Delta Tau Alpha () is a scholastic
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 S ...
that recognizes academic achievement among students in the field of
agriculture
Agriculture or farming is the practice of cultivating plants and livestock. Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled people ...
.
The society was founded at
Southwest Missouri State College on March 19, 1960, and admitted to the
Association of College Honor Societies The Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) is a predominantly American, voluntary association that serves a number of functions with respect to national collegiate and post-graduate honor societies. ACHS coordinates member organizations, fac ...
in 1992.
Delta Tau Alpha honor society has 31 active chapters across the United States, and a total membership of approximately 16,000.
See also
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Association of College Honor Societies The Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) is a predominantly American, voluntary association that serves a number of functions with respect to national collegiate and post-graduate honor societies. ACHS coordinates member organizations, fac ...
External links
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ACHS Delta Tau Alpha entry Delta Tau Alpha chapter list at ACHS
Association of College Honor Societies
Honor societies
Student organizations established in 1960
1960 establishments in Missouri
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