The Peter J. Tobin College of Business - Kappa Zeta Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi Recognized as Distinguished Chapter

August 2009--The Kappa Zeta Chapter, lead by Associate Professor of Accounting and Taxation Patrick Colabella, has been recognized internationally as a Distinguished Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, a nonprofit international honorary and service organization for accounting, finance and information systems students at AACSB-accredited universities.

The mission of Beta Alpha Psi includes: helping to build professional relationships with peers, recognizing and rewarding scholastic success, instilling commitment to lifelong professional development, developing leadership skills, giving back to the community and encouraging ethical business behavior.

Students who become members of this organization are academically proficient, community-minded and responsible. They must have a 3.0 GPA andgo through a rigorous pledge period where they are required to participate in charitable community activities as well as attend and participate in professional interactions with firms that employ St. John’s University students.

“Beta Alpha Psi is really a bridge to success in the financial fields that we prepare our students for,” said Colabella. “It instills in them the meaning of being a true professional. It also fosters the values and culture that are consistent with the St John's mission.”

To qualify for the Distinguished Chapter level, the 80 Tobin students of the chapter need to go above and beyond the original mission. Students are asked to participate in at least five annual meetings, six professional activities, and one service act.There are a minimum amount of hours needed per student per category, which is calculated at the end of the academic year.

One of the professional activities Tobin students participated in was the Deloitte Tax Case Study where students from colleges and universities across the U.S. gather to test their knowledge, problem-solving skills, and ability to work together as a team. Students who participate have the opportunity to receive scholarship offers from out-of state-colleges as well as from the Deloitte tax department.

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The Peter J. Tobin College of Business has provided the highest quality business education for over eighty years.  Many alumni have risen to senior executive positions in the financial services community in New York and around the world.  Degrees offered include the Bachelor of Science, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science.  The College encompasses the School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science, which is housed at the University’s Manhattan location in the heart of the New York financial district.  For further information, please contact Jennifer Maizel at (718) 990-6218 or email Maizelj@stjohns.edu.