Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars is the first honor society dedicated to recognizing scholarly achievement in international education. The Society, founded at California State University - Long Beach in 1986, has grown to become an international society with over 180 chapters worldwide.
Phi Beta Delta traces its background to the eighteenth-century founding of Phi Beta Kappa. In the nineteenth century, Greek fraternities divided into the social, professional, and academic Greeks. Phi Beta Delta is an academic and professional society, unique because it is resolutely interdisciplinary and international. Its formal organization brought together numerous pre-existing internally oriented campus groups.
At ODU, the Gamma Chi chapter has been reactivated in 2019 and is looking for internationally-minded exceptional faculty, staff, and students interested in joining the chapter and creating a lasting community on Campus.
- Recognize the scholarly achievement of international students and scholars, U.S. students who have or are planning to study abroad or concentrate on international topics academically, and faculty and staff who are involved in international activities.
- Promote the development of international programming in the area of academics.
- Provide a network for faculty, staff, domestic and international students involved in international endeavors.
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Phi (philomatheia) - love of knowledge
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Beta (biotremmonia) - valuing of human life
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Delta (diapheren) - achieving excellence
The colors chosen for the honor society are red and gold.
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Red symbolizes the strength and diversity of humankind.
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Gold is a symbol for the sun from which all people and cultures draw strength and life.
- The Crest of the Society was designed with a globe, a torch, the sun, a book, and a shield.
- The globe represents the international perspective of the Society's members.
- The torch symbolizes the leadership and influence of the Society.
- The sun stands for the energy from which all cultures draw strength.
- The book symbolizes the coining and sharing of knowledge.
- The shield represents the preservation of academic freedom.
"Scientia Mutua Mundi" (World's Shared Knowledge) -- is inscribed at the base of the crest.
- Recognize the scholarly achievement of international students and scholars, U.S. students who have or are planning to study abroad or concentrate on international topics academically, and faculty and staff who are involved in international activities.
- Promote the development of international programming in the area of academics.
- Provide a network for faculty, staff, domestic and international students involved in international endeavors.
-
Phi (philomatheia) - love of knowledge
-
Beta (biotremmonia) - valuing of human life
-
Delta (diapheren) - achieving excellence
The colors chosen for the honor society are red and gold.
-
Red symbolizes the strength and diversity of humankind.
-
Gold is a symbol for the sun from which all people and cultures draw strength and life.
- The Crest of the Society was designed with a globe, a torch, the sun, a book, and a shield.
- The globe represents the international perspective of the Society's members.
- The torch symbolizes the leadership and influence of the Society.
- The sun stands for the energy from which all cultures draw strength.
- The book symbolizes the coining and sharing of knowledge.
- The shield represents the preservation of academic freedom.
"Scientia Mutua Mundi" (World's Shared Knowledge) -- is inscribed at the base of the crest.
Engaging with PBD
Gamma Chi of Phi Beta Delta is newly reactivated on campus. The chapter intends to further academic involvement in international topics on campus. We are open for cooperation in academic areas. Please contact PBD online or in person through our e-mail or our representatives on campus to inquire about possible ways we can enhance your academic talks, roundtables, campus working groups or events.
We are currently looking for new and distinguished members for this academic year's induction period. If you are interested in our society and how we can enhance your academic international work, do not hesitate to contact us.
Membership in the Society is open to individuals who have demonstrated scholarly achievement in the international area.
- Faculty and Staff
Distinguished faculty, staff, and visiting scholars who have been involved in international endeavors in the areas of teaching, researching, administration or providing services and programs to international students and scholars.
- U.S. Domestic students
A degree-seeking U.S. domestic student who has demonstrated high academic achievement and has been actively participated in international scholarly activities, and/or contribution to globally focused co-curricular activities and initiatives at Old Dominion University and/or other institutions of higher learning, in the local community or abroad.
- Undergraduate students of junior or senior status who have completed at least 12 credits at Old Dominion University at the time of nomination with a minimum cumulative of 3.20 undergraduate GPA.
- Graduate students who have completed at least 9 credits at Old Dominion University with a minimum cumulative of 3.50 GPA
- International students
A degree-seeking or exchange international student who has demonstrated high academic achievement and has been actively participated in international scholarly activities, and/or contribution to globally focused co-curricular activities and initiatives at Old Dominion University and/or other institutions of higher learning, in the local community or abroad.
- Undergraduate students of junior or senior status who have completed at least 12 credits at Old Dominion University at the time of nomination with a minimum cumulative of 3.20 undergraduate GPA.
- Graduate students who have completed at least 9 credits at Old Dominion University with a minimum cumulative of 3.50 GPA
Fall 2021 Deadline for Acceptance of Nomination and Endorsement: September 30, 2021
All ODU faculty/staff and students can self nominate or nominate distinguished faculty/staff and/or students to become a member of PBD Gamma Chi
- Faculty/Staff
If you are an ODU faculty/staff and would like to nominate yourself and/or other faculty/staff and students, accept the nomination, or complete the endorsement for a student/faculty/staff nominee please refer to PBD Nomination Form for Faculty/Staff - Students
If you are an ODU student and would like to nominate yourself and/or nominate faculty/staff and other students or accept the nomination please refer to PBD Nomination Form for Students
The PBD Gamma Chi will review the submission and contact the nominee to inform notification of acceptance into the honor society from March 1st -7th, 2021
Membership Dues
New Member dues for PBD Gamma Chi for 2020-2021:
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Faculty/Staff: $60 USD
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Student: $60 USD
New members must submit payment of their membership fees by October 15th, 2021.
Instructions for payment will be provided with your membership confirmation.
Membership in the Society is open to individuals who have demonstrated scholarly achievement in the international area.
- Faculty and Staff
Distinguished faculty, staff, and visiting scholars who have been involved in international endeavors in the areas of teaching, researching, administration or providing services and programs to international students and scholars.
- U.S. Domestic students
A degree-seeking U.S. domestic student who has demonstrated high academic achievement and has been actively participated in international scholarly activities, and/or contribution to globally focused co-curricular activities and initiatives at Old Dominion University and/or other institutions of higher learning, in the local community or abroad.
- Undergraduate students of junior or senior status who have completed at least 12 credits at Old Dominion University at the time of nomination with a minimum cumulative of 3.20 undergraduate GPA.
- Graduate students who have completed at least 9 credits at Old Dominion University with a minimum cumulative of 3.50 GPA
- International students
A degree-seeking or exchange international student who has demonstrated high academic achievement and has been actively participated in international scholarly activities, and/or contribution to globally focused co-curricular activities and initiatives at Old Dominion University and/or other institutions of higher learning, in the local community or abroad.
- Undergraduate students of junior or senior status who have completed at least 12 credits at Old Dominion University at the time of nomination with a minimum cumulative of 3.20 undergraduate GPA.
- Graduate students who have completed at least 9 credits at Old Dominion University with a minimum cumulative of 3.50 GPA
Fall 2021 Deadline for Acceptance of Nomination and Endorsement: September 30, 2021
All ODU faculty/staff and students can self nominate or nominate distinguished faculty/staff and/or students to become a member of PBD Gamma Chi
- Faculty/Staff
If you are an ODU faculty/staff and would like to nominate yourself and/or other faculty/staff and students, accept the nomination, or complete the endorsement for a student/faculty/staff nominee please refer to PBD Nomination Form for Faculty/Staff - Students
If you are an ODU student and would like to nominate yourself and/or nominate faculty/staff and other students or accept the nomination please refer to PBD Nomination Form for Students
The PBD Gamma Chi will review the submission and contact the nominee to inform notification of acceptance into the honor society from March 1st -7th, 2021
Membership Dues
New Member dues for PBD Gamma Chi for 2020-2021:
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Faculty/Staff: $60 USD
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Student: $60 USD
New members must submit payment of their membership fees by October 15th, 2021.
Instructions for payment will be provided with your membership confirmation.
Gamma Chi Executive Board 2020-2021
President
Dr. Austin Agho | Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Vice President
- Dr. Kate Hawkins | Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives
- Dr. Johnny Young | Associate Vice President for Student Engagement & Enrollment Services
- Dr. Martha Daas | Associate Professor and Chair | World Languages and Cultures Department | College of Arts & Letter
Chapter Coordinator
- Dr. Rachawan Wongtrirat | Director, International Initiatives | Office of Intercultural Relations
- Dr. Paul Currant | Senior International Officer | Center for Global Engagment
Ex-officio, Office of Intercultural Relations
- Lesa Clark | Executive Director, Office of Intercultural Relations
- Afra Herr | Student Representative | College of Arts & Letters
PBD Gamma Chi Inductees Fall 2020
Honorary Member
- Don Stansberry, Ph.D.| Vice President for Student Engagement & Enrolment Services
Faculty and Administrator
- Muge Akpinar-Elci, M.D., M.PH. | College of Health Sciences
- Sharan Asundi, Ph.D. | Batten College of Engineering and Technology
- Helen Crompton, Ph.D. | Darden College of Education & Professional Studies
- Michael Dean | Center for Global Engagement
- Dennis Gregory, Ed.D. | Darden College of Education & Professional Studies
- Michiko Kaneyasu, Ph.D. | College of Arts & Letters
- C. Ariel Pinto, Ph.D. | Batten College of Engineering and Technology
- Sharon Pitney | Center for Global Engagement
- Steven Risch | International Admissions
- Jenna Rowlands | Career Development Services
- Tonya M. Shell, Ph.D. | College of Arts & Letters
- Mitsue Shiokawa, Ph.D. | ODUOnline
- Lee Slater, Ph.D. | College of Arts & Letters
- Narketta Sparkman-Key, Ph.D. | Academic Affairs I Faculty Diversity and Retention
- Robert Wojtowicz, Ph.D. | Graduate School
Students
- Norah Alshayhan | Strome College of Business
- Jemelyn Grace Baldisimo | College of Sciences
- Ren-Neasha Blake | Strome College of Business
- Sofia Calicchio | College of Arts & Letters
- Adelajda Doka | Strome College of Business
- Aida Ghazizadeh, Ph.D. | Batten College of Engineering and Technology
- Gyan Kharel | College of Sciences
- Yan Lu, Ph.D. | Batten College of Engineering and Technology
- Tyler Miller-Gordon | Darden College of Education & Professional Studies
- Joedian Morris | College of Sciences
- Behrouz Salahshour | Batten College of Engineering and Technology
- Ying Thaviphoke | Batten College of Engineering and Technology
- Samuel Wilson | Strome College of Business
The International Research and Review (IRR)
International Research and Review: Journal of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars is the official publication of the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars. It is a multidisciplinary journal whose primary objectives are to:
- Recognize, disseminate and share the scholarship of our members with the global academic community
- Provide a forum for the advancement of academic inquiry and dialogue among all members and stakeholders
- Cultivate support for international education among campus leadership by working with university administrators to expand the support for international education among campus leaders.
Contact
Phi Beta Delta Gamma Chi Chapter Coordinator: Dr. Rachawan Wongtrirat, Director for International Initiatives
Office of Intercultural Relations, 1200 Webb Center
Phone: 757.683.4406 I Email: pbd@odu.edu