The Honor Society Caucus is an umbrella organization that represents several prestigious collegiate honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, and Omicron Delta Kappa. The caucus is a coordinating organization of four of the oldest independent honor societies, including three of the original six founding members of the Association of College Honor Societies.[1][2]
| Honor Society Caucus | |
|---|---|
| Type | Trade association |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Collegiate honor societies |
| Scope | North America |
| Members | 4 societies active |
| Headquarters | United States |
Members
edit| Society | Greek letters | Founded | Discipline | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi Beta Kappa | ΦΒΚ | December 5, 1776 | Liberal arts | [3]: VI-128-132 |
| Sigma Xi | ΣΞ | November 1886 | Scientific research | [3]: VI-136-138 |
| Phi Kappa Phi | ΦΚΦ | March 15, 1897 | All fields | [3]: VI-63-66 |
| Omicron Delta Kappa | ΟΔΚ | December 3, 1914 | Leadership and scholarship | [3] |
References
edit- ^ "Honors Societies - Honors College - Purdue University". honors.purdue.edu. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-06 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Honor Society Caucus | Honor Society". www.phikappaphi.org. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ^ a b c d Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991) [1879]. Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. I-20-21. ISBN 978-0963715906.