Central College has been accepted into the National College Athlete Honor Society as the Iowa Theta Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma (XA).

The National College Athlete Honor Society recognizes student-athletes from accredited four-year institutions who excel in both the classroom and competition. Chi Alpha Sigma was founded in 1996 by then DePauw University (Ind.) head football coach Nick Mourouzis. His goal was to provide outstanding student-athletes with an opportunity to become connected within a fraternal association that aligns their educational and athletic successes for a lifetime.

In order to be inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, a student-athlete must attend a four-year accredited college or university that is a member of the NCAA, NAIA, USCAA or NCCAA. The honoree also must achieve at least junior academic standing by the fifth semester or seventh quarter, as determined by the certifying institution, and must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade-point average of a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Professor of history and Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Lori Witt will serve as the primary advisor for Central’s chapter, while Senior Women’s Administrator and associate head softball coach Alicia O’Brien will be the secondary advisor. Central College will hold its first induction ceremony in May 2025.