Visit our web site . The society sponsors conferences, workshops, scholarships and award programs each year in addition to its biennial Convocation. It also publishes scholarly journals, books, monographs and single topic booklets. Membership is granted by invitation from a local chapter whose members have approved the candidacy. Such an invitation is based on high academic achievement, a commitment to education as a career and a professional attitude which assures the member's steady growth in the field.
Persons elected to membership remain members for life.
Active membership is maintained through the payment of annual dues. For further information, contact the Dept. of Education, 387-1731. The national honor society for Public Affairs and Public Administration was established in 1974 to encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration, to promote the advancement of education and practice in the art and science of public affairs and administration and to foster integrity, professionalism and creative performance in the conduct of governmental and related public service activities. Baruch Students in public affairs and administration with a GPA of 3.5 on 21 credits are invited to join. Induction ceremonies are held in the Fall and Spring semesters.