Whereas, the honor society Phi Beta Kappa:

• Is one of the Nation's oldest and most widely known Academic Honor Societies,

• Celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences,

• Is a resource for students seeking information about liberal arts and sciences,

• Facilitates interdisciplinary scholarly activities,

• Sponsors lectures, seminars and conversations that facilitate further the development of the liberally educated student,

• Provides social and cultural opportunities for the members.

Be it Resolved that the Faculty Senate fully supports the formation of a Phi Beta Kappa chapter at the University of Houston.