Gamma Sigma Alpha

Gamma Sigma Alpha
ΓΣΑ
The seal of Gamma Sigma Alpha
Founded November 9, 1989 (1989-11-09)
University of Southern California
Type Honor Society
Motto Γαμμα Σιγμα Αλφα
Website gammasigmaalpha.org

Gamma Sigma Alpha (ΓΣΑ, or GSA) is a National Academic Greek Honor society recognizing academic excellence among members of Fraternities and sororities. Gamma Sigma Alpha states that its mission is "to recognize and advance academic excellence as a core value of fraternities and sororities".[1] Unlike the Order of Omega, who also reward Greek Life academic successes, Gamma Sigma Alpha does not limit the number of members who can be initiated.[1]

History

Gamma Sigma Alpha was founded at the University of Southern California on November 9, 1989, by Beth K. Saul and a group of scholastic achievers representing various fraternities and sororities dedicated to the advancement of higher education and academic accomplishment[2][3].

Leadership

The current Executive Director is Nicole A. Singleton

Membership and chapters

As of Spring 2015, Gamma Sigma Alpha has over 215 chapters across the United States and Canada[4].

Undergraduate students, in their junior or senior year, can apply for membership if they are a member of a Greek fraternity or sorority on campus and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale)[5].

Insignia

The badge of Gamma Sigma Alpha, which can be seen within its seal, consists of a white lit candle with a golden base on a field of Gules (red) with a bend of argent[4].

References

  1. 1 2 "Mission, Vision & Values « Gamma Sigma Alpha". gammasigmaalpha.org. Retrieved 2017-08-25.
  2. ↑ "Gamma Sigma Alpha Greek Honor Society | Greek Life". greeklife.umich.edu. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
  3. ↑ "The History of Gamma Sigma Alpha". web.ics.purdue.edu. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
  4. 1 2 "Gamma Sigma Alpha Information packet" (PDF). Spring 2015.
  5. ↑ "Honorary Organizations – – Minnesota State University, Mankato". www.mnsu.edu. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
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