Chi Alpha Epsilon is a national honor society, founded in 1989 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. XAE recognizes the academic achievements of college and university students admitted through various Academic Advancement Programs. XAE promotes continued high academic standards, increased communication among members, and honors excellence achieved by those students. Networking and career opportunities exist through XAE alumni programs.

At California State University Bakersfield, the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Chi Alpha Epsilon, founded in 2002, serves students involved in the STAAR Program. This program serves students needing to overcome class, social, and cultural barriers to higher education, by providing services and activities to retain and graduate disadvantaged students from the institution.

National XAE Website

For more information on the STAAR program click here.