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Alpha Sigma Tau’s Beta Eta Chapter at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was recently recognized by the National Organization for demonstrating excellence within the 2022-2024 biennium. Awards were announced at Alpha Sigma Tau’s 45th National Convention in Portsmouth/Norfolk, Virginia, June 20-23, 2024.

The Beta Eta Chapter was recognized with the Financial Excellence Award, the Growth Improvement Award, and the Retention Excellence Award. The Financial Excellence Award is presented to chapters exhibiting strong budgeting and billing practices, financial management, and overall financial health. The Growth Improvement Award is presented to chapters exhibiting significant efforts and improvement in membership recruitment. The Retention Excellence Award is presented to chapters exhibiting a culture of excellence and commitment to membership retention. 

Even while increasing their chapter size each academic year and retaining 98% of their collegiate members over the last two years, the chapter managed to ensure that less than 10% of all current members had any type of outstanding balance by the end of the spring 2024 semester. 

Chapter President Emily Buss and Vice President of Operations Audrey Verge were present to accept the award. Five other Beta Eta Chapter members attended the convention. Chapter Advisor and Beta Eta Chapter alumna Jenni Cornelius was also in attendance. The Alpha Sigma Tau National Council congratulates the Beta Eta Chapter for their outstanding hard work, perseverance, and commitment to the Sorority and their community. 

For more information on Alpha Sigma Tau’s 45th National Convention awards, including a full list of all recipients, please visit astconvention.org.

About Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority 
Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority is a national, lifelong organization that provides women with lasting and meaningful friendships grounded in shared values, relevant skills necessary to navigate life, and opportunities to enrich the lives of women. Since our founding in 1899 at Eastern Michigan University, we have initiated more than 60,000 women who Define Excellence.  

About the Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority  
The Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau was established at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1972. Since then, over 1,000 women have been initiated into the Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau. 

Today, the chapter continues to provide women at SIUE with a community of belonging, personal and professional development opportunities, and an outlet to contribute to the local Edwardsville community. 

PHOTO:  Alpha Sigma Tau National Sorority Beta Eta Chapter at SIUE