Lambda Beta
Lambda Beta | |
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ΛΒ | |
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Founded | October 1986 |
Type | Honor society |
Affiliation | Independent |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Respiratory Care |
Scope | National |
Motto | Life and Breath |
Colors | Blue and Green |
Publication | Lambda Beta Newsletter |
Chapters | 150+ |
Headquarters | 10801 Mastin Street, Suite 300 Overland Park, Kansas 66210 United States |
Website | Lambda Beta Society |
Lambda Beta Society (ΛΒ) is an American honor society that recognizes undergraduate achievement in respiratory care related colleges. It was formed in 1986 and has chartered more than 150 chapters in the United States.
History
[edit]Lambda Beta Society was formed in October 1986.[1] It is a national honor society that recognizes undergraduate achievement in respiratory care related colleges.[1]
By January 1988, the society had chartered 27 chapters.[2] It is sponsored by the American Association for Respiratory Care, the American Respiratory Care Foundation, the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory, and National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).[3][4] It is governed by an eleven-member board of directors.[3]
Lambda Beta was registered as a nonprofit corporation in January 2010.[5] It has chartered over 150 chapters in the United States.[6] Its national headquarters is at 10801 Mastin Street in Overland Park, Kansas.[7][5]
Symbols
[edit]The name Lamba Beta was chosen to represent the goals of sustaining “Life" and "Breath”.[3][6] The society's motto is "Life and Breath". The society's colors are blue and green.[8] Its insignia is a key with the Greek letters ΛΒ.[3]
Its publication is Lambda Beta Newsletter.[7]
Activities
[edit]Lambda Beta awards four annual scholarships to students of institutions where it has chapters.[9][10] The H. Frederick Helmholz, MD Scholarship recognizes an original narrative review of literature related to respiratory care.[10][9] The NBRC Leadership Award is presented for academic leadership and community service.[9][10] The CoARC Stephen P. Mikles, EdD, RRT, FAARC Media Award recognizes a presentation on respiratory care.[9][10] The Brad Leidich Memorial Scholarship is for a first-generation student who is seeking an associate degree in respiratory therapy.[10]
Membership
[edit]Membership is open to undergraduate students studying respiratory care who are in the top 25 percent of their class, after completing half of their coursework.[11][12][13] Members are nominated by existing members or by faculty.[6] Membership categories include students, faculty, and national honorary members.[3]
Chapters
[edit]Following are the chapters of Lambda Beta, with inactive institutions in italics.[14]
- ^ Chapter formed at Norwalk Community College, now Connecticut State Community College Norwalk.
- ^ Chapter formed at Northwest Kansas Technical College, now Fort Hays Tech Northwest.
- ^ Chapter formed at Erie Community College, now called SUNY Erie.
- ^ VTC merged with Northern Vermont University and Castleton University to become Vermont State University in 2023.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Respiratory Students Enter Lambda Beta". Clinch Valley News and Richlands Press. Bristol, Virginia. 1987-09-23. p. 7. Retrieved 2025-02-16 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Black Hawk College Programs Accredited". The Rock Island Argus. Moline, Illinois. 1988-01-28. p. 6. Retrieved 2025-02-16 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Lambda Beta Honor Society By-Laws" (PDF). Lambda Beta. March 3, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ "Henry Oh featured in Lambda Beta publication". Idaho State University. May 18, 2020. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ a b "Lambda Beta Society". Nonprofit Explorer ProPublica. 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ a b c d "WSCC Inducts First Students into Lambda Beta Society". The Marietta Times. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ a b "Newsletters". Lambda Beta. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "Memorabilia Order Form". Lambda Beta. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ a b c d "Lambda Beta Scholarships and Awards". Commision of Accreditation for Respiratory Care. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Davis, Emerson (2024-03-22). "2024 Respiratory Care Scholarships and Awards". The National Board for Respiratory Care. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "235 Lambda Beta Society". Archived from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
- ^ a b "Lambda Beta Society". Piedmont Technical College. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ a b "Student Organizations". Laurel Institutes. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "Chapter List". Lambda Beta. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ Swanepoel, Sharon (2022-04-27). "Alejandro Martinez, of Loganville, named to Lambda Beta National Honor Society". Your Local News. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "GateWay Student Recipient of Lambda Beta Society NBRC/Hill Leadership Award". GateWay Community College. November 18, 2020. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "Lambda Beta National Honor Society Induction". Georgia State University's Merit Page. May 5, 2023. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "Home". Lambda Beta. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "The Lambda Beta Society | Respiratory Therapy". Salisbury University. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "Salisbury State". The Star-Democrat. Easton, Maryland. 1997-04-02. p. 32. Retrieved 2025-02-16 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Services, Bulldog Creative. "Student Services". Southern WV Community & Technical College. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "Honor Societies". St. Catherine University. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "Respiratory Care Degree Programs". University of Kansas Medical Center. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "Current Students | Health Sciences". Utah Tech University. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "Respiratory Therapy". Victor Valley College. 2009. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "Lambda Beta Honor Society". Washington Adventist University. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "WSCO Inducts New Lambda Beta Society Members". Washington State College of Ohio. October 12, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ "Professional Organizations The Department of Respiratory Therapy". Weber State University. Retrieved 2025-02-16.