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2012 Annual Report

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From the Founder & Chief Executive Officer

NSCS Mission & values

Quotes & Testimonials

Who We Are & Board of Directors

Community College honorary Board Members

honorary Board of regents

National Leadership Council & Alumni Board

NSCS Chapters

NSCS Growth, Statistics, and inaugural Chapters

finances

What We Do & NSCS Scholarships

NSCS Scholarship highlights

NSCS Chapters Make a Difference

Chapter event highlights

NSCS Publications & Partners

The NSCS Community

2012 Officer Transition Week

table of Contents

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2012 Annual Report 1Cover Photo by Anthony Soave, NSCS Member, Columbia College Chicago

Steve E. Loflin

From the Founder & Chief executive officerThe National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) emerged as a result of my idea to create an honor society committed to acknowledging college students for their academic achievements at the start of their higher education experi-ence. This idea also involved engaging members through leadership, service and scholarship opportunities. in 2012, NSCS celebrated its eighteenth year as an honor society committed to recognizing and elevating high achievers. This is a remarkable milestone, because NSCS is now officially as old as many of the individuals invited to join!

Like many students in their first year of college, NSCS spent the majority of 2012 growing, refining and exploring ways to make an even larger impact. In 2012, membership grew with the help of dedicated members and advisors, new NSCS chapters were developed on four-year and two-year and online campuses nationwide. The 2012 National March to CollegeTM Day event saw more youth, campus and member involvement than years prior in the signature Planning to Achieve Collegiate excellence (PACe) program. NSCS Careers helped con-nect talented alumni with their ideal employers while also providing intern-ship opportunities for student members. Social media engagement continues to grow at an impressive rate and NSCS successfully used its online presence to rally students nationwide for causes surrounding student centered issues like the #fixYoungAmerica campaign.

NSCS aims to be the most engaging honor society and will continue to develop programs and create new opportunities geared toward offering members ben-efits that can be utilized well beyond their college careers. NSCS members are dedicated to scholarship, leadership, service and integrity and the organization pledges to acknowledging their dedication in meaningful ways. This past year has been filled with exciting milestones, new offerings and fresh ideas. As I look to the future, i know NSCS will continue to evolve and that its commit-ment to high achievers and the goal to constantly improve on the member expe-rience will always be the catalyst for NSCS’s evolution.

i am looking forward to another exciting year!

Sincerely,

Stephen E. Loflin, Founder & Chief Executive Officer

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nSCS Mission

We exist to recognize and elevate high achievers.

nSCS Values

Scholarship

NSCS is committed to the academic journey of our members, recognizing members outstanding academic performances and the successful transition they have made from high school to college. Members have access to career and internship resources, scholarships, and study abroad opportunities to expand their academic and professional horizons.

Leadership

NSCS members are high-achieving students and leaders on campuses nationwide – making leadership an important part of their college career and future goals. Members that are engaged with their campus chapter develop a variety of leadership skills through service, mentorship, and networking, which will help provide transferable skills and a professional edge over others after graduation.

Service

NSCS is comprised of members who go the extra mile to make a difference within our communities. Through service, members are able to reach out to those with fewer opportunities and provide them with additional resources. NSCS offers members the opportunity to get involved and make an impact in the local and global community through student-led service initiatives.

What We Believe

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Quotes & testimonials

“The work of NSCS really draws attention to the fact that students are scholars and that they can contribute to the campus community and local community through service that the chapters are involved in.”

STuarT HunTer Associate Vice President and Executive

Director of University 101 Programs and the National Resource Center for the First-Year

Experience and Students in Transition at the University of South Carolina

“What i love about NSCS is that itsupports students by giving them an environment to engage with other scholars. i was so pleased when meeting other members at the induction ceremony and am looking forward to getting to know the organization even better!”

KauSar MoHaMMedUniversity of California, Los Angeles

“NSCS provides [community college students] an opportunity to make contacts with folks at the institution to which their aspiring to transfer so when they get there they already know people and don’t feel lost trying to navigate the maze of a new institution. having a group that you’re already familiar with to make that transition easier is great. NSCS is student focused so it will give them a leg up, if you will, to make that transfer.”

dr. BeLLe WHeeLanPresident, Southern Association of Colleges

and Schools Commission on Colleges

“My experiences with NSCS have given me so much confidence in my abilities. Mr. Loflin has been such a great resource and has been helping me with everything. To know that the Ceo of a company is helping me out just added to my own confidence level and helped give me the courage to apply to a school like GW. it’s more than worth it

for community college students to take a chance and transfer to a big school because right off the bat NSCS allows you the opportunity to network with other members at that school and is an easy way to introduce yourself to other students.”

MarzuK aHMedNorthern Virginia Community College

“This award has made a difference in my life in giving me more confidence and motivation in striving toward my goal. i learned i had become the winner of the [outstanding Scholar] award when my phone blinked with a message from NSCS. i had just departed from a meeting with a university advisor where i was accepted into the 4 year undergraduate program, only my dilemma was doubts in how to afford the education. So the news was a wonderful gift.”

SuSan TranHouston Community College

nSCS Members Matter Most

NSCS members at Fairfield University


Who We AreoverviewThe National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates high achievers. NSCS provides career and graduate school connections, leadership and service experiences, and offers nearly half a million dollars in scholarships annually. NSCS Members are deeply committed to scholarship, leadership and service and, as a result, are impacting their campus and local communities every day.

Board of DirectorsGary Cook, ChairGrow Pastorfirst Baptist of Coppelleducation: Bachelor of Journalism, University of TexasMBA, University of TexasThM, Dallas Theological SeminaryPh.D., Theological Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary, in progressTerm expires: July 31, 2014

Anne BerkowitchCo-founder and Ceo of SelectMindseducation: MBA, finance, MiT’s Sloan School of ManagementB.S., Applied Math and Biology, Brown University.Term expires: December 31, 2013

Brady GriffithDeputy vice President, National Leadership Council 2011-12education: Majoring in Biology and Christian Studies, Crown CollegeTerm expires: July 31, 2012

Susan HoffSenior vice President, Community investmentUnited Way of Metropolitan Dallas, inc.education: B.A., Bilingual/Bicultural education, ft. Lewis CollegeTerm expires: July 31, 2014

Amy JamesPresident, National Leadership Council 2011-12education: Majoring in BSPS Doctor of Pharmacy, University of ToledoTerm expires: July 31, 2012

Dr. Stacy l. JonesDirector of Student involvement and LeadershipUniversity of Alabamaeducation: B.A. Communication (Advertising and Graphic Design), University of AlabamaM.A. education (higher education Administration), University of Alabamaed.D. education, University of AlabamaTerm expires: July 31, 2014

Jillian KinzieAssociate Director, indiana University Center for Postsecondary research and the NSSe institute for effective educational Practiceeducation: Ph.D., higher education, indiana University BloomingtonTerm expires: December 31, 2013

Stephen e. loflinCeo & founderThe National Society of Collegiate Scholarseducation: B.S., Marketing, University of South CarolinaM.S., higher education, florida State University

Scott perskeexecutive vice President, National Leadership Council 2011-12education: Majoring in World Comparative history and international relations, University of hawaii, ManoaTerm expires: July 31, 2012

larry F. SolomonCoo, human resourcesAccentureeducation: B.S. Business Administration, The State University of New York at AlbanyTerm expires: July 31, 2014

Jeff Summerfounding PartnerTalengineducation: B.A., Psychology, Seattle UniversityTerm expires: December 31, 2013


Dr. Stacy L. Jones, NSCS Chapter Advisor, NSCS Board of Directors member and Director of Student Involvement and Leadership at University of Alabama poses with her chapter officers.

Dr. Belle Wheelan (co-chair)PresidentCommission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Dr. Charles Downs (co-chair)former Presidentvirginia Western Community College

Dr. Ken AtwaterPresidenthillsborough Community College

Dr. Constance CarrollChancellorSan Diego Community College District

Dr. Jack Daniels, IIIPresidentLos Angeles Southwest College

Dr. Charles DassancePresidentCentral florida Community College

Dr. Roy FloresChancellorPima Community College

Dr. Gregory GrayChancellorriverside Community College

Dr. Zelema HarrisChancellorSaint Louis Community College

Dr. Brenda HellyerChancellorSan Jacinto College

Dr. Byron McClenneyProject Director & Senior LecturerThe University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Henry ShannonSuperintendent/PresidentChaffey College

Dr. Mary SpanglerChancellorhouston Community College System

Dr. Robert templin, Jr.PresidentNorthern virginia Community College

Community College Honorary Board Members

NSCS members at the 2011 Convention


Community College Honorary Board MembersMaya AngelouZ. Smith Reynolds Professor of American Studies, Wake Forest University

Joan Ganz CooneyChairman, Sesame Workshop

Marian Wright edelmanFounder and President, Children’s Defense Fund

Henry louis Gates, Jr.Director, W.E.B. DuBois Institute for Afro-American Research

Daniel GoldinAdministrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (1992-2001)

Vartan GregorianPresident, Carnegie Corporation,New YorkPresident, Brown University (1989-1997)

Alexis M. HermanSecretary of Labor (1997-2001)

James V. KimseyFounding CEO and Chairman Emeritus, America Online, Inc.

Wendy KoppCEO and Founder, Teach For America

J.W. Marriott, Jr.Chairman & CEO, Marriott International, Inc.

Federico F. peñaManaging Partner, Vestar Capital PartnersSecretary of Energy (1997-1998)Secretary of Transportation (1993-1997)

Richard W. RileySecretary of Education (1993-2001)Governor, South Carolina (1979-1987)

Harold t. ShapiroPresident, Princeton University (1988-2001)

Harris WoffordChairman, America’s PromiseCEO, Corporation for National Service (1995-2002)

nSCS Honorary Board of Regents


NSCS staff members with students for the 2012 National March to CollegeTM Day

Amy JamesNLC PresidentUniversity of Toledo

Scott perskeNLC Executive Vice PresidentUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa

Brady GriffithNLC Deputy Executive Vice President Crown College

Cassi Konopasek Regis University

Glenn MadiganColumbia College Chicago

nicole MaherThe Ohio State University

Frances Marie RiveraUniversity of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras

Kenneth Rosario-GonzalezHillsborough Community College

Jacqueline Gamboa Varela University of Texas, El Paso

Andrew BruskinStony Brook University Alumni Board PresidentPast Vice President of Public Relations (2007-2008), Stony Brook ChapterPast NLC President (2007-2008)

Alexander FlowersCampbell University School of Pharmacy & Health SciencesAlumni Board Vice PresidentFounding Member, Saint Xavier UniversityPast President, Saint Xavier University (2002-2005)Founding Member, Roosevelt UniversityPast President, Roosevelt University (2008-2012)

Ciara GinyardSyracuse UniversityAlumni Board Secretary Founding Member, Syracuse University ChapterPast President (2000-01), Syracuse University ChapterPast Vice President of Community Service (1999-2000), Syracuse University ChapterNSCS National Staff Intern, 2000-2003NSCS National Staff, 2002 – 2003

Kenneth WilsonUniversity of PennsylvaniaAlumni Board MemberVice President (2009-2010), Kaplan UniversityVice President (2010-2011), NSCS National Leadership Council

2012 national leadership Council

2012 Alumni Board


2012 national leadership Council

2012 Alumni BoardAlabama Auburn UniversityThe University of AlabamaThe University of Alabama at BirminghamUniversity of South Alabama

AlaskaUniversity of Alaska AnchorageUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks

ArizonaArgosy University OnlineArizona State UniversityASU at the Polytechnic campusNorthern Arizona UniversityThe University of Arizona

ArkansasArkansas State UniversityArkansas Tech UniversityUniversity of ArkansasUniversity of Central Arkansas

CaliforniaCal. Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

California State University, Dominguez HillsCalifornia State University, FresnoCalifornia State University, FullertonCalifornia State University, Long BeachCalifornia State University, Los Angeles California State University, NorthridgeCalifornia State University, San Bernardino California State University, StanislausChapman University Los Angeles Mission CollegeLos Angeles Southwest CollegeLoyola Marymount UniversityMills CollegePomona CollegeSan Diego State UniversitySan Jose State University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of San DiegoUniversity of San Francisco

nSCS Chapters


University of Southern California

ColoradoJones International University Online Colorado State UniversityRegis UniversityUniversity of Colorado at BoulderUniversity of Colorado, DenverUniversity of DenverUniversity of Northern Colorado

ConnecticutFairfield UniversityUniversity of ConnecticutWestern Connecticut State University

DelawareDelaware State UniversityUniversity of Delaware

FloridaEverest University OnlineEmbry—Riddle Aeronautical UniversityFlorida A&M UniversityFlorida Atlantic UniversityFlorida International UniversityFlorida Memorial UniversityHillsborough Community CollegeKaplan UniversityRollins CollegeThe Florida State UniversityUniversity of Central FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of MiamiUniversity of North FloridaUniversity of South Florida

GeorgiaGeorgia Institute of TechnologyGeorgia State UniversityKennesaw State UniversityMorehouse CollegeSpelman CollegeThe University of GeorgiaColumbus State UniversityUniversity of West GeorgiaGeorgia College & State University

South University

HawaiiUniversity of Hawai’i at Manoa

IdahoBoise State UniversityIdaho State UniversityUniversity of Idaho

Illinois Columbia College ChicagoDePaul UniversityEastern Illinois UniversityIllinois State UniversityLewis UniversityLoyola University ChicagoNorthern Illinois UniversityRoosevelt UniversitySaint Xavier UniversitySouthern Illinois University at EdwardsvilleUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignWestern Illinois University

IndianaBall State UniversityButler UniversityDePauw UniversityIndiana State UniversityIndiana University BloomingtonIndiana University-Purdue University, IndianapolisPurdue UniversityUniversity of EvansvilleUniversity of Southern IndianaVincennes University

IowaIowa State UniversityThe University of IowaUniversity of Northern Iowa

KansasBaker University Fort Hays State UniversityKansas State UniversityThe University of Kansas


Wichita State University

KentuckyEastern Kentucky UniversityMorehead State University Murray State UniversityUniversity of KentuckyUniversity of LouisvilleWestern Kentucky University

louisianaLouisiana State UniversitySoutheastern Louisiana UniversityThe University of Louisiana at MonroeTulane University

MaineThe University of Maine

MarylandMorgan State UniversityThe Johns Hopkins UniversityTowson UniversityUniversity of MarylandUniversity of Maryland, Eastern ShoreUniversity of Maryland, University CollegeUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County

MassachusettsBoston UniversityBrandeis UniversityMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyNortheastern UniversityUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

MichiganBaker College OnlineCentral Michigan UniversityEastern Michigan UniversityFerris State UniversityGrand Valley State UniversityMichigan State UniversitySaginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity of MichiganWayne State UniversityWestern Michigan University

MinnesotaCrown CollegeSt. Cloud State UniversityUniversity of Minnesota at Twin CitiesUniversity of St. ThomasWinona State University

MississippiMississippi State UniversityThe University of Mississippi

MissouriMissouri State UniversityNorthwest Missouri State UniversitySaint Louis UniversityTruman State UniversityUniversity of Central MissouriUniversity of Missouri-Columbia

Montana Montana State University—Bozeman

nebraskaCreighton UniversityUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln

nevadaUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Nevada, Reno

new HampshireDartmouth CollegeKeene State College

new Jersey Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityMontclair State UniversityNew Jersey City UniversityNew Jersey Institute of TechnologyPrinceton UniversityRamapo College of New JerseyRutgers University, NewarkRutgers, The State University of New JerseySeton Hall University


new MexicoNew Mexico State UniversityThe University of New Mexico

new York Binghamton UniversityCollege of Staten IslandCornell UniversityDowling CollegeHunter CollegeMercy CollegeNew York City College of TechnologyQueens CollegeRochester Institute of TechnologyStony Brook UniversitySyracuse UniversityThe College at BrockportThe Cooper UnionUniversity at AlbanyUniversity at BuffaloUniversity of Rochester

north Carolina Appalachian State UniversityEast Carolina UniversityNorth Carolina State UniversityThe University of North Carolina at Chapel HillThe University of North Carolina at CharlotteThe University of North Carolina, AshevilleUniversity of North Carolina at GreensboroWinston-Salem State University

north DakotaNorth Dakota State UniversityUniversity of North Dakota

ohioCase Western Reserve UniversityFranklin UniversityKent State UniversityMiami UniversityThe Ohio State UniversityThe University of AkronThe University of ToledoUniversity of CincinnatiUniversity of DaytonWright State University

Youngstown State University

oklahomaOklahoma State UniversityThe University of Oklahoma

oregonOregon State University Portland State University Southern Oregon University University of Oregon Willamette University

pennsylvania Drexel UniversityLa Salle UniversityLehigh UniversityRobert Morris UniversitySaint Joseph’s UniversityTemple UniversityThe Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of PittsburghUniversity of the ArtsVillanova University

puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-BayamonUniversity of Puerto Rico

Rhode IslandProvidence CollegeRhode Island CollegeUniversity of Rhode Island

South Carolina Benedict CollegeClemson UniversityCollege of CharlestonUniversity of South CarolinaWinthrop University

South Dakota The University of South Dakota


tennessee Middle Tennessee State UniversityTennessee State UniversityThe University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaThe University of Tennessee

texas Baylor UniversityCentral Texas CollegeDallas County Community College DistrictHouston Community CollegeLone Star College - CyFairMidwestern State UniversityPrairie View A&M UniversityRice UniversitySan Jacinto CollegeSouthern Methodist UniversityStephen F. Austin State UniversityTexas A&M UniversityTexas Christian UniversityTexas Southern UniversityTexas State University- San MarcosTexas Tech UniversityTexas Woman’s UniversityThe University of Texas at ArlingtonThe University of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas at El PasoThe University of Texas at San AntonioThe University of Texas-Pan AmericanTrinity UniversityUniversity of HoustonUniversity of North TexasUniversity of the Incarnate Word

utah Salt Lake Community CollegeSouthern Utah UniversityStevens-Henager CollegeUtah State UniversityUtah Valley UniversityWeber State University

VirginiaGeorge Mason UniversityJames Madison UniversityNorthern Virginia Community CollegeOld Dominion UniversityRadford UniversityThe College of William & MaryUniversity of Mary WashingtonUniversity of VirginiaVirginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Vermont The University of Vermont

Washington Eastern Washington UniversityUniversity of Washington BothellUniversity of WashingtonWashington State UniversityWestern Washington University

Washington, D.C.American UniversityGeorgetown UniversityHoward UniversityStrayer UniversityThe George Washington University

Wisconsin The University of Wisconsin—Madison University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee

West Virginia American Military University/American Public University (AMU/APU)Marshall University West Virginia University

Wyoming University of Wyoming


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Growth and StatisticsGrowth

NSCS enjoyed a year of steady growth during the 2010-2011 fiscal year with the Chapter Development team establishing 20 new chapters across the country. These inaugural chapters allowed NSCS to invite and welcome 4,042 new members at brand new chapters to the Society.

Inaugural Chapters

American Military University/American Public UniversityCharlestown, WvCharter Date: 2/17/2012

Benedict CollegeColumbia, SC11/10/2011

California State University, San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA11/10/2011

eastern Washington UniversityCheney, WA4/25/2012

fairleigh Dickinson University Metro CampusTeaneck, NJ3/6/2012

ferris State UniversityBig rapids, Mi6/8/2012

hunter CollegeNew York, NY9/23/2011

Mercy CollegeDobbs ferry, NY3/1/2012

Midwestern State UniversityWichita falls, Tx1/11/2012

Morgan State UniversityBaltimore, MD4/22/2012

Salt Lake Community CollegeSalt Lake City, UT5/22/2012

San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA3/19/2012

Southern oregon UniversityAshland, or8/13/2012

University of Nevada – renoreno, Nv6/7/2012

University of the ArtsPhiladelphia, PA7/10/2012

University of the incarnate WordSan Antonio, Tx7/30/2012

University of Wisconsin, eau Claireeau Claire, Wi6/26/2012

University of Wisconsin, MilwaukeeMilwaukee, Wi8/3/2012

Weber State Universityogden, UT2/21/2012

Winthrop Universityrock hill, SC4/10/2012


Growth and Statistics

Finances


What We DoScholarshipsScholarship is one of the three pillars of NSCS, and one of our most important goals is to continuously increase the financial support we are able to provide through scholarships distributed to our members each year.

in 2012, NSCS awarded and made available nearly half a million dollars in scholarships. in addition, NSCS was proud to serve as the official administrator for the Pearson Prize Award through which we administered an additional $220,000 on behalf of the Pearson foundation. These scholarships helped students reach their goals of studying abroad, furthering their education with graduate school, creating impactful service projects, or spending a semester learning at sea with unique programs such as the Semester at Sea program.

Scholarship Breakdown

$350,600+DIReCt AWARDS (DISBuRSeD BY nSCS)

$64,600+ MADe AVAIlABle (not DISBuRSeD BY nSCS)

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$415,200+

Students are shown participating in the NSCS National March to CollegeTM Day in 2012. The program encourages middle and high school students to pursue higher education. Learn more about our March to CollegeTM

on page 18.

The ohio State University NSCS chapter participates in the annual Multiple Sclerosis Walk. The event raises funds to support local programs and cutting-edge research.


Scholarship Highlights

S2Challenge

NSCS continued the S2 (Summer Success) Challenge to encourage members to develop their marketable skills over the summer. NSCS members earned points by completing weekly challenges. At the end of the summer, the top three S2 challengers with the most points were awarded scholarships. This year there was a tie for the top challengers so the top two participants each received $1,000 scholarships and $500 was awarded to the third place challenger.

“When describing NSCS to potential members, i always tell them that it is a national organization of opportunity --

-- and the S2C certainly epitomizes all of that! So while i’m incredibly grateful to NSCS for helping to fund my college education, this scholarship definitely means so much more to me. Through the S2C, NSCS helped me to take advantage of all of the opportunities NSCS has to offer. i also got to know and learn from scholars from all around the nation as i read their posts each week. The S2C, in itself, has been a wonderful opportunity! Thank you, NSCS, for everything!”

emily Schutzenhofer, university of Virginia

“This scholarship means so much to me! it makes me feel proud of my efforts and perseverance, but also it makes me feel proud because i made a good representation of my university at Puerto rico. Throughout the Summer Success Challenge I had the opportunity to reflect on my college experiences and my personal and career goals, which was great because now i have a better sense of what i want to do with my life and my plans for the future. Thank you NSCS for this opportunity and for encouraging us to give our best always and no matter what. Thanks again!”

Yaritza reyes Hance, university of Puerto rico

opportunity for personal development, professional development, leadership, and (of course) scholarship

2012 Community College transition AwardNSCS offers $2,500 to two outstanding community college students who are transferring to a four year institution. This is awarded to help NSCS members at community colleges make a successful transition to four-year institutions.

Recipientsdavid Liendo uriona, northern Virginia Community College

Sundus alsharif, Hillsborough Community College

Scholar Abroad The NSCS Scholar Abroad scholarship program funds two $5,000 awards and one $2,500 award each year to encourage members to participate in international learning and development.

Recipients:Scholar Abroad fall 2012: andrea Xu, university of California, Berkeley Scholar Abroad Spring 2012: dominique Marinello, Chapman university Scholar Abroad Summer 2012: Brittany Morris, arizona State university


national March to CollegetM Day on March 22, 2012, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), in conjunction with volunteers from the NSCS chapters at howard University and University of Maryland, College Park, held the inaugural national March to College™ Day. it took place on the Campus of howard University, providing local middle school students with an opportunity to experience life as a college student for the day.

The forty-five visiting students arrived from nearby howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science and the Tree of Life Public Charter School. Although only in

middle school, many of the visiting students already had high academic expectations and career aspirations. Some of their career ambit ions included: fash ion designer, attorney, orthopedic surgeon, pediatrician, olympian, engineer and computer scientist. other students had more detailed career ambition, for example Brandon, a student participant, said, “i want to explore the world and be a marine biologist or go to Africa and explore the way of life there.”

overall, the day was a huge success for the students, NSCS members and volunteers. “The seed is being planted early,” said NSCS

chapter president at howard University, Tyeasha Williams. “i’m excited that the kids were really engaged in what we were doing, that it was relatable to them and that they were willing to participate. it shows their character and what they will be like once they get to college.” NSCS member, Nick Westbrooks agrees. “it’s like a snowball effect,” he said. “What you do in middle school affects high school and high school affects college. it was great to be able to interact with these younger kids and provide insight into how to do well in college and give back to the community as well.”

Inspire Integrityour NSCS chapters are not only made up of our amazing members, but the professors that inspire them every day! each year we honor those inspiring academic professionals with the NSCS inspire integrity Award. The inspire integrity Awards are presented to full-time university faculty or administrator that has made a significant impact on the lives of their students and instilled a high degree of personal and academic integrity.

The only student nominated award, this scholarship provides students with the opportunity to acknowledge a mentor in their academic l ife. hanna holman, an NSCS member at Arizona State University

wrote about the impact tak ing one class with Professor George davis has had on her education. “Professor Davis allowed us to choose the context of our learning on multiple occasions, and his passion and teaching ability made learning possible.” She also shared that Professor Davis would somet imes deviate from the proposed curr icu lum to g ive h is students more interesting assignments – he was not only was concerned with his student’s academic success but also made sure to connect with

them on a personal level.

Additionally, we awarded a second award to Professor Bimal Banik at the University of Texas Pan American. NSCS member, Nancy Limon Gonzales, nominated Professor Banik, writing that he “exemplifies the qual it ies of an exceptional teacher and mentor in every way possible by dedicating his life to the well being of the students and the community.”

The National recipient and the student who nominated them both receive $1,000. The runner up and the student who nominated them each receive $500.

nSCS Chapters Make a Difference

NSCS staff members with students for the 2012 National March to CollegeTM Day


#FixYoungAmerica Today’s col lege graduates face a harsh reality: the worst job market in sixty years and soaring student loan debt. As a leading organization of high achievers, the issue of youth unemployment is extremely relevant to NSCS members. To let their voices and solutions be heard, NSCS members joined forces on April 19, 2012 at colleges and universit ies across the country to host #fixYoungAmerica rallies.

#fixYoungAmerica is a solutions based movement to end unemployment that was started by the Young entrepreneur Council

( YeC). NSCS chapters showed thei r support for the cause by participating in a #fixYoungAmerica rally on campus and were also encouraged to build awareness of the issue through social media. Social media efforts reached out to Stephen Colbert, with his large Colbert Nation following, to encourage his support for #fixYoungAmerica.

NSCS chapters were eager to get involved with #fixYoungAmerica for a number of reasons. “We wanted to help inform the students, especial ly undergraduates, on

building and maximizing their experience at college before graduation to prepare them for a possible better future,” said Leena Nguyen, NSCS Chapter President at the University of houston. “We have learned how less than 30% of the students will have a job before they graduate and this is a huge concern because most of the students who graduate are not aware of it. each student has the potential to have a successful future if they maximize their undergraduate experience and we want to help spread the word on how they can.”

Relay for life NSCS chapters around the nation pulled out all the stops with creative ideas for relay for Life, coming up with innovative team themes and ways to raise money outside of direct donations.

for many chapters, team captains and members have personal connections to the cause, due to friends and family members that had to deal with cancer. Dave Springstead, vice President of Community Service at the University of Michigan, shares, “many if not all of our members have been touched by this horrible disease, and this is a way for us to cooperate with other student groups on

campus to fight back.”

The University of Pittsburgh chapter prepared for their third year of relay. in addition to bake sales, Pitt started a “Coins for Cancer,” program. They had been collecting coins since the fall. At Pitt, this year’s relay theme was board games, and the NSCS chapter represented the hungry hungry hippos!

Willamette, one of many chapters participating in Relay For Life for the first time, had a balloon dart board at their section. When discussing the question of “why relay?”

chapter president, Charlotte Abrams, pointed to value held by Willamette students of serving the greater community. She said, “relay for Life felt like the ideal opportunity to commit to such service and allow our chapter to remember who we are as students and NSCS members.”

Not only did this event support a vital cause, but it also was an excellent way for NSCS members to get to know each other. Service is one of the three pillars of NSCS, and participating in relay for Life is an engaging way to support a cause that is close to the hearts of many.

Chapter event Highlights


NSCS members at the University of California, Riverside participating in the #FixYoungAmerica campaign.

2011-2012 nSCS partnersAmerica’s Promise Alliance Bank of America Better World BooksBookrenter.com BrooksBrothersChurchhill Classics ClassWatch Dream Careers envision - intl. Scholar Laureate Program fine Stationery hertzhULT international Business School Kaplan Lenovo National Jewish health

New York University Next Generation insurance - Grad Guard North American PowerPearson PlaySay Quacquarelli Symonds World Grad. School Tour roadtrip NationrxCutSpecial olympicsSUCCeSS The Cable CenterThe fund for American Studies The Princeton review The Washington Center T-Mobile

UnigoUnited healthCare Studentresources Universum

new partners Bookrenter.comhertzroadtripNationrxCutSpecial olympicshigherNextSlugBooksUSo

nSCS partnersWe collaborate with many great organizations that share our values and commitment to ensuring that NSCS’ high achievers have access to the resources and opportunities that will help them succeed.

SmartBrief We have plenty of national avenues through which we connect with and update NSCS’ membership and supporters. The NSCS SmartBrief is a weekly news brief for the parents of high achievers. it was launched in 2010 and includes top stories and trends in higher education as well as news about what’s happening at NSCS.

the Collegiate Scholar Members have a unique opportunity to have their creative work published in The Collegiate Scholar, NSCS’ literary magazine published in the spring, fall, and summer semesters.

Society Magazine The official magazine of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Society Magazine includes highlights from the national office, its chapters, scholarship recipients’ stories, and more.

nSCS publications


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NSCS’ social media presence continues to grow each year. We engage NSCS’ members through pol ls, contests, programs and share relevant articles and advice to create an environment that encourages NSCS’ members to share along with us.

our social media statistics continued to soar as our facebook page added nearly 66,000 new fans and our Twitter page grew by nearly 4,000 followers. our blog, TalkNerdy2Me, has become a reputable source in the college blogosphere and has grown in

readership. We’re now partnered and share content with 24 other reputable blog sites. This year we also hired our f irst group of “Social Media Ambassadors” to help promote NSCS messaging, programs and content on social media sites.

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NSCS is one of the strongest organizations when it comes to getting students and the community excited about various projects and initiatives. To kick start a product ive year of service and leadership, NSCS officers go through off icer Transit ion Week (oTW). During this week NSCS officers new and old, learn what it takes to run a successful organization on campus. NSCS is taking a look behind the scenes to see what makes a great officer transition week.

NSCS oTW starts in the national office. All of the Member Engagement representatives work extremely hard to ensure that the chapters run as smoothly as possible. former NSCS intern Gabriela Siem produced the oTW videos that introduce NSCS chapter officers to the central staff at the national office while providing valuable information. “i learned a lot about the strong relat ionship between an officer and their Member engagement representative. There is definitely a lot of hard work, training, and planning that goes on behind the scenes to be able to effectively run a great NSCS chapter,” said Siem. The national office Member engagement representatives are dedicated people

with a high degree of professionalism and a great sense of humor. Siem Liked being an NSCS intern, working with the Me representatives especially editing their outtakes for the oTW videos.

Part of the oTW is guided by the Member engagement representatives. The key to have a successful officer transition week is up to the chapter. The key to have a successful chapter comes from the leadership. enthusiasm from chapter leadership positions radiates throughout the entire chapter—the key to have a successful year. “With a successful OTW, the officers know each other’s quirks and have already experienced working together, so there are no unfortunate surprises among them. Therefore, the efficient officer team can plan and execute activities for the chapter, making it a pleasant and fun experience for all,” said Adonara Mucek, former Chapter President at Uh Manoa.

To have a successful chapter or to run any organization is to have the activities fresh and the members engaged. Mucek and Bal l State University Chapter President Jacque Schrag did just that. Mucek was the winner of the Crazy idea grant to go toward his oTW. The officer board at the University of

hawaii Manoa went on a camping trip with a shipwreck theme. This idea made the officers rely on each other as they completed challenges braving the great outdoors. “They had to pair up, with a sighted person giving instructions, and the blindfolded one having to follow the instructions to set up the tent. Considering only one of the officers had ever set up a tent before, it was amazing how well they managed to work together to set up their tents,” said Mucek.

Schag’s chapter won overall best oTW with great excitement and participation. his chapter met up on evening and had a brainstorming party. When asked why his oTW was successful he said, “While the Transition Week was for Officers, we also got our members involved and several ideas written down were ones that had been suggested by members at various chapter meetings.” This is proof that hard work and a strong sense of community can make a great NSCS chapter.

NSCS is a success at many of our chapters because of the uncanny commitment and enthusiasm that all of our chapter members, officers, and National office staff demonstrate.

2012 officer transition Week

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2012 Annual Report

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2012 Annual Report

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Documents

2011-2012 Annual Report