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Upsilon Phi Delta | |
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ΥΦΔ | |
Founded | 1965; 60 years ago (1965) |
Type | Honor society |
Affiliation | AUPHA |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Healthcare administration |
Scope | National |
Colors | Green and Blue |
Flower | Rose |
Publication | AUPHA Exchange |
Chapters | 134 |
Headquarters | c/o AUPHA 1730 Rhode Island Ave NW Suite 810 Washington D.C. 20036 United States |
Website | www |
Upsilon Phi Delta (ΥΦΔ) is a United States honor society for college students and individuals in the field of healthcare administration. The society was formed in 1965 to recognize and support academic excellence health administration students and to advance the profession. It is a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration, which oversees it operations.
History
Upsilon Phi Delta was organized as a collaborative effort of groups at Seton Hall University, Towson University, the University of Baltimore, the University of Memphis, and the University of Scranton. These groups worked without a constitution to bring about a national society. Later, groups from ten colleges drafted bylaws for the honor society, establishing its charter members on September 1, 1999. These charter members are:
- Georgetown University
- University of Arkansas
- University of Florida
- University of Houston-Clear Lake
- University of Minnesota
- University of New Hampshire
- University of North Florida
- University of South Carolina
- University of Washington
- Washington University
The mission of the society is "to recognize, reward, and encourage academic excellence in the study of health administration".
Symbols
The name of the society is derived from the Greek words Υγείας (health), Φροντίδα (care), and Διοίκηση (to administer or lead). Its colors are crimson red and blue. Its flower is the rose.
Membership
Student members of Upsilon Phi Delta are admitted in the semester before their graduation in a healthcare administration program. They are selected based on cumulative grades, community service, and/or contribution to the healthcare management profession. In addition to students, faculty, healthcare administrations, healthcare executives, and individuals who contribute to the field of healthcare administration can also join as alumni or honorary members.
Chapters
Following is a list of the chapters of Upsilon Phi Delta. Most chapters accept both undergraduate and graduate students. Some chapters are limited to graduate (G) or undergraduate (U) students, as indicated by the type below.
See also
- Honor society
- Professional fraternities and sororities
- Master of Health Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health
External links
References
- Healthcare Management Education: 2005-2007 Directory of Programs. Association of University Programs in Health Administration. 2005. ISBN 978-0-9768497-0-4 – via Google Books.
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- ^ King's College 2022-23 Undergraduate Handbook (PDF). Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania: King's College. 2022. p. 55. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ "Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society". Rutgers Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Upsilon Phi Delta National Honor Society". George Mason University School of Public Health. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- Aaronson, William Edson; Evashwick, Connie J. (2019-06-12). Global Education of Health Management. Frontiers Media SA. p. 21. ISBN 978-2-88945-925-4 – via Google Books.
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- ^ "National Health Administration Honor Society". UNF Brooks. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Upsilon Phi Delta Honor's Society Induction | Public Health & Health Sciences Blog". University of Michigan Flint. March 14, 2017. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Upsilon Phi Delta National Honor Society". Towson University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Upsilon Phi Delta | Program in Public Health". Stony Brook Medicine. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "UPD". AUPHA. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "MHA Upsilon Phi Delta". Texas A&M School of Public Health. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- "HADM Student Organizations". Auburn University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- "Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society - Health Services Administration (MS) - College of Nursing and Health Sciences". Barry University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- "Earn a degree from CNU's MHA and Lead the Future of Healthcare!". CNUMHA. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
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- "Health Care Management Student Organizations". Clayton State University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- "Academic Student Organizations". Davenport University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- "Department of Health Administration and Informatics - Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society". Governors State University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- "Upsilon Phi Delta: Student Organizations: Academics". Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health IUPUI. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- "Honor Societies". National University. 2016-12-01. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- "National Honor Society". Penn State Harrisburg. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ Waller, Sarah (April 22, 2020). "Healthcare Administration Honor Society Receives AUPHA Grant". Samford University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- "National Honor Societies". Stonehill College. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Student Organizations | College of Community Innovation and Education". University of Central Florida. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- "Honor Societies | UMGC". University of Maryland Global Campus. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- "New MHA Grads Celebrate Induction into Upsilon Phi Delta National Honor Society for Healthcare Administration". University of New Haven. May 18, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- "Upsilon Phi Delta". Department of Public Health Sciences UNC Charlotte. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "About Upsilon Phi Delta". University of Phoenix, College of Health Professions Honor Society. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- "Honor Societies". USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Clubs & Orgs". Weber State University. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Longtime healthcare leader inducted into honor society for health administration". School of Public Health | West Virginia University. 2022-12-13. Retrieved 2023-07-24.