Delta Epsilon Iota () is a professional

Honor Society In the United States, an honor society is a rank organization that recognizes excellence among peers. Numerous societies recognize various fields and circumstances. The Order of the Arrow, for example, is the National Honor Society of the Boy Sc ...

formed to recognize academic excellence across all disciplines, that began at the

University of Georgia , mottoeng = "To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things.""To serve" was later added to the motto without changing the seal; the Latin motto directly translates as "To teach and to inquire into the nature of things." , establ ...

in 1994.Causey accepted into top academic chapter
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Founding

Delta Epsilon Iota was founded in 1994 at the University of Georgia. The founders were Andrew J. Bond, associate director of career planning and placement, and Richard M. Drye, a student. At the time, Drye was being recruited by the “Big 6″ accounting firms while still an undergraduate. The idea of the Society was a reaction of the increase in this type of recruiting tactic.

History

Delta Epsilon Iota was a member of the

Professional Fraternity Association The Professional Fraternity Association (PFA) is an American association of national, collegiate, professional fraternities and sororities that was formed in . Since PFA groups are discipline-specific, members join while pursuing graduate (law, me ...

Membership Requirements

Membership Requirements for Delta Epsilon Iota are: *3.30 GPA on a 4.00 scale *or* scholastic ranking in top 15% of their class *Completed at least 30 semester hours *Enrolled in an accredited college or university and have verification of academic standing

Principles

Principles are Dedication, Enthusiasm and Initiative.Delta Epsilon Iota FAQs
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References

Honor societies Student organizations established in 1994 Former members of Professional Fraternity Association 1994 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) {{fraternity-stub