Rho Sigma Kappa

Advisor: Larry McDonald 603-358-2976

Society Officers 2008-09:

President--Vicki Stoessel

Vice President--Jeff Perkins

Secretary--Bernie Kennedy

Treasurer--Justin Barnard

The purpose of Rho Sigma Kappa is to:

Honor and recognize those students and members of the Safety Studies profession who distinguish themselves through academic achievement and exemplary character.
Foster scholarship and promote student leadership.
Contribute to the advancement of professionalism in safety.

National Guidelines

Chapter Acceptance Criteria

Rho Sigma Kappa chapters shall be established only in colleges and universities that grant baccalaureate or higher degrees in occupational safety and health related fields.
Membership shall be formulated without regard to race, creed, handicap, gender, political affiliation or national origin, and may incorporate both students and/or outstanding professionals in the field of occupational safety and health.

Eligibility based primarily upon a combination of outstanding scholarship and leadership credentials; election from the highest twenty-five percent of the class in scholarship (based upon student grade point averages).
Eligibility based primarily upon outstanding professional conduct in the occupational safety and health field (e.g. professional safety and health practitioners and/or faculty members).

The following officers shall be installed to direct the activities of each Rho Sigma Kappa chapter: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Each officer shall be elected by a majority vote and shall serve for a minimum of one year.
Additional officers and committee chairpersons may also be elected.
Duties and powers of the officers must be explicitly stated in writing.
An advisor shall be asked to oversee the actions of Rho Sigma Kappa and must be a faculty member form the Safety and health Department.

Assurances should be incorporated into the management of the chapter which will serve to protect the continued viabilityof the organization.

Inductions of new students that meet the eligibility requirements as set forth by the individual chapter shall be conducted at regularly scheduled induction ceremonies (e.g. every semester).
Financial obligations of Rho Sigma Kappa members shall be explicitly stated in writing, along with the repercussions that will be assessed to those members failing to conform.
Membership shall be revoked for members whose conduct violates the ethical standards of integrity and professionalism which typify the ideals of the Rho Sigma Kappa honor society. A plan for evaluating and removing members exemplifying such conduct must be provided in writing.

Official business of Rho Sigma Kappa is to be conducted at regular business meetings. A system should be provided in writing describing how such assemblies will be announced and publicized.