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Pi Alpha Alpha at FIU

The National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration

“The purpose of this society is to encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration. The society seeks to promote advancement of quality in the education and practice of the art and science of public affairs and administration. PAA objectives foster integrity, professionalism and effective performance in the conduct of government and related public service activities. PAA membership identifies those with the highest performance levels in educational program preparing them for public service careers”

Who is eligible? Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students in schools of public affairs and administration, faculty, alumni, public officials and scholars who have made significant contributions to the field.

Students must meet the following criteria:

Undergraduate Students

1. Completed 15 semester hours of course work required for the public administration major

2. Hold a 3.5 cumulative GPA in all courses in public administration, and at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in all course work

3. Must be in the last semester of their junior year or a senior

Transfer students who meet the qualifications for undergraduate membership may be inducted after they have completed a minimum of one full year of course work in the school in which the chapter is located.

Masters Degree Students

1. Completed at least fifty percent (50%) of the required course work (a minimum of 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours).

2. Hold a minimum 3.7 cumulative GPA

Doctoral Students –

1.Doctoral students who meet the requirements for Pi Alpha Alpha Master degree student membership or who have completed all the requirements for the MPA or its equivalent, may be inducted without restriction.

What are the benefits of membership?

Lifetime membership in Pi Alpha Alpha Certificate of Affiliation and Graduation Regalia Opportunities to receive research, conference, and travel funding from GSA, SGA, CSO

Exclusive participation in networking events and community engagement projects

Access to special Pi Alpha Alpha scholarships and awards through NASPAA

Leadership development and expand your understanding of public affairs

Please submit the completed application, transcripts, and membership dues to:Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society c/o Dr. Agatha Caraballo,

11200 SW 8 Street, PCA 257, Miami, FL 33199.

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If you have any questions, please email

PI ALPHA ALPHA HONOR SOCIETY

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Name: ______Student ID:______

Address: ______City: ______

State: ___ Zip Code: ______

Telephone:(___)______-______Fax: (___)______-______

Email: ______Total credits in program______

Grade Level:BA □MPA□PhD□Other□GPA: ______

Expected Graduation ______

Name as you wish it to appear on your membership certificate: ______

Do you meet the membership criteria?Yes□No□

Have you attached a copy of your unofficial transcript?Yes□No□

Have you enclosed your membership dues?Yes□No□

Please note there is a one-time membership fee of $50, payable by check or money order, which must be paid in full. Payments should be made out to Pi Alpha Alpha at FIU.

This fee includes the NASPAA Certificate and Pi Alpha Alpha Pin to wear at Graduation, as well as Induction into the local chapter. Once you have paid your dues you can also purchase Pi Alpha Alpha regalia such as medallions and honor cords that can be worn at graduation.

List any other degrees you have earned, please include the year and the university:

______

List any organizations, honors societies, or clubs you belong to and any offices held:

______

Please submit your application, along with your payment, and unofficial transcripts in an envelope to:Pi Alpha Alphac/o Dr. Agatha Caraballo, 11200 SW 8th Street, PCA 257, Miami, FL 33199

Applicant’s signature ______Date ____/_____/_____