ΦΒΔ | Phi Beta Delta: Honor Society for International Scholars

The Society

Goals

Phi Beta Delta's goals are:

• to recognize the scholarly achievement of international students and scholars, U.S. students who have studied abroad, and faculty and staff who are involved in international activities;
• to advance the development of academic-based international programming;
• to provide a network on each campus for faculty, staff, and international students involved in international endeavors; and,
• to extend the network of members in chapters worldwide.

History

Phi Beta Delta is the first honor society dedicated to recognizing scholarly achievement in international education. The Society was founded at California State University - Long Beach in 1986. 

Symbols

• PHI (Φ): Philomatheia - Love of knowledge

• BETA (Β) : Biotremmonia - Valuing of human life

• DELTA (Δ): Diapheren - 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 cultures draw strength and life.

The crest is presented in the colors of the Society. The globe represents the international perspective of the Society's members. The torch symbolizes the leadership and influence of the Society. The sun illustrates the energy from which all cultures draw strength. The book is representative of the coining and sharing of knowledge. And the shield stands for the preservation of academic freedom. 

Please visit the Phi Beta Delta national web site for additional information about the Society.

ΕΞ | Epsilon Xi Chapter at St. Norbert College

The Epsilon Xi Chapter of Phi Beta Delta formed in the spring semester of 2002 under Dr. Joseph Tullbane, Associate Dean of International Education and Director of the Center for International Education.

Through an internship course, student Bridget McCarte worked closely with Sarah Griffiths, Director of International Student and Scholar Services, to bring an international honor society to St. Norbert College. After Bridget graduated, student Leslie LaBonte collaborated with Sarah to have Phi Beta Delta recognized as a St. Norbert College student organization.

The founding members were inducted during the 2002-2003 academic year.