Sigma Beta Delta

Presbyterian College’s Department of Economic and Business Administration initiated their second class of inductees into Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society this March.  The Presbyterian College chapter was established with its inaugural class in the Spring of 2010.  The primary concept behind the installment of this local chapter is to provide an opportunity for the faculty to confer on students at Presbyterian College international recognition for their outstanding academic achievements in business.

The society honors the highest achieving business students at colleges and universities with regional accreditation.  To date, there are approximately 340 established chapters in 47 states, with three international institutions.  Candidates for bachelor and masters degrees in the school of business who rank in the upper 20% of their class at the time of invitation to membership into the society may be inducted into membership following completion of at least one-half of the degree program in which they are enrolled. While almost 300,000 students receive bachelors or masters degrees in business each year, only about 4,000 are inducted into lifetime membership in Sigma Beta Delta.

All inductees read the Sigma Beta Delta pledge aloud as a promise to maintain and uphold the society’s three founding principles:

Sigma, representing a Greek word meaning wisdom, is an important quality for members of Sigma Beta Delta to maintain in every situation.  Wisdom is gained over time and allows one to acknowledge the reliability and importance of information, so this information can be incorporated into daily living.

Beta, representing a Greek word signifying honor, is generally accepted as a personal quality of the highest value.  Sigma Beta Delta members are believed to uphold honor and the values of integrity and ethical decision making throughout every facet of life.  An honorable person is considered trustworthy and dependable to make decisions based not on personal feelings, but rather based on what will benefit humankind to the highest degree.

Delta, representing a Greek word meaning the pursuit of meaningful aspirations, suggests the concept of pairing meaningful goals with the appropriate and necessary action.  Ultimately, taking meaningful action helps one develop personally and professionally and will lead to a life of fulfillment and happiness.

Dana Waters, the 2009 Department of Business Administration’s Outstanding Senior, gave a charge to new members during the 2010 induction.  He spoke about his young business career as a co-owner of the college’s student-run bookstore and the importance of enjoying work.  Student inductees received an official certificate of membership, a Sigma Beta Delta pin, and green and gold cords for graduation.  These students in this year’s induction ceremony had a GPA of 3.43 or higher at the time of invitation to membership into the society.

The Department of Economics and Business Administration at Presbyterian College congratulates all inductees including Professors Cindy Lucking and Tobin Turner.

Student Inductees (2011)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student Members (2011)

Renee Ballew
Rob Coleman
Nick Ferguson
Kayla Handy
Krysten Handy
Liz Heineman
Brittany Howell
Molly Inclan
Paul Klein
Mel Martin
Molly McKenna
Jordan Pace
Thomas Palma
Sarah Prince
Justin Rice
DJ Royals
Abby Scott
Chance Shelley
John Solms
Lewis Stover
Marshall Thomas
Deidre Webb