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