The SIUE chapter began in 1995 and is recognized by the university as an official student organization. Our chapter, like others around the world, recognizes academic excellence and promotes scholarship. ODE also establishes closer ties between students and faculty in economics. Through these efforts, ODE encourages the study of economics and emphasizes the professional aspects of economics as a career field in business, government, and academics. Students do not have to be economics majors to be eligible.
Faculty also can become members.
Honorary members may be selected by the local chapter. For the 1998-99 academic year, the president of the SIUE chapter of ODE is Chris Cass . The faculty adviser is Dr. Tim Sullivan .