Categories and criteria for membership are as follows:

U.S. students who have demonstrated high scholastic achievement (3.5 for graduate students and 3.0 for undergraduate students with junior or senior standing) who have been actively involved in promoting international understanding at the University or in other settings, and who have either studied or conducted research abroad or have had a comparable international experience where academic relevance can be demonstrated;

International students who have demonstrated high scholastic achievement (3.5 for graduate students and 3.0 for undergraduate students with junior or senior standing) and who have been actively involved in promoting international understanding at the University or in other settings;

Distinguished faculty, staff and alumni who have been involved in recognized international endeavors such as teaching, conducting research, participating in overseas projects, administering exchange programs, or providing services to international students and scholars.

Membership will provide an opportunity to:

* Receive recognition for your contributions to international education

* Be part of a UNO network of faculty, staff and students interested in international research, education and other scholarly endeavors

* Be part of a worldwide network of individuals and institutions committing to promoting international research, education and other scholarly endeavors

* Publish scholarly research in the International Review, Phi Beta Delta’s multi-disciplinary journal

* Attend annual and regional meetings where international research and ideas are exchanged