SCC Economics Organizations

Phi Beta Lambda

Students enrolled in economics expecting to work in business will be interested in Phi Beta Lambda, a business fraternity. SCC has a very active chapter. Phi Beta Lambda has workshops, speakers, and activities including competition in a number of business areas.

Seminole Community College Economics students have achieved an enviable record in Phi Beta Lambda over the past eighteen years. In national competition based on a one-hour exam covering both macro and microeconomics, students have won 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8^th place. In order to go to national, students must have won first or second place in state competition. There is also a district competition.

Should you like more information about Phi Beta Lambda,contact Sherry Jenkins (tel.407.708.2182), e-mail jenkinss@scc-fl.edu

SCC PBL Winners Where are they now? (Should you be a former SCC PBL economics winner, e-mail Lucinda Burbach, burbachc@scc-fl.edu. Include information on your current situation.

Phi Theta Kappa Society

Students eligible are encouraged to join the SCC Honorary, Phi Theta Kappa. Call or e-mail Dr. Christopher Robbins for information. (407.708.2075) robbinsc@scc-fl.edu

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)

SIFE has the purpose of promoting education in the free enterprise system.

SIFE is sponsored by Walmart and nearly 100 other Fortune 500 companies. Membership is free and gives members the opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills as well as the chance to network with corporate executives.

Did you know?

Economics has been called the "Science of Choice" because it's foundation is based on how to choose wisely.