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Revised: October 6, 2006
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Communication Honor Society

The goals of CHS are to:Photo of CHS Speak Out Day, Fall 2001

  1. Recognize, foster and reward outstanding scholastic achievement;
  2. Stimulate interest in the field of communication studies;
  3. Promote and encourage professional development among communication majors;
  4. Establish and maintain closer relationships and understanding between faculty and students; and
  5. Explore options for further graduate education.

Eligibility
To be considered for admission, applicants must have completed 60 semester hours; have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 for all courses taken; have a GPA of at least 3.5 for all communication courses taken; have completed the equivalent of 12 semester hours in communication studies; and currently be enrolled as a full-time student in good standing. In addition, applicants should display commitment to the field of communication, exhibit high standards of personal and professional character and support the purposes of the honor society.

Departmental Honors
To be eligible to graduate with departmental honors, CHS members must attend and participate in CHS meetings and activities, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, and complete COM 454 Honors Seminar in Communication.

Meetings
Meetings for Fall 2006 will be as follows:

  • Monday, October 2nd, 5:00pm in the Maggie Room
  • Monday, November 6th, 5:00pm in the Maggie Room
  • Sunday, December 13th, Holiday Party
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Officers

President: Rachel Stapleton

Vice President: Reagan Sale

Advisor: Dr. Caroline Rankin

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Fall 2006 Upcoming Events
W Aug 23 Classes Begin
T Aug 29 Last day to add
M Sept 4 Labor Day -
No Classes
R Sept 7 Cohort Applications Open at 8 am
W Sept 13 Last day to drop without W
W Sept 20 Cohort Applications Close at 12 pm
F Oct 6 Fall Break
M Oct 16 Midterm
Nov 23 thru Nov 25

Thanksgiving-
No Classes

F Dec 8 Last day of classes
Dec 11 thru Dec 15 Finals

F Dec 15

End of 2006 Fall Semester

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