Epsilon Pi Phi
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| Epsilon Pi Phi | |
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| ΕΠΦ | |
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| Founded | 2006 Washington, DC |
| Type | Honor Society |
| Affiliation | ACHS |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Emergency management, homeland security, disaster research and science, criminal justice, and continuity management disciplines |
| Scope | National |
| Colors | Green, Gold, and Navy Blue |
| Chapters | 20 active |
| Headquarters | 2743 Herrington CV Round Rock, Texas 78665-2621 United States |
| Website | www |
Epsilon Pi Phi (ΕΠΦ) is an American honor society recognizing academic achievement among students in the field of emergency management, homeland security, and disaster research. It was established in 2006. It is a Association of College Honor Societies member.
History
[edit]The Foundation for Higher Education Accreditation (now the Council for the Accreditation of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Education) establshed Epsilon Pi Phi in 2006 in Washington, D.C.[1] It is an honor society that recognizes academic achievement of students in emergency management, homeland security, disaster research and science, criminal justice, and continuity management disciplines.[1]
In 2015, Epsilon Pi Phi received its IRS ruling as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.[2] It was admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies in 2017. Its headquarters are at 2743 Herrington CV in Round Rock, Texas.[2]
Symbols
[edit]The Greek letters Epsilon Pi Phi or EPP were selected to stand for Emergency Preparedness Professional.[1] The colors of the society are green, navy blue, and gold, representing balance and progression, bravery and dedication, and wisdom and ambition.[1] At graduation, its members may wear an honor cord is green, navy blue, and gold.[3]
The society's logo includes an upward look at the Jefferson Memorial, selected to represent "the pursuit of education and the development of a better future", as well as the goal of "educating stakeholders and developing resilient communities".[1] The outline of the logo is the border of Washington, D.C., founding location of Epsilon Pi Phi and symbolizing national pride.[1]
Chapters
[edit]Following are the chapters of Epsilon Pi Phi, in alphabetical order.[4] Inactive institutions are in italics.
- ^ IUPUI split into Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis on July 1, 2024.
- ^ Chapter was chartered at the California University of Pennsylvania which became Pennsylvania Western University, California in 2022.
- ^ Chapter was chartered at Philadelphia University, which became Thomas Jefferson University in 2018.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "About". Epsilon Pi Phi Honor Society. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ a b "Epsilon Pi Phi Emergency Management Honor Society". GuideStar. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Epsilon Pi Phi". Balfour & Co. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Chapter Information". Epsilon Pi Phi Honor Society. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "Epsilon Pi Phi". American Military University/American Public University. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Organizations Be Involved". American Public University. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Student Organizations". Arkansas Tech University. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Student Organizations & Activities". Franklin University. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Epsilon Pi Phi – National Emergency Management Honor Society". John Jay College. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Metropolitan College of New York – Emergency Management Degree Program Guide". 2019-09-21. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Student Organizations". Ohio Christian University. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Recognize and Promote Academic Excellence". University of New Haven. Retrieved 2024-11-08.