Kappa Delta Pi at Seton Hall University: January 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Deadline Date for Honor Stole Forms (Graduating Active Members Only)

Attention all active, Xi Gamma members who are graduating in Spring 2011: Please note that the deadline date for the optional, KDP Service Honor Stole Forms and check/money order for $25 is Friday, March 18, 2011 at 4pm. Please be sure all forms are handed in together along with the fee to Omayra Arocho, Jubilee Hall, Room 477.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Win $300 by Sharing Your Thoughts!!!

Here's the perfect opportunity for Xi Gamma undergrad and grad members to share their thoughts on a topic close to home and win money while doing it. Xi Gamma is encouraging its members to participate in the Center for Vocation & Servant Leadership's Essay Contest for Public Service Month. If you plan on submitting, let us know...leave us a comment on this post. We'll be rooting for you! Best Essay: $300 prize, Second $150, Third $50 Due Date: February 8, 2011 Length: 600-650 words Award Night: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 7 PM University Center! Submit by: email csl@shu.edu or drop off at the Center for Servant Leadership, Presidents Hall – Lower Level, Room 11 Essay Question: In order to bring the culture of servant leadership on campus to the next level of excellence, what do you think is the most important issue that needs to be addressed? What plan of action would you suggest?

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Learn Adult and Child CPR

Become a Hero. Save a Life! Learn Adult & Child CPR on Friday, February 18, 2011 from 6-9 PM (Location TBA). There's a $50 fee per person which includes the 3 hour training/assessment, keychain mouthguard, and certification. Space is limited (preference given to graduating seniors)! Contact Chris Ley at christopher.ley@student.shu.edu to reserve your space and for payment instructions. 10 KDP Honor Stole Points Awarded for completion of program.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Professional Development From Home!

Gain professional development right at home! Free webinar tomorrow offered via Kappa Delta Pi! Using Questions to Engage, Teach, and Manage Your Students Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST 5 Xi Gamma Chapter Honor Stole Points Offered with submission of certificate To register, log on to: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/661109122 Asking the right questions in the right ways engages students in your instruction and their learning process. In this Webinar, Dr. Nathan Bond, KDP President, Counselor of the ACE Award-winning chapter Eta Zeta, and teaching enthusiast, discusses how you can better manage classroom behaviors and enhance students’ learning through questioning strategies. You will learn why you should use questioning, what techniques to follow when asking questions, and how to question students to encourage quality involvement. You also get to ask your own questions during the 60-minute session.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Undergrad Volunteers Needed! Honor Stole Pts Awarded

Undergraduate CEHS students are needed to share their experiences as an Education Major/KDP Member/SEA Pirate Member for our Annual Brunch with the Dean event on Sunday, February 6th at 10:30am. Those who are interested, please e-mail Omayra Arocho at omayra.arocho@shu.edu . Honor Stole Points will be awarded for volunteering your time to share with prospective students and their families.

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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