Three Student Organization Leadership Awards
The Center for Student Organizations and Leadership Development (CSOLD) presents three awards to recognize many of the outstanding contributions that students and their advisors have made to our community. The awards will be presented at the Excellence in Leadership Banquet on April 20, 2008. Students, faculty or staff may submit nominations or you can nominate yourself. Applications are available in CSOLD.
Student Leader of the Year Award
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To honor and recognize a student who has shown outstanding service to their
recognized student organization(s) with their vision, leadership and ability
to meet the goals of their student organization(s).
Nominations will available online through the at the CSOLD website. Applications are due March 14.
Advisor of the Year
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This award will be presented to an advisor who has been a mentor, a source
of support, and has inspired growth within a recognized student organization.
Nominations will available through both the CSOLD office in Atwood Center 139 and online at the CSOLD website. Applications are due March 14.
Student Organization of the Year
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This award will be presented to the recognized student organization that
has shown outstanding commitment to the organizations goals, has made an
impact in the campus community, and has excelled in program planning, financial
management, and leadership development of its group members.
Nominations will available through both the CSOLD office in Atwood Center 139 and online at the CSOLD website. Applications are due March 14.
Other Awards and Scholarships
Non-Traditional Student Scholarship- Applications Due February 15, 2008
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The purpose of this scholarship is to assist non-traditional
students (25 and over) who wish to enter SCSU for the first time,
who have interrupted their studies and now wish to continue them,
or who are presently enrolled students. Financial need is a major
consideration. Part and full-time students are both considered.
Those seeking a career, a career change, or upward mobility in
their present career are especially encouraged to apply. The applicant’s
goals and philosophy should demonstrate a commitment to equal
employment opportunity. Applications are available in CSOLD beginning in mid-October.
The history of the scholarship comes out of something everyone can relate to, which is food. At one point in time the Alumni Association and Continuing Studies co-sponsored a Women’s Day on the SCSU campus. This event was coordinated by Tom Macgillivray and Dorothy Simpson. When the campus outgrew the need for this event the money left over was put towards a Non-Traditional Student Scholarship.
As time went on Macgillivray and Simpson worked together to sponsor alumni tours to our International Studies program in England— Alnwick Castle. During the trip Barb Macgillivray wrote a cookbook titled A Yankee in King Arthur’s Kitchen, which was based on Barb’s and the participant’s favorite recipes. Once someone from SCSU caught wind of the cookbook a press release was sent to the Minneapolis Star and Tribune. The cookbook was featured in the Sunday edition of the food section. As a result orders for the cookbook were taken from six different states. Money made from the cookbooks was donated by Barb Macgillivray as the base for the non-traditional scholarship endowment.
Shelvie Christian Memorial Scholarship - Applications Due February 15, 2008
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The purpose of this endowment is to recognize St. Cloud State University non-traditional students who are involved in on-campus extracurricular activities and who are making a contribution to the betterment of SCSU student life as Shelvie exemplified. Applicants must be an enrolled non-traditional student at SCSU (25 years of age or older). Applicants also must be involved in SCSU student extracurricular activities. Part-time non-traditional students are eligible. Applicants submit a typed application and essay by in order to be eligible for the $500 Shelvie Christian Memorial Scholarship. Applications are available in CSOLD beginning in mid-October.
This scholarship was initiated by students and faculty at St. Cloud State University and further enhanced by Shelvie’s husband, Lloyd, children, relatives, and friends in remembrance of Shelvie Christian. At the age of 49, Shelvie served on the Student Senate, Academic Affairs Committee and the Student Senate Finance Committee at SCSU. Academically, she was pursuing a degree in mortuary science until a heart attack took her life on October 7, 1987. At the age of 50 she commenced her studies at SCSU in 1986
Dennis M. Thayer Leadership Award
The Dennis M. Thayer Leadership Award celebrates excellence in leadership among leaders. The award is given in recognition of the student receiving the highest score in the Excellence in Leadership Awards process. It is in memory of a man who, in his brief lifetime, demonstrated the highest level of regard for leadership by all and for all.
Dennis dedicated his educational and professional career to developing leaders through his ability to see the greatest potential in everyone. Dennis served as a role model throughout his life: as a quarterback of the football team, Resident Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Steven's Point, Director of Stearns Hall, and as Director of University Organizations on our campus. Dennis believed that it was his responsibility and privilege to guide, mentor, encourage and support the leaders of tomorrow, whether it was by remembering their name with a friendly hello, or listening as they worked through a problem. His style of leadership will always be remembered.
The SCSU Excellence In Leadership Award-Applications Due February 1, 2008
The University Award for Excellence in Leadership identifies and honors students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership while at St. Cloud State University. The program recognizes students who, through their leadership efforts, have made significant contributions to St. Cloud State University and their communities based on an evaluation of their academic committment and their leadership experiences.
The 2007-08 Excellence in Leadership Award Winners will be recognized at the 20th Annual Excellence in Leadership Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 20, 2008.
For more information about the Excellence in Leadership Award, click here.
