Phi Alpha Epsilon

Architectural engineering honor society

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Phi Alpha Epsilon

ΦΑΕ
Founded| 1984; 41 years ago (1984)
Kansas State University
Type| Honor
Affiliation| Independent
Status| Active
Emphasis| Architectural Engineering
Scope| National
Colors|  Purple and  White
Chapters| 4 active
Headquarters| 918 North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
United States

Phi Alpha Epsilon (ΦΑΕ) is an American collegiate honor society for architectural engineering. It was established at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas in 1980.

## History

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In the fall of 1980, students in the Department of Architectural Engineering & Construction Science at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas formed an interest group to consider creating an academic honorary society.[1] They were assisted by Charles Bissey, professor of architectural engineering and construction science.[2] As a result, Kappa Sigma Alpha Epsilon (KSAE) was established.[1] In the spring of 1981, its seven charter members and eight pledges were installed.[1] Bissey served as the group's academic advisor.[1][3]

After other architectural engineering programs expressed an interest in joining KSAE, a discussion took place during the 1983–84 academic year.[1] The group became a national academic honorary society in the fall of 1984, with the name change to Phi Alpha Epsilon.[1] The honor society's function was to reward academic achievement in architectural engineering and to recognize outstanding alumni.[1][4]

Charter of the Beta chapter at the University of Kansas

Kansas State University was chartered as the Alpha chapter of Phi Alpha Epsilon in the spring of 1985.[1] Bissey served faculty advisor for the Alpha chapter until his retirement in December 2003.[1][2] A second chapter, Beta, was chartered at the University of Kansas on November 3, 1984.[5] Other chapters following, including Delta at the University of Texas at Austin in 1998 and Eta at Tennessee State University in 1995.[6][7]

As of 2025, Phi Alpha Epsilon has chartered at nine chapters, with four remaining active.[1][5][6][7] Alpha chapter is located at 918 North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Manhattan, Kansas.[8]

## Symbols

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The society's colors are purple and white.

## Activities

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Members of Phi Alpha Epsilon hold social events and tutor for department classes.[9]

The society offers scholarships to its members through its Phi Alpha Epsilon Scholarship fund.[10] The fund was established with $6,900 in gifts from architectural firms and architectural engineering graduates.[10] In 1998, Duane Henderson, one of the Phi Alpha Epsilon's founding members, expanded the scholarship fund with a gift of $14,000.[10] The scholarship fund is managed by the Kansas State University Foundation.[10]

## Membership

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Phi Alpha Epsilon members must be a junior or a senior seeking a degree in architectural engineering who have completed fifteen hours in the program with at least a 3.25 grade point average.[4][9] Students who qualify for membership receive an invitation to join.[11][5] New members are inducted once each semester.[4][9]

## Chapters

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Following is a list of Phi Alpha Epsilon chapters, with active chapters indicated in bold and inactive chapters in italics.

Chapter  | Charter date and range  | Institution  | Location  | Status  | References

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Alpha | 1985  | Kansas State University | Manhattan, Kansas | Active  | [1][a]
Beta | November 3, 1984 | University of Kansas | Lawrence, Kansas | Active  | [5]
Gamma ? | 198x ?–20xx ?  | Pennsylvania State University | State College, Pennsylvania | Inactive  | [12][13][14]
Delta | 1988  | University of Texas at Austin | Austin, Texas | Active  | [6]
Epsilon ? | 19xx ?–xxxx ?  | University of Miami | Coral Gables, Florida | Inactive  | [15][16]
Zeta | April 30, 1995–xxxx ?  | North Carolina A&T State University | Greensboro, North Carolina | Inactive  | [17]
Eta | April 30, 1995  | Tennessee State University | Nashville, Tennessee | Active  | [7]
Theta | Spring 2012–20xx ?  | Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, Michigan | Inactive  | [18]
Iota | 2014–20xx ?  | University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, Ohio | Inactive  |

1. ^ Chapter was formed from Kappa Sigma Alpha Epsilon (local), established in 1981.

## Notable members

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* Wendell Lady (Alpha, honorary, 1982), Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives and architectural engineer[19][3]

## See also

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* Tau Beta Pi
* Honor society
* Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS)

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "History | Phi Alpha Epsilon". Kansas State University. Archived from the original on August 2, 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
2. ^ a b "Bissey Named Advisor". The Mercury. Manhattan, Kansas. 1988-06-23. p. 21. Retrieved 2025-04-02 - via Newspapers.com.
3. ^ a b "Lady Honorary Member". The Mercury. Manhattan, Kansas. 1982-07-07. p. 28. Retrieved 2025-04-02 - via Newspapers.com.
4. ^ a b c "Hatridge Joins Honor Society". The Olathe Daily News. Kansas. 1997-11-25. p. 4. Retrieved 2023-08-02 - via Newspapers.com.
5. ^ a b c d "Phi Alpha Epsilon | Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering". University of Kansas. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
6. ^ a b c "Phi Alpha Eplison -- Info". University of Texas. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
7. ^ a b c "Organizations". Tennessee State University. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
8. ^ "Contact Us - Phi Alpha Epsilon". Kansas State University. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
9. ^ a b c "About | Phi Alpha Epsilon". Kansas State University. Archived from the original on 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
10. ^ a b c d "Alum Contributes Scholarship". The Manhattan Mercury. Kansas. 1998-06-21. pp. 27, pt. 2. Retrieved 2023-08-02 - via Newspapers.com.
11. ^ "About | Phi Alpha Epsilon". Kansas State University. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
12. ^ Marshals, Student (1988-05-04). "Campus / Student Marshalls". Centre Daily Times. State College, Pennsylvania. p. 23. Retrieved 2025-04-02 - via Newspapers.com.
13. ^ "People You Know". The York Dispatch. York, Pennsylvania. 1991-03-21. p. 78. Retrieved 2025-04-02 - via Newspapers.com.
14. ^ "School/Youth". Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. 2001-05-24. p. 71. Retrieved 2025-04-02 - via Newspapers.com.
15. ^ "University of Miami Fall 2009 Fact Book" (PDF). University of Miami. 2009. p. vi. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 25, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
16. ^ "Deans' List University of Miami". The Journal Times. Racine, Wisconsin. 1992-06-20. p. 31. Retrieved 2025-04-02 - via Newspapers.com.
17. ^ "Tim Forrest Earns Degree". Fulton County Expositor. Wauseon, Ohio. 1996-06-18. p. 7. Retrieved 2025-04-02 - via Newspapers.com.
18. ^ "AE Insider: PAE". AE Insider. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
19. ^ "Lady Honored". The Wichita Eagle. 1982-08-24. p. 27. Retrieved 2025-04-02 - via Newspapers.com.

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