Beta Pi Chapter of Lehigh University

• to recognize the scholarly achievement of international students and scholars, U.S. students who have studied abroad and faculty and staff who are involved in international activities,
• to serve as a vehicle for the development of academic-based international programming,
• to provide a network on each campus of faculty, staff and students involved in international endeavors;to extend this network
• to thousands of members in chapters across the country.
  

The national organization of Phi Beta Delta, under the leadership of the Board of Directors, sets criteria for, and approves the formation of new chapters. If provides on-going support in the development of existing chapters. The Board coordinates the Annual National Conference which consits of panels and invited papers designed to explore the significant issues of international education and exchange. National annual dues fund a variety of initiatives including the national newsletter "The Medallion", an annual scholarly journal, and a program which provides fellowships for faculty/staff and scholarships for students. The Society's journal The Phi Beta Delta International Review, publishes the proceedings of the national conference and other writings on international issues. In order to support these endeavors, a fund-raising effort has been launched and a national data base is being developed to improve communication at all levels of the organization.

The Phi Beta Delta chapter serves as a catalyst for recognition of international endeavors on the campus. Elected officers guide the chapter in the initiation of new members and in scheduling events and activities of interest to the membership. Many chapters also produce a newsletter as a way to communicate with their members and to announce events and activities. Examples of successful acacemic, cross-cultural, and social programs include:

• international films
• global symposium
• lecture series
• receptions for visiting scholars
• awards banquets
• cross-cultural communication workshops
• international coffee hour

Individual Membership

Individuals who have demonstrated scholarly achievement in the international area are nominated for membership in Phi Beta Delta. There are three categories of members:

• international students who have demonstrated high scholastic achievement at their U.S. institution.
• domestic students who have demonstrated high scholastic achievement in the pursuit of academic studies abroad.
• distinguished faculty, staff, and visiting scholars involved in international endeavors such as teaching, administering exchange programs, conducting research, or providing services and programs to international students and scholars.

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Last updated: October 29, 2009