Delta Omega is the honorary society for graduate students in public health. The Society was founded in 1924 at Johns Hopkins University, School of Public Health. There are currently 48 chapters throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The national office is located at Association of School of Public Health. Any questions concerning Delta Omega can be sent to the Executive Secretary, Allison Foster. For information about the Beta Gamma Chapter at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, contact the Dr. Dr. Thomas Tucker , (859) 249-0773 ext.225.

Upcoming Event:

The Beta Gamma Chapter of Delta Omega will have its induction of new members and annual meeting
Friday, March 22, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Hilary J. Boone Center, 510 Rose Street (www.uky.edu/BooneCenter/map.htm).
Our speaker will be Stephanie Mayfield Gibson, MD, FCAP, Commissioner, Kentucky Department for Public Health.
NOTE: Event is by invitation only. There will be a $25 charge for the luncheon.

 

 

 

 

This Constitution was approved by the inaugural Executive Committee on February 10, 2006.

Name

The name of this organization shall be the Delta Omega Society Beta Gamma Chapter.

Purpose

The purpose of the Society shall be to encourage and recognize excellence in practice, research, education and academic achievement in the field of public health.

Officers

1. Except in the inaugural two years, the officers of the Chapter shall consist of an Immediate-Past President, a President, a President-elect, and a Secretary-Treasurer.

2. The officers shall be elected by a vote of the majority of the Chapter members present at the annual business meeting. Elections will be held every two years for all offices. The President-Elect will serve two years in that position, and then assume a two-year term as President, followed by another two year term as Immediate-Past President of the Society. The officers shall assume their duties as of January 1, following the annual business meeting.

3. If any officer in the Executive Committee (officers) is unable to complete his or her term, the remaining officers shall appoint a replacement who will serve until the next election by the Chapter.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the Chapter shall consist of the national officers, and may include committee chairs or members-at-large appointed by the President, as described in the by-laws.

Membership

There shall be four categories of membership in Delta Omega.

1. Student Membership: Student membership shall be selected by the Executive Committee. Members elected from the student body shall be approved at the annual business meeting. They shall be chosen with due regard to their scholarly attainments, commitment to service, involvement in college activities, and honorary character of Delta Omega. In order to be eligible for membership in Delta Omega in this category, the student shall: Possess a degree equivalent to or higher than the bachelor's degree. Be in the last semester leading to an advanced degree in public health. Intend, so far as can be ascertained, to follow a career in health or public health.

2. A maximum of ten percent (10%) of graduating students shall be elected to membership in any one year. Those elected shall be from the upper twenty-five percent (25%) in class standing and have demonstrated real or potential qualities of leadership in public health. The total student group to be considered for membership shall only include persons who are candidates or who have received an advanced degree in public health during that current calendar year. The term "advanced degree in public health" as used in these By-laws, refers to the following degrees or their equivalents: Master of Public Health, Doctor of Public Health, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy.

3. Faculty Membership: Faculty membership shall be selected by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will give particular attention to outstanding public health performance in scholarship, teaching, research and the quality of publications. The total number of faculty members elected in any one year may be up to three percent (3%) of the full-time faculty.

4. Alumni Membership: Alumni membership shall be selected by the Executive Committee. Delta Omega may elect a maximum of ten graduated from the College whose work in the practice of public health would serve as a model for future graduates of the College for membership each year.

5. Honorary Membership: Delta Omega may nominate honorary members to be elected by a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee. This membership shall be limited and conferred only upon persons possessing exceptional qualifications who have attained a meritorious distinction in the field.

Annual Meeting

There shall be held annually a meeting of the Beta Gamma Chapter, at which time officers shall be elected biannually and chapter business conducted.

Emblem

The emblem of the Society shall be a gold key with circular center, with the Greek letters Delta Omega engraved on the obverse.

By-Laws

The Chapter By-laws, established by the Executive Committee, will further define the regulations and operations of the Chapter and amendment procedures.

Amendments

This constitution may be amended by two-thirds vote of the members present at the annual business meeting.

There shall be four categories of membership in Delta Omega.

1. Student Membership: Student membership shall be selected by the Executive Committee. Members elected from the student body shall be approved at the annual business meeting. They shall be chosen with due regard to their scholarly attainments, commitment to service, involvement in college activities, and honorary character of Delta Omega. In order to be eligible for membership in Delta Omega in this category, the student shall: Possess a degree equivalent to or higher than the bachelor's degree. Be in the last semester leading to an advanced degree in public health. Intend, so far as can be ascertained, to follow a career in health or public health.

2. A maximum of ten percent (10%) of graduating students shall be elected to membership in any one year. Those elected shall be from the upper twenty-five percent (25%) in class standing and have demonstrated real or potential qualities of leadership in public health. The total student group to be considered for membership shall only include persons who are candidates or who have received an advanced degree in public health during that current calendar year. The term "advanced degree in public health" as used in these By-laws, refers to the following degrees or their equivalents: Master of Public Health, Doctor of Public Health, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy.

3. Faculty Membership: Faculty membership shall be selected by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will give particular attention to outstanding public health performance in scholarship, teaching, research and the quality of publications. The total number of faculty members elected in any one year may be up to three percent (3%) of the full-time faculty.

4. Alumni Membership: Alumni membership shall be selected by the Executive Committee. Delta Omega may elect a maximum of ten graduated from the College whose work in the practice of public health would serve as a model for future graduates of the College for membership each year.

5. Honorary Membership: Delta Omega may nominate honorary members to be elected by a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee. This membership shall be limited and conferred only upon persons possessing exceptional qualifications who have attained a meritorious distinction in the field.

2010 Delta Omega Society Beta Gamma Chapter Induction Ceremony John Kim and Dr. Mcknight Dr. Torrie Harris and Dr. Mcknight Dr. Forrest Calico and Dr. Mcknight

Founding Members inducted at other institutions

Lynne Hall
Joel Lee (t)
Michael Samuels

 

Other Members inducted at other institutions

Patrick Breheny
Ann Coker
Ray Garman
Andrew Johnson
Glen Mays
Larry Prybil
Martha Riddell
Chi Wang

 

Honorary Inductees

Glyn Caldwell	2007
Forrest Calico	2010
Laverne Carter	2008
Steve Davis	2009
Kristine M. Gebbie	2010
William Hacker	2010
James W. Holsinger, Jr.	2007
Rice Leach	2008
Stephanie Mayfield
Thomas Samuel	2007
F. Douglas Scutchfield	2006
Douglas Thoroughman	2008
Stephen W. Wyatt	2006

 

Student Inductees

Erin Abner	2006
Samuel Antwi	2011
Kia Armstrong	2008
Paula Arnett	2012
Ibitola O. Asaolu	2013
Miriam Azuoru	2008
Justin Blackburn	2007
Angela Carman	2012
Naomi Hudson Carter	2010
Leah Casanave	2013
Jan Chamness	2010
Eric Durbin	2013
Jennifer Gatz	2006
Laura Hall	2006
Rachel Hall	2008
Edmond Hooker	2007
Bin Huang	2008
Richard Ingram	2011
John Kim	2010
Michael King	2006
Janice Kuperstein	2008
Susan Lawrence	2007
William Mase	2009
Ashley McCarty	2007
Carol McLay	2007
Dinesh Poudyal	2012
Jessica Rinsky	2009
Donna Schmutzler	2011
Dazar Seidu	2009
Prayuth Sudathip	2008
Robin Cline Vanderpool	2006

 

Alumni Inductees

Ban Al-Attar	2009
Joseph Benitez	2009
Keisa Bennett	2006
Michelyn Bhandari	2007
Alisa Bowersock	2011
Phyllis Bryden	2008
Baretta Casey	2007
Lorie Chesnut	2006
David Clark	2011
Jessica Cobb	2011
Timothy Crawford	2013
Christopher Day	2006
Angela Dearinger	2007
Karen Early	2013
LeChrista Finn	2010
Terri Foxx	2010
Charles Griffith	1994
April Harris	2013
Torrie Harris	2010
Jenna Hatcher Keller	2013
Georgia Heise	2012
Brandon Hurley	2011
Tourette Jackson	2006
Patricia Ransal Jennings	2006
Swannie Jett	2013
Peace Jessa	2006
Karen Kryscio	2007
Dorathy Lachman
Cynthia Lamberth	2006
Jeffrey Levin	2010
Anthony LoBianco	2006
Jasie Jackson Logsdon	2012
Erin Louis	2010
Elizabeth Masterson	2006
Sabine Gunther Meuse	2011
Rosie Miklavcic	2004
George Moorman	2008
Shalini Parekh	2010
Jennifer Redmond	2006
Deborah Reed	2011
Frank Romanelli	2013
Sara Robeson	2011
Tiago Souza	2011
Sabrina Walsh	2008
Regina Washington	2008
Andrew Waters	2013
John Williams	2007

 

Faculty Inductees

Tyrone Borders	2013
Terry Bunn	2013
Heather Bush	2012
Richard Charnigo	2011
Richard Clayton	2007
Julia Costich	2009
Richard Crosby	2010
Richard Kryscio	2007
Joel Lee	2006
Robert McKnight	2006
William Pfeifle	2011
T. Scott Prince	2008
Wayne Sanderson	2011
Brent Shelton	2012
Pamela Teaster	2010
Thomas Tucker	2008
John Wiggs (d)	2006

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(d) = deceased
(t) = transferred to another Chapter

The Delta Omega Beta Gama Chapter has induction and annual dues. Induction dues are paid once when students, faculty or alumni are inducted into the Chapter. The induction dues are paid to the Delta Omega National Council to cover the expense of processing each new member into the Society. The National Council is at liberty to change the amount of induction dues. As of February 2013, the fee for induction dues are $50.00.