Chi Alpha Epsilon
Alpha Zeta Chapter
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Mansfield University
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Chi Alpha Epsilon
Alpha Zeta Chapter at Mansfield University |
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Advisors
The Honorable Dr. Sharon Carrish-Bulkley
The Honorable Joan Sargent
The Honorable Charles Hollister
Alpha Zeta Officers
President
The Honorable Shoshonna Rogers
Vice President
The Honorable Tracy Brueilly
Secretary
The Honorable Darcie Cary
Treasurer
The Honorable Gerald Moody
Charter Members
The Honorable Tracy Brueilly
The Honorable Dr. Sharon Carrish-Bulkley
The Honorable Bobbi Button
The Honorable Darcie Cary
The Honorable Jessica Cary
The Honorable Nikki Chilson
The Honorable Lori Coolidge
The Honorable Cheryl Costas
The Honorable Helen Dandois
The Honorable Thomas Elsasser
The Honorable Karen Ingalls
The Honorable David Mark
The Honorable Gerald Moody
The Honorable Ruth Paul
The Honorable Joan Sargent
Members
The Honorable Laura Finkeldey
The Honorable Julie Glover
The Honorable Charles Hollister
The Honorable Michelle Pequignot
The Honorable Shoshonna Rogers
The Honorable Fred VonWolffradt
History of Chi Alpha Epsilon
Founded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Chi Alpha Epsilon was organized in 1989. Responding to an increased need to acknowledge the continuing successes of students in the Academic Development Program and recognizing that students who share similar experiences could serve as significant models for others, a Greek letter honor society was proposed by Dr. Elbert Saddler. A university psychologist and counseling coordinator for the ACT 101 Program, Dr. Saddler identified eligible students and alumni to form the nucleus who are now the founding members of XAE. Through the efforts of Dr. Peter T. Kyper, Director of Developmental Programs at West Chester University, national recognition of the society has begun. Directors of similar programs at other colleges and universities have hailed its formation, which has led to plans for expansion to National Honor Society status.
Purpose
Chi Alpha Epsilon was formed to recognize the academic achievements of students admitted to colleges and the universities through non-traditional criteria. Its purposes are to promote continued high academic standards, to foster increased communication among its members, and to honor academic excellence achieved by those students admitted to college via developmental programs. The involvement of eligible alumni enables networking for members. Programs sponsored by the society encourage other students toward this accomplishment. The honor society also has the potential to be a significant political force in the support of funding for developmental studies nationwide.
Formation of Chapters
A Chapter may be instituted on a campus where a higher education opportunity type of program exists. A letter from the program director indicating a desire to form a chapter and including the names of a minimum of four eligible students, along with their official transcripts, should be sent to: Chi Alpha Epsilon, 129 Lawrence Center, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383, E-Mail: esaddler@wcupa.edu. Phone 610.436.2301
Eligibility
Full time students who are admitted into the Act 101 program, have two consecutive semesters with a 3.00 or better GPA and a cumulative GPA over 3.00 are eligible for membership. Eligible students will receive a letter of invitation in the semester after the qualifying semester.
M.U. History
On November 29, 2001, Mansfield University welcomed Dr. Saddler for the induction of the fourteen charter members of the Alpha Zeta Chapter. University Vice President For Student Affairs, Joe Maresco, was in attendance to accept the Charter for the University.
Order of Recognition
| The Order of the Ruby Key recognizes those students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.50 to 3.74 View MU Member List. |
| The Order of the Emerald Key recognizes those students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.75 to 3.99. View MU Member List. |
| The Order of the Diamond Key, XAE's highest honor, recognizes those students with a semester GPA of 4.00. View MU Member List. |
Founder, Dr. Elbert Saddler
Elbert M. Saddler has been a Counseling Psychologist for West Chester University since 1985. Bert currently coordinates counseling services for the Academic Development Program in the Academic Programs and Services Division at that University. In that capacity he is primarily responsible for psychological services offered to more than 300 program students.
Originally a Philadelphia native, Dr. Saddler began his career in student development while an undergraduate student at Rutgers University, Camden. Attending Rutgers following a tour in U.S. Navy, Bert volunteered to serve as a student representative to his special admissions program at the college. While yet a sophomore, he designed and administered a course: "Orientation to College Life" in the summer bridge session for incoming freshmen. After completing the Bachelors degree at Rutgers, Bert became the director of a private trade school and then worked for the City of Philadelphia as a vocational counselor coordinating enrollment for the John F. Kennedy Skill Center.
Upon returning to graduate school, Bert's interest in student development was rekindled. While pursuing both masters and doctoral degrees at Temple University in Counseling Psychology, he developed programs for returning adult students and a course for college credit which facilitated student development and academic success which became the basis of his doctoral research.
Dr. Saddler's professional teaching experience includes instruction at a private trade school for security police, and Adjunct Assistant Professorships, at Eastern College, St. Joseph's, and Temple Universities. As an Associate Professor of Counseling and Psychological Services at West Chester University, Dr. Saddler has taught undergraduate and graduate psychology courses. Bert also provides training and leadership to various communities of the Roman Catholic Church in United States. As a Stephen Leader, Bert trains Stephen Ministers to provide distinctively Christian, pastoral care giving. He is an ordained Deacon in the Presbyterian Church.
Dr. Saddler founded Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society in 1990. Now, with over 80 chapters and growing rapidly, XAE has become the premier model for recognizing students who enter colleges and universities through developmental program pathways. Based on his contributions throughout his career, he has been honored by both the Pennsylvania and the National Associations for Developmental Education for his Outstanding Service to Developmental Students. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission has honored him with the "Education Equity Award."
Dr. Saddler and his wife Joyce have three children. He enjoys flying, sailing, and dancing.
