Chi Alpha Sigma

Chi Alpha Sigma (ΧΑΣ), also known as the National College Athlete Honor Society, is an honor society for collegiate student-athletes.[1] Established in 1996, it was the first national society to honor scholar-athletes who excel in both the classroom and athletics.[2][1]

Chi Alpha Sigma
ΧΑΣ
FoundedMay 17, 1996 (May 17, 1996)
DePauw University
TypeHonorary
EmphasisAthletics
ScopeNational
MottoExcellence in Athletics and Academics
Colors  Gold and   Black
Chapters317
Executive DirectorKellen Wells-Mangold
HeadquartersPO Box 898
River Falls, Wisconsin 54022-0898
United States
WebsiteOfficial website

History

Nick Mourouzis formed the National College Athlete Honor Society at DePauw University in Greencaslte, Indiana on May 17, 1996.[3][2] Mourouzis was the head football coach and a professor of kinesiology at DePauw.[2][3] Although there were existing organizations that honored athletics for academic accomplishments, Mourouzis wanted student-athletes who lettered in their sport while also maintaining a high-grade point average.[2] He worked on the legal aspects of such an organization during a sabbatical in 1995.[1]

Mourouzis envisioned an organization to honor student-athletes the way Phi Beta Kappa recognizes scholars.[1] The Greek letters Chi Alpha Sigma were chosen to represent the honor society.[1] He recruited coaches for the society's governing board that represent various levels on competition.[1] The charter board included:[1]

The Alpha chapter was chartered at DePauw University.[1] From there, the honor society expanded to other colleges and universities in Indiana.[1] It then expaned into other states and across the United States.[4]

Symbols

The honor society's colors are gold and black.[5] Its motto is "Excellence in Athletics and Academics."[1]

Chapters
Main article: List of Chi Alpha Sigma chapters

Chi Alpha Sigma has chapters located across the United States.[4] As of January 9, 2023, it has inducted 317 chapters.[4]

Membership

Both male and female varsity athletes in all college sports are eligible to join Chi Alpha Sigma.[1] Its membership requirements are:

References
  1. "Coach Nick Mourouzis Establishes First Student-Athlete Honor Society". DePauw University. February 28, 1997. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  2. "37 Student-Athletes Inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma". Rutgers University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  3. "About Chi Alpha Sigma | National College Athlete Honor Society". Chi Alpha Sigma. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  4. "Chapter Directory". Chi Alpha Sigma. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  5. "Graduation Cords". Chi Alpha Sigma. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  6. "Scholars". Northeast Times. 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  7. "Shenandoah announces 139 student-athletes inducted to Chi Alpha Sigma". Potomac Local News. 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
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