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Epsilon Pi Phi
ΕΠΦ
Founded2006; 19 years ago (2006)
Washington, DC
TypeHonor Society
AffiliationACHS
StatusActive
EmphasisEmergency management, homeland security, disaster research and science, criminal justice, and continuity management disciplines
ScopeNational
Colors  Green,   Gold, and   Navy Blue
Chapters20 active
Headquarters2743 Herrington CV
Round Rock, Texas 78665-2621
United States
Websitewww.epsilonpiphi.org

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 an Association of College Honor Societies member.

History

The Foundation for Higher Education Accreditation (now the Council for the Accreditation of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Education) established Epsilon Pi Phi in 2006 in Washington, D.C. 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.

In 2015, Epsilon Pi Phi received its IRS ruling as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It was admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies in 2017. Its headquarters are at 2743 Herrington CV in Round Rock, Texas.

Symbols

The Greek letters Epsilon Pi Phi or EPP were selected to stand for Emergency Preparedness Professional. The colors of the society are green, navy blue, and gold, representing balance and progression, bravery and dedication, and wisdom and ambition. At graduation, its members may wear an honor cord is green, navy blue, and gold.

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". The outline of the logo is the border of Washington, D.C., founding location of Epsilon Pi Phi and symbolizing national pride.

Chapters

Following are the chapters of Epsilon Pi Phi, in alphabetical order. Inactive institutions are in italics.

Charter date Institution Location Status Reference
American Military University/American Public University Charles Town, West Virginia Active
Anna Maria College Paxton, Massachusetts Active
Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas Active
Arkansas Tech University Russellville, Arkansas Active
Campbell University Buies Creek, North Carolina Active
Capella University Online Active
Franklin University Columbus, Ohio Active
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana Inactive
John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York City, New York Active
Metropolitan College of New York New York City, New York Active
Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, Pennsylvania Active
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale and Davie, Florida Active
Ohio Christian University Circleville, Ohio Active
Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Oklahoma Active
Pennsylvania Western University, California California, Pennsylvania Active
Rowan University Glassboro, New Jersey Active
Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Active
University at Albany, SUNY Albany, New York Active
2022 University of Florida Gainesville, Florida Active
University of Guam Mangilao, Guam Active
2002 University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut Active
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina Active
  1. IUPUI split into Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis on July 1, 2024.
  2. Chapter was chartered at the California University of Pennsylvania which became Pennsylvania Western University, California in 2022.
  3. Chapter was chartered at Philadelphia University, which became Thomas Jefferson University in 2018.

See also

References

  1. ^ "About". Epsilon Pi Phi Honor Society. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  2. ^ "Epsilon Pi Phi Emergency Management Honor Society". GuideStar. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  3. "Epsilon Pi Phi". Balfour & Co. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  4. "Chapter Information". Epsilon Pi Phi Honor Society. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  5. "Epsilon Pi Phi". American Military University/American Public University. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  6. "Organizations Be Involved". American Public University. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  7. "Student Organizations". Arkansas Tech University. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  8. "Student Organizations & Activities". Franklin University. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  9. "Epsilon Pi Phi – National Emergency Management Honor Society". John Jay College. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  10. "Metropolitan College of New York – Emergency Management Degree Program Guide". 2019-09-21. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  11. "Student Organizations". Ohio Christian University. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  12. "Recognize and Promote Academic Excellence". University of New Haven. Retrieved 2024-11-08.

External links

Association of College Honor Societies
Currently active members
Active former members
Honor Society Caucus
Defunct former members
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