LPE Application

SPRING 2012 APPLICATION

Communication Honor Society

Lambda Pi Eta (LPE) has over 400 active chapters at four-year colleges and universities worldwide. LPE was founded in 1985 at the University of Arkansas.  LPE became a part of the National Communication Association (NCA) in 1988, and the official honor society of the NCA in July 1995. 

                     
LPE represents what Aristotle described in his book, Rhetoric, as the three ingredients of persuasion: Logos (Lambda) meaning logic, Pathos (Pi) relating to emotion, and Ethos (Eta) defined as character credibility and ethics.

Goals of Lambda Pi Eta

1. Recognize, foster and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in the fields of Communication.

2. Provide a mechanism to discuss academic topics, research and issues.

3. Promote and encourage professional development.

4. Establish and maintain close relationships and understanding between faculty and students.

5. Encourage and provide service to CSULA and the surrounding community.

6. Explore options for graduate studies.

Eligibility Requirements

1.   Have declared communication major.

2.   Have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.00 (3.5 Grad Students)

3.   Have earned a minimum  major GPA of a 3.25 

4.   Have completed (or be currently registered for) 90 credits, 18 credits at CSULA for major

If you meet these requirements, please fill out the application form (below) and include:

1.    A copy of your current transcripts report (to verify enrollment and GPA)

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*After you have been notified of acceptance, you will be contacted for the following:
A check (preferred) for $30 written out to Lambda Pi Eta or cash.  $30 will be given to NCA for the national initiation fee.  This is a one time fee that enters your name into the national registry that covers the cost of your official certificate and lapel pin as well.

Applications should be submitted directly to Executive Board Members or on LPE’s Board in front of Suzanne’s Office in the Music Building. 

CSULA Lambda Pi Eta Application
Sigma Phi Chapter

Name
CSULA CIN
E-Mail Address
Alternative E-Mail Address
Phone Number (*optional)
Major
Cumulative GPA
Major GPA

Since Lambda Pi Eta should be a fulfilling academic and social experience for all members, please briefly answer the following questions so the Executive Board can plan events with your interests in mind:

1. What are your professional and/or personal aspirations?

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2. What types of academic and/or social events would interest you most as a Lambda Pi Eta member?

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