Values
Our Pillars
Friendship, Leadership, and Professionalism are the three pillars that we use to guide our chapter. We value friendship by being loyal to each other — developing a life-long commitment to our sisters and Alpha Omega Epsilon. With shared academic and social experiences and emphasis on scholarship, our family is encouraging, supportive and understanding — ensuring the success of our sorority and discipline.
We value leadership by providing influential programming opportunities where integrity, character and self-confidence can flourish. Knowledge, education, communication, high scholastic standards, enriched experiences and relationships/networking are essential to our achievements.
We value professionalism by treating others with respect, honesty and dignity. We accept the responsibilities, privileges and traditions of the Alpha Omega Epsilon membership, and volunteer a lifetime of passion and vitality to future generations of women as engineers and technical scientists.
Mission Statement
Alpha Omega Epsilon is a professional and social sorority founded in 1983 that promotes friendship, leadership and professionalism to all members of the organization, the community and our professions.
Vision Statement
The future Alpha Omega Epsilon seeks to create:
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Alpha Omega Epsilon is the spirit of women in engineering and the technical sciences, devoted to an enriching and life-changing experience for our members. Sisters commit to a lifelong engagement with Alpha Omega Epsilon by reinforcing the bonds between each other and enhancing the experiences of future generations of engineers and technical scientists.
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The Sorority grows by developing successful members and instilling our core values in our membership. Our recognized and trusted brand represents the well-rounded engineer and technical scientist, inspiring pride in our Sisters. Our infrastructure, business processes, and expansion efforts provide a sustained competitive advantage. And, our network of diverse and talented volunteers are aligned in the relentless pursuit of our common purpose.
Core Values
The fundamental beliefs of Alpha Omega Epsilon:
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We value the INDIVIDUALITY of our Chapters and our members as this is what makes our family unique.
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We value RESPONSIBILITY by making decisions based upon good judgment, following through with those decisions and being held accountable for those decisions.
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We value the effect positive LEADERSHIP has on our Sorority and provide opportunities for leadership to develop and flourish.
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We value the PROFESSIONALISM of our members as we treat each other with the dignity and respect each of us deserves.
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We value our VOLUNTEERS who fulfill their obligations for the betterment of the Sorority.
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We value FRIENDSHIP by being loyal to each other, caring for each other and recognizing the value inherent in each individual member.
Ideals
As an individual, I will promote integrity, character, honesty, self-confidence, and uphold my financial responsibilities.
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As a Sorority, we will promote unity, friendship, professionalism, follow traditions, and maintain our image.
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As an integral part of the school, we will promote engineering and technical science activities, high scholastic standards, and strong relations between students and faculty.
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As an active member in the community, we will promote understanding, knowledge, and communication within our profession
Objectives
To create friendships while promoting self-confidence, professionalism and motivation among female engineers and technical scientists of all curricula.
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To work for the betterment of the individual and the Sorority as a whole.
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To create a friendly and warm environment among its members.
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To promote the welfare and interest of the profession.
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To strengthen the relationships between students and faculty.
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To enhance educational achievements and scholarship.
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To help develop the highest standards of personal integrity and character.
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To foster and maintain the bond of sisterhood through a continuing program for the alumnae.