Honor Society Caucus
| Honor Society Caucus | |
|---|---|
| Type | Umbrella |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Collegiate honor societies |
| Scope | North America |
| Chapters | 4 societies |
| Headquarters | United States |
The Honor Society Caucus is an umbrella organization of four collegiate honor societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, and Omicron Delta Kappa. The caucus is a coordinating organization of four of the oldest independent honor societies, including three of the original six founding members of the Association of College Honor Societies.[1][2]
Members
| Society | Greek letters | Founded | Discipline | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi Beta Kappa | ΦΒΚ | December 5, 1776 | Liberal arts | [3]: VI-128–132 |
| Sigma Xi | ΣΞ | November 1886 | Scientific research | [3]: VI-136–138 |
| Phi Kappa Phi | ΦΚΦ | March 15, 1897 | All fields | [3]: VI-63–66 |
| Omicron Delta Kappa | ΟΔΚ | December 3, 1914 | Leadership and scholarship | [3] |
References
- ^ "Honors Societies - Honors College - Purdue University". honors.purdue.edu. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-06 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Honor Society Caucus | Honor Society". www.phikappaphi.org. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ^ a b c d Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991) [1879]. Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. I-20–21. ISBN 978-0963715906.