Sigma Lambda Chi
American construction management honor society
Sigma Lambda Chi (ΣΛΧ ) is an international scholastic honor society that recognizes academic achievement among students in the field of construction management.[ 1] It was established in 1949 at Michigan State University. It is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies
History
Sigma Lambda Chi International Construction Honor Society was founded at Michigan State University on April 30, 1949.[ 2]
Sigma Lambda Chi honor society has chartered 93 chapters,[ 3] and a total membership of approximately 25,000. It was admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies in 1991.[ 4]
Symbols
The colors of Sigma Lambda Chi are green and gold. Its publication is the Sigma Lambda Chi Newsletter .[ 1]
The key of Sigma Lambda Chi bears its crest. In the top portion of the crest features trees which represent the natural resources used in construction.[ 5] In the lower left corner of the creat are plans that symbolized the research and planning that is required in construction managements.[ 5] There is a building in the lower right corner of the crest, representing the engineered facility and homes produced by construction.[ 5]
Activities
Chapters organize service activities for their communities and campuses.[ 1] Chapters also sponsor scholarships for their campus and present awards to recognize students, faculty, and professionals in the construction industry.[ 1] The society has an annual convention that is held in conjunction with the national conference of the Associated Schools of Construction.
Chapters
Following is a list of Sigma Lambda Chi chapters.[ 3] [ 6] Active chapters are indicated in bold . Inactive chapters are in italics .
Chapter
Charter date and range
Institution
Location
Status
References
Alpha
April 30, 1949 – xxxx ?; October 22, 2019
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
Active
[ 2] [ 7]
Beta
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
Active
Gamma
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Inactive
Delta
University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
Inactive
Epsilon
June 1, 1952
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Active
[ 8]
Zeta
Bradley University
Peoria, Illinois
Active
Eta
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
Active
Theta
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Active
Iota
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
Active
Kappa
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado
Active
Lambda
Unassigned
Mu
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas
Active
Nu
Hampton Institute
Hampton, Virginia
Inactive
Xi
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, Louisiana
Active
Omicron
Late 1960s
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska
Active
[ 9]
Pi
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas
Active
Rho
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
Active
Sigma
Unassigned
Tau
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
Active
Upsilon
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Active
Phi
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, California
Active
Chi
University of Minnesota
Active
Psi
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
Active
Omega
Florida International University
Miami, Florida
Active
Alpha II
1975
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Active
[ 10]
Beta II
1979
Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
Active
[ 11]
Gamma II
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Active
Delta II
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, Connecticut
Active
Epsilon II
University of Houston
Houston, Texas
Active
Zeta II
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky
Active
Eta II
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, California
Active
Theta II
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
Active
Iota II
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
Active
Kappa II
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, New Jersey
Inactive
Lambda II
Unassigned
Mu II
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, Alabama
Active
Nu II
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, New York
Active
Xi II
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, California
Inactive
Omicron II
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan
Active
Pi II
North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota
Active
Rho II
Kennesaw State University
Cobb County, Georgia
Active
Sigma II
Unassigned
Tau II
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, Maryland
Active
Upsilon II
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois
Inactive
Phi II
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, New York
Active
Chi II
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, California
Active
Psi II
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
Active
Omega II
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Active
Alpha III
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, New Jersey
Inactive
Beta III
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, Georgia
Inactive
Gamma III
University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, Texas
Active
Delta III
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana
Active
Epsilon III
University of Wisconsin–Stout
Menomonie, Wisconsin
Active
Zeta III
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio
Inactive
Eta III
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
Active
Theta III
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, Australia
Inactive
Iota III
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Inactive
Kappa III
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri
Inactive
Lambda III
Unassigned
Mu III
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Active
Nu III
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
Active
Xi III
Mississippi State University
Starkville, Mississippi
Active
Omicron III
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, Florida
Active
Rho III
Unassigned ?
Sigma III
Unassigned
Tau III
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Inactive
Upsilon III
Unassigned ?
Phi III
Roger Williams University
Bristol, Rhode Island
Active
Chi III
Unassigned ?
Psi III
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Washington
Active
Omega III
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Active
Alpha IV
Unassigned ?
Beta IV
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
Active
Gamma IV
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
Inactive
Delta IV
1999
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas
Active
[ 12]
Epsilon IV
Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Active
Zeta IV
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Active
Eta IV
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia
Active
Theta IV
Unassigned ?
Iota IV
California State University, Chico
Chico, California
Active
Kappa IV
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina
Inactive
Lambda IV
Unassigned
Mu IV
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
Active
Nu IV
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Active
Xi IV
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina
Active
Omicron IV
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, Massachusetts
Active
Pi IV
South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
Active
Rho IV
Weber State University
Ogden, Utah
Active
Sigma IV
Unassigned
Tau IV
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, Minnesota
Active
Upsilon IV
Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri
Active
Phi IV
Morehead State University
Morehead, Kentucky
Active
Chi IV
Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin, Ireland
Inactive
Psi IV
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky
Active
Omega IV
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Active
Alpha V
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska
Active
Beta V
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
Inactive
Gamma V
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota
Inactive
Delta V
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana
Active
Epsilon V
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Active
Zeta V
Alfred State College
Alfred, New York
Active
Eta V
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Active
Theta V
Norwich University
Northfield, Vermont
Active
Convention
Sigma Lambda Chi International Convention
Active
See also
References
^ a b c d "Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society- Construction Management" . Association of College Honor Society . November 29, 2015. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2024-02-21 – via web.archive.org.
^ a b "The History of Sigma Lambda Chi" . Sigma Lambda Chi International . Retrieved 2024-02-21 .
^ a b "Sigma Lambda Chi Chapters" . Sigma Lambda Chi Chapters . Retrieved February 21, 2024 .
^ Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991) [1879]. Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. VI-101. ISBN 978-0963715906 .
^ a b c "Sigma Lambda Chi" . ULM University of Louisiana at Monroe . Retrieved 2024-02-22 .
^ "Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society Chapters" . Association of College Honor Societies . 2016-03-04. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2024-02-21 – via web.archive.org.
^ Macwan, Heidi (2019-11-20). "MSU Construction Management program expands engagement with student organizations" . School of Planning, Design and Construction, Michigan State University . Retrieved 2024-02-21 .
^ "SLX" . Coremng DCP University of Florida . Retrieved 2024-02-22 .
^ "Sigma Lambda Chi" . College of Engineering | University of Nebraska–Lincoln . Retrieved 2024-02-22 .
^ "Sigma Lambda Chi International Construction Honor Society Alpha II Chapter | School of Construction and Design" . The University of Southern Mississippi . Retrieved 2024-02-21 .
^ "Student Organizations" . Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering Montana State University . Retrieved 2024-02-22 .
^ "Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society" . Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering - UA Little Rock . Retrieved 2024-02-22 .
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