From Paper to Submission KON at Cal U
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KON is a national honor society certified by the
Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS)
Established February 21, 1990 consolidating
Kappa Omicron Phi (founded in 1922)
Omicron Nu (founded in 1912)
Headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan
Recognizes students in the Human Sciences
Over 100 active chapters and 150,000 members
Nearly $35,000 in scholarships, grants, and awards
given to members every year
Empowered leaders who use an integrative approach
to enhance quality of living through excellence in
scholarship, leadership, and research.
Membership in Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society is available to
majors in academic programs including (but not limited to)
athletic training
design
education
exercise science
family & consumer
sciences
financial planning
food science & human
nutrition
gerontology
health sciences
human development
interior design
human environment
kinesiology
leadership
merchandising mgmt
policy analysis &
management
social work
textiles & apparel
wellness
Provides
Recognition and honor
Lifelong opportunities for networking
Personal growth
Professional growth through education and service
Allows participation
Local and national activities to enhance leadership and
management skills
Encourages collaboration with
Faculty
Campus/community organizations
Other ACHS certified honor societies
Students meeting the following criterion are invited to
join and represent KON:
Declared as a major in the human sciences
Must have completed 45 semester hours or equivalent
A minimum 3.0 GPA
Top 25% in their academic program
Engage in community service
[list recent chapter activities]
big event volunteers
fundraising for special events
collaborate with … for various events
Promote national initiatives set forth annually by the
national office and board of directors
Social Responsibility - Taking It to the Streets
Childhood obesity (Rock Your Tastebuds, Jump with Jill)
Bullying
Kids and Careers (9-12 years old)
Take online leadership courses
Attend ScholarCon and Conclave
Serve as a student KON Board member
Students in the chapter are encouraged to work with
program faculty for submission to URJHS
Research manuscripts
Research papers
Research reports
The URJHS was organized as a refereed publication in
2001 by the Undergraduate Research Community for
the Human Sciences
Ongoing submissions and acceptance dates for review
Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) certification
Scholarships, fellowships, and grants
Internship scholarships
Publication opportunities – Undergraduate Research Journal for
the Human Sciences (URJHS), Kappa Omicron Nu FORUM,
Kappa Omicron Nu blogs
A national network of colleagues
Local and national leadership opportunities
Knowledge transfer – leadership knowledge, training, and skills
Graduate Program Showcase – directory of institutions and
programs
Preference for Federal Jobs – entry at GS-7 level (TWO pay
grades higher!) if all other requirements are met – Enter Kappa
Omicron Nu membership on application
Support the mission of Kappa Omicron Nu
Contribute to the general welfare of the membership
and the organization
Participate in chapter activities
Maintain ethical standards of behavior
What will
YOUR
legacy be?