History of
Iota Theta Chapter
As early as 1973 former Dean Betty Thomas contacted
Sigma Theta Tau for information concerning the formation of a chapter at
Troy State University School of Nursing. Since the nursing program was
not accredited, the idea of forming a chapter was not pursued.
During the spring of 1979 several junior nursing students
petitioned the faculty to organize an honor society. Karen Allred, a
student, contacted Headquarters for information about an honor society.
In the fall, Jill Mayo and Janice Nelson, two faculty members that were
Sigma Theta Tau members assisted the students with the development of an
honor society.
In January, 1980, the students organized the honor
society, and the organization grew, until the time in late 1985 the
group petitioned Sigma Theta Tau International for a charter. With the
1985 induction ceremony, there were 138 new members inducted, along with
the installation of new officers, and the transfer of membership by many
members to the new chapter.
