Omicron Delta Epsilon

Contact Information

Professor Richard J. Kent
Faculty Advisor, ODE
(330) 672-2366
Email: rkent@kent.edu

OMICRON DELTA EPSILON, the International Honor Society in Economics

Undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in becoming members of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Honor Society in Economics. The general requirements to be considered for membership, which may be waived in exceptional circumstances, and other relevant information are as follows:

1. All candidates: Overall GPA of 3.0 or better
2. Undergraduate candidates: GPA of 3.0 or better in Economics courses (at least 15 hours completed).
3. Graduate candidates: GPA of better than 3.0 in Economics courses (for equivalent of at least one semester of graduate work).
4. Membership fee: $30.00 (Make check out to: Dr. Richard Kent,ODE Advisor).
5. Membership form: Applicants should complete a membership form (obtained from the Department of Economics).
6. Candidates need not be economics majors but must have a genuine interest in economics.

BRIEF BACKGROUND ON ODE

ODE, which dates back to 1915, is one of the world's largest and most prestigious academic honor societies. Its basic objective is to recognize and honor outstanding academic achievements in economics. It also works to promote closer ties between students and faculty and among colleges and universities around the globe. ODE has over 400 chapters throughout the world with over 10,000 active members. Its activities, which have a broad international base that reflects the economic, business, social, and political interdependency of nations, involve such things as publishing a journal, invited speakers, group discussions, dinners, meetings, special projects, and participation in Honors Day celebrations. For a college or university to have a Chapter of ODE it must be fully accredited by the appropriate accrediting body and maintain a Department of Economics with high standards and a wide range of course offerings.