Epsilon Pi Phi


Epsilon Pi Phi is an American honor society recognizing academic achievement among students in the field of emergency management, homeland security, and disaster research. It was established in 2006. It is an Association of College Honor Societies member.

History

The Foundation for Higher Education Accreditation established Epsilon Pi Phi in 2006 in Washington, D.C. It is an honor society that recognizes academic achievement of students in emergency management, homeland security, disaster research and science, criminal justice, and continuity management disciplines.
In 2015, Epsilon Pi Phi received its IRS ruling as a 5013 nonprofit organization. It was admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies in 2017. Its headquarters are at 2743 Herrington CV in Round Rock, Texas.

Symbols

The Greek letters Epsilon Pi Phi or EPP were selected to stand for Emergency Preparedness Professional. The colors of the society are green, navy blue, and gold, representing balance and progression, bravery and dedication, and wisdom and ambition. At graduation, its members may wear an honor cord is green, navy blue, and gold.
The society's logo includes an upward look at the Jefferson Memorial, selected to represent "the pursuit of education and the development of a better future", as well as the goal of "educating stakeholders and developing resilient communities". The outline of the logo is the border of Washington, D.C., founding location of Epsilon Pi Phi and symbolizing national pride.

Chapters

Following are the chapters of Epsilon Pi Phi, in alphabetical order. Inactive institutions are in italics.
Charter dateInstitutionLocationStatus
American Military University/American Public UniversityCharles Town, West VirginiaActive
Anna Maria CollegePaxton, MassachusettsActive
Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, ArkansasActive
Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, ArkansasActive
Campbell UniversityBuies Creek, North CarolinaActive
Capella UniversityOnlineActive
Franklin UniversityColumbus, OhioActive
Indiana University–Purdue University IndianapolisIndianapolis, IndianaInactive
John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York City, New YorkActive
Metropolitan College of New YorkNew York City, New YorkActive
Millersville University of PennsylvaniaMillersville, PennsylvaniaActive
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale and Davie, FloridaActive
Ohio Christian UniversityCircleville, OhioActive
Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OklahomaActive
Pennsylvania Western University, CaliforniaCalifornia, PennsylvaniaActive
Rowan UniversityGlassboro, New JerseyActive
Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaActive
University at Albany, SUNYAlbany, New YorkActive
2022University of FloridaGainesville, FloridaActive
University of GuamMangilao, GuamActive
2002University of New HavenWest Haven, ConnecticutActive
Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, North CarolinaActive