Kappa Omicron Nu Mission

Mega-End

The mission of Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society is empowered leaders through scholarship, research, and leadership.

Ends

Creating empowered leaders involves

1. Excellence in Scholarship

• Recognition
• Reward
• Advancement of components of scholarship

2. Excellence in Leadership

• Advancement of components of leadership
• Enhanced awareness of and adaptability to diverse perspectives
• Recognition
• Reward

3. Excellence in Research

• Advancement of, recognition and reward for Undergraduate research, The theory and practice of the integrative approach in human systems as related to quality of living, and The knowledge base of quality of living
• Accessibility of the body of work

4. Strong affiliation networks that develop scholars, researchers, and leaders 

• KON Chapters
• Other Boards
• Other honor societies

These ends will enhance the ability of the organization and chapters to prepare scholars and researchers as leaders for the 21st century.

To accomplish this mission, Kappa Omicron Nu shall

Promote scholarship and encourage intellectual development, promote research and foster the spirit of inquiry, confer distinction for high achievement, promote leadership development, stimulate student and faculty dialogue, enrich the intellectual environment of higher education institutions, encourage high standards of practice and ethical behavior, and promote attitudes of professional responsibility for the public good.

Membership: Representing the Human Sciences, membership in Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society is available to majors in academic programs including (but not limited to) consumer studies, criminal justice, design, education, exercise science, financial planning, food science and human nutrition, gerontology, health sciences, human environment and housing, individual and family development, institution/hotel/restaurant management, kinesiology, leadership, merchandising management, policy analysis and management, resource management, social work, textiles/apparel and clothing, wellness.