Welcome to the Gamma Upsilon chapter of Delta Alpha Pi International (DAPi) at the University of Arizona Global Campus! DAPi is an academic honor society for students with disabilities attending colleges and universities. Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society presents an opportunity to recognize students with disabilities for their academic accomplishments.
History
The University of Arizona Global Campus' Office of Student Access and Wellness fosters equal opportunities to student success through accessible educational programs, disability-related advocacy, faculty and staff education, and an enhanced awareness of individual abilities and contributions. We are committed to an environment that respects and values diversity and encourages self-advocacy and self-determination. As a result of our work with students, we see the impact of the negative stereotyping associated with disability, specifically that students with disabilities may be reluctant to identify themselves publicly resulting in limited access to educational opportunities. Additionally, this reluctance diminishes opportunities for successful students with disabilities to share their stories, inspire others, and positively impact societal stereotypes.
Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society presents an opportunity to change that perception by recognizing students with disabilities for their academic accomplishments and the University of Arizona Global Campus is thrilled to have the opportunity to partner in supporting its eligible students toward that end.
Purpose
- Because of the negative stereotyping associated with disability, students have been reluctant to identify themselves publicly
- DAPi Honor Society presents an opportunity to change that perception by recognizing students with disabilities for their academic accomplishments
- This honor society facilitates the development of skills in leadership, advocacy, and education for participating students
Meaning
The three Greek letters comprising DAPi have specific meaning:
Delta – D for Disability, but also the triangle, symbol of strength. Members of Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society demonstrate strength as leaders on campus to help break down the barriers of negativism. They also serve as mentors and role models for other students with disabilities.
Alpha – A stands for Achievement. Alpha is the beginning, and academic achievement must come first. A also stands for advocacy because students must advocate for themselves before they can advocate for others. Members of Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society enhance advocacy skills for themselves and for the rights of all individuals with disabilities to be included fully in society.
Pi – P represents Pride. Pride in academic achievement and in other accomplishments, not just as students with disabilities, but as members of the university community. Pi is a mathematical symbol that we learned to use in elementary arithmetic classes. For these reasons, Pi is an appropriate symbol for education. Members of Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society participate in activities designed to educate the community and society regarding disability issues and the need to apply the principles of universal design in learning.
Members of Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society participate in activities designed to educate the community and society regarding disability issues and the need to apply the principles of universal design in learning. Members of Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society work for an "aDAPtable" world.
Membership Criteria
Membership in Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society is by invitation only and open to all eligible University of Arizona Global Campus students. To qualify for membership in Delta Alpha Pi, students must meet the following criteria as of January 1 and July 1:
- Be a student with a documented disability through the Office of Student Access and Wellness
- Demonstrate an interest in disability issues
AND
- Be an undergraduate student currently enrolled and have completed a minimum of 24 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.10
OR
- Be a graduate student currently enrolled and have completed 18 credits of graduate coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.30
Member Privileges
Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society offers members valuable opportunities for individual growth through leadership, advocacy, and education. In addition, any Delta Alpha Pi member who participates in the University of Arizona Global Campus in -person commencement ceremony will be distinguished by Delta Alpha Pi regalia in the form of Honor Cords provided by the University. Grad Regalia such as honor cords are not available directly through Delta Alpha Pi – students are welcome to purchase blue and gold colored regalia through other vendors for the purpose of representing their membership in Delta Alpha Pi at commencement or elsewhere should they so choose.
Contact Information
For general inquiries [email protected]
Nikki Huber, Student Access and Wellness Counselor
Delta Alpha Pi Advisor
[email protected]