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SYMBOLS OF DELTA EPSILON TAU
Delta, D, is the fourth letter of the Greek
alphabet, and it is symbolized by a triangle. This
International Honor Society joins three groups: students,
colleges, and the Distance Education and Training
Council.
Epsilon, E, the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet,
stands for education and distinction. The "E"
in Epsilon begins the Latin word "educo"
or "educatum" and means to lead forth, to
encourage mental, aesthetic, physical and moral development,
through instruction for the business and duties of
life.
Tau, T, the nineteenth letter of the Greek
alphabet, means to instill good character. Tau brings
recognition and praise for those who have worked valiantly
and successfully in their field of study.
Membership Benefits:
- National Student Recognition.
- Delta Epsilon Tau is the only
Honor Society in America that represents accredited
distance learning institutions.
- Outstanding students can list
the distinction of membership in Delta Epsilon Tau
on all future resumes when pursuing employment.
- Information (point of contacts)
to arrange networking opportunities with other Chapters
can be arranged upon request
Membership Certificate –
Each certificate, prepared individually, includes:
• The Delta Epsilon Tau Honor Society
Crest
• The Name of the Outstanding Student
• The Name of the Distance Learning Institution
• The Specific Chapter Name (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, etc.)
• The Official Date of Induction
• The Delta Epsilon Tau Gold Seal of Distinction
Honor Society Gold Key – To accompany
the certificates, each honor student also receives the Delta Epsilon
Tau Gold Key. Professionally die struck, sandblasted and polished,
each Gold Key bears the Greek letters for DET. For presentation
purposes, each Gold Key is handsomely profiled in its own case.
The emblem, a gold key or badge, may
be worn with pride by those who have been elected to membership.
This emblem bears the Greek letters for DET, the Flaming
Torch and two of the finest words in any language—Integrity
and Excellence.
The Flaming Torch represents the light
of continuous learning. The light serves as a guide, meaning
that the honor student is guided by the light of learning
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This image or symbol of knowledge illustrates
the significant value of lifelong learning, which for many adults
now enrolled in distance education institutions, includes continued
learning while earning.
Congratulatory Letter –
Each honor student receives a special congratulatory letter from
the Honor Society President.
Honor Society Narrative & Overview
– Each honor student receives a narrative and overview
about the Society.
SELECTION CRITERIA
As most institutions and programs are dramatically
unique, each Chapter's selection committee will be permitted to
determine its own basic selection criteria. Once established,
the selection criteria must be submitted in writing to the Delta
Epsilon Tau International Honor Society. In addition, each inductee
is required to sign an honor code and publicity release form.
This code documents that the student has:
- Completed his/her own work,
independently.
- Maintained the minimum GPA
as determined by the Chapter.
- Met all additional Chapter
requirements.
For more information, please write to Mr.
Christopher Davis, President, Delta Epsilon Tau, Route
3, 521 Bird Haven Drive, Millville, DE 19970 or call
(302) 541-0450. To e-mail DET, send all questions
or concerns to DET@splus.net.
To apply for membership download
the application in pdf format and submit to Aspen
University with a check for the membership fee.
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