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 Zach Landers, Director of Student Engagement and
advisor to the NSLS chapter said, “these have been challenging times
for everyone and even though our on-campus ceremony had to be
canceled, we were not going to let their hard work go unrecognized.”
The executive leadership team unanimously agreed through a Zoom
meeting on creating a video and members, award recipients, and
inducted members all submitted video clips and pictures to piece
together a virtual version of what their ceremony would have been
like if they were still on campus.
Students are invited to join the society based on academic
qualifications, leadership experience, or exhibiting leadership
potential. Once a student has accepted their invitation to join,
they must complete a step-by-step leadership program in order to be
inducted which includes leadership training, participating in
success networking teams, and attending world renowned speaker
broadcasts.
New inductees included:
Yasmine Austin - Caulmet City, IL
Milan Bajgai - Manchester, England
Taylor Becker - Highland, IL
Kynleigh Blake - Mt. Zion, IL
Sarah Buckner - (Deactur, IL
Madeline Cleary - Springfield, IL
Chaddam Crosier - Rushville, IL
Logan DeRight - Mount Pulaski, IL
Anjelia Dominguez - Lincoln, IL
Marko Dominovic - Split, Croatia
Jennifer Dragoo - Lincoln, IL
Ashley Durham - Henderson, KY
Imad El Mawas - Tripoli, Lebanon
Aaron Evans - Springfield, IL
Alexis Garcia - Dade City, FL
Jack Hale - Fenton, MO
Joshua Howard - Springfield, IL
Ziwen Liu - Zibo, China
Amber Mason - Belleville, IL
Takila Moore - Buckeye, AZ
Tiarra Morgan - Calumet Park, IL
Kerstin Osborne - Lincoln, IL
Josalyn Owens - Lincoln, IL
Zachary Rissman - Sycamore, IL
Hannah Salzman - Saint Anne, IL
Jenna Salzman - St. Anne, IL
Keri Scoles - Clinton, IL
Dakota Shelpler - Macomb, IL
Elisabeth Shick - Kansas, IL
Saydey Shubert - Canton, IL
Marissa Sifuentez-Lewis - Crestwood, IL)
Victoria Smith - Homewood, IL
Sitivi Sooaemalelagi - Sapapalii, Leulumoega, Samoa
Gaylon Stewart - West Frankfort, IL
Alec Timm - Sherman, IL
Ivan Vlek - Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Shanshan Wang - Zibo, China
Emma Winslow - Georgetown, IL
“I’m extremely proud of our executive leadership team and this
cohort of inductees given the circumstances. These students got
grit, our spring semester started off normal and then our entire
worlds were turned upside down during our extended spring break.
They have shown they’re resilient and have persevered through this
situation by not only completing their course work, but continue to
complete their steps for induction into the society. All great
qualities of a leader” Zach said.
Once inducted, members can pursue the Advanced and Executive
Leadership Certifications. Mion Denton (Lincoln, IL) and Alexis
Kennedy (St. Louis, MO) were honored during the virtual ceremony for
earning the Advanced Leadership Certification. They continued their
journey from inducted member to the next stage of leadership. The
steps included modules for enhanced skill building and development
of their personal leadership, community service, facilitating
success networking teams, and attending additional speaker
broadcasts.
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The LC NSLS chapter also recognized members of the campus
community and community at large during their virtual induction ceremony. Three
professors were awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award: Katherine Eickhoff,
Theater; Alex Wolfe, Exercise Science; and Ron Keller, History and Political
Science. The award is given to faculty or staff who teach with passion, inspire
students beyond the classroom, demonstrate dedication to developing students
beyond academic qualifications or who make a positive difference in the lives of
NSLS members.
Three staff members were given the Excellence in Service to Students Award:
Joyce Geary, Administrative Assistant to Academic Affairs; Judy Atteberry,
Administrative Assistant to Student Affairs; and Diane Stephenson, Director of
Health Services. The award is given to non-faculty members on campus that
exemplify leadership and mentorship and demonstrate a commitment to bettering
the lives of students.
The LC NSLS chapter also gave out two honorary memberships to Cindy Aussieker
and Marla Williams for their impact on the community with establishing a local
chapter of Mom’s Who Care. The award is given to faculty, staff, administrators,
or members of the greater community who embody the NSLS mission and demonstrate
leadership qualities in a personal or professional capacity.
The National Society for Leadership and Success is the nation’s largest
leadership honor society with the mission of “building leaders who make a better
world”. If you wish to know more about the LC chapter of the NSLS or would like
to partner on community service initiatives, please contact Zach Landers at
zlanders@lincolncollege.edu.
On February 3, new members
attended Leadership Training Day (LTD), an interactive workshop where students
dive deeper into self-reflection and challenge themselves to become better
leaders.
[Lauren Grenlund] |
