84 students new members of BC3 honor societies

(Butler, PA) More than 80 Butler County Community College students are among new members of Rho Phi or Delta Kappa, the college’s chapters of international honor societies that recognize scholarship and promote development and leadership.

Seventy-nine are new members of BC3’s Rho Phi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an academic honor society; and five of BC3’s Delta Kappa chapter of Kappa Beta Delta, an honor society for business students.

New members of Phi Theta Kappa and of Kappa Beta Delta must have a grade-point average of at least 3.5.

Students who have completed at least 12 credit hours toward an associate degree or six credit hours toward a one-year certificate and who meet academic requirements are eligible for membership in Rho Phi, formed at BC3 in 1968.

“It makes them stand out”

Amanda Fleming is Rho Phi’s primary adviser and BC3’s college business services specialist.

Membership in Rho Phi, Fleming said, is “absolutely a resume-builder. Students who have (membership in Rho Phi) on their resume versus someone who does not may give them an edge in a job interview.”

“It makes them stand out.”

Students who have completed at least 12 credit hours in BC3’s business division, who are pursuing an associate degree in a business program and who meet academic requirements are eligible for membership in Delta Kappa, formed at BC3 in 2019.

“These are top-notch students,” said Ramin Hajave, an instructor in BC3’s business division and adviser of Delta Kappa. “They are very committed to their studies. They stay on top of their studies to get the best grades possible. Being in Delta Kappa tells you a lot about the students.”

Kappa Beta Delta is affiliated with the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. BC3’s career and transfer programs in business are accredited by the council.

The new members of BC3’s honor societies are listed below by and ordered alphabetically by last name.