DISTINGUISHED HONORS IN ACTION PROJECT AWARDS

Honors in Action Projects incorporate academic research and analysis, action (service or advocacy), collaboration, and impact. Each project is based on a theme from the 2022/2023 Honors Study Topic, The Art and Science of Play.

Alpha Beta Psi Chapter
National Park College
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Theme 2 - Economics of Play
Impacts of Reduced Play Caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic

Alpha Beta Upsilon Chapter
Redlands Community College
El Reno, Oklahoma
Theme 4 - Architecture and Design of Play
Play to Work and Work to Play

Alpha Chi Lambda Chapter
MiraCosta College
Oceanside, California
Theme 2 - Economics of Play
Utilizing Virtual Play for Health Benefits

Alpha Epsilon Pi Chapter
Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, New Jersey
Theme 4 - Architecture and Design of Play
Power of Play

Alpha Eta Chi Chapter
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, New Jersey
Theme 3 - Systems of Play
Quest to Self Express

Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter
San Jacinto College
Houston, Texas
Theme 7 - Play It Forward
Providing Engaging Technological Support (PETS) for the Elderly

Alpha Iota Chi Chapter
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, Tennessee
Theme 6 - Nostalgia as Play
YMCA After-School Staff Training: Play Therapy for At-Risk Youth

Alpha Iota Phi Chapter
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, Illinois
Theme 4 - Architecture and Design of Play
Implications of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Children and Adolescents Development

Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, Minnesota
Theme 4 - Architecture and Design of Play
Enhancing College Learning Through Play

Alpha Lambda Xi Chapter
Lone Star College - Kingwood
Kingwood, Texas
Theme 6 - Nostalgia as Play
The Art and Science of Nostalgic Play: The Escapism of Recess for College Students

Alpha Mu Tau Chapter
Collin College
Frisco, Texas
Theme 4 - Architecture and Design of Play
Constructing Play Environments to Foster an Atmosphere of Teamwork

Alpha Nu Sigma Chapter
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, South Carolina
Theme 1 - Essence of Play
Play and Learning for Adults and Youth (PLAY)

Alpha Omega Xi Chapter
Heartland Community College
Normal, Illinois
Theme 6 - Nostalgia as Play
A Study of Nostalgic Play on the Community's Wellbeing

Alpha Omicron Chapter
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, Texas
Theme 3 - Systems of Play
Operation Access!  Helping First-Generation Students Connect with Resources

Alpha Psi Eta Chapter
Parkland College
Champaign, Illinois
Theme 2 - Economics of Play
Tech-Play vs. Nature: How Children Can Play For a Better Future

Alpha Psi Omicron Chapter
Georgia Highlands College
Marietta, Georgia
Theme 3 - Systems of Play
Media, Identity, and Play: Reconnecting with Our Teens

Alpha Rho Pi Chapter
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, Michigan
Theme 6 - Nostalgia as Play
“Eat, Play, Reflect!” Nostalgia as Play to Build Community

Alpha Sigma Iota Chapter
Louisiana State University at Eunice
Eunice, Louisiana
Theme 2 - Economics of Play
Adopting a Pre-K Class in an Impoverished Area

Alpha Tau Chapter
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, Missouri
Theme 6 - Nostalgia as Play
Alpha Tau Presents: CosPlay Date

Alpha Theta Iota Chapter
Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York
Theme 4 - Architecture and Design of Play
Play’s Impact on Refugee Adolescents and their Families

Alpha Upsilon Omicron Chapter
NHTI – Concord's Community College
Concord, New Hampshire
Theme 4 - Architecture and Design of Play
Role-play in Learning

Alpha Xi Pi Chapter
Motlow State Community College
Lynchburg, Tennessee
Theme 4 - Architecture and Design of Play
Perspectives on Building Virtual Learning Environments in Higher Education

Alpha Xi Tau Chapter
Surry Community College
Dobson, North Carolina
Theme 2 - Economics of Play
Reaching Out a Crayon: Teens Helping Teens through Art Therapy

Alpha Zeta Iota Chapter
Northwest-Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals and Phil Campbell, Alabama
Theme 2 - Economics of Play
Unplugged Play: The Impact on Mental Health

Alpha Zeta Omicron Chapter
Dallas College - Cedar Valley
Lancaster, Texas
Theme 2 - Economics of Play
Advocating Equity

Beta Delta Omega Chapter
Mt. San Jacinto College
Menifee, California
Theme 2 - Economics of Play
Make My Play: Creating Play Through a Day of Technology and Community

Beta Gamma Xi Chapter
Middlesex Community College
Middletown, Connecticut
Theme 4 - Architecture and Design of Play
Applying the Montessori Method for Seniors With Dementia

Beta Kappa Iota Chapter
Miami Dade College -Eduardo J. Padrón
Miami, Florida
Theme 7 - Play It Forward
Learning Through P.L.A.Y.

Beta Lambda Delta Chapter
Jefferson State Community College - Shelby-Hoover
Birmingham, Alabama
Theme 3 - Systems of Play
PRETTY TERRIFIC KIDS: Making Play More Inclusive for All

Beta Lambda Mu Chapter
Lone Star College - CyFair
Cypress, Texas
Theme 7 - Play It Forward
How Play Therapy Impacts the Development and Progress of Autistic Individuals

Beta Tau Gamma Chapter
Pearl River Community College - Forrest County
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Theme 7 - Play It Forward
Read. Play. Grow: Retrieving Pandemic Learning Loss in the Pinebelt

Beta Theta Omicron Chapter
Skyline College
San Bruno, California
Theme 3 - Systems of Play
Impact of Integrated Educational Games on Academic Achievement and Community Development

Beta Upsilon Beta Chapter
Cuyahoga Community College - Westshore
Westlake, Ohio
Theme 3 - Systems of Play
Systems of Play In High School Sports

Beta Zeta Epsilon Chapter
Scott Community College
Riverdale, Iowa
Theme 6 - Nostalgia as Play
Scott's Boothday Festival

Beta Zeta Nu Chapter
Cañada College
Redwood City, California
Theme 3 - Systems of Play
Sesame Street: Panacea for School Readiness or Fun Enrichment?

Chi Epsilon Chapter
Valencia College - West
Orlando, Florida
Theme 6 - Nostalgia as Play
The Impact of Creative Play on Grief

Iota Alpha Chapter
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, Texas
Theme 2 - Economics of Play
An Experiment with Physical Play and College Success

Iota Mu Chapter
Pearl River Community College - Poplarville
Poplarville, Mississippi
Theme 3 - Systems of Play
The Impact of Gaming and Virtual Reality in Nursing Homes

Iota Zeta Chapter
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, Mississippi
Theme 3 - Systems of Play
Play Away the Mental Health Crisis

Lambda Pi Chapter
Western Nebraska Community College - Scottsbluff
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Theme 7 - Play It Forward
Mission Possible: Using Assistive Technology to Level the Playing Field

Omicron Alpha Chapter
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Harrison County
Gulfport, Mississippi
Theme 6 - Nostalgia as Play
Cruisin' to Tomorrow: Encouraging the Younger Generations to Take Part in Old Traditions

Omicron Iota Chapter
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, Michigan
Theme 2 - Economics of Play
The Psychological Costs of Burnout in Collegiate Athletes

Phi Tau Chapter
Tarrant County College - Northeast
Hurst, Texas
Theme 2 - Economics of Play
Psychological and Developmental Benefits of the Creation of Play

Pi Pi Chapter
Jefferson State Community College - Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Theme 4 - Architecture and Design of Play
Playing in the Dirt: Digging a Pathway Toward a Community Garden

Rho Kappa Chapter
Elgin Community College
Elgin, Illinois
Theme 6 - Nostalgia as Play
Feeling Nostalgic: Connecting Adults with Play

Sigma Lambda Chapter
Calhoun Community College - Huntsville and Decatur
Huntsville, Alabama
Theme 1 - Essence of Play
Fostering Positive Educational Outcomes Through Play-Based Learning

Tau Gamma Chapter
Northampton Community College - Bethlehem
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Theme 4 - Architecture and Design of Play
Parsing Out the Puzzling Play of Preschoolers: The Structure and Design of Play

Tau Theta Chapter
Labette Community College
Parsons, Kansas
Theme 2 - Economics of Play
Play in the Elementary School Classroom

Upsilon Sigma Chapter
Itawamba Community College - Fulton
Fulton, Mississippi
Theme 6 - Nostalgia as Play
Finding Nostalgia in Play Therapy

Zeta Sigma Chapter
Texarkana College
Texarkana, Texas
Theme 7 - Play It Forward
Inclusive Play in the USA