Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society
Students enrolled in GovState's Health Administration and Health Informatics programs are eligible for membership in the GovState Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta, the Health Administration Honor Society.
Upsilon Phi Delta is a national academic honor society for students in health administration. It is a member benefit of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. Upsilon, Phi and Delta are Greek words for health, care, and leadership, respectively.
The Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society - Governors State University Chapter (UPD-GovState Chapter) is an active member of the Upsilon Delta National Honor Society and is comprised of qualified students from both graduate and undergraduate programs of Health Administration and Health Informatics.
For additional information on the honor society, please visit the Association of University Programs in Health Administration's webpage.
The Mission of the UPD-GovState Chapter
The mission of the Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society is to recognize, reward, and encourage academic excellence in the study of healthcare management and policy.
Goals
The goals of the Society are as follows:
- To encourage interest in academic preparation for careers in healthcare management and policy
- To promote activity that will elevate the standards, ideals, competence, and ethics of women and men preparing for careers in healthcare management, policy, and leadership
- To provide financial assistance through scholarships to outstanding students pursuing academic degrees that prepare individuals for careers in healthcare management, policy, and leadership
- To recognize, using granting honorary memberships, individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the profession
Membership Eligibility
Undergraduate students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, with at least 18 credit hours completed after officially declaring a major in Health Administration (BHA) or Health Informatics (BSHI) at Governors State University.
Graduate students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5, based on at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in Health Administration (MHA) or Health Informatics (MSHI) at GovState.
Administration of the UPD-GovState Chapter
The Chair of the GovState Health Administration Department appoints a full-time faculty member to serve as the Chapter administrator. That administrator oversees all Chapter operations, including:
- Recruiting new members
- Processing student and alumni applications
- Maintaining membership records
- Communicating with UPD members
- Planning special events and programs
- Coordinating new member induction ceremonies
- Administering scholarship applications
- Posting news and updates to the Health Administration Program website
- Serving as a liaison between the Health Administration Department and the UPD National Honor Society
Membership Contribution
- Membership in UPD is a lifetime affiliation. A one-time fee of $40 covers the cost of the recognition pin, cord, certification and induction ceremony.
- Administrator: Jennifer B. Groebner, PhD, Senior Lecturer of Health Administration Department, jgroebner@govst.edu
- Official Colors: The official colors of the Honors Society are Crimson Red and Blue.
Membership Application
For a membership application to Upsilon Phi Delta, the GovState Chapter of the Health Administration Honor Society, please click on the link below. Applications and fees are due by February 15. Contact Dr. Jennifer B. Groebner at jgroebner@govst.edu for questions.
Upsilon Phi Delta Inaugural Induction Ceremony
The Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society - Governors State University Chapter (UPD-GovState) conducts a UPD induction ceremony once a year. For more information, please contact Dr. Jennifer B. Groebner at jgroebner@govst.edu
