Honor Societies
Waubonsee's many honor societies recognize students' achievements while also bringing them together for service and scholarship.
Alpha Beta Gamma (lota Nu Chapter)
Alpha Beta Gamma is an international honor society for two-year colleges. Its focus is to recognize and encourage scholarship among students who are majoring in business related programs. There is a one-time membership fee.
Advisors:
Suzette Murray, APC 242, ext. 2264
Patricia Stich, AKL 217, ext. 2728
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society/Organization of Adult Students for Interaction and Support (OASIS)
These two organizations have merged activities in order to provide a positive influence for nontraditional students (25 or older) as they transition to academic life. Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society has a GPA requirement and one-time membership fee. Invitations are issued to all eligible students at the end of the fall and spring semesters.
Advisors:
Rosalinda Martinez, STC 125, ext. 6608
Cherie Westfall, STC 124, ext. 2317
National Adult Education Honor Society
The group's mission is to provide recognition to adult education students. Eligible Waubonsee students are enrolled in ESL, ABE or GED programs. Membership is by faculty nomination. One-time fee required.
Advisors:
Sherry Woodward, AC 209, ext. 4106
Alyson Gaspar, AC 203, ext. 4176
National Technical Honor Society
NTHS encourages scholastic excellence in applied science majors or certificate students. Chapters exist at both the high school and college levels. Minimum GPA requirement and one-time membership fee required. Students with high school membership may apply immediately for chapter membership at a reduced fee of $10.
Advisor:
Cherie Westfall, STC 124, ext. 2317
Phi Theta Kappa (Phi Omicron Chapter)
Academic excellence and community service are promoted by this honor society. Invitations are issued to all eligible students at the end of each semester (not summer school). There is a GPA requirement and a one-time membership fee.
Advisors:
Patricia de Boom, WGL 222, ext. 2464
Danielle DuCharme, SCI 116, ext. 2345
Rosalinda Martinez, STC 125, ext. 6608
Psi Beta Honor Society/Psychology Club
The purpose of this organization is to stimulate, encourage and recognize scholarship and interest in psychology among students at Waubonsee. All students are welcome to join the Psychology Club, but there is a GPA requirement and one-time membership fee to join the honor society.
Advisors:
Lisa Fozio-Thielk, APC 266, ext. 2559
Scott Hollenback, APC 265, ext. 2273
Dr. Heather LaCost, APC 267, ext. 2465
Sigma Chi Eta Honor Society
The communications honor society for two-year colleges recognizes, fosters and rewards outstanding scholastic achievement among majors in communications and related fields. Invitations are issued to all eligible students at the end of each semester (not summer school). There is a GPA requirement and a one-time membership fee.
Advisors:
John Bitterman, BDE 201, ext. 2269
Allison DeStefano, BDE 204B, ext. 2276