Alpha Gamma Sigma

Alpha Gamma Sigma (; AGS) is the honor society of the California Community Colleges system, founded in 1926 by William T. Boyce at Fullerton College. It was conceived as "an intellectual stimulus, comparable to that of Phi Beta Kappa in the higher colleges" for what were then called junior colleges in California. AGS supports its members in defining and reaching their goals by encouraging achievement and community service, building social and professional networks, and providing the information and focus needed for success. Motto Α - Alpha: Arête, good character or virtue or "excellence" Γ - Gamma: Gnosis, knowledge Σ - Sigma: Sophrosyne, good judgment or "wisdom" Hence the AGS motto: "Add to good character, knowledge and judgment." Campus AGS Chapters Colleges that have chartered Alpha Gamma Sigma chapters can be seen on the Chapter Membership page of the AGS Website. All chapters must remit part of their local dues to AGS Inc. for the support of scholarships and some administrative expenses. To remain in good standing, chapters must also submit annually to AGS, Inc. a list of those students who have achieved "Permanent Member" status.