha Phi Sigma first started in Alpha Phi Sigma first started in Washington State in January, 1942Washington State in January, 1942
In 1976 (Dallas, TX), it became a full-In 1976 (Dallas, TX), it became a full-fledged National Honor Society for CJ fledged National Honor Society for CJ MajorsMajors
History & Info, cont.History & Info, cont.
Alpha Phi Sigma now has over 360 Alpha Phi Sigma now has over 360 Chapters!Chapters!
Continental USContinental US HawaiiHawaii CanadaCanada GuamGuam
Alpha Phi Sigma in NHAlpha Phi Sigma in NH
Alpha Phi Sigma already has three Alpha Phi Sigma already has three chapters in New Hampshire colleges:chapters in New Hampshire colleges:
University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire Plymouth State CollegePlymouth State College Southern New Hampshire UniversitySouthern New Hampshire University
Why MWC?Why MWC?
Having an Alpha Phi Sigma chapter at Having an Alpha Phi Sigma chapter at MWC would be very beneficial because:MWC would be very beneficial because: Gives students a sense of ‘camaraderie’ or Gives students a sense of ‘camaraderie’ or
‘belonging;’ gives a purpose behind the ‘belonging;’ gives a purpose behind the degreedegree
Networking capabilities open up; Networking capabilities open up; veryvery important to CJ fields!important to CJ fields!
Added sense of pride for accomplishmentsAdded sense of pride for accomplishments Looks great on a resume!Looks great on a resume!
Why APS @ MWC, cont.Why APS @ MWC, cont.
There are other benefits for students to There are other benefits for students to being a member of Alpha Phi Sigma:being a member of Alpha Phi Sigma:
Savings in monthly expenses, i.e., auto Savings in monthly expenses, i.e., auto insuranceinsurance
Scholarships and grants only available to Scholarships and grants only available to membersmembers
PrestigePrestige
From an Administrative From an Administrative Perspective…Perspective…
Having an Alpha Phi Sigma chapter at Having an Alpha Phi Sigma chapter at MWC would give a competitive edge.MWC would give a competitive edge.
Having multiple locations of MWC adds Having multiple locations of MWC adds more chapters and more competitionmore chapters and more competition
It just makes sense!It just makes sense!
How Does it Start?How Does it Start?
There are fees to join, and policies There are fees to join, and policies and procedures in place to start a and procedures in place to start a new chapter.new chapter.
http://www.alphaphisigma.org/applichttp://www.alphaphisigma.org/applications-1.htmlations-1.html
There are also by-laws, etc., to be There are also by-laws, etc., to be followedfollowed
Students and Alpha Phi SigmaStudents and Alpha Phi Sigma
Being in an Honor Being in an Honor Society is a great Society is a great privilege, but there privilege, but there are responsibilities:are responsibilities:
Academic GPA Academic GPA requirements (min. 3.2 requirements (min. 3.2 and top 35% of their and top 35% of their class)class)
Criminal justiceCriminal justice requirements (min. 4 CJ requirements (min. 4 CJ classes)classes)
Other Alpha Phi Sigma PerksOther Alpha Phi Sigma Perks
Annual Conferences:Annual Conferences:
March, 2015: Orlando, FL (Caribe Royale March, 2015: Orlando, FL (Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel and Convention Center)All-Suite Hotel and Convention Center)
At the End of the Day…At the End of the Day…
Having an Alpha Phi Having an Alpha Phi Sigma chapter at MWC Sigma chapter at MWC would be a great would be a great benefit to students, benefit to students, without cost to MWC. It without cost to MWC. It not only gives them a not only gives them a great incentive to work great incentive to work hard and be successful hard and be successful academically, but it academically, but it allows for them to be a allows for them to be a member of an elite member of an elite organization.organization.
Thank You!Thank You!
Christina McWhinnie, preparer:Christina McWhinnie, preparer: Pre-Law to be a Federal ProsecutorPre-Law to be a Federal Prosecutor Graduated 3.59 from NHTI, 12/2013Graduated 3.59 from NHTI, 12/2013 Treasurer of CJ Club, NHTI (2012, 2013)Treasurer of CJ Club, NHTI (2012, 2013) Member of Phi Theta KappaMember of Phi Theta Kappa Invited to study in Beijing, China (2012, 2013)Invited to study in Beijing, China (2012, 2013) Currently enrolled Full-Time in BS at MWC: 4.0 Currently enrolled Full-Time in BS at MWC: 4.0
GPA semester 1GPA semester 1 Purple Sash in Kajukenpo Pai Lum Kung FuPurple Sash in Kajukenpo Pai Lum Kung Fu Single MomSingle Mom [email protected]@yahoo.com
