Kappa Delta Pi at Seton Hall University: March 2008

Friday, March 28, 2008

World Language Teacher of the Year 2008

Congratulations to Xi Gamma's very own Associate Counselor, Dr. Joan Jensen, for receiving the World Language Teacher of the Year 2008 award for Outstanding Contributions to World Language Education. Joan was featured in an article from The Independent Press.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

When a Parent Has Cancer: Strengthening the School's Response

The Wellness Community in collaboration with the Somerset County Office of Youth Services presents: When a Parent Has Cancer: Strengthening the School's Response Workshop for Educators with Keynote Speaker: Wendy Harpham, MD, Author of "When a Parent Has Cancer" (Professional development hours available CEU applications pending) Date: April 3, 2008 Time: 8:30am - 2:30pm Cost: $25 (includes lunch & workshop materials) For more info: www.thewellnesscommunity.org/cnj

Monday, March 10, 2008

Education & Healthcare Professions Career Fair

You are invited to Seton Hall University’s Education and Healthcare Professions Career Fair Thursday, April 17, 2008 4:30pm - 6:30pm Seton Hall University University Center, Main Lounge For more information and registration, please click on the following link: http://studentaffairs.shu.edu/career/employer-hcpcf-intro.htm If you have any questions regarding the event, please do not hesitate to contact The Career Center at 973-761-9355.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Military Families: A Struggle on the Homefront

The Women's Resource Center presents:

Military Families: A Struggle on the Homefront
Monday, March 10th at 8:30 PM
Pirate's Cove, University Center

Come, meet & learn from families who have loved ones stationed abroad. The deployment of troops affects family members in a variety of work places as well as children in schools.

This program seeks to better understand the affects of war from a domestic perspective and what we can do to be of further support to those going through this challenge.

Another successful KDP Program!

Thank you to all faculty, KDP members and Education students who participated in Xi Gamma's Purposeful Learning in the 21st Century program featuring New Jersey's Teacher of the Year for 2007-2008, John Kline.

A special thanks to Professor Lauren McFadden for engaging several class sections to participate and benefit from the resources given. A total of 50 participants attended.

How Can I Become a Xi Gamma Member?

In order to join Kappa Delta Pi-Xi Gamma Chapter, undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors and seniors) enrolled under the College of Education and Human Services are required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Graduate students enrolled in the college are required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or above. Every spring semester from mid to the end of February, CEHS undergraduate and graduate students meeting the GPA requirement by the previous fall semester are sent an invitation to become members of Kappa Delta Pi - Xi Gamma Chapter.

It is vital that your mailing address is up-to-date with Seton Hall University's Office of Enrollment Services (973-761-9332) as this is the information used to invite candidates to the Annual Kappa Delta Pi Induction Ceremony held in April.

Service Honor Stole (Optional for Graduating Members)

Kappa Delta Pi members who demonstrate service and commitment to the Honor Society goals throughout the year can earn a special stole to wear at graduation. Honor stoles are awarded to graduating members who have satisfied the optional service requirements at the KDP Annual Induction Ceremony held in April.

Ideally, Service Honor Stole activity should be a mixture of service to the chapter, to the profession, and to the community at large. At least 30 points must be accrued per year in order to earn the Service Honor Cord.

There are three ways to earn points:

• Attending meetings/programs/co-sponsored programs: 5 points for each meeting/program attended. Meetings/Programs are very important, as we use these for planning and carrying out chapter goals.

• Serving on KDP committees/attending KDP webinars: 5 points. (i.e. Participating in a fundraiser, Assisting in KDP functions and activities, Attending a KDP conference)

• Volunteer Service: 30 hrs = 15 points. (i.e. Any educationally or community oriented service such as library storytelling, the YMCA, tutoring, SHU Pirate Mentor, SHU 500, Mary Jennings Scholarship fundraiser, etc. )

For Service Honor Stole verification forms, click here.

Additional information on service points, Service Honor Stole hours submission forms, etc. can be received by contacting Omayra Arocho at 973-761-9661.

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