Wichita State University Mortar Board Membership Application

Wichita State University - Mortar Board Membership Application

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Founded in 1918, Mortar Board is a national honor society recognizing college seniors for their exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service. For over 106 years, collegiate Mortar Board chapters across the United States choose rising juniors and seniors as members who exemplify the ideals of Mortar Board. The Fairmount chapter of Mortar Board at Wichita State University was chartered in 1954. and has over 1,590 WSU alumni. We are currently accepting applications.

Please consider applying if you have a true love of learning, have a demonstrated commitment to leadership, and have served your campus and/or community with distinction. Mortar Board members are selected for their outstanding achievements, but what truly brings members together is their dedication to helping others. This community of scholars creates change for good, whether on their college campuses, in their communities, or at a global level.

Mortar Board membership is a lifelong distinction that sets students apart from their peers by not only recognizing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service, but by providing members opportunities for personal and professional development both during their collegiate membership and beyond.

Mortar Board is a non-profit society accredited by the Association of College Honor Societies, the leading certifying body for honor societies, and works in accordance with the mission of the Council for Advancement of Standards (CAS) standards for College Honor Societies. More information about Mortar Board can be found on our website: www.mortarboard.org.

Applications are due January 17, 2025.
Candidate Information
Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Preferred Name for Membership Certificate*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Confirm Institution Name*
Campus Email*
candidate@campus.edu
Pronouns

He/HimShe/HerThey/ThemZe/HirPrefer not to answerOther
Non-Campus Email*
candidate@gmail.com
Which Email is your Preferred Email for Communication

CampusNon-Campus
Campus / College Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Primary / Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mobile Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Other Phone Number

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Academic Profile Information

Please answer to the best of your ability. Mortar Board selection is based on a few factors, including academic success. Mortar Board candidates must be current sophomore standing or above (having completed 50% of the credits needed for graduation by the end of the term). To be selected for membership, candidates must be in the top 35% of their class or have a B average, which ever is higher. Candidates can petition for a scholarship exception if academic minimums are not met.
Academic Major
Number of Credit Hours / Units Earned at the END of this current term?
i.e. # of credit hours at the end of Spring Semester/Quarter
Number of Credit Hours / Units Required to be considered "Senior Status" at institution
i.e. # of credit hours to be a senior status by credit hour
Expected Graduation *
What term do you expect to graduate?
Which best describes your current Grade Point Average?*

3.5 or above3.2 to 3.43.0 to 3.1Below 3.0
Please briefly describe your accomplishments in scholarship. In addition to grades/class rank, please address research, publications, honors, other academic related awards, and other ways you feel you have demonstrated scholarship. Please also address any challenges that resulted in growth.
*Optional* Please upload a copy of your unofficial transcript

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Demonstrated Leadership and Service

In addition to academic achievements, Mortar Board selects members based on a accomplishments in, and a sustained commitment to, leadership and service. Below, please briefly describe up to 3 areas where you have served your campus and/or community with distinction and made an impact? Mortar Board is a community of scholars that creates change for good, whether on college campuses, in communities, or at the global level.
Example 1: Leadership and Service
Example 2: Leadership and Service
Example 3: Leadership and Service
Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
How would you describe your involvement in the WSU campus/Wichita community?
*Optional* Please upload a copy of your resume

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Terms of Membership

Please read and complete the terms of membership below.
Mortar Board membership is a lifelong distinction that sets students apart from their peers by not only recognizing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service, but by providing members opportunities for personal and professional development both during their collegiate membership and beyond.

All students selected for Mortar Board membership, are expected to engage as part of their Local (on campus) Chapter and the National Society. For chapters in the process of reactivating, they can take advantage of the At-Large Chapter while rebuilding the local chapter. At-Large meetings will take place virtually (via zoom) approximately once a month, with other chapters in their associated geographic Mortar Board Region. Additional society wide opportunities and professional development sessions are often made available to members.
Acknowledgement*

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Member Benefits

Please read and acknowledge the membership below.
Benefits of Mortar Board membership include:
- Forming meaningful connections with faculty, administrators, and other campus leaders;
- Joining a talented alumni network of 300,000 leaders nationwide;
- Gaining professional development and leadership skills;
- Career and graduate school connections and advice;
- Access to graduate fellowships only available to members awarded by the Mortar Board National Foundation;
- Discounts and member benefits with affiliate programs;
- Assurance that those beginning a federal government job begin at the GS7 level;
- Opportunities to engage with both virtual and in-person events, programs; and
- Membership for life.
Acknowledgement*

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Membership Dues

Please be aware that in order to activate your membership account you must pay a one-time national dues payment in the amount of $100 dollars. Note: Active campus-based chapters may also collect local dues. We never want financial barriers to keep anyone from membership, so if you have any questions or need financial assistance please contact the National Office (614-488-4094) or chapters@mortarboard.org.
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Application Acknowledgement

I assert that all the information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Wichita State University - Mortar Board Membership Application

Candidate Information

Academic Profile Information

Demonstrated Leadership and Service

Terms of Membership

Member Benefits

Membership Dues

Application Acknowledgement