Honor society for emergency management
Epsilon Pi Phi (ΕΠΦ ) is an American honor society recognizing academic achievement among students in the field of emergency management , homeland security , and disaster research . It was established in 2006. It is an Association of College Honor Societies member.
Epsilon Pi Phi Founded 2006; 19 years ago (2006 ) Washington, DC Type Honor Affiliation ACHS Status Active Emphasis Emergency management, homeland security, disaster research and science, criminal justice, and continuity management disciplines Scope National Colors Green , Gold , and Navy Blue Chapters 20 active Headquarters 2743 Herrington CV Round Rock , Texas 78665-2621 United States Website www.epsilonpiphi.org Show more
The Foundation for Higher Education Accreditation (now the Council for the Accreditation of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Education ) established Epsilon Pi Phi in 2006 in Washington, D.C. [ 1] It is an honor society that recognizes academic achievement of students in emergency management , homeland security , disaster research and science , criminal justice , and continuity management disciplines.[ 1]
In 2015, Epsilon Pi Phi received its IRS ruling as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization .[ 2] It was admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies in 2017. Its headquarters are at 2743 Herrington CV in Round Rock, Texas .[ 2]
The Greek letters Epsilon Pi Phi or EPP were selected to stand for Emergency Preparedness Professional.[ 1] The colors of the society are green, navy blue, and gold, representing balance and progression, bravery and dedication, and wisdom and ambition.[ 1] At graduation, its members may wear an honor cord is green, navy blue, and gold.[ 3]
The society's logo includes an upward look at the Jefferson Memorial , selected to represent "the pursuit of education and the development of a better future", as well as the goal of "educating stakeholders and developing resilient communities".[ 1] The outline of the logo is the border of Washington, D.C., founding location of Epsilon Pi Phi and symbolizing national pride.[ 1]
Following are the chapters of Epsilon Pi Phi, in alphabetical order.[ 4] Inactive institutions are in italics .
Charter date
Institution
Location
Status
Reference
American Military University /American Public University
Charles Town, West Virginia
Active
[ 5] [ 6]
Anna Maria College
Paxton, Massachusetts
Active
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Active
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, Arkansas
Active
[ 7]
Campbell University
Buies Creek, North Carolina
Active
Capella University
Online
Active
Franklin University
Columbus, Ohio
Active
[ 8]
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Inactive
[ a]
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York City, New York
Active
[ 9]
Metropolitan College of New York
New York City, New York
Active
[ 10]
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, Pennsylvania
Active
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale and Davie, Florida
Active
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, Ohio
Active
[ 11]
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Active
Pennsylvania Western University, California
California, Pennsylvania
Active
[ b]
Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey
Active
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Active
[ c]
University at Albany, SUNY
Albany, New York
Active
2022
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Active
University of Guam
Mangilao, Guam
Active
2002
University of New Haven
West Haven, Connecticut
Active
[ 12]
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina
Active
^ IUPUI split into Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis on July 1, 2024.
^ Chapter was chartered at the California University of Pennsylvania which became Pennsylvania Western University, California in 2022.
^ Chapter was chartered at Philadelphia University, which became Thomas Jefferson University in 2018.
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