Kaplan Student Wins National Scholarship
Kaplan University student Brittany Keiter is the 2012 recipient of a $2,000 National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Chapter Award. The annual award is given to only one student member from each of the 300 registered NSCS chapters.
Brittany is a first-year transfer student in the Bachelor of Science in the Psychology. Her emphasis area is Child Development. After completing the program, Brittany plans to become a child psychiatric nurse.
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The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Kaplan chapter has grown to be over 4,000 strong. The members of NSCS work hard to ensure they live up to the academic rigors demanded of its members, while also engaging in philanthropic efforts with charitable organizations, including those supporting veterans, autism awareness, and breast cancer research. The Kaplan chapter of NSCS was awarded “E-chapter of the Year” for 2011 by the national organization, and was also recognized for achieving Silver Star Status through their continued display of the chapter pillars of scholarship, leadership, and service.
Joshua Parish, President – Kaplan University Student Military Association (KUSMA)
Joshua Parish is a legal studies major from Michigan, and a veteran of the Army National Guard who spent time overseas in support of both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Josh’s involvement in the Kaplan University Student Military Association came when he joined KUSMA to be a voice for military students and network with fellow military students. Josh believes that his position as president of KUSMA, “has given me more of a sense of what type of leader I am.”
Recently, a member of KUSMA was struggling with finances and class-related problems. This student was frustrated and was going to leave Kaplan until Josh contacted some individuals he met through his leadership position at KUSMA who were able to help her resolve her concerns and continue her studies. When asked what his proudest moment as a student leader was, he replied, “being able to help people.” Josh and KUSMA do a great deal to assist military students at Kaplan, and our communities, through blood drives, attendance at conferences, and networking.
Catherine Flynn – Faculty Advisor for Sigma Beta Delta
Catherine Flynn has been teaching in the School of Business and Management since 2002, and has been the faculty advisor for Sigma Beta Delta for the past 3 years. Sigma Beta Delta is an honor society for business students, and Catherine is excited about the growth of the society and the presence they are creating for themselves.
We talked with Catherine about the benefits of being a member of a student organization, and she shared that, “Being a member of a student organization is an excellent way for you to network with other students, to gain valuable experience, and to build your resume. From a personal perspective, students have an opportunity to be part of something separate from their academic work, something that can offer a sense of belonging and fulfillment as they work to advance the objectives of the organization." Catherine is very excited to help Sigma Beta Delta develop a peer mentor program for their members in 2012.