Alpha Phi Sigma is a criminal justice honor society that has over 360 chapters across the US, Canada, Hawaii, and Guam. Starting a chapter at Manchester Community College would benefit students by providing camaraderie, networking opportunities, and something that looks good on resumes. It would also give the college a competitive edge and "just makes sense". Students would need to meet GPA and criminal justice class requirements to join.

1. Alpha Phi SigmaAlpha Phi Sigma
Dr. David “Lou” FerlandDr. David “Lou” Ferland
Christina McWhinnieChristina McWhinnie

2. What is Alpha Phi Sigma?What is Alpha Phi Sigma?
 Alpha Phi Sigma is aAlpha Phi Sigma is a
Criminal JusticeCriminal Justice HonorHonor
Society!Society!
 OnlyOnly for CJ Majorsfor CJ Majors
 Sets them apartSets them apart

3. History of Alpha Phi SigmaHistory of Alpha Phi Sigma
 Alpha Phi Sigma first started inAlpha Phi Sigma first started in
Washington State in January, 1942Washington State in January, 1942
 In 1976 (Dallas, TX), it became a full-In 1976 (Dallas, TX), it became a full-
fledged National Honor Society for CJfledged National Honor Society for CJ
MajorsMajors

4. History & Info, cont.History & Info, cont.
 Alpha Phi Sigma now has over 360Alpha Phi Sigma now has over 360
Chapters!Chapters!
 Continental USContinental US
 HawaiiHawaii
 CanadaCanada
 GuamGuam

5. Alpha Phi Sigma in NHAlpha Phi Sigma in NH
 Alpha Phi Sigma already has threeAlpha Phi Sigma already has three
chapters in New Hampshire colleges:chapters in New Hampshire colleges:
 University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire
 Plymouth State CollegePlymouth State College
 Southern New Hampshire UniversitySouthern New Hampshire University

6. Why MWC?Why MWC?
 Having an Alpha Phi Sigma chapter atHaving an Alpha Phi Sigma chapter at
MWC would be very beneficial because:MWC would be very beneficial because:
 Gives students a sense of ‘camaraderie’ orGives students a sense of ‘camaraderie’ or
‘belonging;’ gives a purpose behind the‘belonging;’ gives a purpose behind the
degreedegree
 Networking capabilities open up;Networking capabilities open up; veryvery
important to CJ fields!important to CJ fields!
 Added sense of pride for accomplishmentsAdded sense of pride for accomplishments
 Looks great on a resume!Looks great on a resume!

7. Why APS @ MWC, cont.Why APS @ MWC, cont.
 There are other benefits for students to being aThere are other benefits for students to being a
member of Alpha Phi Sigma:member of Alpha Phi Sigma:
 Savings in monthly expenses, i.e., auto insuranceSavings in monthly expenses, i.e., auto insurance
 Scholarships and grants only available to membersScholarships and grants only available to members
 PrestigePrestige

8. From an AdministrativeFrom an Administrative
Perspective…Perspective…
 Having an Alpha Phi Sigma chapter at MWCHaving an Alpha Phi Sigma chapter at MWC
would give a competitive edge.would give a competitive edge.
 Having multiple locations of MWC adds moreHaving multiple locations of MWC adds more
chapters and more competitionchapters and more competition
 It just makes sense!It just makes sense!

9. How Does it Start?How Does it Start?
 There are fees to join, and policies andThere are fees to join, and policies and
procedures in place to start a new chapter.procedures in place to start a new chapter.
 http://www.alphaphisigma.org/applications-1.hhttp://www.alphaphisigma.org/applications-1.h
 There are also by-laws, etc., to beThere are also by-laws, etc., to be
followedfollowed

10. Students and Alpha Phi SigmaStudents and Alpha Phi Sigma
 Being in an HonorBeing in an Honor
Society is a greatSociety is a great
privilege, but there areprivilege, but there are
responsibilities:responsibilities:
 Academic GPAAcademic GPA
requirements (min. 3.2 andrequirements (min. 3.2 and
top 35% of their class)top 35% of their class)
 Criminal justiceCriminal justice
requirements (min. 4 CJrequirements (min. 4 CJ
classes)classes)

11. Other Alpha Phi Sigma PerksOther Alpha Phi Sigma Perks
 Annual Conferences:Annual Conferences:
 March, 2015: Orlando, FL (Caribe RoyaleMarch, 2015: Orlando, FL (Caribe Royale
All-Suite Hotel and Convention Center)All-Suite Hotel and Convention Center)

12. At the End of the Day…At the End of the Day…
Having an Alpha Phi SigmaHaving an Alpha Phi Sigma
chapter at MWC would bechapter at MWC would be
a great benefit toa great benefit to
students, without cost tostudents, without cost to
MWC. It not only givesMWC. It not only gives
them a great incentive tothem a great incentive to
work hard and bework hard and be
successful academically,successful academically,
but it allows for them tobut it allows for them to
be a member of an elitebe a member of an elite
organization.organization.

13. Thank You!Thank You!
 Christina McWhinnie, preparer:Christina McWhinnie, preparer:
 Pre-Law to be a Federal ProsecutorPre-Law to be a Federal Prosecutor
 Graduated 3.59 from NHTI, 12/2013Graduated 3.59 from NHTI, 12/2013
 Treasurer of CJ Club, NHTI (2012, 2013)Treasurer of CJ Club, NHTI (2012, 2013)
 Member of Phi Theta KappaMember of Phi Theta Kappa
 Invited to study in Beijing, China (2012, 2013)Invited to study in Beijing, China (2012, 2013)
 Currently enrolled Full-Time in BS at MWC: 4.0 GPACurrently enrolled Full-Time in BS at MWC: 4.0 GPA
semester 1semester 1
 Purple Sash in Kajukenpo Pai Lum Kung FuPurple Sash in Kajukenpo Pai Lum Kung Fu
 Single MomSingle Mom
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