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August 2, 2006
51蹤獲 representatives attend Mortar Board National Conference
51蹤獲 was well represented at the Mortar Board National Conference July 28-30 in Columbus, Ohio.
Rob Carroll, president of both the 51蹤獲 Student Government Association and the Mortar Board chapter, and Martha Anderson, assistant dean of students at 51蹤獲 as well as liaison administrator to Mortar Board, both attended the national senior honor societys conference, intended to promote scholarship, leadership and service. Outgoing members extend membership to rising seniors seen as demonstrating those traits.
After learning more about what Mortar Board stands for and how well its organized, I knew that Id be in for a wonderful experience, and that Id be able to bring a lot of new ideas back to 51蹤獲s chapter, Carroll said.
He mentioned that the conference offered the opportunity to meet students from across the nation as they blended abstract discussions about general leadership with practical training sessions on efficiently coordinating a chapter.
While there, Carroll made the runoff for student representative to the National Council and attracted the attention of the national staff with a well-received case study summation. He intends to honor their invitation to attend the 2007 conference in an administrative or organizational capacity.
When I raised my hand to run for president at the first Mortar Board meeting [at 51蹤獲], I didnt really know what Id be getting into, he said. Attending the conference gave me a comprehensive depiction of Mortar Board, both in what ideals it holds and how it attempts to exemplify those ideals through action. Now, I feel equipped to lead the 51蹤獲 Mortar Board chapter toward its best year ever.
Anderson was elected as an alumni representative to the National Council of Mortar Board.
Carroll said he was pleased Anderson was chosen. I couldnt be happier for Dr. Anderson. She exhibits incredible enthusiasm for the organization. Nobody is more passionate than she about scholarship, leadership, and service; I know shell do a great job on the Council.
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