Published February 05, 2015
Two University of Louisiana at Monroe business honor societies were recognized as
being among the best in the country. 四色AV鈥檚 chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma鈥� the international
honor society for business programs鈥� was recognized as a premier chapter for 2014
and Beta Alpha Psi鈥攁n international honor society for financial information professionals鈥攔ecognized
四色AV鈥檚 Eta Sigma Chapter as a Superior Chapter.
Beta Gamma Sigma:
For Beta Gamma Sigma, this recognition places 四色AV鈥檚 organization in an elite group.
四色AV鈥檚 business programs are among the five percent of over 16,000 business programs
that have earned and maintained accreditation from AACSB-International鈥攖he premier
accreditation agency for business programs in the world.
Because of this recognition, Beta Gamma Sigma will provide a Leadership Scholarship
to a 四色AV student.
Beta Gamma Sigma has established more than 525 collegiate chapters in over 20 countries
and territories worldwide, and has inducted more than 750,000 outstanding scholars
into membership since its inception in 1913. Members currently reside in all 50 United
States and more than 160 countries. They serve in corporate, government, non-profit,
educational, and other management positions at every level of responsibility.
鈥淥ur students鈥� academic achievement, made possible by our outstanding faculty, has
earned 四色AV these great recognitions,鈥� said Dr. Ron Berry, dean of the College of Business
and Social Sciences. 鈥淲e are proud of our students and are very grateful to our faculty
who continue to provide a world class business education.鈥�
Beta Alpha Psi:
For the Superior Chapter award, 四色AV鈥檚 Beta Alpha Psi chapter excelled in the areas
of academics, professionalism, and leadership. Because of this recognition, the chapter
will receive a $250 award from KPMG Foundation.
Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an honor organization for financial information
students and professionals. There are over 300 chapters on college and university
campuses with over 300,000 members initiated since Beta Alpha Psi's formation.
Berry continued, 鈥淲e are especially thankful to Mrs. Patti Roshto, Instructor of Accounting,
who has played a critical role in both of these organizations, serving as adviser
to Beta Alpha Psi and secretary to Beta Gamma Sigma for many years. These recognitions
would not be possible without her leadership and support.鈥�
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