About Lambda Pi Eta

Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) has over 400 active chapters at four-year colleges and universities worldwide. LPH was founded in 1985 at the University of Arkansas. LPH became a part of the National Communication Association (NCA) in 1988, and the official honor society of the NCA in July 1995. Founded in 2001, the goal of our chapter (Iota Tau) is to honor academic excellence in the field of communication studies and to foster growth within both the academic and professional careers of communication studies students and graduates.

LPH represents what Aristotle described in his book, On Rhetoric, as the three ingredients of persuasion: Logos (Lambda) meaning logic, Pathos (Pi) relating to emotion, and Ethos (Eta) defined as character, credibility, and ethics.

Goals of Lambda Pi Eta

(1) Recognize, foster, and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in communication studies

(2) Stimulate interest in the field of communication studies

(3) Promote and encourage professional development among communication studies majors

(4) Provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of communication studies

(5) Establish and maintain closer relationships between faculty and students

(6) Explore options for graduate education in communication studies

National Recognition

LPH is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS), whose mission is to build a visibly cohesive community of national and international honor societies, individually and collaboratively exhibiting excellence in scholarship, service, programs, and governance.

LPH Membership Information

Requirements for membershipin Lambda Pi Eta:

Completion of sixty (60) credit hours or 15 units

Completion of twelve (12) credit hours or 3 units within Communication Studies

Cumulative GPA of 3.0

Cumulative Communication Studies GPA of 3.25

Class Standing in the top 35% of your class

Exhibit high standards of personal and professional character.

Membership is by invitation. However, if you feel you meet the requirements, please contact the faculty advisor for verification.

Contact Information

Faculty Advisor: Tara J. Schuwerk, Ph.D.

tschuwer@stetson.edu

386-822-8945

Elizabeth Hall 203-A

Communication Studies Society

The Communication Studies Society at Stetson University works closely with Lambda Pi Eta and is open to all interested Communication & Media Studies majors and minors.  The Society is currently being formed and is looking for new members.  The society and LPH are planning several events such as a movie night, and a possible Communication Mixer.  Your participation is welcome and so are your ideas -- please contact the LPH president.

Officers & Members

President, Kai Eckenrode: I am a senior from Springfield, Virginia. I am a Communication & Media Studies major with a Political Science minor. I play for the men's soccer team here at Stetson,and am a representative to the Stetson Student Athletic Advisory Committee. I have written for the school newspaper, The Reporter, as well as my own online blog.

Vice President, Layla Rivera: I am a senior at Stetson University from Oviedo, FL. I am an International Business major, and a French and Communication & Media Studies dual minor. I serve our Stetson's campus through Alpha Kappa Psi, Lambda Pi Eta, Phi Alpha Delta, and the Office of Alumni Engagement as Work Study. I also work for Blackstone Law Group as campus administrator and proctor for practice LSAT Tests. I look forward to my final victory lap at Stetson! Go Hatters! 

Secretary, Stephanie Gonzalez: I am a senior Communication & Media Studies major and a Journalism minor from Sarasota. Along with Lambda Pi Eta, I am also a leader for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and a member of Phi Eta Sigma. Outside of school I enjoy reading, writing, singing, and cooking.

Treasurer, Jewel Connelly: I am a senior Communication and Media Studies major with an Anthropology minor. In addition to being a part of Lambda Pi Eta, I am also a member of Phi Eta Sigma and Stetson's Top Hats dance team. In the fall of 2012 I interned at the Museum of Florida Art and was privileged to see the sculptures of internationally famous artist Duane Hanson. Some of my personal interests include English style horseback riding, sketching, and crafting personalized cards. I would love nothing more than to combine my love of horses with writing so I've recently considered the field of Equestrian sports writing.

Scholarship Officer, Camille Bodden:  I am a Senior Communication & Media Studies major with a minor in Marketing.  I am one of Stetson's numerous international students, hailing originally from Grand Cayman -- the largest island of the three Cayman Islands.  I transferred to Stetson from a university in Colorado, giving me time to enjoy the beautiful Florida sunshine and meet the challenge of Stetson's strong academic expectations!  I am a proud member of Lambda Pi Eta who has been a Dean's list student since arriving at Stetson two years ago.  I hope to graduate with honors in May and to develop my career in the fields of Marketing or Public Relations.  I enjoy nature writing, composing poetry, exploring Caribbean history, and most of all spending time with my Lambda Pi Eta family and friends!

Other Current Members:

James Albright

Michael Paul Cartledge

Ashley Dennis

Charlotte McFarland

Kara Oldford

Shaquille Rainge

Ryan Rinaldo

Stephen Schofield

Olivia Sorrells