Order of the Sword & Shield

Order of the Sword & Shield
OSSNHS or ΟΣΣ
Founded2010; 15 years ago (2010)
St. John's University
TypeHonor society
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisProtective security disciplines
ScopeInternational
MottoEx scientia pax {"Out of knowledge comes peace")
PillarsExcellence, Knowledge, Ethics, and Peace
Colors  Blue and   Gold
Chapters100+
Other nameOmicron Sigma Sigma
HeadquartersP.O. Box 972
Coram, New York 11727
United States
Websitewww.securityhonorsociety.org

The Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society (OSSNHS or ΟΣΣ) is an international honor society for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals in the fields of homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, and all protective security disciplines.[1]

History

The Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society was founded at St. John's University.

The Order of the Sword & Shield was established in 2010 at St. Johns University by Professor Jeffrey Grossmann.[2] The organization was created to be the first national honor society dedicated exclusively to homeland security, intelligence, emergency management and all protective security disciplines.[2] Grossman serves as its executive director.[2] Its headquarters are in Coram, New York.[2] It has chartered more than 100 collegiate chapters.[3]

Symbols

The National Honor Society is also known by its Greek designation Omicron Sigma Sigma (ΟΣΣ).[2] Its colors are gold and blue.[4] The official motto in Latin is Ex scientia pax which means "Out of knowledge comes peace".[5][2] Its core values or pillars are excellence, knowledge, ethics, and peace.[6]

Membership

In order to qualify, undergraduate students must have a 3.25 overall grade point average or higher (on a 4.0 scale) and have completed 50 percent of their overall program if they are majoring in a field within the honor society's charter. For graduate students to qualify, they must have a 3.5 overall GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) and must also have completed over 50 percent of their program to apply for membership. In addition, a letter of recommendation and an unofficial transcript is required.[1] Professionals who have demonstrated significant achievement in a homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, or security-related occupation may also apply. They must have five years of experience and submit a letter of recommendation and resume.[7]

Chapters

Collegiate chapters

Following is a list of the Order of the Sword collegiate chapters.[3] Inactive institutions are indicated in italics.

Charter date

and range

Institution Location Status References
2010 St. John's University New York City, New York Active
2013 Adelphi University Garden City, New York Active [8]
2015 Angelo State University San Angelo, Texas Active [9]
November 2023 Pennsylvania State University State College, Pennsylvania Active [10]
Anderson University Anderson, South Carolina Active
Albertus Magnus College New Haven, Connecticut Active
American Military University and American Public University Charles Town, West Virginia Active [11][a]
Augusta University Augusta, Georgia Active
Bellevue University Bellevue, Nebraska Active
Brevard College Brevard, North Carolina Active
Calhoun Community College Tanner, Alabama Active [12]
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Pomona, California Active
Campbell University Buies Creek, North Carolina Active
Coastal Carolina University Conway, South Carolina Active
Collin College McKinney, Texas Active
Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, Alabama Active [13]
xxxx ?–2020 Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security Capitol Heights, Maryland Inactive [14][15][b]
Davis Technical College Kaysville, Utah Active
DeSales University Center Valley, Pennsylvania Active
Dillard University New Orleans, Louisiana Active
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky Active [16]
Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, North Carolina Active
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida Active [17]
Emmanuel College Boston, Massachusetts Active
Fairleigh Dickinson University Madison, New Jersey Active [18]
Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, North Carolina Active [19]
Florida Southwestern State College Fort Myers, Florida Active
Franklin University Columbus, Ohio Active
Georgia Southern University Statesboro, Georgia Active
Grand Canyon University Phoenix, Arizona Active
Hilbert College Hamburg, New York Active
Immaculata University East Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania Active
Jefferson Community College Watertown, New York Active
Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland Active
Keiser University Fort Lauderdale, Florida Active
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, Georgia Active [20]
LeTourneau University Longview, Texas Active
Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia Active [21]
Long Island Business Institute New York City, New York Inactive [22][c]
Louisiana State University Shreveport Shreveport, Louisiana Active
MacMurray College Jacksonville, Illinois Inactive [d]
Marian University Active
Marymount University Arlington County, Virginia Active
Marist College Poughkeepsie, New York Active
Medaille College Buffalo, New York Active
Mercyhurst College Erie, Pennsylvania Active
Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, Pennsylvania Active
Mitchell College New London, Connecticut Active
Monmouth University West Long Branch, New Jersey Active
National University Active
National American University Rapid City, South Dakota Active [a]
New Jersey City University Jersey City, New Jersey Active
Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts Active
Northeastern State University Tahlequah, Oklahoma Active
Notre Dame College South Euclid, Ohio Active
Oakland City University Oakland City, Indiana Active
Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Active
Pacific Union College Angwin, California Active
Palm Beach State College Lake Worth Beach, Florida Active
Paul D. Camp Community College Franklin, Virginia Active
Point Park University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Active
Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana Active
Purdue University Global Active
Rabdan Academy Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Active
Robert Morris University Moon Township, Pennsylvania Active [23]
Saint Leo University St. Leo, Florida Active
Saint Louis University St. Louis, Missouri Active
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas Active
San Diego State University San Diego, California Active
Sheridan College Ontario, Canada Active
Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania Active
Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, Missouri Active
Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey Active
State University of New York at Albany Albany, New York Active
State University of New York at Canton Canton, New York Active
State University of New York at Farmingdale East Farmingdale, New York Active
State University of New York at Potsdam Potsdam, New York Active
Tiffin University Tiffin, Ohio Active
The Citadel Charleston, South Carolina Active
Thomas Edison State University Trenton, New Jersey Active [24]
Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Active
Cooley Law School Lansing, Michigan Active
Tidewater Community College Virginia Active
Towson University Towson, Maryland Active
Tulane University New Orleans, Louisiana Active
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama Active
University of Alaska Fairbanks College, Alaska Active [25]
University of Central Arkansas Conway, Arkansas Active
University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida Active
University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, Michigan Active
University of Findlay Findlay, Ohio Active
University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, Virginia Active
University of Maryland, College Park College Park, Maryland Active [26]
University of Mississippi University, Mississippi Active
University of New Hampshire Durham, New Hampshire Active
University of Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona Active
University of South Florida Tampa, Florida Active
University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, Texas Active
University of the District of Columbia Washington, D.C. Active
Vincennes University Vincennes, Indiana Active
Walden University Minneapolis, Minnesota Active [a]
Waldorf University Forest City, Iowa Active
Coalinga College Coalinga, California Active [e]
Western Governors University Millcreek, Utah Active [a]
Westminster College Fulton, Missouri Active
York College of Pennsylvania Spring Garden Township, Pennsylvania Active
  1. ^ a b c d This is an online college.
  2. ^ School closed on July 31, 2020.
  3. ^ The institute closed on January 27, 2024.
  4. ^ The college closed in May 2020.
  5. ^ Chapter formed at West Hills College Coalinga, now called Coalinga College.

High school chapters

Chapter Charter date Institution Location Status Location
HS Alpha 2021 Bob Jones High School Madison, Alabama Active [3][27]
James Clemens High School Madison, Alabama Active

Professional chapters

Institution Location Status Location
Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) Dearborn, Michigan Active [3]
International Society for Preparedness, Resilience, and Security Active [3]
Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) Mooresville, North Carolina Active [3]

References

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  2. ^ a b c d e f "Security Studies Adds 'Sword and Shield' Chapter". angelo.edu.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Chapters". Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  4. ^ Bylaws of the Order of the Sword and Shield
  5. ^ "Alumni Organizations - Order of the Sword and Shield". columbiasouthern.edu.
  6. ^ "About". Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  7. ^ Professional Membership requirements
  8. ^ Donohue, Erin (2013-06-11). "Adelphi University Inducts its First Class to the Order of the Sword and Shield". Garden City, NY Patch. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  9. ^ "About". ASU Chapter OSS. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  10. ^ Fetzer, Mary (November 17, 2023). "Order of the Sword and Shield National Honor Society installs Penn State chapter". Penn State University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  11. ^ "Order of the Sword". American Military University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  12. ^ "Order of the Sword and Shield". Calhoun Community College. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  13. ^ "Order of the Sword and Shield". Columbia Southern University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  14. ^ "Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society". Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  15. ^ "Daniel Morgan Graduate School | Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security". danielmorgangraduateschool.com. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  16. ^ "The Order of the Sword and Shield: Homeland Security's Honor Society". Eastern Kentucky University. 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  17. ^ "PATHWAYS". Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  18. ^ "SPGA Honor Societies". Fairleigh Dickinson University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  19. ^ "Clubs and Organizations". Fayetteville State University. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  20. ^ "Student Activities - Coles College of Business". Kennesaw State University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  21. ^ "Omicron Sigma Sigma | Helms School of Government". Liberty University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  22. ^ "Closed School Information". Long Island Business Institute. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  23. ^ "Honor Societies". Robert Morris University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  24. ^ "Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society". Thomas Edison State University. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  25. ^ "Order of the Sword and Shield | College of Business and Security Management". University of Alaska Fairbanks. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  26. ^ "The Order of The Sword and Shield | START". University of Maryland. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
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