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THE MISSION OF NSCS
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) was established on the principle that with scholarship comes a responsibility to obtain leadership and a duty to perform service. To this end, the society:
recognizes and celebrates high achievement among college and university freshmen and sophomores in all academic disciplines;
encourages and promotes high standards throughout the collegiate experience;
provides opportunities for personal growth and leadership development;
organizes and encourages learning opportunities through community service;
fosters an overall appreciation for the value of a higher education.
THE MEANING OF MEMBERSHIP
By joining the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, a student becomes part of a noble tradition of academic excellence. Additionally, a student creates an opportunity to learn through service and to grow through engaging in the lives of others. The Society provides many different benefits and services to the members.
RECOGNITION
An invitation to join the National Society of Collegiate Scholars is a recognition of the academic achievement obtained by the student. The decision to join the Society is a reflection of the student's commitment to continue to obtain academic success while developing leadership skills and performing service.
INDUCTION CONVOCATION
Members are welcomed into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars at an Induction Convocation. During the Convocation, new members will learn about the traditions of the Society and will be challenged to become involved in their community through leadership and service.
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS MERIT AWARD
The Board of Directors for the National Society of Collegiate Scholars established the Merit Award to recognize one student every year at each chapter who best embodies the three pillars of scholarship, leadership, and service. The recipient of the Merit Award is determined by the Board of Directors and is the highest recognition bestowed by the Society.
NEWSLETTER
Members receive a copy of the Society's newsletter, The Collegiate Scholar. The newsletter provides helpful information that will enable members to enhance both their academic and personal lives. The newsletter is intended to give Society members the most current information on topics that they think are important and that will give memebrs an opportunity to learn more about scholaraship, leadership and service.*
* First publication date is August 15, 1995
LEADERSHIP
The Society is committed to helping each member realize his or her leadership potential. Members will have the opportunity to become officers in their local chapter or to assume leadership positions in regional or national offices. Members will also have an opportunity to participate in regional and national conventions where they will be able to engage in activities that will enhance and expand their leadership skills.
SERVICE LEARNING
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars believes that community service is the most effective method for both practical learning and personal growth. The Society strongly encourages all members to participate in service projects that the member finds personally rewarding. In addition, the Society established "Planning for College Success," a program that brings Society members into local high schools to assist students with the college plannign process.
HOW THE MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE USED
The Board of Directors has established a modest one-time fee for life membership, in order to provide the following:
Chapter Funding
Membership Certificate
Induction Convocation Funding
Convocation Reception Funding
Merit Award Scholarships
Publication of The Collegiate Scholar
"Planning for College Success" Workshops
Leadership Develpment
Administrative Services
The organization is administered by volunteers. No portion of the membership fee is used to compensate staff.
Our Chapter Policies
1. In order to remain an active member, you must attend at least 2 meetings per semester
a. Excused absences includ things like class and sports events (i.e. games or competitions). You must let an officer know in advance if you're going to be unable to make any of the 4 meetings that month and include your reason why.
b. Extenuating circumstances will, as always, be taken into account should they arise.
2. In order to remain an active member, you must complete at least 3 hours of community service per semester.
3. You must earn at least 20 points to be eligible to receive an honor cord for graduation, and you must have at least 60 points to get your cord for free.
4. If you sign up to help run an event or community service activity, such as a trip to A.I. Dupont, you are expected to attend and will be docked 5 points if you fail to show up without 48 hours notice.
a. If you have agreed to drive for one of these trips and don't show up, you will lose an additional 3 points since people will be depending on you to get them to the hospital for the activity.
5. Those members that choose to sign up to be on a committee are expected to respond to all emails concerning that committee and its activities.
Other important information:
1. For every hour of community service, you will receive 2 points
2. For every 10 aluminum cans you bring in, you will receive 3 points
3. For every meeting you attend, including your mandatory meetings, you will receive 2 points
4. You will receive 4 points for attending your induction ceremony
5. You will receive 3 points for submitting a new idea for a community service project
6. All members will be expected to sign the "I Stand for Integrity" banner later on this year, whether doing so at a meeting or another arranged time and location