Sigma Theta Tau

President Message:

Hello and welcome to Gamma Chi chapter of Sigma Theta Tau’s website where you will find upcoming Sigma Theta Tau events, information, funding opportunities and information about membership. Sigma Theta Tau is the nursing honor society sponsored by the University of Tennessee College of Nursing. This chapter began in 1978 and has thrived until present with over 1200 inducted members. The Gamma Chi chapter at the College of Nursing expects to induct members for 2008 in late April, early May. Invitation to membership is granted by academic grades with potential inductees voted on by the membership at the annual meeting, which coincides with our annual Research Day. Sigma Theta Tau membership is an honor in and of itself. However, we also offer two programs during the year. The first is the Boynton Lecture. Our second program will be Sigma Theta Tau’s annual Research Day. Both of these programs are open to Sigma Theta Tau members as well as any interested healthcare professional. We look forward to these programs for continued learning and networking. For more information regarding Sigma Theta Tau, contact one of our officers.

Research Day:

Sigma Theta Tau Research Day and Boynton Lecture
Tuesday March 23, 2010
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Transcultural Nursing in Education & Practice
University Of Tennessee Conference Center
Henley Street, Knoxville
Sigma Theta Tau Research Day and Boynton Lecture

Call for Abstracts

Proposals:Applications for Fall 2009 Research and Leadership awards are now closed Please check back in January 2010 if you wish to apply for a spring 2010 award

Call for nominations for Spring 2009: The Spring 2009 election is approaching, and we are seeking nominees for the following positions:

• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Faculty Counselor
• Governance Committee
• Leadership Succession Committee

Would you like to nominate yourself or a current member for a position on the ballot?

Please see the attached document that highlights the duties of each office.

Deadline for nominations is February 24, 2009.

Please email your nominations to Polly McArthur (pmcarthur99@yahoo.com)

Thank you for participating in this election process. We encourage all members to consider serving on the board. Please join us in promoting the mission of Sigma Theta Tau, which is to support leadership, knowledge, and professional development of nurses.

Members of the Gamma Chi Leadership Succession Committee-

Polly McArthur
Laurie Acred-Natelson
Marian Roman
Sandy Gossler

Membership Criteria

Officers

Chapter Bylaws