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Chi Alpha Sigma
Chi Alpha Sigma (ΧΑΣ), also known as the National College Athlete Honor Society, is an honor society for collegiate student-athletes.[1] Established in 1996, it was the first national society to honor scholar-athletes who excel in both the classroom and athletics.[2][1] HistoryNick Mourouzis formed the National College Athlete Honor Society at DePauw University in Greencaslte, Indiana on May 17, 1996.[3][2] Mourouzis was the head football coach and a professor of kinesiology at DePauw.[2][3] Although there were existing organizations that honored athletics for academic accomplishments, Mourouzis wanted student-athletes who lettered in their sport while also maintaining a high-grade point average.[2] He worked on the legal aspects of such an organization during a sabbatical in 1995.[1] Mourouzis envisioned an organization to honor student-athletes the way Phi Beta Kappa recognizes scholars.[1] The Greek letters Chi Alpha Sigma were chosen to represent the honor society.[1] He recruited coaches for the society's governing board that represent various levels on competition.[1] The charter board included:[1]
The Alpha chapter was chartered at DePauw University.[1] From there, the honor society expanded to other colleges and universities in Indiana.[1] It then expanded into other states and across the United States.[4] SymbolsThe honor society's colors are gold and black.[5] Its motto is "Excellence in Athletics and Academics."[1] ChaptersChi Alpha Sigma has chapters located across the United States.[4] As of November 4, 2024, it has established 425 chapters.[4] MembershipVarsity athletes in all college sports are eligible to join Chi Alpha Sigma provide a local chapter has been established on campus.[1] Its membership requirements are:
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