A lpha Chi is an academic honor society, and for Gardner-Webb students, membership in Alpha Chi is the highest honor bestowed upon any group of students. Members are not only academic ambassadors for Gardner-Webb, but they are also involved in a variety of service activities. Some of these activities include tutoring area elementary and middle school students and assisting with weekly Dimensions programs. S tudent members elect their own officers and provide the leadership for chapter activities including induction of new members and participation in Gardner-Webb programs such as Year of the Scholar presentations. Students have the opportunity to travel to national and regional Alpha Chi conferences and present examples of scholarly work.
Members can also compete for grants awarded each year for undergraduate and graduate studies.