Ashworth High School Extends International Honor Society Membership To Graduates.

July 1, 2008 - PRLog -- (Norcross, GA) Ashworth High School, part of Ashworth University, will begin extending membership invitations to Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society for Distance Learning.

Students graduating from Ashworth High School with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and higher are eligible for nomination into the Society. As a member, inductees will receive a personalized Certificate of Membership and the Delta Epsilon Tau Gold Key of Distinction.

Ashworth University was recently selected by The Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) to represent the academic achievements of it University and Career School students with a charter membership in the Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society for Distance Learning, the first in the state of Georgia.

“Students graduating from Ashworth demonstrate a significant commitment to education,” according to Jon Bouffler, Ashworth Executive Vice President. Coming from all walks of life, many balance families, careers, and education in order to achieve their goals. To accomplish all this and achieve a high GPA deserves special recognition.”  

NATIONAL STUDENT RECOGNITION

Delta Epsilon Tau, headquartered in Millville, DE, is sponsored by The Distance Education and Training Council and is the only Honor Society in America that represents accredited distance learning institutions. Members benefit from listing the distinction of membership in Delta Epsilon Tau on resumes when pursuing employment as well as from professional networking opportunities with other Chapters.

Established in 1997, members currently represent 25 colleges and universities in 14 states.

HISTORY

Greek letter societies have played an important role in American education and training since the early date of 1776 when Phi Beta Kappa was founded at the College of William and Mary in 1776.

Today several hundred honors, professional and recognition societies and their chapters are active at some 3,000 colleges and universities across the country. These organizations seek to encourage and recognize excellence in classroom, laboratory and research work.  To have such a chapter is a mark of distinction for a college or university and membership is highly prized by individuals as recognition of merit.

DISTANCE EDUCATION

Distance education is a practical, convenient and economical alternative study method. For most, students gain competence and confidence as well as knowledge.  These students know that course completion demonstrates self-discipline and favorable character traits that result in a richer, fuller life -- vocationally and personally.

To recognize the academic achievements of students who study at a distance, the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) Board of Trustees officially established the Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society (DET).

“The creation of this International Honor Society,” said Michael Lambert, DETC Executive Director, “publicly demonstrates that distance study is truly a viable educational option.  In addition, it serves to inspire both students and instructors in the distance study community.  It is the "Mark of Distinction" for an institution to be awarded a Chapter of the Delta Epsilon Tau Honor Society.”  Institutions must be accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council before establishing a Chapter.

Society candidates should generally should have marks of "A" or rank at the top of their class.  Each member receives a personalized Certificate of Membership and the Delta Epsilon Tau Gold Key of Distinction.  Professionally die struck, sandblasted and polished, each Gold Key includes two of the finest words in any language—Excellence and Integrity.  Additionally, each honor student receives a special narrative about the Honor Society and a personalized congratulatory letter from the President of Delta Epsilon Tau.  

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Ashworth High School (formerly James Madison High School) is part of Ashworth University, a worldwide leader in comprehensive online, distance education. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA) and the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). Based in Norcross, GA, Ashworth University, offers more than 450 different high school, career school, associates, bachelors and masters courses.