Chi Alpha Epsilon was formed to recognize the academic achievements of
students admitted to colleges and universities through non-traditional criteria
who utilize developmental educational support services. Its purposes are
to promote continued high academic standards, to foster increased communication
among its members, and to honor academic excellence achieved by those students
admitted to college through developmental programs. The involvement of eligible
alumni enables networking for members. Programs sponsored by the society
encourage other students toward this accomplishment.
The honor society also has the potential to be a significant political force in the support of funding for developmental studies nationwide.
Membership in Chi Alpha Epsilon is offered to students at Northern Illinois University who were admitted through the CHANCE program . Full-time students who hold a 3.00 cumulative GPA for two consecutive semesters are eligible for membership. Eligible students will receive a letter of invitation in the semester after the qualifying semester.
The Order of the Ruby Key recognizes those students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.50 to 3.74.
The Order of the Emerald Key recognizes those students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.75 to 3.99.
The Order of the Diamond Key, XAE's highest honor, recognizes those students with a semester GPA of 4.00.
Organized by Dr. Elbert Saddler, a psychologist at West Chester, students and alumni were brought together and inducted as founding members of the organization. Click here for more information about the National Chapter of Chi Alpha Epsilon.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY HISTORY
In the Spring
of 1997, Dr. Shevawn Eaton, Director of
ACCESS
in
Educational Services and Programs
(ESP) at NIU was introduced to
Chi Alpha Epsilon at a national conference and brought the society to CHANCE.
Eligible students were identified and invited to join as founding members.
On December 10, 1997, Dr. Saddler came to NIU and inducted the founding members of the Alpha Eta Chapter, the 31st chapter, and the first in Illinois. University President John LaTourette was in attendance to accept the Charter for the University. The Charter document now resides in the CHANCE lobby in Williston Hall.
FOUNDING OFFICERS and FOUNDING MEMBERS:
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Jarvis Houston, President Andrea de la Torre, Vice President Ravindra Jayara, Secretary Ashanti Thomas, Treasurer
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Paris
Branton
Jin Jeong Shannon Joiner Elizabeth Mayer Brandi McHugh Tania Moumji Betsy Oommen |
Honorary Members: Shevawn Eaton Leroy Mitchell Admasu Zike
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Founding members and friends at the Charter Ceremony, December 1997.
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