Letter from the President

Dear Sigma Theta Tau, Theta Si Chapter, Community

I am pleased to introduce myself as the new President of the Theta Si Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau and I am truly excited about my new role. The bar has been set at a high level by my predecessor, Cheryl Riley-Doucet RN, PhD and I hope to carry forward by adding a new perspective. We have tremendous momentum and will continue building on that momentum throughout the year.

Oakland University’s Theta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International has a proud tradition of supporting its members to develop themselves professionally through education, leadership, career development, evidenced-based practice, research and scholarship. Along with all of you, I look forward to continuing and building upon that tradition.

On behalf of myself and all of the members of the board, I would like to say that we are eager to get to know you, to help support you in your professional endeavors, and work toward the mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International. Please make sure to keep active by renewing your membership at www.nursingsociety.org. Furthermore, remember that as Theta Psi members you can nominate nurses working in the community who have contributed to our profession in some special way for community membership.

I invite and encourage you as a member of the Theta Si Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau to return to campus throughout the coming year and attend the events sponsored by the chapter. These events will support networking with nurses in the community as well as enhance your nursing career through educational and service opportunities. There are many great opportunities scheduled that will allow you to visit with fellow members. To view these upcoming events, please refer to the calendar of events page on our website.

Please feel free to personally contact me at pittigli@oakland.edu if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing many of you back on campus in the upcoming year.

On Behalf of the Board,

Laura Pittiglio, RN, PhD

President, Theta Si Chapter