SRYToward an Intelligence Studies Honor Society

HISTORYHISTORY

Listserv discussion“Related discipline”

◦Criminal Justice◦National Security Studies

Why an Intel Honor Society?Why an Intel Honor Society?

MentorshipAcademic legitimacyEmployment

◦Start at higher salary◦Networking

Publishing / Presenting

ChallengesChallenges

ManagementStandards

◦Individual Criteria (GPA, Credits)◦Program Criteria

Level (Associates, Bachelors, Graduate, Professional)

Brick & Mortar / Distance (On-Line) Institutions◦“Related fields”

Cost

EligibilityEligibility

Students at Accredited 2 year, 4 year, and Graduate programs◦Intelligence Studies◦Related Fields

National Security Studies Homeland Security Studies Others

◦Brick and Mortar / Distance LearningInternational StudentsFacultyProfessionalCertificates?

2 Year Institutions - Criteria2 Year Institutions - Criteria

Intelligence Related FieldsProgram results in the awarding of an

Associates DegreeCompletion of 1 yearCompletion of 3 Intelligence Courses (9

Credits)3.2 GPA (4.0 Scale), 3.5 GPA in discipline

4 Year Institutions - Criteria4 Year Institutions - Criteria

Intelligence Related Field of Study (or minor in related field)

Program results in the awarding of a Bachelors Degree

Completion of 2 yearsCompletion of 4 intelligence related

courses (12 Credits)3.2 GPA (4.0 Scale), 3.5 GPA in discipline

Graduate StudentsGraduate Students

Completion of 4 intelligence courses (12 credits)

Program results in a Masters or DoctorateThesis or Dissertation has Intelligence

Focus / Component3.2 GPA (4.0 Scale), 3.5 GPA in disciplineCertificate of Advanced Graduate Studies?Graduate Certificate?

Non-U.S. StudentsNon-U.S. Students

Program equivalent to US standardGPA equivalent to 3.5/3.2 standard

FacultyFaculty

Permanent, contracted or adjunct faculty at an accredited institution in an intelligence related field

Does not need Intelligence related degree if otherwise qualified to teach

PractitionersPractitioners

Permanent or contracted intelligence professional

5 years in FieldCompletion of Agency/Service Intelligence

TrainingDoes not need Intelligence related degree

if otherwise qualified for positionHonorary members?

NominationNomination

Faculty nominationIndividual applicants?Verification of Qualification

◦Transcripts◦Faculty certification

OtherOther

Service/Agency Academies?ACE credits?

National (International) National (International) OrganizationOrganization

Role◦Articulate Vision, Plan Mission, Establish Goals,

Identify Objectives; and Assess and Improve Outcomes

Legal and Regulatory Requirements◦Articles of Incorporation, Tax Status◦Address, Contact◦Purpose◦Governance

Officers and DirectorsOfficers and Directors

Chair and Officers◦National Officers

Chair an IAFIE Board Member? President, President-Elect, Past-President Others

◦Faculty Advisor◦Executive Director◦At-large members

◦Chapter (B & M) President VP Secretary/Treasurer

GovernanceGovernance

Annual Meeting◦Prior to / After IAFIE Annual Conference

1 voting member per Chapter Select Officers and Committees Review/Revise Policies Other business

Committees◦Nominating◦Awards◦Editorial /Publications

FinanceFinance

Funding Determines Structure◦National

Initiation Fees Annual Meeting Additional Revenue Streams

◦Chapter Chapter Initiation Fees Dues

Potential Expenses◦Certificates◦Publications◦Annual Meeting

Local ChaptersLocal Chapters

Brick and Mortar◦Hosted by Intelligence Studies Program◦Must have faculty chair and 10 (?) members◦Create local by-laws◦Installed by National Officer◦Other

Fundraising Charity

Virtual ChaptersVirtual Chapters

On-Line / Distance Learning◦Managed by Faculty◦No regular meetings◦Primarily a recognition◦Officers?

Joint ChaptersJoint Chapters

Multiple Schools◦Institutions within 50 miles◦Lack of enough membership at anyone school◦Faculty involvement from each institution

represented◦Other B & M criteria apply

General Chapter InformationGeneral Chapter Information

Program selects members◦Nominated by faculty◦Application by students◦Transcripts required

Designation◦Chapters designated by Greek letter(s)

First chapter is Alpha Chapter, Second is Beta Chapter, etc.

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