Honor Society for International Scholars
Phi Beta Delta, founded at California State University, Long Beach, in 1986, is an honor society dedicated to fostering interest and scholarship in the international arena among faculty, staff, and students. It was established as an organization in 1987 with 38 chartered chapters, many of which had existed for a considerable time previously at the local level.
Phi Beta Delta is the first honor society to recognize scholarly achievement in international education.
The Spelman Chapter was organized in 1994, and will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Membership is open to individuals who have demonstrated scholarly achievement in the international arena in any of the following three categories:
- Distinguished faculty, staff, and visiting scholars involved in international endeavors such as teaching, administrating exchange programs, conducting research, or providing services and programs to international students and scholars
- International students who have demonstrated high scholastic achievement at their U.S. institution
- Domestic students who have demonstrated high scholastic achievement at their U.S. institution
The Society
Phi = Love of Knowledge
Beta = Valuing of human life
Delta = Achieving excellence
The colors of the Society are red and gold, symbolizing the strength of humankind and the energy of the sun from which all people and cultures draw strength and life.
Membership Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for faculty and staff, and students are outlined below.
