At that time, Auburn University was becoming increasingly aware of the significant number of transfers on campus as well as the university's inability to adequately serve them. Tau Sigma was born out of Auburn University's desire to improve its service to and recruiting and retention of transfer students. Membership to Tau Sigma is by invitation only. Student must meet the following qualifications:. A portion of these funds go to the National Office and the remainder stays with our local chapter.
The local chapter dues pay for chapter operating expenses mailings, refreshments, service projects, local scholarships, induction ceremony, etc. This is one of the most common questions we get. It is definitely not a scam. Tau Sigma at Appalachian was started in Today, over other universities have established or are currently establishing Tau Sigma chapters in their efforts to improve the services that they provide to their transfer student population.
A Tau Sigma chapter is successful only with the efforts and dedication of many individuals. The officers of each chapter provide that support. Tau Sigma provides meaningful experiences and 21st century skills that can be incorporated into personal essays and resumes! As soon as you accept your membership, visit Roarsync. At our meetings, members discuss the many opportunities to get involved.
Scholarship applications are available each fall. The selection process is based on involvement with FIUs chapter, service to the community, engagement at the university, and continued academic excellence. Today, over other universities have established or are currently establishing Tau Sigma chapters in their efforts to improve the services that they provide to their transfer student population. Although Tau Sigma is a relatively young organization, many members in all parts of the country have become active at their universities, participating in such activities as on-campus recruiting events for prospective transfer students, transfer student orientation, community service projects, assisting the admissions office with the recruitment of prospective transfers at junior colleges, and participating in intramural sports and socials that allow them opportunities to fellowship with one another and make new friends.
Candidacy for membership in Tau Sigma is granted to those students who have transferred to ASU having completed at least one year at a prior institution and earned at least a 3. Membership is extended to students earning their first four-year degree. As much or as little as you want it to be. As of fall Tau Sigma at Appalachian is making the transition from an honor society to an active club on campus.
We have meetings monthly and are trying to do some social events and community service events each month as well. We hope to provide students with the opportunity to meet and network with other high achieving students.
All that being said, you can be as active or inactive as you want to be. You can join and never come to a meeting or you can join and participate in everything we do. We hope you will do the latter, but understand if you do the former. Do I need to be an on-campus student to join or is it open to distance ed students as well?
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