Order of the Sword & Shield
Order of the Sword & Shield | |
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OSSNHS or ΟΣΣ | |
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Founded | 2010 St. John's University |
Type | Honor society |
Affiliation | Independent |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Protective security disciplines |
Scope | International |
Motto | Ex scientia pax {"Out of knowledge comes peace") |
Pillars | Excellence, Knowledge, Ethics, and Peace |
Colors | Blue and Gold |
Chapters | 100+ |
Other name | Omicron Sigma Sigma |
Headquarters | P.O. Box 972 Coram, New York 11727 United States |
Website | www |
The Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society (OSSNHS or ΟΣΣ) is an international honor society for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals in the fields of homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, and all protective security disciplines.[1]
History
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The Order of the Sword & Shield was established in 2010 at St. Johns University by Professor Jeffrey Grossmann.[2] The organization was created to be the first national honor society dedicated exclusively to homeland security, intelligence, emergency management and all protective security disciplines.[2] Grossman serves as its executive director.[2] Its headquarters are in Coram, New York.[2] It has chartered more than 100 collegiate chapters.[3]
Symbols
[edit]The National Honor Society is also known by its Greek designation Omicron Sigma Sigma (ΟΣΣ).[2] Its colors are gold and blue.[4] The official motto in Latin is Ex scientia pax which means "Out of knowledge comes peace".[5][2] Its core values or pillars are excellence, knowledge, ethics, and peace.[6]
Membership
[edit]In order to qualify, undergraduate students must have a 3.25 overall grade point average or higher (on a 4.0 scale) and have completed 50 percent of their overall program if they are majoring in a field within the honor society's charter. For graduate students to qualify, they must have a 3.5 overall GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) and must also have completed over 50 percent of their program to apply for membership. In addition, a letter of recommendation and an unofficial transcript is required.[1] Professionals who have demonstrated significant achievement in a homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, or security-related occupation may also apply. They must have five years of experience and submit a letter of recommendation and resume.[7]
Chapters
[edit]Collegiate chapters
[edit]Following is a list of the Order of the Sword collegiate chapters.[3] Inactive institutions are indicated in italics.
High school chapters
[edit]Chapter | Charter date | Institution | Location | Status | Location |
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HS Alpha | 2021 | Bob Jones High School | Madison, Alabama | Active | [3][27] |
James Clemens High School | Madison, Alabama | Active |
Professional chapters
[edit]Institution | Location | Status | Location |
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Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) | Dearborn, Michigan | Active | [3] |
International Society for Preparedness, Resilience, and Security | Active | [3] | |
Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) | Mooresville, North Carolina | Active | [3] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Order of the Sword & Shield". Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society.
- ^ a b c d e f "Security Studies Adds 'Sword and Shield' Chapter". angelo.edu.
- ^ a b c d e f "Chapters". Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Bylaws of the Order of the Sword and Shield
- ^ "Alumni Organizations - Order of the Sword and Shield". columbiasouthern.edu.
- ^ "About". Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Professional Membership requirements
- ^ Donohue, Erin (2013-06-11). "Adelphi University Inducts its First Class to the Order of the Sword and Shield". Garden City, NY Patch. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "About". ASU Chapter OSS. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Fetzer, Mary (November 17, 2023). "Order of the Sword and Shield National Honor Society installs Penn State chapter". Penn State University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Order of the Sword". American Military University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Order of the Sword and Shield". Calhoun Community College. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Order of the Sword and Shield". Columbia Southern University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society". Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Daniel Morgan Graduate School | Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security". danielmorgangraduateschool.com. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "The Order of the Sword and Shield: Homeland Security's Honor Society". Eastern Kentucky University. 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "PATHWAYS". Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "SPGA Honor Societies". Fairleigh Dickinson University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Clubs and Organizations". Fayetteville State University. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ "Student Activities - Coles College of Business". Kennesaw State University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Omicron Sigma Sigma | Helms School of Government". Liberty University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Closed School Information". Long Island Business Institute. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Honor Societies". Robert Morris University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society". Thomas Edison State University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Order of the Sword and Shield | College of Business and Security Management". University of Alaska Fairbanks. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "The Order of The Sword and Shield | START". University of Maryland. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Zedeck, Nicole (2021-07-01). "Bob Jones High School gains national recognition for cybersecurity program". WAAY 31 News. Retrieved 2024-08-23.