Chi Alpha Sigma () is an

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for student-athletes that began at the

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in 1994. Kellen Wells-Mangold serves as the Executive Director.

History

Chi Alpha Sigma was founded on May 17, 1996 at

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/ref>37 Student-Athletes Inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma
/ref> On Chi Alpha Sigma announced a partnership with the Beyond the Game Network (BTG) to provide additional mentorship and career advice for inductees of the National College Athlete Honor Society. As of Chi Alpha Sigma had inducted 317 chapters.According to the curren
Chapter Directory
accessed 09 January 2023.

Membership requirements

Membership requirements for Chi Alpha Sigma are: * A student-athlete must attend a four-year accredited college or university that is an NCAA or NAIA member, * Achieve junior status, * Hold a minimum 3.4 GPA * Have an endorsement from their head coach and be of good moral character.Noted in th
Chi Alpha Sigma bylaws and other resources
accessed 23 Apr 2021. (Student-athletes who compete for a collegiate club team are also eligible if the club team is overseen by the athletics department at the local chapter)

References

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