The students of Monmouth College’s department of political science are restarting the previously dormant Alpha Alpha Iota chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. For membership into the Society, Monmouth College students “must be at least juniors who have completed ten semester-credits of work in political science including at least one upper-division course, with an average grade of ‘B’ or higher in those courses,” according to Pi Sigma Alpha’s national eligibility requirements. Additionally, all members must be in the top one-third of their whole class. The Society promotes the study of political science in undergraduate institutions and recognizes students for excellence in the field. 

In keeping with Pi Sigma Alpha’s desire to promote political science, the Monmouth College Alpha Alpha Iota chapter will be working throughout the academic year to foster awareness of issues on Monmouth’s campus. To further open and free discourse on campus regarding issues of politics, culture and society, Pi Sigma Alpha will be contributing articles throughout the course of the academic year. Articles will discuss and debate relevant, contemporary issues in America and the world in the hope that students will form their own opinions regarding the issues, and that the campus will benefit from an open and free discussion of sometimes very controversial topics. In addition, Pi Sigma Alpha will host discussions and other events to bring students together to discuss issues.

In order to hold larger events and activities, Pi Sigma Alpha has become a member of the organization Monmouth College Political Action Committee (MCPAC), an umbrella organization encompassing the political, cultural and social groups on campus. As a MCPAC member, Pi Sigma Alpha will  cosponsor biweekly movie showings at the Peterson Hall Theater. Pi Sigma Alpha is also planning larger events in conjunction with MCPAC organizations. For instance, Pi Sigma Alpha will be cosponsoring with other MCPAC groups a panel discussion on abortion in America toward the end of November.

Monmouth College’s reenergized Alpha Alpha Iota chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha will be working hard this academic year to cultivate free and open discourse regarding political issues on campus by publishing articles that discuss controversial issues and by cosponsoring activities through MCPAC. 

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