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SOCIETYThe Sixth Edition
The Official Magazine of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
GENERATION NSCSHOW NSCS UNDERGRADS EPITOMIZE THE
BEST OF MILLENNIALSpage 22
CHAPTER LEADERS, EVERY ONE
Eau Claire shines bright with Diamond STAR Status
page 14
AN iPAD IN THE ISOLATION ROOM
NSCS Member Chi Zhang uses technology to connect
patients to their families page 18
NSCS supports study abroad through programs and scholarships. Here, NSCS students take a desert camel ride with the Academy Abroad program.
NSCS established STAR Status so that chapters are able to set measurable and attainable goals that will aide in engaging members in meaningful ways and providing a memorable NSCS year. Great communication with members and numerous social, service, and networking events help a chapter move up in STAR Status. Pictured are the Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze STAR Status trophies at Leadership Summit during ScholarCon® 2014.
NSCS is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates high achievers. NSCS provides career and graduate school connections, leadership and service opportunities and offers over one million dollars in scholarships annually. NSCS members are deeply commited to scholarship, leadership and service. And as a result, these high achievers are impacting their campus and local communities everyday.
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11 Member Benefits
6 Social Media Buzz
Table ofContents
17 Service: NSCS Chapters show off their service projects
16 Ask a Chapter President
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3 Steve’s Big List
5 Staff List
4 Verelyn’s Viewpoint
ScholarCon®
We’re so social!facebook.com/nscs94
twitter.com/nscs
instagram.com/nscs
© 2014 The National Society of Collegiate ScholarsAll Rights Reserved
SOCIETYLead DesignerMarisa Grotte Manager Graphic Design
Editorial Board:Verelyn Gibbs WatsonPresident & Chief Operating Officer
Blair A. EdwardsVice President Strategic Engagement
Stephanie DensbergerSenior CoordinatorMarketing Communications
Acecia Thomas-BakerSenior ManagerStrategic Marketing
Mishri SomeshwarAssociate Vice PresidentMembership Services
Kacie PerkinsManagerMarketing Analysis
Contributors:Steve LoflinFounder & Chief Executive Officer
Jen CastilloManagerScholarships
Nicole LancianoSenior Coordinator Social Media
Ginny Heidel Senior ManagerExecutive Office
Stacia WompierskiCoordinator Strategic Partnerships Emma FisherSenior Coordinator Strategic Partnerships George CushmanVice President Strategic Partnerships Marie MimiagaSenior Manager Torch & Laurel Ciara GinyardDirector Alumni Engagement
Meta Temesgen NSCS FellowMarketing
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Who are NSCS Chapter Presidents?
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14Chapter Spotlight: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
DIAMOND STATUS 18Scholarship:
When Video Chat is the best medicine
NSCS knows Millennials!
BIGBy: Steve Loflin
Steve’s
List
BEST APPS!The current apps I am enjoying at the moment.
Do you have a favorite I should know about? Let me know ([email protected])!
MYND AWESOME CALENDAR APP
A smart, context aware app that provides you with the information you need to be successful so you don’t have to do it all by yourself.
Thumbtack LOCATES RECENTLY BOOKMARKED WEBPAGES
Thumbtack is a menu bar utility that provides quick and easy access to the most recently saved bookmarks in your Pinboard account.
ScholarCon® STAY CONNECTED APP
The best way to stay updated on details for ScholarCon 2015 and connect with fellow Scholars!2015 App coming soon!
Hipmunk Hotel, Flight and Travel appWell designed app for travel. Compares top travel sites, and also shows alternatives like trains, charter planes, Airbnb, and Homeaway
Evernote Inspirational appCollect all the quotes, images, and articles that inspire you in one place
Quad2Quad Campus Experience appAn awesome app that simplifies the campus visit experience for prospective students/parents.
TaskRabbit When you need an odd jobI love using this app to locally outsource random odd jobs or errands!
Lifeline Response Safety when you need itResponds to emergency situations and connects people who feel unsafe with nearby authorities. A great addition to campus safety initiatives.
PackPoint Trip Organization AppThis app helps you get organized before a trip by creating a packing list based on your travel destina-tion, activities, weather, and more..
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Insights From HuffPo Highlights
Verelyn’s Viewpoint
Our very own Verelyn Gibbs Watson is a regular blogger for Huffington Post College Edition. We’re excited to share some highlights from her recent articles.
By: Verelyn Gibbs Watson
“As always, I appeal to our high achievers to come together and figure out how to gain strength from our diversity and cultural differences, instead of it too often serving as a catalyst for fear and tragedy.
Is the American Dream a Dream Deferred?
“I think it’s difficult for most people to embrace the importance of issues, like immigration access and diversity, if they haven’t lived it or don’t have a point of reference. Having an increased represen-tation of diverse groups at events could be an amazing opportunity to connect.”
“College Students Helped End the War in Vietnam; Can’t They Stop Rape on Campus?
“We need the student leaders on our campuses to step up to end sexual as-sault. Historically, student activists have led the way in efforts such as ending the war in Vietnam and apartheid in South Africa.”
Reflections on Ferguson
“The current generation needs to look closer to home, to the dorm rooms and Greek houses where thousands of young people will be taking their tentative first steps into
the ‘real world’ this fall when school begins.”
College Students Helped End the War in Vietnam; Can’t They Stop Rape on Campus?
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for more of Verelyn’s full length Huffington Post Articles go to m.huffpost.com/us/author/verelyn-gibbs-watson/
Meet the TEAM
Amanda Moore Amelia Weimer Angie Torosiyan
Ava Taylor Belinda Forrest Blair Edwards Carsen Zarin Chelsey Dummond
Christopher Trujillo Ciara Ginyard Derrick Thomas George Cushman
Senior ManagerStrategic Marketing
Acecia Thomas-Baker
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Christina McCoy
Alyssa Stephens
CoordinatorMember [email protected]
Coordinator Member Engagement
Manager ScholarCon®
Coordinator Member [email protected]
Senior Coordinator Programs Marketing
ManagerCommunity College Division
Vice President Strategic Engagement [email protected]
Coordinator Programs
Coordinator Member [email protected]
Coordinator Member Engagement
Coordinator Chapter Development
Director Alumni [email protected]
DirectorMember Engagement
Elizabeth Aheto
Manager Accounting
Emma Fisher
Senior Coordinator Strategic Partnerships
Vice President Strategic [email protected]
Ginny Heidel
Senior Manager Executive Office
Jen Castillo
Manager Scholarships
Joseph Bass
CoordinatorMember Engagement
Kacie Perkins
Manager Marketing [email protected]
Kayla Manning
Associate Vice PresidentScholarCon®
Leslie Gehring
Coordinator Member Relations
Marie Mimiaga
Senior ManagerThe Society of Torch & Laurel
Marisa Grotte
Manager Graphic Design
Mishri Someshwar
Associate Vice President Membership Services
Nicole Lanciano
Senior Coordinator Social Media
Renee Kennedy
Senior Coordinator Office [email protected]
Manager Member Engagment
Ron’nay Owens
Senior ManagerChapter Development
Sankaya Hall
Vice President Finance and Operations
Serena Weisman
Senior DirectorMembership Engagment
Sherice Evans
Coordinator Strategic Partnerships
Stacia Wompierski
Senior Coordinator Marketing Communications
Stephanie Densberger
Founder and CEO [email protected]
Steve Loflin
ManagerMember Engagement
Sunnie Ko
Coordinator Member Engagement
Terin Bufford
Associate DirectorTechnology
Tommy Beeson
President and [email protected]
Verelyn Gibbs Watson
Coordinator Membership Data
Zuri Blackmon
NSCS HEADQUARTERS PRESENTED IN TECHNICOLOR
WEBSITES TO VISIT:1. NSCS.org
(duh)
2. mediaredefined.com(latest and greatest in online media)
3. grouchyrabbit.com(snappy, sarcastic, hilarious one-liners)
4. slate.com(current events and commentary)
5. wherecoolthingshappen.com (a plethora of cool)
6. todayifoundout.com(Random fun facts)
7. chartgirl.com(complicated issues, simplified charts)
8. NPR: First Listen(previews of albums pre-release)
9. collegethrive(expert writing advice)
10. scholarcon.org(find out what’s new at ScholarCon®)
TWITTERS TO FOLLOW@brookingsinst(research and innovative policy solutions for the world)
@thoughtworks-revolutionize (software design, creation and delivery)
@UGSuccess-undergrad (success as an undergrad)
@genyize-all (all things millennial)
@TED_ED-all (ted education)
INSTAGRAMS TO FOLLOW @scholarcon (awesome duh)
@whitneymuseum (art!)
@rookiemag (millennial magazine)
@nymag (new york magazine, cool stuff)
@itsnicethat (all things art & music)
@luckypeach (rad food mag)@kickstarter (innovators)
@NASA Goddard (SPACE!)
@National Geographic (world photography)
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BLOGS TO READ:1. http://99u.com/
(awesome career videos and tutoials)
2. http://creativemornings.com/ (creative lectures and career inspiration)
3. http://www.swiss-miss.com/(curator of cool)
4. http://www.ypulse.com/ millienial (interesting research)
5. http://www.humansofnewyork.com/ (a plethora of cool)
6. http://www.rookiemag.com/ (just cool)
7. http://theselby.com/(spaces and inspiration)
8. http://www.mcsweeneys.net/ (avant-garde journalism)
9. http://socialtimes.com/(social media news)
10. http://www.designlovefest.com/ (awesome design inspiration)
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Member Benefits
NSCS
There are more reasons than ever to join NSCS
Everyday Benefits
Career Benefits
Travel Benefits
Education Benefits
Career BenefitsAccenture DC Internships: TFAS Gifted Hire Liberty Mutual Study Hall Universum
Education Benefits
Gradschoolmatch.comETS® GRE®
Hult International Business SchoolKaplan Masters in Nursing @ Georgetown
The Princeton Review Pearson Semester at Sea Washington Media Scholars
Everyday Benefits
Affinity Consultants GEICO SoFiRed Giant LifeLine Response Lenovo MetLife Pijon Rx Cut Card SameGrain
ScholarPerks Slug Books
Service Benefits
Better World Books The Fuller Center The Jared Box Project USO
Travel Benefits
Dollar Hertz International Scholar Laureate Program (ISLP) NSCS Car Rental Finder NSCS Hotel Finder Thrifty
Members can log in to the portal to take advantage my.nscs.org
MEMBER BENEFITS
WHO ARE THE NSCSCHAPTER PRESIDENTS?We asked NSCS Chapter Presidents about their favorite part of being president, their biggest challenges and more...
Lucio AvellanedaUniversity of Houston
What’s the best thing about being Chapter President?
Being bossy – No not really. I’ve been the VP of Community Service for two years. This year, it’s my responsibili-ty to watch over and take care of my members and officers and do what I must to make our chapter the best.
I feel more like a leader.
LEADERSHIP
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Chinyere Onyirimba
The Virginia Commonwealth
University
Krystal Watson
Wiley College
Norman Orabi
Wayne State
University
Katrina doThe University of Iowa
Jessica Teal
Colorado State
University
Chinyere Onyirimba
The Virginia Commonwealth
University
Emily Martin
Oklahoma State
University
Katrina Lindeman
Georgetown University
Where’s your favorite place to study?
My favorite spot to study is along the Georgetown Canal, with a traveler’s mug of tea and a light
blanket for those chilly days.
Matthew Lynch
Old Dominion University
What’s your favorite App?The most useful app on my phone is Gas Buddy! Broke college stu-dents like to feel like they’re saving money and the world when we use things like this.
Just let us have our moment.
Natalie Phagu
Stony Brook University
What scholarship doesn’t exist but should?
The singing in the shower scholarship
What’s the biggest chal-lenge as a college student? Balancing family, friends, work,
clubs and school work!
Katrina Do
The University of Iowa
What’s the best thing about being Chapter President? The best part about being the
Chapter President knowing I play an important role in our chapter
and on campus. And getting to go to Florida for
ScholarCon®!
Samar Sharaby
California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
What’s the best band? The best band no one’s heard of is Echosmith. They recently start-ed getting popular though, after
“Cool Kids” became a hit!
Callie Johnson
Central Michigan University
What’s the biggest challenge as a college student?
Finding the time to sleep! I want to hang out with my friends, I want to do things with my NSCS Chapter ... then having all this reading and homework
and assignments from my classes,
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CHAPTER SPOTLIGHTCHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - EAU CLAIRE RECEIVES 2014 DIAMOND STAR STATUS!
NO PRESSURE, NO
Chapters have the greatest impact on the experience that an NSCS member has than almost anything else. From plan-
ning community service and networking events to providing special chapter scholarship and getting eligible students from across campus excited to accept NSCS membership, a dedicat-ed, hard-working chapter makes membership an invaluable experience.
To recognize the great work that chapters do each year, NSCS presents STAR Status awards. Chapters qualify for different levels of STAR Status by engaging their members and docu-menting their activities. The best, most active chapters are eligible for Platinum STAR Status,
and among them, one chapter is chosen as Diamond.
The University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire was chosen as this year’s Diamond STAR Status recipient. Chapter President Amanda Rumpca shares the secrets to Eau Claire’s success.
I think that achieving Diamond STAR Status really came down to our chapter’s willingness to try new ideas, execution of service projects, chapter-sponsored scholarships, and incredible member participation.
Throughout the year, our chapter had an “anything is possible” attitude. If someone had an idea, we would all work together to make that idea happen, no matter how crazy it seemed! For example, someone
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Eau Claire NSCS members enjoying RUSH
brought up the idea of hosting “Thank a Professor Week” on campus. During this week, students could stop by our table in the student center and write a thank you note to a pro-fessor on campus. We then delivered these cards to
recognize staff for the work they do for our students. This was a brand new event, and we didn’t know how it would go. However, we took a shot and we received incredibly positive feedback!
We also received the Diamond STAR Status Award because we had a significant impact both on the cam-pus and in the community. Our members participated in food drives, school supply drives, and leadership conferences on campus. We also volunteered at local homeless shelters, served meals at The Community Table, helped with Special Olympics tournaments, and much more. We found opportunities for our members to become engaged at UW-Eau Claire but also in the Eau Claire community.
The chapter also showed dedication to raising money for scholarships. We participated in many different fundraising initiatives and put all of the money we raised right back into member scholarships. We were able to offer eight scholarships and two officer scholar-ships last year.
To encourage strong member participation in the chapter during the entire year, we explained the STAR Status system to our members and told them what our goal was (which, honestly, started off as achieving Gold STAR Status at
the beginning of the year!) We also encouraged par-ticipation in all of our events by offering points and incentives for participation, and emphasizing that chapter scholarship decisions are based mainly off of participation. We also buy our members NSCS honor cords when they are ready to graduate if they were an active member throughout their undergraduate career. This helped to maintain a large group of active members.
Even though last year’s incredible success is a lot to live up to, this year we still have that “can-do” atti-tude. We just started a new social event each month called “Dinner with Officers.” A few officers organize and cook a meal each month and invite a small group of members into their homes. Members are able to enjoy a home cooked meal, meet the officers, and interact with fellow NSCS members. We have already received positive feedback! We are also going to be more deliberate in partnering with other on- and off-campus organizations and departments. In addi-tion, we’re pushing for members to take on more leadership responsibility within the organization, such as planning events instead of simply partici-pating. This is a great re-sume-booster and allows members to take more ownership of NSCS.
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
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Advisor Appreciation Meeting in action
Service projects help STAR Status
Eau Claire serves its community
Members volunteering
Eau Claire Induction Ceremony Members tabling at an eventNSCS fun
Chapter President shows NSCS <3
AMANDA RUMPCA
ASK A CHAPTER PRESIDENTCHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Chapter President University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
NSCS DIAMOND STAR STATUS RECIPIENT.
Establish chapter and individual officer goals at the beginning of each semester and evaluate these goals at the end of each semester. Make sure that of-ficers do not lose sight of these goals throughout the semester.
Elicit member (and officer) feedback. Create a survey link that remains open the entire year for your members. Encourage members to use this to recommend events or suggest changes that should occur. This makes the organization into what the mem-bers want it to be! Also, send a survey to the officer board each month to get ideas of what worked well and what didn’t.
Recognition is important! Recognize your members for the work they have put into the organization. Recognize the officers for plan-ning a successful event. Recognize your advisor for the support that he/she has given your chapter. Everyone likes to be recognized, so dish it out frequently and meaningfully!
Communicate, communicate, communicate! Maintain open communication between the national office, the officer board, and the members. Reach out
to members using a wide variety of methods (email, Facebook, Twitter) so that everyone stays in the loop. Encourage members to reach out to you if they have any questions.
Advice from Presidents on what makes their
NSCS chapter ROCK
ENCOURAGE INNOVATION! Make things happen. Put your CRAZY IDEAS into ACTION.
Happy chapter members means a stronger chapter!
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There are those who talk about service – and then there are those who take action and initiate change. NSCS members go the extra mile to make a difference within their communities.
Service
When Video Chat Best MedicineChi Zhang was one of last year’s winners for the Engaging Race Award, a $2,000 grant that funds an original service initiative. Chi used her grant help hospital patients connect with their families and the outside world with the use of technology.
is the
SCHOLARSHIP
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The idea of my service project is to create more awareness of the benefits of social interaction for hospitalized patients through
the use of tablets. At the Transitional Care Hos-pital (TCH) in Virginia, where I volunteered last semester, each patient is placed in an isolation room to prevent disease transmission. Week to week, I realized that the patients were not getting better. They remained in the same lonely, silent rooms with the same blank stare in their eyes. In addition, all visitors and healthcare workers must wear protective gowns and masks, so the patient could go months without ever being able to see someone’s face. Although this patient isolation is medically imperative, it doesn’t help with a pa-tient’s healing, either spiritually or psychologically.
My idea of purchasing tablets with the Engag-ing Race grant would give patients more time to communicate with their family, even when fam-ilies cannot physically visit the hospital. During my volunteer time, I had learned that many of the patients are not even from Virginia. They live hours and hours away and they haven’t been home for months. Of course, Facetime is not a perfect substitute for face-to-face time, but it’s still better than no communication at all. Tablets also provide an opportunity for volunteers to interact with patients, teaching them how to use the tablets and set up social media accounts.
The best part about bringing this service project to life was knowing that my idea helped some-one. Over the summer, there was a patient from Pakistan. When the physical therapy team was with her, they set up a tablet and connected the patient to her family via Skype. Even though the family spoke virtually no English, and all anyone was able to do was smile and wave, it was so great that the family could be in there for the treatment. I imagine that even if the family didn’t know exactly what the exercises were, they were glad that their loved one is getting great care.
The patient population at the hospital leans to-wards the older side, so they were a bit hesitant about learning how to use this new foreign ob-ject at first. However, the patients really enjoyed seeing updates on their grandchildren after the staff and volunteers showed patients how to use Facebook. It was really awesome when everyone contributed a different idea of how the tablets can be used from Sudoku puzzles to meditation apps. I heard one of the patients is even starting to learn both Russian and French at the same time by reading the original version of War and Peace.
My advice for people who want to do something for their community is to be collaborative! My project idea came from my conversations not just with patients, but also with the people who are taking care of them every day. I could not have done it without the incredible support I’ve had from both NSCS and from the staff at TCH. Everyone I have talked to about this project has helped me develop the idea further, has pushed me to be more creative, and the end result of this project has been far better than anything I could have imagined alone.
SCHOLARSHIP
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TCH Staff Member and Chi Zhang
Chi Zhang working with a patient
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MILLENNIALSNSCS KNOWS
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MILLENNIALS AND ATTRIBUTES
Non Traditional; Challenge the status quo• NSCS is the only interdisciplinary honor society that
invites students from both two-year and four-year institutions
• Online Schools have chapters of NSCS • “Trust your crazy ideas!” are words that we live by
Highly Educated
• NSCS members have majors in every field of study• GPAs in the top of their class• Scholarships for graduate students through
GEICO Graduate Award• Torch & Laurel prepares high school high achievers
for a successful college transition
Very Connected and Tech Savvy
Civic-mindedness and Service
• NSCS meets members where they are – on social media! • Platforms include Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr and
Facebook, in addition to Pinterest, Linkedin, Vine, and YouTube
• Service is a pillar of NSCS• Integrity Week highlights academic principles• PACE helps under-served youth imagine a collegiate
future for themselves
MILLENNIALS AND VALUES
Ambitious
• Chapters engage their members to compete for STAR Status
• The First in the Family Award gives a leg up to first-generation students
• Underclassmen can hold leadership positions in their chapters
Community
Career Success
Travel SEE YOU ON THE
FLIP SIDE
• NSCS Induction Ceremony lets new members meet each other
• Senior send offs bid farewell to graduating members
• Chapters hold hangout and socials• ScholarCon® brings students to Orlando, Fl.
• NSCS partner DC Internships places members in the most prestigious companies and agencies
• Universum asks members about their ideal job – and rewards them with a scholarship
• GiftedHire shows off entry level members to recruiters
• Semester At Sea Award Program helps members study in a floating classroom
• NSCS Academy Abroad lets members earn credit in Australia, China and Thailand
• Discounts through Hertz and Worldwide Hotel Finder make it easier for members to explore
WELCOME
NEW NSCS CHAPTERS
TOTHE SOCIETY
JACKSONVILLE
STATE UNIVERSITY
ARIZONA STATE
UNIVERSITY ONLINE
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE
UNIVERSITY ONLINE
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
CALIFORNIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
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BRING NSCS TO YOUR INSTITUTION. VISIT nscs.org/start-chapter
ALABAMAAuburn University
Jacksonville State University
Lawson State Community College
The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of South Alabama
ALASKAUniversity of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Fairbanks
ARIZONAArizona State University
Mesa Community College
Northern Arizona University
The University of Arizona
ARKANSASArkansas State University
Arkansas Tech University
University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Central Arkansas
CALIFORNIACalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Northridge
California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, San Marcus
California State University, Stanislaus
Chapman University
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Loyola Marymount University
Mills College
Pomona College
San Diego State University
Solano Community College
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
COLORADOColorado State University
Colorado Technical University
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Regis University
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Denver
University of Denver
University of Northern Colorado
CONNECTICUTFairfield University
University of Connecticut
Western Connecticut State University
DELAWAREDelaware State University
University of Delaware
D.C.American University
Georgetown University
Howard University
The George Washington University University of the District of Columbia Community College
FLORIDAEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Florida A&M University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida International University
Florida Memorial University
Hillsborough Community College
Rollins College
The Florida State University
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of Miami
University of North Florida
University of South Florida
GEORGIAColumbus State University
Georgia College & State University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Perimeter College
Georgia State University
Kennesaw State University
Morehouse College
Paine College
Spelman College
The University of Georgia
University of West Georgia
HAWAIIUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa
IDAHOBoise State University
Idaho State University
University of Idaho
ILLINOISColumbia College Chicago
DePaul University
2014 NSCSChapter Index
nscs.org/chapters
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Eastern Illinois University
Illinois State University
Loyola University Chicago
Northern Illinois University
Roosevelt University
Saint Xavier University
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Western Illinois University
INDIANABall State University
Butler University
DePauw University
Indiana State University
Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Purdue University
University of Evansville
University of Southern Indiana
IOWAIowa State University
The University of Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
KANSASBaker University
Barton Community College
Fort Hays State University
Kansas State University
The University of Kansas
Wichita State University
KENTUCKYEastern Kentucky University
Morehead State University
Murray State University
Northern Kentucky University
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
Western Kentucky University
LOUISIANALouisiana State University
Southeastern Louisiana University
The University of Louisiana at Monroe
Tulane University
MAINEThe University of Maine
MARYLANDBaltimore City Community College
Morgan State University
Prince George’s Community College
The Johns Hopkins University
Towson University
University of Maryland
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
MASSACHUSETTSBoston University
Brandeis University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
MICHIGANCentral Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University
Ferris State University
Grand Valley State University
Madonna University
Michigan State University
Saginaw Valley State University
University of Michigan
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University
MINNESOTACrown College
Minnesota State University, Mankato
St. Cloud State University
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Winona State University
MISSISSIPPIMississippi State University
The University of Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi
MISSOURIMissouri State University
Northwest Missouri State University
Saint Louis University
Truman State University
University of Missouri-Columbia
MONTANAMontana State University
NEBRASKACreighton University
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
NEVADAUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Reno
NEW HAMPSHIREDartmouth College
Keene State College
NEW JERSEYFairleigh Dickinson University
Montclair State University
New Jersey City University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Princeton University
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Rutgers University, Newark
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Seton Hall University
NEW MEXICONew Mexico State University
The University of New Mexico
NEW YORKBinghamton University
College of Staten Island
Cornell University
Dowling College
Lehman College
Mercy College
New York City College of Technology
Purchase College, SUNY
Queens College
Rochester Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
Syracuse University
The College at Brockport
The Cooper Union
University at Albany
University at Buffalo
University of Rochester
NORTH CAROLINAAppalachian State University
East Carolina University
North Carolina State University
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The University of North Carolina at Asheville
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Wake Forest University
Western Carolina University
Winston-Salem State University
NORTH DAKOTANorth Dakota State University
University of North Dakota
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OHIOBowling Green State University
Case Western Reserve University
Kent State University
Miami University
Ohio University
The Ohio State University
The University of Akron
The University of Toledo
University of Cincinnati
University of Dayton
Wright State University
Youngstown State University
OKLAHOMAOklahoma State University
The University of Oklahoma
OREGONLane Community College
Oregon State University
Portland State University
Southern Oregon University
University of Oregon
Willamette University
PENNSYLVANIADrexel University
La Salle University
Lehigh University
Robert Morris University
Saint Joseph’s University
Temple University
The Pennsylvania State University
The University of the Arts
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
Villanova University
PUERTO RICOUniversity of Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
RHODE ISLANDProvidence College
Rhode Island College
University of Rhode Island
SOUTH CAROLINABenedict College
Clemson University
College of Charleston
University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina Upstate
Winthrop University
SOUTH DAKOTAThe University of South Dakota
TENNESSEEMiddle Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University
The University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Vanderbilt University
TEXASAustin Community College
Baylor University
Eastfield College
Houston Community College
Midwestern State University
North Lake Community College
Prairie View A&M University
Rice University
San Jacinto College
Southern Methodist University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
Texas Southern University
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
Texas Woman’s University
The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas-Pan American
Trinity University
University of Houston
University of North Texas
University of the Incarnate Word
Wiley College
UTAHSalt Lake Community College
Southern Utah University
Utah State University
Weber State University
VIRGINIAGeorge Mason University
James Madison University
Northern Virginia Community College
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Southside Virginia Community College
The College of William & Mary
University of Mary Washington
University of Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Tech
VERMONTThe University of Vermont
WASHINGTONEastern Washington University
University of Washington
University of Washington Bothell
Washington State University
Western Washington University
WISCONSINUniversity of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin - Madison
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
WEST VIRGINIAMarshall University
West Virginia University
WYOMINGUniversity of Wyoming
ONLINEAmerican Military University/American Public University
Argosy University Online
Arizona State University - Online
Baker College Online
Capella University
Davenport University
Everest University Online
Franklin University
Jones International University
Kaplan University
NSCS National Chapter
South University
Southern New Hampshire University- Online
Stevens-Henager College
Strayer University
University of Maryland University College
University of Phoenix
Western Governors University
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What does NSCS do and why should I join?
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is not your average honors organization. We recognize academic achievement and provide opportunities for members to develop leadership skills. Members positively change their campuses and communities by participating in ser-vice activities as they prepare for future endeavors like internships, graduate school, and careers. Along the way, members often make valuable connections with fellow high-achieving students. This involvement can make college a more rewarding experience.
How is NSCS different from other honor societies?
NSCS offers more money in undergraduate scholar-ships than any other honor society, over one million dollars annually. In addition, your membership is more than just an academic achievement or a “line on a resume.” Active chapters encourage members to participate in community service and provide them with professional and personal development oppor-tunities.
What are some specific benefits?
In addition to recognition, networking, career resourc-es, leadership development, and guidance/support relating to social service – members can apply for ex-clusive scholarships and awards, attend special NSCS programs throughout the country, have access to a variety of career development tools others must pay for, and are often courted by recruiters for major em-ployers. In addition, NSCS works to get its members discounts and deals on the things they’ll need most, like car insurance, textbooks, and more.
Is this a legitimate organization?
Absolutely. NSCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organiza-tion founded in 1994 on the campus of The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (www.achsnatl.org) and is a recognized organization on over 300 campuses across the country.
How do I join NSCS?
If you meet the GPA and ranking requirements, and you attend one of the over 300 colleges where there is an NSCS chapter, you’ll receive an invitation to join during your first or second year. If you fit these crite-ria but do not attend a college with an existing chapter, you can email [email protected] for more infor-mation about how to found a new chapter.
How is NSCS governed?
The Society is governed by a Board of Directors that includes business and education professionals and stu-dents from around the country who represent a host of disciplines. The Board sets the policy direction for the Society and is responsible for overseeing the fiscal and operational efficiency of NSCS. The day-to-day opera-tions are overseen by NSCS’ CEO who also serves as a member of the Board. Additional information can be found in our Bylaws.
Learn more about NSCS by visiting the following sites:
ACHS: NSCS.ORG/ACHS GUIDESTAR: NSCS.ORG/GUIDESTAR BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: NSCS.ORG/BETTER-BUSINESS
NSCS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Merit Award
Sara Luse University of Delaware$1,000
Torri Woodruff University of Connecticut$1,000Morgan Rice Western Washington University$1,000Phoenix Dugger Colorado State University$1,000
Chengrui Yang Iowa State University$1,000Jacqueline O’Brien University of Virginia$1,000
Regan Cronin Seton Hall University$1,000Olivia ReicksIowa State University$1,000Aaron RobinettWestern Washington University$1,000
Joseph Mace East Carolina University$1,000Casira CopesRochester Institute of Technology $1,000
Abigail CollinsMississippi State University$1,000
Sarah KelleyMiami University$1,000Kaylee Williams University of Arkansas$1,000Shumiya Islam Florida State University$1,000Emily GorrUniversity of Arkansas$1,000Jaime AvalosThe Pennsylvania State University$1,000Britnee BrownNew Jersey City University$1,000Christopher Ashley James Madison University$1,000Taylor MullaneySouthern Oregon University$1,000Casey GrabowUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison$1,000Daissy Pincheira University of Washington-Bothel$1,000Khalil SaadiqHoward University$1,000Sherrel McLaffertyBowling Green State University$1,000Briana TakhtaniRutgers State University$1,000
Connor Maynes Rochester Institute of Technology$1,000
Anna BaileyBoise State University$1,000
Ki Lee Queens College$1,000
Asha Athman George Mason University$1,000
Morgan WilliamsDePaul University$1,000
Noah DeutschUniversity of Maryland$1,000
Serenity McAndrews Creighton University$1,000
Hannah HartzellButler University$1,000
Kevin SanfordGeorge Mason University$1,000
Matthew VaughanVirginia Tech$1,000
Terence HughesDartmouth College$1,000
Danielle CozzolaUniversity of Illinois-Urbana/Cham-paign$1,000
Each year, NSCS makes over a million dollars in scholarships available to our members throughout the nation.
Scholarship Recipients of 2014
SCHOLARSHIP
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Katelynn MashburnUniversity of California, Merced$1,000Alexandra GonzalezUniversity of California, Berkeley$1,000
Nick FaustThe University of Kansas$1,000
Ayana EdmondsCreighton University$1,000
Brittany HandzoFairleigh Dickenson$1,000
Alyssa BuchananBaylor University$1,000Joseph MontemayorVirginia Tech$1,000
Brinkley Bray University of Georgia$1,000
Christian Koguchi University of California, San Diego$1,000
Universum Award
Amber Sullivan University of Massachusetts at Amherst $2,500
Anthony DiFlorioSeton Hall University$2,500
E-Scholar Award
Patrick Snead (Kaplan University) $2,000
Tiffany Johnson (Argosy University) $2,000
Brandon Huseman Legacy Award
Yara MowafyGeorge Mason University$2,000
Danielle Tamke Winona State University-Alumni$2,000
Academy Abroad Scholarship
Cara Pencak Arizona State University$5,000Angela Ashman Seton Hall University$2,500Elaina KarayanniTemple University$2,500
Scholar Abroad Summer Scholarship
Christopher MawyerStony Brook University$2,500Esther CisnerosUniversity of California Santa Barbara$2,500
20th Anniversary Scholarship
Alexis LambOklahoma State University$1,000Alyssa Di RubboGreen Mountain College$1,000Amanda OrlandoThe Ohio State University$1,000Benjamin WhiteheadTrinity University$1,000Brandon Gosselin University of Oklahoma$1,000
Briana CrossHoward University$1,000Brittany Novak The University of Buffalo$1,000Celine SeinceUniversity of California, Berkeley$1,000Dominque Milton Florida Atlantic University$1,000
Elaina Karayannis Temple University$1,000
Elwood TaylorGeorge Washington University$1,000Hesham ElnagarNorthern Arizona University-Alumni $1,000Jamal Sims Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville$1,000John StoutUniversity of Delaware$1,000Kaylee KarelBoise State University$1,000Kiu Wong George Washington University$1,000Louis LaVecchia University of Washington $1,000Mikayla BerryTexas State University$1,000Molly BohrerOregon State University$1,000Priscila Ordonez University of Washington$1,000
NLC Award
Jessica Kim Loyola Marymount University$2,000Samuel WilsonIndiana University$1,500
Semester at Sea Fall Scholar-ship
Kaitlyn Horesh Rollins College$10,000Jade Dadiz San Diego State University$10,000
Community College Transition Award
Izuchukwu Abel University of the District of Columbia$2,500
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Kevin LoderLane Community College$2,500
Nicholas Braussard Northern Virginia Community College$2,500
Victor Nga Houston Community College$2,500
Board of Directors Award
Amanda Larson University of Phoenix$1,000
Anelisse RiveraUniversity of Puerto Rico$1,000Brennan WellsPraire View A&M University$1,000
Laura CarasimuCalifornia State University, Northridge$1,000
Richard Colbrek University of Tennessee, Knoxville$1,000
Debt Reduction Award
Allen Miller Cornell University$2,500
Katrina Weston Arizona State University$2,500
Kendra NasseriUniversity of Chicago$2,500
Risa FinkKaplan University$2,500
Scholar Abroad Fall Scholarship
Dana Tumbaga University of California, San Diego$5,000Margaret Kwiat University of Colorado$5,000
First in the Family Scholarship
Deana Hill University of Towson$5,000
Founding Officer Award
Erica Pratico University of Phoenix$1,000Jake ReardonSouthern New Hampshire Univer-sity$1,000
GEICO Award
Jada BullenGeorgetown University$1,000Brittanie Chludzinski Michigan State University$1,000Erica Chung University of Minnesota - Twin Cities$1,000Christopher W. Dodson University of Southern Indiana$1,000
Brittany DuguayUniversity of Virginia$1,000
Edward EugenioArizona State University$1,000
Kiara FreemanKennesaw State University$1,000
Shivani IyerUniversity of Illinois at Urbana Champaign$1,000
Destiny R. Jackson American University$1,000
Sidney JasperUniversity of Dayton$1,000
Tiffany A. LamArizona State University$1,000
Melissa LeesUniversity of California, Los Ange-les$1,000Emily NiehoffVirginia Tech$1,000Lauren Parham Kent State University$1,000Conner RogersUniversity of Florida$1,000Meital RosenbergUniversity of Pittsburgh$1,000Nathan RummageRochester Institute of Technology$1,000Melanie TingLehigh University$1,000Meghan TranauskasPenn State University$1,000Steven WinkelmanUniversity of Rochester$1,000
GEICO Graduate Award
Greg EdginUniversity of Central Arkansas$5,000Bridget Golob King’s College London$5,000Thuy LePhiladelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine$5,000Jessica Munoz Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis$5,000
S2 Challenge Award
Katherine RegisEastern Kentucky University$2,500
For more info nscs.org/scholarships
SERVICE
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This year, Service Month means lifting the spirits of chronically ill children.NSCS partnered with the Jared Box Project to fill boxes with toys, games, and an inspirational card. Chapters shopped for toys, assembled boxes, and delivered them to local hospitals to be distributed to children who are undergoing treatment. Learn more about all of NSCS’ service partners at www.nscs.org/service-partners.
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Are Student Organizations Still Relevant?
Chapter Officers
at the University
of Miami
Advisor Feature
NSCS Advisors say YES!Here’s why they wish NSCS existed for their college experience
As NSCS chapters provide more opportunities than ever to members, the chapter can only be as great as its officers, who in turn, are guided and supported by
their advisors. Though the tools that students use to learn grow more sophisticated, and the number of academic ma-jors grows, student organizations continue to be an irreplace-able part of the college experience. In Ohio, two Chapter Advisors explain the role that NSCS plays in preparing students to get the most possible out of their university years and apply the skills they learn to life after graduation.
Even though technology has given students access to more ed-ucational resources than ever before, skills required to succeed after graduation are still best taught by hands-on practice and experience. “If well-run and properly supported,” says Gerald Yearwood, “student organizations play an integral role in allow-ing students to learn decision-making, leadership, organization-al management, conflict resolution, and public speaking.”
The advantage of learning these skills as an undergraduate, and applying them to schoolwork and a career can’t be over-stated. Elizabeth Rhoades confirms, “Those students who are active in organizations are, overwhelmingly, the most suc-cessful – in college and in life. Not only do they excel during their college careers, but they also outperform their peers upon graduation. The duties that involved students perform for their organizations are consistent with those expected of
them in the workforce. They are, as young undergraduates, charged with tasks that many adults aren’t asked to perform until well into their established careers.
Watching the NSCS members and officers grow into their lead-ership roles is the best part of serving as advisor. “I love working with the students. It is so gratifying to see them grow into re-sponsible adults. Their innovative ideas and amazing work ethics inspire me,” says Rhoades. Yearwood agrees. “The students who make up the executive team exhibit a level of energy and com-mitment that makes me proud to serve as their advisor.”
In addition to leadership, members of NSCS demonstrate service and scholarship. According to Yearwood, his Miami University chapter’s commitment and dedication to the local community is memorable. In the past, the MU chapter has coordinated a PACE tutoring program and school supplies drive. For Rhoades, the chapter’s tenacity was most impres-sive. She remembers, “Our chapter has had many impressive and memorable events over the years, but I was perhaps most proud of their efforts toward achieving Platinum STAR status this past year. Although they were ultimately unsuccess-ful, their commitment to this effort was amazing. Serving the community, both on and off campus, and chronicling these efforts in the most creative treasure chest imaginable, these students dedicated themselves to growing our chapter with incredible intensity.”
MEET THE ADVISORS
ELIZABETH RHOADES University of Akron Senior College Lecturer, English NSCS Advisor since 2009
GERALD YEARWOOD Miami University Senior Administrative Director of Diversity Affairs NSCS Advisor since 2011
Would you have joined NSCS when you were an undergraduate? GY: I believe wholeheartedly that had I not been a student – athlete I could see myself as a standing member of this fine organization. The focus for me was twofold because I had the dubious task of preforming in an athletic arena and making the grade academically which was an arduous commitment.
ER: I would have loved to been part of NSCS. Unfortunately, since dinosaurs were still roaming the earth when I was an under-grad at OSU, Mr. Loflin had not yet brought this innovative orga-nization to fruition!Did you always plan to work in academia?
GY: My background was in the field of mental health where for fifteen years I operated as a chemical dependency clinician at a major health facility in upstate New York. During that time frame I explored the possibility of working in higher education and eventually applied for admission and was accepted into the Higher Education Administration Program at Syracuse University.
ER: Initially I had planned to go to Law School, but heeded theadvice of a very wise professor as an undergraduate.
For more information on how you could become a NSCS advisor go to nscs.org/advisor
LEADERSHIP
NSCS interviews Advisors Gerald Yearwood (GY) and Elizabeth Rhoades (ER).
It’s been less than a year since The Society of Torch & Laurel began to recognize high school students, and about 7,000 have al-ready become Torch & Laurel Scholars. Here’s how Torch & Laurel helps prepare them to be high-achieving college freshmen.
2014 College Bound Award Scholarship Recipients
Top Left clockwise: Callie Deng: Johns Hopkins University, Lizzie Roberts: Baylor University, Asa Cook: Washington University in St. Louis & Julianne Goodman: University of Pennsylvania
Access to more than $100,000 in college scholarships
Opportunity to participate in The Torch & Laurel Mentorship Program
Opportunity for Torch & Laurel Seniors to participate in ScholarCon®, a conference for collegiate high-achievers
Advice on all things college for both scholars and their families
Discounts on services ranging from Prince-ton Review prep courses to Lenovo laptop and desktop discounts
Torch & Laurel Student Perks
Eligability
3.5+ G.P.A.
190 PSAT
1900 SAT
27 ACT
High school sophomores, juniors, or seniors who meet at least one of the following criteria are eligible to join The Society of Torch & Lau-rel: SAT score of 1900, PSAT score of 190, ACT score of 27, or GPA of 3.5 or above.
About
The Society of Torch & Laurel
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is an honors program developed by The National Society of Collegiate Scholars to support high school high achievers and their families in making a successful transition to college.
The Society of Torch & Laurel Mentorship Program
This fall, Torch & Laurel Scholars were invited to complete an ap-plication to be matched with a member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars who shares their intended major, interests, or attends one of their top choice colleges. The mentors will be provided a curriculum so that all important aspects of the college transition are discussed over the school year.
The Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Torch & Laurel is excited to partner with the National Academy of Future Physi-cians and Medical Scientists to welcome nearly 5,000 new Scholars from the Acad-emy’s Congress of Future Medical Lead-ers. These driven students are dedicated to becoming medical professionals, and Torch & Laurel is eager to help them suc-ceed in their pursuit of a life of service to their communities.a special rate.
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Great studiers aren’t born, they’re made. We will teach you the se-cret sauce to studying. When you log into study, Study Sauce auto-matically detects good and bad study behaviors. You are already putting in the time, use it effec-tively! Become a great studier and improve your retention, per-formance, and your grades.
How to Join: Participation in the program is free-- there are no dues or fees. If you received your invitation, visit torchandlaurel.org/join to enter your invitation code and complete the process. If you’re eligible and didn’t receive an invitation, please visit torchandlaurel.org/selfnominate for further instructions.
TorchandLaurel.org @TorchandLaurel /TLSociety 202.204.1050
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LEAD Certificate for AdvisorsMortar Board National College Senior
Honor Society. Provides a day-long
program to educate college and university
faculty and staff about effectively advising
student organization. Upon completion,
you earn the Certified Organization Advisor
(COA) certification.
The LEAD curriculum contains these learning objectives:
ScholarCon® 2015 welcomes
LEAD a special opportunity for Advisors of NSCS and other honor societies
For more information go to mortarboard.org and find out more about ScholarCon® at scholarcon.org
ADVISE Effectively advise the collegiate chapter’s leadership team, the cream of the campus crop
CULTIVATEInitiate and foster relationships among a diverse group of students
ENHANCELearn how to enhance students’ co-curricular education through many opportunities for teaching and interacting outside of the classroom
LEADERSHIPHelp chapter leaders apply their exist-ing skills to the one-of-a-kind leader-ship situations that they face
ASSETSEnhance your own interpersonal assets to work best with millennial students
TEAM Create and maintain a strong advisor team to help your chapter and balance your workload
BEST PRACTICES Understand topics including fundrais-ing, member motivation, conflict reso-lution, risk management and more
LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE and ADVISOR DEVELOPMENT
Schedule a phone appointment with NSCS’s Chapter Development contact.
Contact your school’s Student Life/Campus Activities Office to complete the new student organization registration process.
Identify chapter officers and advisor to register NSCS as a recognized student organization on campus.
Identify chapter advisor to work with campus registrar to invite eligible students (first- and second-year students with a 3.4 GPA or higher). Advisor must be staff, administration, professor, or grad student.
Submit proof of registration and eligible member data to your NSCS Chapter Development contact.
Contact NSCS about starting a chapter: [email protected] | Phone: 202.265.9000 | Fax: 202.265.9200
To learn more about starting a chapter at NSCS, visit nscs.org/start-chapter
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There I sat at American University as a recent – very recent – college graduate being asked to speak from the perspec-tive of an alumna to a room full of hopeful, expectant
college freshmen and sophomores on behalf of the Alumni Division of NSCS. What advice and words of wisdom did I pos-sibly have to offer? It hadn’t even been 3 years since I was in their position. “You’re a part of the same generation,” I told myself. “You have no status. You have yet to climb the ranks, Macy. Per-haps you’re better off coming up with an excuse so they can find someone more qualified for the task.”
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
ONE YEAR LATERWhen Macy Passawe was invited to speak at American University’s Induction Ceremony on October 19, 2014, she wasn’t sure that the students would listen.
Macy Passawe delivering her speech at American University’s Induction
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Attendees at American’s Induction Ceremony listening attentively to Macy’s Speech.
Pause, stop, and rewind. Why was my internal mono-logue negative? I should be the one telling myself, “Yes,” when the world says, “No,” not the other way around. Right then, I forfeited every thought of why I wasn’t good enough and decided to build upon the idea that I was. I accepted the invitation and I am so thankful that I did. In speaking at the Induction ceremony for Amer-ican University, I realized that my presence was harmo-nious to the spirit of the occasion; I belonged there. Like many of the students in the room, I couldn’t have imagined at the time of my Induction Ceremony where my NSCS membership would lead me.
When I was a freshman at George Mason University, I joined The National Society of Collegiate Scholars without truly realizing what I was getting myself. When I accepted my NSCS invitation, I had no clue that my membership with NSCS would provide me with some lifetime friends, a two-week diplomacy-focused trip touring China, an amazing mentor, and a deeper passion for scholarship, leadership, and service. I became an active, dedicated member my last two years of college and served on the officer board, first as Event Coordi-
nator/Planner and then Executive Vice President. Those positions were a blast!
Through NSCS, I was able to connect with students across numerous career paths. We were comfortable with not only sharing our crazy ideas, but we were also encouraged to pursue them. The officers held each other accountable to pursuing, never deferring, our dreams. Because my memories with NSCS during college are still so fresh in my mind, I could speak to the new mem-bers while reminiscing to help bridge the gap for them between uncertainty and excitement.
Speaking at an Induction Ceremony, in addition to var-ious things that I’ve done since graduation, proves that my membership with NSCS continues after the college years and allows me to stand proud as an NSCS Alum-na today. Helping to inspire the Inductees reconfirmed the special place that NSCS has in my heart and helped me outline some of what is expected in my new role. I’ve since realized that my identity with NSCS has not reached an end point, but instead is continuously evolv-ing.
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Macy Passawe with AU Officers
For more information on how to keep connected as an alumni go to nscs.org/alumni
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As you read this edition of Society maga-zine, students are embarking on a new year and another semester of scholastic achievement, leadership, and service.
Their resolutions for 2015 include things like intern-ships, jobs, travel, and hopefully at least a little bit of rest and relaxation! At NSCS HQ, we are setting resolutions building on the milestones from our 20th year – including welcoming our millionth lifetime member, making available $1 million in scholar-ships, and holding the inaugural ScholarCon! We are always careful not to set goals just for the sake of setting goals; our objectives are based on listening to the concerns, hope, and goals shared by NSCS mem-bers. As we anticipate everything that 2015 holds and set new goals for supporting member achievements, we know that member input is our most valuable standard for evaluating our efforts!
From the very beginning of NSCS, we’ve prioritized the student voice in decision-making; we’ve always recognized that the plans we make today will impact current and future members, so we need to keep a “thumb on the pulse” of what really matters to stu-dents. Back in 1994, two of the first people to whom I pitched my “crazy idea” were themselves student leaders – Erin Corrigan Thomas and Chris Fergu-son. Their perspective as high-achieving leaders at the George Washington University helped not only to confirm the potential for an organization like NSCS, but also to guide the shape it should take as an orga-nization of, for, and by its members.A few years later as NSCS began to take off around
the country, we decided to elect a National Student Representative to convey member opinions and concerns to the Board of Directors. Suzy Albrecht first held this role, followed by Matt Chamberlain and Lisa France. Their perspectives on the priori-ties and plans being established at the national level were so substantive that we decided to create an entire council of student representatives – and with that, the National Leadership Council (NLC) was born with Andy Call as its first President.
The NLC continues to be a critical part of deci-sions we make in every area. In addition to the entire council being active leaders on their individ-ual campuses all year long, the NLC President and Vice President also serve on the Board of Directors and attend each Board meeting. This way, whether we are setting long-term strategic goals, shaping ScholarCon content, or evaluating member benefits, we have direct input from students that keeps us focused on the right priorities.
I hope you enjoy reading in the following pages about all of the amazing ways that NSCS members across the country are using their voices to achieve goals, lead their peers, and serve their communities. Here’s to another great year!
Steve E. LoflinFounder & Chief Executive OfficerThe National Society of Collegiate Scholars
FROM THE FOUNDER
FROM THE FOUNDER
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PRESIDENTIAL POST
The beginning of this academic year was marked by heartbreaking campus security incidents, prompting nationwide scrutiny of campus cul-ture. Reflecting on that national conversation
made me prouder than ever to be part of an organization that develops student leaders who can make a difference. I’m impressed by the enthusiasm, hard work, and perse-verance of NSCS members, and the tremendous leader-ship that they exhibit every day. In light of the increased awareness around some pervasive problems on campuses, the emphasis on cultivating a generation of strong leaders among college students is more important than ever.
It’s time for NSCS members and college students to work to create the kind of society that they want to inherit, and from my perspective, the future looks bright. Because they are admitted to NSCS as early as their freshman year, members are in a unique position to help make a differ-ence in campus cultures. In addition to their commitment to academic excellence, NSCS chapters serve their com-munities and campuses every day. Service initiative include charity races, clothing drives, delivering toys to sick kids through the Jared Box Project, and NSCS’ signature service program PACE (Planning to Achieve Collegiate Excellence). In the following pages you’ll get to read about amazing members stepping up to the plate, like Chi Zhang, who has helped hospital patients connect with loved ones, and Amanda Rumpca, who gives all members
of her chapter a chance to lead. Through their service and leadership, members are making the world a better place.
However, in addition to caring about others, it’s more important than ever in our inter-connected world to un-derstand where others are coming from. NSCS has always been committed to providing networking opportunities for our members so that they can connect with other students who are not only among the best and brightest, but also who come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. In my mind, I still have fresh memories of ScholarCon last July. It was a glimpse into the America we all hope for. Attendees of virtually every ethnicity, reli-gious background, political affiliation, and sexual orien-tation befriended, learned from, and inspired each other – and they’re still in touch and making plans to attend ScholarCon 2015.
At NSCS, our mantra is “Members matter most.” Indeed, more than simply mattering, they are the dreamers who imagine what they want society to look like and will put in the time to create it.
Verelyn Gibbs Watson President & Chief Operating Officer The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
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SOCIETYLead Designer
Marisa GrotteManagerGraphic Design
Editorial Board:
Verelyn Gibbs WatsonPresident & Chief Operating Officer
Blair A. EdwardsVice President Strategic Engagement
Stephanie DensbergerSenior CoordinatorMarketing Communications
Mishri SomeshwarAssociate Vice PresidentMembership Services
Acecia Thomas-BakerSenior ManagerStrategic Marketing
Kacie PerkinsManagerMarketing Analysis
Contributors:
Steve LoflinFounder & Chief Executive Officer
Jen CastilloManagerScholarships
Nicole Lanciano Senior CoordinatorSocial Media
Ginny Heidel Senior ManagerExecutive Office
Stacia WompierskiCoordinator, Strategic Partner-ships Emma FisherSenior Coordinator, Strategic Partnerships George CushmanVice President, Strategic Part-nerships Marie MimiagaSenior Manager, Torch & Laurel Ciara GinyardDirector, Alumni Engagement
Meta TemesgenNSCS FellowMarketing Communications
CONTENTS 3 Meet the NSCS TEAM (Staff Index)
4 From the Founder
5 Presidential Post
6 Alumni Spotlight: Macy Passawe
8 LEAD Training at ScholarCon®
9 Starting an NSCS Chapter
10 The Society of Torch & Laurel
12 Advisor Feature: Student Organizations
14 Service: Jared Box Project
16 Frequently Asked Questions about NSCS
18 Scholarship Recipients
20 Welcome New NSCS Chapters!
22 Chapter Index
24 NSCS Knows Millennials
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MEET THETEAMTOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE
1. ACECIA THOMAS-BAKER Senior Manager Strategic Marketing [email protected]
2. ALYSSA STEPHENS Coordinator Member Engagement [email protected]
3. AMANDA MOORE Coordinator Member Engagement [email protected]
4. AMELIA WEIMER Manager ScholarCon® [email protected]
5. ANGINEH TOROSIYAN Coordinator Member Engagement [email protected]
6. AVA TAYLOR Senior Coordinator Program Marketing [email protected]
7. BELINDA FORREST Executive Assistant Community Colleges [email protected]
8. BLAIR EDWARDS Vice President Strategic Engagement [email protected]
9. CARSEN ZARIN Coordinator Programs [email protected]
10. CHELSEY DUMOND Coordinator Member Engagement [email protected]
11. CHRISTINA MCCOY Coordinator Member Engagement [email protected]
12. CHRISTOPHER TRUJILLO Coordinator Chapter Development [email protected]
13. CIARA GINYARD Director Alumni Engagement [email protected]
14. DERRICK THOMAS Director Member Engagement [email protected]
15. ELIZABETH AHETO Associate Director Accounting [email protected]
16. EMMA FISHER Senior Coordinator Strategic Partnerships [email protected]
17. GEORGE CUSHMAN Vice President Strategic Partnerships [email protected]
18. GINNY HEIDEL Senior Manager Executive Office [email protected]
19. JEN CASTILLO Manager Scholarships [email protected]
20. KACIE PERKINS Senior Coordinator Marketing Analysis [email protected]
21. KAYLA MANNING Associate Vice President ScholarCon® [email protected]
22. LESLIE GEHRING Coordinator Member Relations [email protected]
23. MARIE MIMIAGA Senior Manager The Society of Torch & Laurel [email protected]
24. MARISA GROTTE Manager Graphic Design [email protected]
25. MISHRI SOMESHWAR Associate Vice President Membership Services [email protected]
26. NICOLE LANCIANO Senior Coordinator Social Media [email protected]
27. RENEE KENNEDY Senior Coordinator Office Administration [email protected]
28. RON’NAY OWENS Manager Member Engagement [email protected]
29. SANKAYA HALL Senior Manager Chapter Development [email protected]
30. SERENA WEISMAN Vice President Finance & Strategic Performance [email protected]
31. SHERICE EVANS Director Member Engagement [email protected]
32. STACIA WOMPIERSKI Coordinator Strategic Partnerships [email protected]
33. STEPHANIE DENSBERGER Senior Coordinator Marketing Communications [email protected]
34. STEPHEN E. LOFLIN Founder & CEO [email protected]
35. SUNNIE KO Manager Member Engagement [email protected]
36. TERIN BUFFORD Coordinator Member Engagement [email protected]
37. TOMMY BEESON Associate Director Technology [email protected]
38. VERELYN GIBBS WATSON President & COO [email protected]
39. ZURI BLACKMON Coordinator Membership Data [email protected]
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For updated staff information nscs.org/ about/about-nscs/nscs-team
Congratulations to The National Society of Collegiate Scholars Chapter at University of Texas Arlington for being named the 2013-2014 Outstanding Student Organization of the year!Read more about it on page 14.
VP of Community Service Filza Khan and President Reesha Ahmed posing with their award.
NSCS is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates high achievers. NSCS provides career and graduate school connections, leadership and service opportu-nities and offers nearly a million dollars in scholarships annually. NSCS members are deeply commited to scholarship, leadership and service. And as a result, these high achievers are impacting their campus and local communities everyday.
Photo credit: Color Digital Studios, the company of the photography club at University of Houston
The University of Houston is a great example of everything that a chapter can accomplish. A recipient of the Gold STAR
Status, UH creates endless opportunities for its members to get involved on campus and within the Houston community,
including social functions, fundraisers, RUSH events, intramural sports teams, professional development seminars, and
general member meetings! UH NSCS also works closely with nearby chapters at Rice University, Texas Southern
University, HCC, and San Jacinto Community College. Among their service initiatives are a PACE program with Jackson
Middle School and collaboration with the Houston Food Bank.
SOCIETYThe Sixth Edition
The Official Magazine of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
RECOGNITION, AWARDS, & CEREMONIES
ADVISORS STAND PROUDWatching their students
become leaderspage 10
ALSO FEATURINGAMERICAN UNIVERSITY’S INDUCTION CEREMONYwith NSCS alumna Macy Passawe
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NSCS members at University of Houston celebrating their new member induction ceremony
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