{"id":546,"date":"2017-10-16T19:32:52","date_gmt":"2017-10-16T19:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/?p=546"},"modified":"2017-10-16T19:32:52","modified_gmt":"2017-10-16T19:32:52","slug":"college-of-business-eta-kappa-chapter-of-beta-alpha-psi-recognized-as-distinguished-chapter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/2017\/10\/16\/college-of-business-eta-kappa-chapter-of-beta-alpha-psi-recognized-as-distinguished-chapter\/","title":{"rendered":"College of Business Eta Kappa Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi Recognized as Distinguished Chapter"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_547\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-547\" style=\"width: 514px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2017\/10\/BAP-2016-Pic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-547\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2017\/10\/BAP-2016-Pic.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"514\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2017\/10\/BAP-2016-Pic.jpg 514w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2017\/10\/BAP-2016-Pic-300x285.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2017\/10\/BAP-2016-Pic-210x200.jpg 210w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/files\/2017\/10\/BAP-2016-Pic-420x400.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From L to R: Amber Blevins (President), David Dennard (Tutoring Coordinator), Heather Murray (VP &amp; Community Service Chair)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <strong>Eta Kappa Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi in the UTC College of Business was recently recognized internationally as a Distinguished Chapter<\/strong> for their outstanding efforts during the 2016-2017 academic year.<\/p>\n<p>Recognition as a Distinguished Chapter is a significant accomplishment. Under the leadership of both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/college-business\/profiles\/accounting\/wgg896.php\">Dr. Spencer Usrey<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/college-business\/profiles\/accounting\/vss574.php\">Dr. Joanie Sompayrac<\/a>, the Eta Kappa Chapter has far exceeded the baseline requirements of Beta Alpha Psi and has excelled in the areas of academics, professionalism, and leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Beta Alpha Psi &#8211; Eta Kappa is a National Honor Society for Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems majors. Beta Alpha Psi recognizes academic excellence and complements members&#8217; formal education by providing interaction and networking among students, faculty, and professionals. The aim is to foster lifelong growth, service and ethical conduct.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bap.org\/about\">Click here<\/a><\/strong> to learn more about Beta Alpha Psi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Eta Kappa Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi in the UTC College of Business was recently recognized internationally as a Distinguished Chapter for their outstanding efforts during the 2016-2017 academic year. Recognition as a Distinguished Chapter is a significant accomplishment. 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