Phi Alpha Epsilon (ΦΑΕ) is an American academic, discipline-specific honor society for architectural engineering.[1]
| Phi Alpha Epsilon | |
|---|---|
| ΦΑΕ | |
 | |
| Founded | 1984 Kansas State University |
| Type | Honor society |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Emphasis | Architectural Engineering |
| Scope | National |
| Colors | Purple and White |
| Chapters | 4 active (13 chartered) |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Website | Official website |
History edit
In the fall of 1980, students in the Department of Architectural Engineering & Construction Science at Kansas State University formed a group to consider creating an academic honorary society.[2] Professor Charles Bissey served as the group's advisor.[2][3] As a result, Kappa Sigma Alpha Epsilon (KSAE) was established.[2] In the spring of 1981, its seven charter members and eight pledges were installed.
After other architectural engineering programs expressed an interest in joining KSAE, a discussion took place during the 1983–84 academic year.[2] The group became a national academic honorary society in the fall of 1984, with the name change to Phi Alpha Epsilon.[2] The honor society's function was to reward academic achievement in architectural engineering and to recognize outstanding alumni.[2]
Kansas State University was chartered as the Alpha chapter of Phi Alpha Epsilon in the spring of 1985.[2] Bissey served faculty advisor for the Alpha chapter until his retirement in December 2003.[2]
In 1998, Duane Henderson, one of the society's founding members, expanded the Phi Alpha Epsilon scholarship fund which is used to provide scholarships for members.[4]
Symbols edit
The society's colors are purple and white.
Membership edit
Phi Alpha Epsilon members must be a junior or a senior seeking a degree in architectural engineering and have at least a 3.0 grade point average[1] Students who qualify for membership receive an invitation to join.[5][6] New members are inducted once each semester.[1]
Chapters edit
Following is a list of Phi Alpha Epsilon chapters. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 1985 | Kansas State University | Manhattan, Kansas | Active | [2][a] |
| Beta | November 3, 1984 | University of Kansas | Lawrence, Kansas | Active | [6] |
| Delta | 1988 | University of Texas | Austin, Texas | Active | [7] |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, Florida | Inactive | [8] | ||
| Zeta | April 30, 1995 | North Carolina A&T State University | Greensboro, North Carolina | Inactive | |
| Eta | April 30, 1995 | Tennessee State University | Nashville, Tennessee | Active | [9] |
| Theta | Spring 2012 | Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, Michigan | Inactive | [10] |
| Iota | 2014 | University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, Ohio | Inactive |
- ^ Chapter was formed from Kappa Sigma Alpha Epsilon (local), established in 1981.
See also edit
- Tau Beta Pi - The honor society for all engineering disciplines
- Honor society
- Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS)
References edit
- ^ a b c "Hatridge Joins Honor Society". The Olathe Daily News. Kansas. 1997-11-25. p. 4. Retrieved 2023-08-02 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "History | Phi Alpha Epsilon". Kansas State University. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ Kansas Technical Professions, Apr.-Jun. 2007, Kansas State Board of Technical Professions, Topeka, KS
- ^ "Alum Contributes Scholarship". The Manhattan Mercury. Kansas. 1998-06-21. p. 27. Retrieved 2023-08-02 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "About | Phi Alpha Epsilon". Kansas State University. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ a b "Phi Alpha Epsilon | Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering". University of Kansas. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ "Phi Alpha Eplison -- Info". University of Texas. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ University of Miami Fall 2009 Fact Book
- ^ "Organizations". Tennessee State University. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ "AE Insider: PAE". AE Insider. Retrieved 2023-08-02.