Delta Pi Epsilon What is Delta Pi Epsilon? DPE founded in 1936 with the Alpha Chapter here at NYU A national honorary graduate society in Business Education Members are professional leaders who are committed to education, research and instructional activities for and about business Chapters in United States and Puerto Rico Objectives of DPE DELTA – Scholarship by improving the teaching of business through research PI – Leadership by helping members developing these skills EPSILON – Cooperation by providing team building and networking opportunities Why you should join DPE To enhance pride in your profession To network with business and education leaders To access latest instructional trends through Professional meetings and activities Publications enhancing classroom instruction Research findings Publications The Delta Pi Epsilon Journal Instructional Strategies: An Applied Research Series Delta Pi Epsilon special publications to improve instruction and research The Delta Pi Epsilon Newsletter Other DPE programs Grants – The DPE Research Foundation, Inc. awards grants to assist with research efforts Research Awards – Presented annually for outstanding doctoral dissertations, master’s thesis/research project or independent research publications Chapter Awards – Presented for chapter research and service activities DPE membership qualifications Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution Enrolled or completed at least 6 credits with a “B” average or better of graduate course work in business or education or a related discipline Attest to your commitment to the education for the business profession DPE, Alpha Chapter Activities Annual Summer Conference 2006 Program featured speaker - Dr. Bill McPherson Topic: "Determining Personality for Everyone.” 2006-07 Mentor Program Fall 2006 Program (Co-Sponsor) Guest Lecturer, Rebecca L. Ray, Ph.D., is a SVP at MasterCard International, leading the Global Learning & Organizational Development Topic: Professional Development for Organizational Learning and Training Professionals Annual Holiday Party DPE Initiation and Business Education Program Awards Celebration in the Spring Joint Metro Chapters Book and Article Awards with Alpha Xi (CUNY) More information Visit the Alpha Chapter website http://education.nyu.edu/alt/index.php/page/82 View past newsletters, download an application form, find out about upcoming Alpha Chapter events, etc. Contact: Lisa S. Ponti las2073@nyu.edu Alpha Chapter, First Vice President