Sigma
Sigma's strategic goals that guide the organization:
- Grow in value for members and all nurses worldwide who are pursuing excellence
- Promote and celebrate nursing scholarship, leadership, and service worldwide
- Build partnerships and collaborative endeavors to advance the mission of the society
- Sustain and advance the resources of the society.
Leadership
- President: Paul Nichols
- Past President: Sally Vliem
- Secretary:
- Treasurer:
- Governance Chair: Karen Schieman
- Governance Committee:
- Leadership Succession Chair:
- Leadership Succession Committee: Susan Houtrouw
- Publicity:
- Delegate:
- Fundraising Committee Chair:
- Scholarship and Research Committee Chair:
Membership
There are typically two reasons one can be inducted into an honor society:
- Academic achievement:
WMU BSN students (senior nursing level) would be in the upper 35 percent of their class and hold a GPA 3.0 or better. WMU MSN students would hold a GPA 3.5 or better. - Professional standing:
Community members who have demonstrated achievement in the areas of nursing education, practice, research, administration or publication may be inducted. They must hold current R.N. licensure, and have completed a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing or another field. Current Sigma members can be a member of multiple chapters or honor societies.
Traditionally, in honor societies, individuals who qualify and demonstrate leadership potential are invited to join by current society members. If you wish to be considered for membership, contact Karen Schieman by email or at (269) 387-8985.
Membership fee
The annual membership fee is $106 ($80 international fee, $26 Upsilon Epsilon chapter fee). The induction fee is $25. Members of other chapters must pay the $25 fee to be inducted into Upsilon Epsilon.