Delta Epsilon Iota

Delta Epsilon Iota
Delta Epsilon Iota
ΔΕΙ
Founded	1994; 31 years ago; University of Georgia
Type	Honor
Former affiliation	PFA
Status	Unknown
Emphasis	Career development
Scope	National (US)
Pillars	Dedication, Enthusiasm, and Initiative
Colors	Blue and Gold
Publication	The Resume
Chapters	100+
Nickname	DEI
Headquarters	6 Concourse Pkwy NE, Suite 3100; Atlanta, Georgia 30328; United States

Delta Epsilon Iota (ΔΕΙ) is an honor society formed to recognize academic excellence across all disciplines, that began at the University of Georgia in 1994.^[1] It is a national honor society for career development

History

Delta Epsilon Iota was founded in 1994 at the University of Georgia as an honor society that recognizes academic excellence in all fields of study.^[2] The founders were Andrew J. Bond, associate director of career planning and placement, and Richard M. Drye, a student. At the time, Drye was being recruited by the “Big 6″ accounting firms while still an undergraduate. The idea of the society was a reaction of the increase in this type of recruiting tactic.^[1]

Delta Epsilon Iota is a national honor society for career development.^[3] The society works with university career centers to help student find jobs and career success after graduation.^[4] It "serves as a bridge between undergraduates and career services".^[5]

Its national headquarters moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1999.^[2] It operates the Delta Epsilon Iota National Scholarship Fund.^[2] By 2002, the society had more than 100 chapters.^[6]

Delta Epsilon Iota is a former member of the Professional Fraternity Association^[7] It is an affiliate member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).^[8]

Symbols and traditions

Delta Epsilon Iota's colors are blue and gold.^[9]^[10] its publication is The Resume.^[11] The society's principles or pillars are Dedication, Enthusiasm and Initiative.^[12]^[13]

Activities

The society presents three scholarships, including the Delta Honor Awards for extraordinary achievement in all areas of campus live, the Epsilon Honor Awards for exception involvement outside the classroom, and the Iota Honor Awards for charitable service.^[14] Chapters volunteer in campus career centers, host resume workshops, host a Career Fest, and conduct philanthropic activities.^[4]

Membership

Membership requirements for Delta Epsilon Iota are:^[1]^[15]^[4]^[16]

3.30 GPA on a 4.00 scale or ranking in top 15% of their class
Completed at least 30 semester hours
Enrolled in an accredited college or university and have verification of academic standing

Chapters

Following is an incomplete list of Delta Epsilon Iota chapters. Active chapters noted in bold, inactive chapters noted in italics.

Chapter	Charter date	Institution	Location	Status	Referenced
	1994	University of Georgia	Athens, Georgia		^[17]
	Before April 2007	Texas Lutheran University	Seguin, Texas		^[18]
Omicron Iota	Fall 2010	University of Texas at Dallas	Richardson, Texas	Active	^[4]^[5]
	Before 2011	Baylor University	Waco, Texas		^[19]
	Before November 2011	Georgia Southern University	Statesboro, Georgia		^[20]
	Before 2014	Southern Illinois University Carbondale	Carbondale, Illinois		^[17]
	2014	Ohio State University	Columbus, Ohio		^[17]
	2014	University of North Texas	Denton, Texas		^[17]
	2014	Florida Atlantic University	Boca Raton, Florida		^[17]
	2014	Mississippi College	Clinton, Mississippi		^[17]
Alpha Xi Iota	2015	University of Great Falls	Great Falls, Montana		^[21]
	2015	College of Saint Rose	Albany, New York		^[22]
Mu Epsilon		Arkansas State University	Jonesboro, Arkansas	Active	^[23]
		Chaminade University	Honolulu, Hawaii		^[24]
		Clemson University	Clemson, South Carolina	Active	^[25]
		Loyola Marymount University	Los Angeles, California	Active	^[26]
		Nova Southeastern University	Miami and Kendell, Florida		^[27]
		Rhoades College	Memphis, Tennessee		^[28]
		Rutgers University			^[29]
		Stevenson University	Baltimore County, Maryland	Active	^[3]^[30]
		University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa, Alabama	Active	^[31]
		University of Alabama in Huntsville	Huntsville, Alabama	Active	^[9]
		University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Little Rock, Arkansas		^[32]
		University of Central Florida	Orlando, Florida		^[33]^[34]
		University of Central Oklahoma	Edmond, Oklahoma		^[15]
		University of Detroit Mercy	Detroit, Michigan	Active	^[10]
		University of Michigan	Ann Arbor, Michigan	Active	^[13]
		University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown	Johnstown, Pennsylvania	Active	^[16]
		University of West Georgia	Carrollton, Georgia		^[35]