National Pan-Hellenic Council (NAACP)

By allowing himself to be open to others, he is able to being an icon of this organization to those in need. While he stood out in many events, one that clearly illustrates his kindness was during a Headliners event, where he was not even a member, but he stepped up in their time of need when they were short of volunteers, and with a smile, he picked up supplies, and stayed for the whole event until tear down. This goodwill shows the investment he has in helping others and shows the love in what he calls “home:” Campus Events and Entertainment.

She has a heart to see her students succeed, whether they be officers, members, or even students who are not a part of Phi Theta Kappa. She not only encouraged growth and leadership from the officers, but she expected it from members as well. When we planned our ice cream social for awareness week, Professor K acted as a liaison to guide and direct our officers and contributing members to the right person to make our event successful. She attended the event herself, and took note of the members who were participating. She participated in reaching out to students who were walking, encouraging them to join Phi Theta Kappa. Many of these students were hesitant to join because of the academic vigor it takes to join and maintain membership; however, Professor K simply told them to reach out to the members. She gave them confidence in the support of our organization, by assuring them that every member of Phi Theta Kappa looks to help each other succeed. As a result of her encouraging words, these students because excited to join Phi Theta Kappa because they realized it would be an organization that works to benefit and grow

Bob served as the national president of the fraternity and is currently the chairman of the Triangle Trust

It is always a pleasure to travel in lieu of God, his grace, and the Black College Fund. After four years, I still find new ways to love the Black College Fund ever more. I could never thank Dr. Hopson and Mrs. Crystal enough for extending the opportunity to network, share God’s love and the miraculous work of the Black College Fund in the lives of students across the world. This year was yet another year of awesomeness.

Sigma Kappa is one of the 26 National Panhellenic Conference sororities. Sigma Kappa’s values include personal growth, friendship, service and loyalty. Our commitment as a sorority is to live with heart which encouraged me to form a purposeful life rooted in a strong sense of character and our values. Through participation in this sorority I also have learned interpersonal skills from people of diverse backgrounds and the teamwork necessary to have a successful organization. I have seen the philanthropic needs in our society and understand the value of community involvement. As a member of Sigma Kappa, our main philanthropy is gerontology with an emphasis on funding Alzheimer’s

Samuel Kavon Coleman has shown in our various encounters over the past 2 months that he possess the positive characteristics and the moral reputation desired to become a potential member of this Fraternity. He has shown a great deal consistently when it comes to getting tasks done quickly and efficiently. This young man has purpose and reason behind everything that he does and hopes to do with his life. Samuel’s qualities that he strives for daily includes loyalty, integrity, and growth. He is a perceptive, sharp and quick individual whose drive for success and passion for what he does will carry him far in life.

Below he shares why he’s volunteering, the impact he hopes to make, and how Sigma Phi Delta has influenced his life.

Year One: Year one is critical to creating a chapter with long-term sustainability at Illinois State. During this time, we are building and developing the chapter by focusing on a strong sisterhood and its connection to the ISU campus and the Bloomington-Normal community. To do so, the New Chapter Support Team will work with the newly elected chapter officers to plan sisterhood events that promote unity and friendship. In addition to creating lasting bonds among members, the chapter will begin creating partnerships on campus and in the community. Kappa proposes the implementation of Panhellenic mentors. Panhellenic leaders would serve

Standing in the basement of the Pi Tau house, Booker cast a furtive eye at the other pledges. Apart from Tom and himself, there were five other candidates. Four of the young men looked like they belonged there, they were the poster children of any American fraternity; good looking, athletic, and judging by their attire, wealthy. However, the fifth candidate’s demeanor was the polar opposite of his fellow pledges. Small in stature, he wore large horn-rimmed glasses that magnified his eyes to twice their natural size, giving him the appearance of a startled deer caught in a car’s headlights. He had the unfortunate name of Harold Horshack, and with his narrow, stooped shoulders, and pale, skinny arms flecked with freckles, he was a common

My definition of success is to wake up each morning happy with the person I am. Even though at the moment I am a work in progress, I feel a high level of success knowing that I am working towards the accomplishment of a lifelong dream. My goal is to graduate from Middlesex Community College with honors and then proceed to obtain my bachelor’s degree at another institution. My hard work and dedication this past year was acknowledged with an invitation to join Phi Theta Kappa. The world’s largest and most prestigious honor society for two-year college students, Phi Theta Kappa was founded in 1918 at Stephens College. The Middlesex Community College Chapter Alpha Delta Omicron inducts members each semester and is under the guidance of Steven Rossi of the Leadership Program and David Kalivas, Ph.D. Dean of the History Department.

One major event I was excited to attend with the Phi Theta Kappa was a volunteer trip to Marklund, an organization that provides services to people with developmental disabilities. I was inspired to participate in this event because I enjoy be able to touch other people’s lives and make a personal connection with them. I believe this would have been a good learning experience for me. However, because of my academic class schedule, I was not able to join my team members. Being a member of the Phi Theta Kappa organization and its service opportunities allows me to engage with other notable leaders willing to impact and make a difference in the community. While my schedule is comprised of studying , attending classes and hosting events for Womyn

FAMILY: I see HFU as a large family of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. As a faculty member in Communication, I care for the growth and wellbeing of my students by dutifully fulfilling my roles in teaching, advising and mentoring. I also try to help members of this diverse family get informed about the work done by each other. I manage and edit blogs on faculty scholarship, supervise student newspaper reports of staff profiles, invite staff to speak in my classes, and I facilitate student participation in campus fundraising events and alumni reunion. I also encourage my students to build connections with HFU graduates. I help students succeed in their scholarly efforts and in their roles as club leaders, through my work as SEPCHE presentation mentor and student

A requirement for leadership and strategic ability began early for me. As Commanding Officer of a Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program, I was in charge of organizing over 1,000 annual community service hours and oversaw a group of 120 high school students. With a former Parris Island Drill Instructor in charge of the program, I was not only expected to define the program’s success, but was also held accountable whenever that success did not come to fruition. Throughout this experience, I refined what it meant to lead others and acquired tools for doing so. The natural progression in my personal strategy was to become a career United States Marine Corps Officer, retire from the military, and volunteer for youth organizations.

I have always admired his sportsmanship and his volunteering spirit and also witnessed his participation changing into leadership practices. I still remember when I randomly asked him about why he volunteers in almost every program in the college, and his answer left me with more questions about the way he presented himself at that moment. He said, ‘ I, working as a volunteer not just help the program run smoothly but I am on a mission to help other volunteer get inspired,

San involvement throughout campus is remarkable. In fall 2015, he was inducted in Phi Theta Kappa, and after the induction ceremony he started coming to almost every weekly meeting. Phi Theta Kappa is well known for its four hallmarks with successful students, service, fellowship, scholarship and leadership. San excels in every one of these pillars.