Help shape the future of health education and public health on campus — we're recruiting undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty to join us from the very beginning.
What Is Eta Sigma Gamma?
A National Honor Society for Health Education
Eta Sigma Gamma is the leading national honorary organization dedicated to health education and health promotion. Founded to elevate the standards and ethics of the health education profession, it recognizes students and faculty who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to improving community health.
Why It Matters
Membership in Eta Sigma Gamma is a mark of distinction. It signals a deep commitment to public health values, professional growth, and service — qualities that define tomorrow's health education leaders. Chapters across the country connect members through scholarship, advocacy, and meaningful community engagement.
Now, we have an extraordinary opportunity: to build a brand-new chapter from the ground up, right here on our campus.
Founding Members
Help Shape This Chapter From Day One
As a founding member, you won't just join an organization — you'll help create it. This is a rare opportunity to define our chapter's goals, culture, and impact from the very beginning. Founding members will establish the foundation that future cohorts will build upon for years to come.
Define Our Goals
Set the mission, vision, and core values that will guide the chapter's work.
Lead With Purpose
Step into leadership roles and champion student-centered professional development.
Serve the Community
Identify and launch meaningful health education and service activities for campus and beyond.
Build Lasting Networks
Connect with peers, mentors, and health professionals who share your passion.
Who Should Join?
We welcome undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty who are passionate about health, equity, and professional growth. If any of the following resonate with you, this chapter is for you.
Health Education & Promotion
Students and faculty dedicated to advancing health literacy, behavior change, and wellness programming in communities and educational settings.
Public Health & Community Health
Those passionate about population-level health outcomes, health policy, and building healthier communities through evidence-based practice.
Health Equity & Disease Prevention
Advocates working to eliminate health disparities and champion equitable access to care and prevention strategies for underserved populations.
Leadership & Professional Development
Individuals who want to build their leadership skills, expand their professional toolkit, and position themselves for impactful careers in health.
Why Become a Founding Member?
Founding membership is more than a title — it's a legacy. You'll have an unmatched opportunity to build something meaningful, develop professionally, and leave a lasting mark on health education at our institution.
Establish a Student-Centered Organization
Help launch a professional organization designed by and for students, with activities, structures, and traditions that reflect your values and aspirations in health education.
Build Real Leadership Experience
Take on meaningful roles in governance, event planning, and outreach from the very start. Founding members gain hands-on experience that stands out on resumes and graduate school applications.
Engage in Health Education & Service
Participate in community health initiatives, campus outreach programs, and service activities that make a tangible difference in people's lives.
Shape the Chapter's Future
Contribute directly to the chapter's mission, governance structure, and long-term vision — your voice will have real weight in decisions that shape the organization for years ahead.
Students
Opportunities for Student Founding Members
Whether you're an undergraduate just discovering the field or a graduate student deepening your expertise, founding membership offers an unparalleled launchpad for your career in health education and public health.
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Shape the Chapter's Direction
Participate in the decisions that define who we are — from our mission statement to our flagship programs and annual events.
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Develop Leadership Skills
Lead committees, organize service projects, and mentor future members. Gain the kind of experience employers and graduate programs value most.
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Connect With Peers & Faculty Mentors
Build genuine relationships with classmates and professors who share your commitment to health education and community well-being.
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Participate in Service & Outreach
Engage in health education activities that reach real people — from campus wellness initiatives to community-based prevention programs.
Faculty
Opportunities for Faculty Founding Members
Faculty play an essential role in bringing this chapter to life. As a founding faculty member, you'll serve as a mentor, advocate, and professional resource for the next generation of health educators — while contributing your expertise to an organization that elevates your department and discipline.
- Support chapter development and provide academic guidance to student leaders
- Mentor students navigating careers in health education, public health, and beyond
- Promote professional engagement and connect students to national opportunities
- Contribute to the chapter's service, scholarship, and leadership programming
- Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration across health-related programs
What Members Can Expect
From professional development to community impact, Eta Sigma Gamma founding members gain access to a rich and rewarding range of experiences throughout their membership.
Networking & Professional Events
Connect with health professionals, alumni, and peers at chapter meetings, professional development workshops, and national Eta Sigma Gamma events.
Community Service
Lead and participate in health fairs, outreach campaigns, and campus wellness programs that bring health education to life in your community.
Leadership Development
Take on chapter officer roles, lead committees, and participate in regional and national leadership opportunities offered through the Eta Sigma Gamma network.
Chapter Strategy
Our Chapter's Core Focus Areas
The new chapter will center its activities around the following pillars, ensuring members grow professionally while making a meaningful contribution to health education.
Get Involved
Express Your Interest Today
We are actively identifying students and faculty who are excited about becoming founding members. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something historic on our campus. Complete the interest form below to let us know you're in — and we'll be in touch with next steps as the chapter formation process moves forward.
Step 1: Express Interest
Complete the online interest form to let us know you'd like to be a founding member.
Step 2: Connect With Us
We'll reach out with details about the chapter formation timeline and next meetings.
Step 3: Help Build the Chapter
Participate in founding activities, elections, and early programming to launch the chapter.