ROCK ISLAND -- Augustana College has been accepted into the National College Athlete Honor Society as the Illinois Alpha Epsilon chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma (XAΣ), which recognizes student-athletes from accredited four-year NCAA, NAIA, USCAA or NCCAA institutions who excel in both the classroom and competition.
 
Chi Alpha Sigma was founded in 1996 by then DePauw University head football coach Nick Mourouzis. His goal was to provide outstanding student-athletes with an opportunity to become connected within a fraternal association that aligns their educational and athletic successes for a lifetime.
 
In order to be inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, a student-athlete must attend a four-year accredited college or university who are members of an association or organization that promotes academic achievement and varsity level athletics competition while holding commitment to the principles of integrity, sportsmanship, and overall development of their student-athletes. The honoree also must achieve at least junior academic standing by the fifth semester or seventh quarter, as determined by the certifying institution, and must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade-point average of a 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
 
Michael Zapolski, Director of Athletics, will serve as advisor for Augustana's chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma. Augustana will conduct its first induction ceremony on Monday, April 14 at Wallenberg Hall at 7 p.m.
 
Visit ChiAlphaSigma.org for more information.

About the National College Athlete Honor Society

The National College Athlete Honor Society, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 1996. Chi Alpha Sigma work with state chapters of four-year institutions to recognize college student-athletes who excel in their sport, the classroom, and the community.