Pi Alpha Alpha (ΠΑΑ or PAA) is the national honor society for students of public administration. It is administered by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration in the United States.
| Pi Alpha Alpha | |
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| ΠΑΑ | |
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| Founded | 1974 Washington, D.C., under NASPAA |
| Type | Honor Society |
| Affiliation | ACHS (former) |
| Emphasis | Public Administration |
| Scope | International |
| Colors | Light Blue and Gold |
| Chapters | 167 |
| Members | 30,000 lifetime |
| Administered by | NASPAA |
| Headquarters | 1029 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, D.C. 20005 US |
| Website | Official website |
The organization was formed to promote excellence in the study and practice of public administration and public affairs. There are 167 Pi Alpha Alpha chapters,[1] with more than 30,000 members.
Purpose edit
"The purpose of Pi Alpha Alpha is to encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration. Its objectives, such as fostering integrity, professionalism, and effective performance, promote the advancement of quality in the education and practice of the art and science of public affairs and administration. PAA membership identifies those with the highest performance levels in educational programs preparing them for public service careers."[2]
History edit
Pi Alpha Alpha was established in 1974 by NASPAA under the leadership of the first PAA president Don L. Bowen. This honor society began with the goal to encourage excellence and recognize students who have gone above and beyond in the study of public policy and administration.
Membership edit
Types edit
There are three different membership types: student, faculty/staff, and honorary.
Students are required to have 50% of NASPAA degree program coursework completed and a GPA of 3.7.[3]
Memberships dues are set at $50 by PAA, and local chapters may collect additional dues for programming costs. Membership is for life.
Oath edit
"I pledge my support for the intellectual and professional advancement of the art and science of public administration and public affairs. I shall honor and respect the virtues and values of public service and those who serve.
"I shall uphold the eternal need for education that imbues public administrators with traditions of democratic governance.
"Moreover, as a member of Pi Alpha Alpha, I shall uphold the highest ethical standards applying to public service and will endeavor to encourage and engage in meaningful interaction with other members."[2]
NASPAA edit
Pi Alpha Alpha is a program within NASPAA, the global standard in public service education. NASPAA owns the registered trademark for PAA (U.S. Reg. No. 4,708,021). PAA is a sponsor of the annual NASPAA Student Simulation Competition.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Chapter finder". Retrieved 2022-07-16.
- ^ a b "About Pi Alpha Alpha ® | Global Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration | NASPAA".
- ^ "Pi Alpha Alpha Membership Criteria | Academic Achievement, Outstanding Public Service of Students, Alumni, & Faculty".
- ^ See NASPAA website, accessed 17 Jul 2022.
External links edit
- Official website
- National Association of Schools of Public Affairs & Administration - about Pi Alpha Alpha