Tau Upsilon Alpha

National Organization for

Human Services Honor Society

Excellence in Service to Humanity

Background In November 2006, the Board of Directors for the National Organization for Human Services approved the establishment of a national honor society, Tau Upsilon Alpha. 

Mission The purpose of the Tau Upsilon Alpha National Human Services Society is to honor academic excellence; to foster life long learning, leadership and development; and to promote excellence in service to humanity.

Central Piedmont Community College Chapter: KAPPA

Members will:

1)       Attend two meetings a semester including the initiation of new members in the spring.

2)       Serve on one of the standing committees/as an officer.

Process for Acceptance

1)       Complete the membership application form, print and sign (available online at http://www1.cpcc.edu/nursing_human_services/human-services-technology ).

2)       Attach CPCC Academic Evaluation to the application (obtain from Program Advisor).

3)       Submit the membership application form, the CPCC Academic Evaluation and the National Application fee payment of $40.00 in a money order (only acceptable payment) payable to Kay Miller, Chapter Advisor, in 507B Terrell Building, Central Campus.

Acceptance Criteria

1)       A major in Human Services Technology, Developmental Disabilities or Substance Abuse

2)       A minimum GPA of 3.25 in all coursework on a 4.0 scale

3)       Class standing in the upper 35% of class (The Chapter Advisor will compute this.)

4)       Completion of at least 12 hours in HSE courses leading to the Associate degree

5)       Evidence of awareness of the value of leadership and service to a successful career in human services (See membership application form.)

6)       Honor the NOHS Code of Ethics http://nationalhumanservices.org (See membership application form.) 

Application Submission Ongoing