Something For Graduate Students To Strive For - Campus News
by Kaitlyn Davies
Most students in college want to be in an honor society. Well, graduate students are no different, but until recently they did not have one. That was when Kean University established the Alpha Pi Chapter of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda National Honor Society for graduate students. The Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society's, founded in 1990, mission is to confer distinction for high achievement, promote leadership development, promote scholarship and encourage intellectual development, enrich the intellectual environment of graduate education institutions, and encourage high standards of ethical behavior. Each of the five charter members, were officially inducted into the honor society in December, embodies all of those statements. Charter members include Janelle Alexander, Trevor Ramkissoon, Aneil Mohammed, Carey H. Brown, and Coretta Grant. The charter members have worked hard to make sure that their dream of having an honor society for graduate students came true.Trevor Ramkissoon, Chapter Founder and President gladly said, "It is my pleasure and honor to be the Founder and President of this prestigious honor society dedicated solely for Graduate and Professional School students. By chartering, the Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda at Kean University, an avenue has been created for us to recognize graduate students for their academic and leadership achievement during their graduate education at Kean University. Now graduate students at Kean have an honor society, which encompasses all majors and helps to recognize graduate students for their achievements." Janelle Alexander, Vice President and Charter member goes on to say, "As a graduate student who has been actively involved in campus activities and serving as President for the Graduate Student Government for the Fall 2005 & Spring 2006, I had the opportunity to advocate for graduate students, develop my leadership skills and develop intellectually. I had the chance to practice what I learned in the classroom. It was a stimulating bonus to be recognized for my involvement at Kean University and my commitment to graduate students by being inducted into the Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Lambda Epsilon." All graduate students now have a place to shine and be known for their achievements while their time here at Kean continues.Charter member Aneil Mohammed sums it all up by saying, "To be a part of the Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda at Kean University means a great deal to me at so many levels, personal and otherwise. It means that my colleagues and I were given the opportunity to be founding components of an honor society, which encourages excellence, leadership and character development in service to fellow graduate and professional school students. On a personal level, I was deeply honored to be recognized for the foundation of values for which the Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda at Kean University represents." The Alpha Pi chapter is funded by the gracious donations from the Graduate Student Government Association. The experiences that an honor society could give to its members are priceless. You will meet people who are dedicated to their schoolwork but who are also active in school. And let's not forget it also looks good on your transcript! If you would like more information about the honor society, you could go to the official Alpha Epsilon Lambda website at www.gradschools.org. The honor society is open to all graduate students with a 3.8 GPA, have leadership experience, and have completed at least 21 credits. All you have to do is fill out the application and cross your fingers!
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Alpha Pi Spring 2007 Newsletter
Graduate Scholars Inducted into National Honor Society
The inaugural members of the Kean University Alpha Pi chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda,
a national honor society devoted exclusively to recognizing graduate students
Sixty-eight students from the Nathan Weiss Graduate College were
inducted into the Kean University Alpha Pi chapter of Alpha Epsilon
Lambda (AEL), at the organization’s inaugural induction ceremony on
March 30. AEL is a national honor society devoted exclusively to recognizing
graduate students. Each student was recommended for membership
based on meeting the following minimal requirements set forth by
AEL: completion of at least 21 credit hours as a degree-seeking student in
a graduate program, a grade-point average placing the student in the top
35 percent of campus graduate students, and a record of leadership and
service to graduate students or graduate student organizations.
Those who attended the event in Kean Hall were welcomed by
chapter founder and president Trevor Ramkissoon, who also detailed
the history of AEL. “I am truly proud of the chapter’s accomplishments
thus far, and I congratulate the new inductees for their commitment
to academia and leadership,” said graduate student Ramkissoon.
Fittingly, Valerie Winslow, director for the Office of Student Life
and Leadership Development, was the evening’s guest speaker. She
spoke to the new inductees about her or his “official call to leadership”
as a member of the prestigious organization and the importance of
having an attitude of a leader. “Remember, the call to leadership is not
easy. It requires you to live responsibly, work diligently, think realistically,
plan ahead and make the days count instead of counting the
days,” she said. “I challenge you to accept your call.”
The national organization was founded in 1990 with the specific
objective of recognizing the academic and leadership accomplishments
of graduate and professional school students. Chapter growth has continued
and currently includes 39 chapters installed in graduate or professional
schools throughout the country which, like Kean, support its
mission. That is, to confer distinction for high achievement, promote
leadership development, promote scholarship and encourage intellectual
development, enrich the intellectual environment of graduate education
institutions, and encourage high standards of ethical behavior.
The Alpha Pi chapter is funded by a gracious donation from the
Graduate Student Government Association of Kean University, Inc.
For more information on Alpha Epsilon Lambda, visit
http://www.gradschools.org/.
Sixty-eight students from the Nathan Weiss Graduate College were
inducted into the Kean University Alpha Pi chapter of Alpha Epsilon
Lambda (AEL), at the organization’s inaugural induction ceremony on
March 30. AEL is a national honor society devoted exclusively to recognizing
graduate students. Each student was recommended for membership
based on meeting the following minimal requirements set forth by
AEL: completion of at least 21 credit hours as a degree-seeking student in
a graduate program, a grade-point average placing the student in the top
35 percent of campus graduate students, and a record of leadership and
service to graduate students or graduate student organizations.
Those who attended the event in Kean Hall were welcomed by
chapter founder and president Trevor Ramkissoon, who also detailed
the history of AEL. “I am truly proud of the chapter’s accomplishments
thus far, and I congratulate the new inductees for their commitment
to academia and leadership,” said graduate student Ramkissoon.
Fittingly, Valerie Winslow, director for the Office of Student Life
and Leadership Development, was the evening’s guest speaker. She
spoke to the new inductees about her or his “official call to leadership”
as a member of the prestigious organization and the importance of
having an attitude of a leader. “Remember, the call to leadership is not
easy. It requires you to live responsibly, work diligently, think realistically,
plan ahead and make the days count instead of counting the
days,” she said. “I challenge you to accept your call.”
The national organization was founded in 1990 with the specific
objective of recognizing the academic and leadership accomplishments
of graduate and professional school students. Chapter growth has continued
and currently includes 39 chapters installed in graduate or professional
schools throughout the country which, like Kean, support its
mission. That is, to confer distinction for high achievement, promote
leadership development, promote scholarship and encourage intellectual
development, enrich the intellectual environment of graduate education
institutions, and encourage high standards of ethical behavior.
The Alpha Pi chapter is funded by a gracious donation from the
Graduate Student Government Association of Kean University, Inc.
For more information on Alpha Epsilon Lambda, visit
http://www.gradschools.org/.
2007 Alpha Pi Inductees:
Syed Z. Abidi
Janelle C. Alexander, founding chapter vice president
Monica Alexandre
Melissa L. Banks-Shillingford
Katharyn E. Barnicle
Diana S. Bjorge
Carey H. Brown, founding chapter secretary-treasurer
Christine Casale
Natalie M. Chimento
Alison M. Clark
Jessica M. Cline
Brian C. Coniglio
Patricia M. Curreri
Meghan M. Curti
Lauren E. Davidson
Dana M. DeLair
Lidia A. D’Armiento
Thomas M. D’Elia
Geraldine Fallon
Edna Fameux
Alva J. Fogle
Yonette M Fredericks
Marilyn S. Giordano
Zachary M. Goldstein
Milagros “Millie” Gonzalez
Coretta Grant, founding member
Louisa Grossi
W. Gerard Harris
Grant D. Harvey
Erica M. Holan
Jeffrey J. Jaegel
Sharonda S. Johnson
Melissa E. Kranz
Thomas C. Liss
Tara L. Makowka
Shawn W. McCabe
Ann C. McGovern
Sentheia L McLeod
Aneil Mohammed, founding member
Consolata N. Mutua
Lewis Novod
Michelle Pastuzyn
Purvi A. Patel
Clara E Plata-Stillwagon.
Susan L. Poage
Natalie Ponsoda
Trevor Ramkissoon, chapter founder and president
Susan Richardson-Murray
Allison J. Roedell
Sharmila Sachdev
Kimberlee J. Safranek
Christine L. Saliceti
Stephanie Scasso
Patricia Sciscione
Allison Tait
Bonifacio S. Tanchingco
Rosemary Tapia
Teresa M. Tenreiro
Vicki L.Texidor
Jennifer L. Thorne
Mark J. Toone
Lanolin C. Trower
Linda H. Volker
Kristy A. Weaver
Sheila M. Wegryn
Victoria M. White
Michael A. Wilson
Melissa L. Young
Source: http://www.gradschools.org/files/kean07_members.pdf
AEL Winter 2006 Newsletter
Founded in 1855, Kean University has grown to become
one of New Jersey’s largest institutions of higher learning.
While maintaining its significant role in the training of
teachers, Kean is now a comprehensive institution offering
48 undergraduate and 28 graduate degree programs serving
some 13,000 students. Across four undergraduate colleges
and the Nathan Weiss Graduate College, Kean's academic
programs cover an exceptional range of disciplines.
On December 4, 2006 a new AEL chapter was officially
established at Kean University with five charter members,
Trevor Ramkissoon, Aneil Mohammed, Carey H.
Brown, Janelle Alexander and Coretta Grant, and
designated Alpha Pi, the 39th campus chapter of Alpha
Epsilon Lambda.
Mr. Trevor Ramkissoon, Chapter Founding President
together with the Founding Advisor, Dr. Kristie Reilly worked
intensively toward the realization of Alpha Pi Chapter at
Kean. The group celebrated its first ceremony on December
12, 2006 with the chapter founder presenting charter
members with their AEL membership certificates.
"It is my pleasure and honor to be the founder and president
of this prestigious honor society dedicated solely for
graduate and professional school students. By chartering,
the Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda at Kean
University, an avenue has been created for us to recognize
graduate students for their academic and leadership
achievement during their graduate education at Kean
University. Now graduate students at Kean have an honor
society, which encompasses all majors and helps to
recognize graduate students for their achievements.” said Trevor Ramkissoon.
Following Trevor’s speech the other charter members shared
their thoughts with the group, further enhancing the event’s
sense of comradely among this select group of student
leaders.
"As a graduate student who has been actively involved in
campus activities and serving as president for the Graduate
Student Government, I had the opportunity to advocate for
graduate students, develop my leadership skills and develop
intellectually. I had the chance to practice what I learned in
the classroom. It was a stimulating bonus to be recognized
for my involvement at Kean University and my commitment
to graduate students by being inducted into the Alpha Pi
Chapter of Alpha Lambda Epsilon."
- Janelle Alexander
“I'm deeply honored to be a member of such a prestigious
honor society for graduate and professional students. As
graduate students, we need to promote leadership
development and encourage intellectual development in
intellectual forums. The Alpha Pi Chapter at Kean
University will uphold the dignity and achievement of
current chapters.” -Coretta Grant
“Being a part of AEL means to me that I have been chosen
to be a leader among my peers and fellow students here at
Kean University. It means that I must lead by example by
following AEL core principles and traditions. This honor
means to me that my academic achievements have been
recognized and rewarded by being handed the
responsibility to motivate and enhance as well as cultivate
those at Kean university to strive towards nothing less than
excellence in their academic roles as students and in their
personal lives as citizens in our society. Finally, this honor
means to me that I have been trusted by AEL to help
organize and establish the Alpha Pi Chapter at Kean
University from its foundation, which is the key element of
any solid structure, this is a responsibility that I accept with
great pride.”- Carey H. Brown
“To be a part of the Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Epsilon
Lambda at Kean University means a great deal to me at so
many levels, personal and otherwise. It means that my
colleagues and I were given the opportunity to be founding
components of an honor society that encourages
excellence, leadership and character development in
service to fellow graduate and professional school students.
On a personal level, I was deeply honored to be recognized
for the foundation of values for which the Alpha Pi Chapter
of Alpha Epsilon Lambda at Kean University represents.”- Aneil Mohammed
AEL campuses nationwide congratulate Mr. Trevor
Ramkissoon, Dr. Kristie Reily and Kean University’s Alpha Pi
Chapter on their unique achievement, and wish them all the
best in their future endeavors.
Source: http://gradschools.org/files/newsletter_winter06.pdf
one of New Jersey’s largest institutions of higher learning.
While maintaining its significant role in the training of
teachers, Kean is now a comprehensive institution offering
48 undergraduate and 28 graduate degree programs serving
some 13,000 students. Across four undergraduate colleges
and the Nathan Weiss Graduate College, Kean's academic
programs cover an exceptional range of disciplines.
On December 4, 2006 a new AEL chapter was officially
established at Kean University with five charter members,
Trevor Ramkissoon, Aneil Mohammed, Carey H.
Brown, Janelle Alexander and Coretta Grant, and
designated Alpha Pi, the 39th campus chapter of Alpha
Epsilon Lambda.
Mr. Trevor Ramkissoon, Chapter Founding President
together with the Founding Advisor, Dr. Kristie Reilly worked
intensively toward the realization of Alpha Pi Chapter at
Kean. The group celebrated its first ceremony on December
12, 2006 with the chapter founder presenting charter
members with their AEL membership certificates.
"It is my pleasure and honor to be the founder and president
of this prestigious honor society dedicated solely for
graduate and professional school students. By chartering,
the Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda at Kean
University, an avenue has been created for us to recognize
graduate students for their academic and leadership
achievement during their graduate education at Kean
University. Now graduate students at Kean have an honor
society, which encompasses all majors and helps to
recognize graduate students for their achievements.” said Trevor Ramkissoon.
Following Trevor’s speech the other charter members shared
their thoughts with the group, further enhancing the event’s
sense of comradely among this select group of student
leaders.
"As a graduate student who has been actively involved in
campus activities and serving as president for the Graduate
Student Government, I had the opportunity to advocate for
graduate students, develop my leadership skills and develop
intellectually. I had the chance to practice what I learned in
the classroom. It was a stimulating bonus to be recognized
for my involvement at Kean University and my commitment
to graduate students by being inducted into the Alpha Pi
Chapter of Alpha Lambda Epsilon."
- Janelle Alexander
“I'm deeply honored to be a member of such a prestigious
honor society for graduate and professional students. As
graduate students, we need to promote leadership
development and encourage intellectual development in
intellectual forums. The Alpha Pi Chapter at Kean
University will uphold the dignity and achievement of
current chapters.” -Coretta Grant
“Being a part of AEL means to me that I have been chosen
to be a leader among my peers and fellow students here at
Kean University. It means that I must lead by example by
following AEL core principles and traditions. This honor
means to me that my academic achievements have been
recognized and rewarded by being handed the
responsibility to motivate and enhance as well as cultivate
those at Kean university to strive towards nothing less than
excellence in their academic roles as students and in their
personal lives as citizens in our society. Finally, this honor
means to me that I have been trusted by AEL to help
organize and establish the Alpha Pi Chapter at Kean
University from its foundation, which is the key element of
any solid structure, this is a responsibility that I accept with
great pride.”- Carey H. Brown
“To be a part of the Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Epsilon
Lambda at Kean University means a great deal to me at so
many levels, personal and otherwise. It means that my
colleagues and I were given the opportunity to be founding
components of an honor society that encourages
excellence, leadership and character development in
service to fellow graduate and professional school students.
On a personal level, I was deeply honored to be recognized
for the foundation of values for which the Alpha Pi Chapter
of Alpha Epsilon Lambda at Kean University represents.”- Aneil Mohammed
AEL campuses nationwide congratulate Mr. Trevor
Ramkissoon, Dr. Kristie Reily and Kean University’s Alpha Pi
Chapter on their unique achievement, and wish them all the
best in their future endeavors.
Source: http://gradschools.org/files/newsletter_winter06.pdf
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