Starting a Chapter

1. Starting a Chapter

2. Group of nurse scholars and leaders who uphold the purposes of Sigma Theta Tau International and agree to further the mission of the society What is a Chapter? • Presentation Topics • What is a Chapter? • Benefits - SON • Benefits – Individuals • Guidelines • Cultural Applicability • Where to Start • Contact Headquarters Member Liz Macera (third from left) with nursing graduate students of University of KwaZulu Natal University in Durbin, South Africa

3. School of Nursing • School of nursing becomes part of one of the world’ largest, most prestigious nursing organizations • Increases school visibility through society publications • Enhances scholarship of students and faculty Benefits of Having a Chapter • Presentation Topics • What is a Chapter? • Benefits - SON • Benefits – Individuals • Guidelines • Cultural Applicability • Where to Start • Contact Headquarters

4. School of Nursing • Provides student engagement opportunities • Fosters on-going professional learning of faculty • Increases student and faculty sensitivity to global health issues Benefits of Having a Chapter • Presentation Topics • What is a Chapter? • Benefits - SON • Benefits – Individuals • Guidelines • Cultural Applicability • Where to Start • Contact Headquarters

5. Individuals • Collaboration opportunities with nurses in: • Clinical practice • Research • Education • Administration • Government • Military Benefits of Having a Chapter • Presentation Topics • What is a Chapter? • Benefits - SON • Benefits – Individuals • Guidelines • Cultural Applicability • Where to Start • Contact Headquarters

6. Individuals • Support of nursing excellence, scholarship, and leadership • Working toward the improvement of health of the world’s people • Priority for research grants sponsored by the society Benefits of Having a Chapter • Presentation Topics • What is a Chapter? • Benefits - SON • Benefits – Individuals • Guidelines • Cultural Applicability • Where to Start • Contact Headquarters

7. Individuals • Recognize and reward outstanding nursing students and nursing professionals • Foster nursing knowledge and health care through educational programs Benefits of Having a Chapter • Presentation Topics • What is a Chapter? • Benefits - SON • Benefits – Individuals • Guidelines • Cultural Applicability • Where to Start • Contact Headquarters

8. An honor society should: • Have at least 50 active members • Be affiliated with a university or institute of higher education that offers a minimum of a baccalaureate (or the equivalent) degree • Be operational for at least one year prior to application Guidelines to Become a Chapter • Presentation Topics • What is a Chapter? • Benefits - SON • Benefits – Individuals • Guidelines • Cultural Applicability • Where to Start • Contact Headquarters

9. The society is rich in traditions, symbols, and ceremonies that can and should be adapted to fit the culture of the country. Cultural Applicability • Presentation Topics • What is a Chapter? • Benefits - SON • Benefits – Individuals • Guidelines • Cultural Applicability • Where to Start • Contact Headquarters Beta Xi member Maria DiMarzio (wearing blue) in Chennai, India

10. Identify a group of leaders • Have an informational meeting • Arrange the first induction ceremony • Have at least two programs of a scholarly nature during the year following the first induction ceremony Where to Start • Presentation Topics • What is a Chapter? • Benefits - SON • Benefits – Individuals • Guidelines • Cultural Applicability • Where to Start • Contact Headquarters

11. If you would like assistance or have questions about any of the previous information, please contact staff at Sigma Theta Tau International headquarters: • Phone: +1.317.634.8171 • Email: chapserv@stti.iupui.edu Contact Headquarters • Presentation Topics • What is a Chapter? • Benefits - SON • Benefits – Individuals • Guidelines • Cultural Applicability • Where to Start • Contact Headquarters