2009 NEW JERSEY MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMISSION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Scholarship Application Purpose Established in 1999 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the King Scholarship Program recognizes New Jersey college students for their academic and extra curricular achie vements to further the causes championed by the civil rights leader. Scholarships in the amount of $5000 are awarded annually to college students who have demonstrated an active interest and meaningful involvement in areas of human rights, social justice, labor, and world peace; and who intend to pursue academic and/or career paths that would enable them to advance these causes as future leaders. Students must demonstrate knowledge of Dr. King’s legacy and life’s work and must be able to show how their academic pursuits reflect the ideals that Dr. King has come to symbolize. The person making the nomination must submit this application packet; Individual students may not submit applications. The nominator may not be a relative of the student. Mission Statement The mission of the New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission is to raise public awareness of Dr. King’s ideals and philosophy. This includes: • Maintaining a commitment to preserving constitutional freedoms for all Americans. • Assisting all components of American society to embrace Dr. King’s messages on achieving social justice through nonviolent activism. • Celebrating diversity and promoting education as well as accepting and appreciating others. • Helping youth make a difference in their lives and inspiring them to contribute to the well-being of their families, schools, communities, and government. • Encouraging the citizens of New Jersey to recognize their commonalties and to appreciate the potential strength of the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity that so richly enhances our great state and nation. Eligibility Students are eligible if they: • Are enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university in the State of New Jersey at the time of award. • Show evidence that they intend to pursue a course of study in social work, labor, history, political science, divinity or religion, sociology, psychology, or other fields that will enable them to further the causes championed by Dr. King. • Have attained a minimum cumulative G.P.A of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. • Have demonstrated leadership ability through participation in community service, and/or co-curricular activities. • Are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. • Have permanent resident status in New Jersey at time of award (i.e., the nominee’s permanent home address is in New Jersey). • Have completed 15 credits. • Previous scholarship recipients. High School students and College Graduating Seniors are not eligible. Department of State, New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Scholarship Application Page 1 of 7 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS The complete nomination pa cket must include the following: • • • • • • • • One (1) Nomination Form One (1) Student Personal Information Form One (1) Essay from Student (in both hard copy and CD or 3 ½ floppy disc format) Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: one from the nominator and one from someone who knows the student’s academic accomplishments and/or community service achievements and accomplishments. Neither recommendation should be from a member of the student’s family. One (1) official academic transcript One (1) copy of Fall registration PRIOR to receiving scholarship One list of extracurricular activities In addition, nominator must enclose five (5) additional copies of the entire original nomination packet or the packet will be considered incomplete and automatically disqualified. Nominators must enclose (1) official transcript and may include (5) unofficial transcripts. The completed nomination packet must be received in the Commission’s office no later than Nominations will not be considered after the deadline. Incomplete packets will be automatically disqualified. Nomination packets can be accessed via the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Website: www.njmlkcommission.com Send completed nomination to: New Jersey Department of State Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission King Scholarship Program 225 West State Street, 4th Floor P.O. Box 456 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0456 (Faxed or e-mailed information will not be accepted) For more information about the New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission call (609) 777-4134, e-mail mlk@sos.state.nj.us or visit www.njmlkcommission.com May 22, 2009. Department of State, New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Scholarship Application Page 2 of 7 SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION FORM PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS NOMINATOR (Please type or print legibly) NAME OF STUDENT NOMINEE: Last Name First Name MI How long have you known the student? __________________________________________________________ In what capacity? ________________________________________________________________________________ Nominator is required to submit a Letter of Recommendation for the student. page 6. Please see PERSONAL DATA – NOMINATOR Name: Title: Employer: Address: E-mail Address: Phone Number: DISCLOSURE I acknowledge that _____________________________________________________is currently enrolled fulltime in an accredited college or university in the State of New Jersey and that the nominee possesses a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0. Further, I hereby certify that the information provided in this nomination packet is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. I have not knowingly withheld any facts or circumstances that could otherwise jeopardize consideration of this nomination. SIGNATURE OF NOMINATOR: DATE: Department of State, New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Scholarship Application Page 3 of 7 STUDENT PROFILE Student Personal Information Form – Undergraduate All of the biographical information on the Student Personal Information Form must be completed. Please provide the current address only if it is different from the student’s permanent address. NAME OF STUDENT NOMINEE: Last First MI College/University: ______________________________________________________________________________ SS#: Major:_________________________ GPA: _______________________ Yes No Gender: Male No How Long? Female U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident? New Jersey Resident? Date of Birth: Permanent Address: Number City Mailing Address: Number State Yes Street Zip Code Street Apt # Telephone Number Apt # City State Zip Code Telephone Number County:_______________________________ E-mail Address:___________________________________ By June 1st, the nominee will have completed: 1st year of College 2nd year of College 3rd Year of College th Year of College (on a five year plan) ¨ 4 Expected Date of College Degree completion: ____________________________ DISCLOSURE I acknowledge that I am currently enrolled full-time in an accredite d college or university in the State of New Jersey and that I possess a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0. Further, I hereby certify that the information provided in this nomination packet is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. I have not knowingly withheld any facts or circumstances that could otherwise jeopardize consideration of this nomination. SIGNATURE OF STUDENT: DATE: Page 4 of 7 Department of State, New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Scholarship Application ESSAY #1 1. Please provide a response of approximately 350-500 words double spaced to one of the following three questions: a) In what way(s) did the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. have a lasting effect on American society? b) Has the status of ethnic minorities in the United States changed in any significant way(s) since the time of Dr. King? If so, how? If not, why? c) What are your personal, academic, and career goals, and in what way do you hope to incorporate them toward the advancement of social justice, human rights and world peace? In what ways would your goals incorporate the vision of Martin Luther King? Department of State, New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Scholarship Application Page 5 of 7 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION – NOMINATOR On the enclosed form or on official letterhead, please provide a letter of recommendation for the nominee. Please consider the student’s academic performance, commitment to academic study, and involvement in community service. Student should be engaged in a field of study that will enable him or her to further the causes championed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. including, but not limited to human rights, social justice, and world peace. You are welcome to include any other relevant comments that may be helpful in evaluating this student for the scholarship. Department of State, New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Scholarship Application Page 6 of 7 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION GENERAL (PERSONAL, ACADEMIC, NON-RELATIVE) On the enclosed form or on official letterhead, please provide a Letter of Recommendation for the nominee. Please consider the student’s academic performance, commitment to academic study, and involvement in community se rvice. Student should be engaged in a field of study that will enable him or her to further the causes championed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. including, but not limited to human rights, social justice, and world peace. You are welcome to include any other relevant comments that may be helpful in evaluating this student for the scholarship. Department of State, New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Scholarship Application Page 7 of 7

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Chapter Officer & Committee Leader Application Form Position Interested in (Check All that Apply) ____ Chapter Officer ____ Committee Leader Which Position are you applying for? ________________________________________________________ PLEASE PRINT ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION CLEARLY Name: (First)___________________________(Last)___________________________________ Major (if declared): ________________________________________ Total Credits Earned at UCC (as of today) ____________ Home Address: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Home Telephone: ( ) ____________________/ Cell: ( ) _____________________ EMAIL: ________________________________________ Current (Spring 2009) Course Schedule (i.e. Course Number: SOC 101 Course Number _____________ Course Number _____________ Course Number _____________ Course Number _____________ Course Number _____________ Days & Time: Tu/Th 9:30-10:50 a.m.) Days & Time:__________________ Days & Time:__________________ Days & Time:__________________ Days & Time:__________________ Days & Time:__________________ Credit Hours: 3.0) Credit Hours ____________ Credit Hours ____________ Credit Hours ____________ Credit Hours ____________ Credit Hours ____________ Fall 2009 Course Schedule (If known) (i.e. Course Number: SOC 101 Course Number _____________ Course Number _____________ Course Number _____________ Course Number _____________ Course Number _____________ Days & Time: Tu/Th 9:30-10:50 a.m.) Days & Time:__________________ Days & Time:__________________ Days & Time:__________________ Days & Time:__________________ Days & Time:__________________ Credit Hours: 3.0) Credit Hours ____________ Credit Hours ____________ Credit Hours ____________ Credit Hours ____________ Credit Hours ____________ In addition to this application, please include a brief statement (no more than 1 page) describing why you are interested in an officer or committee leadership position. ALL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO THE SELECTION COMMITTEE   BY NO LATER THAN Friday, April 17TH BY 5:00 P.M. to Prof. Stokes’ Mailbox in the Faculty Lounge located in  the Nomahegan Building, First Floor (Across from the Main Lecture Hall and the Alumni Conference Room)  OR Submitted via email at stokes@ucc.edu      Phi Theta Kappa Iota Xi Chapter New Officer/ Committee Leader General Interest Meeting Tuesday, April 7 2009 4:30- 5:30 p.m. Location: Alumni Conference Room (near N-7) Agenda I. II.   III. IV.   V.   VI. Introductions Brief Overview of the benefits of leadership positions  Review of Positions Available:     Position Duties and Responsibilities  Application Procedure (Timeline) and Selection Process  Q & A  The Structure of Chapter Leadership Faculty Advisors At each campus where there is a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the college administration selects a faculty member to serve as advisor of the local chapter. Chapters are encouraged to have co-advisors (if possible) to help share in the experiences of advising a chapter. The “contact” advisor is the advisor designated by the college to conduct the main correspondence with Headquarters (e.g., the Chapter Annual Report and reporting new inductees to Headquarters). Chapter advisors are considered the authority of the chapter from the perspective of the campus administration and Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters. While students provide leadership as chapter officers, advisors provide the continuity to our Society. Chapter advisors are a dedicated group of people, who generally volunteer their time to supervise the Phi Theta Kappa chapter on campus out of their love for students. A Phi Theta Kappa advisor must be an employee of the college where the chapter is located and must be officially appointed by the college administration. Chapter Officers Being a Phi Theta Kappa chapter officer provides unique opportunities for leadership including working with people of all ages and backgrounds, learning to speak in front of a group and developing organizational skills. Within each Phi Theta Kappa chapter, the number and nature of chapter officers vary, but the minimum requirement for a successful operation seems to be a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Many chapters also elect a public relations or communications officer and a vice president for each of the Society’s four Hallmarks. Although some chapters have more officers, and some arrange officer responsibilities differently, the following chapter officer positions and responsibilities have worked well for many chapters. Officers should refer to their chapter bylaws and advisor(s) to learn their specific duties. Chapter Officer Positions & Responsibilities President (Open for 2009-2010) MUST be available to serve for both semesters (Fall & Spring) • • • • • • • • Prepare meeting agendas and lead chapter meetings Appoint and establish necessary committees Vote only in the case of a tie Develop goals for the chapter with help from other officers and advisors Submit Five Star Goal and Update Forms online Oversee chapter projects Oversee award entry preparation Report successive officers to Headquarters Vice President of Honors/ Scholarship • • • • • Oversee & coordinate all Honors Study Topic activities Coordinate the chapter’s participation in the Honors Satellite Seminars Encourage and recognize academic excellence within the chapter Coordinate the preparation of and/or submit the Scholarship Hallmark Award entry Perform other duties as delegated and as needed by the Chapter President and Advisor Vice President of Leadership (Open for 2009-2010) • • • • • Direct the chapter in the use of parliamentary procedure (Robert’s Rules) for meetings Oversee & coordinate all leadership activities Encourage the development of leadership skills Coordinate the preparation of and/or submit the Leadership Hallmark Award entry Perform other duties as delegated and as needed by the Chapter President and Advisor Vice President of Service (Open for 2009-2010) • • • • • • • • MUST be available to serve for both semesters (Fall & Spring) Report the chapter to Headquarters as a Chapter of Service Oversee all International Service Program activities Develop activities that promote volunteerism and community service (i.e. the Blood Drives, Beach Clean up, Tree planting, etc.) Coordinate the preparation of and/or submit the Service Hallmark Award entry Work in conjunction with the VP for Fundraising to coordinate joint activities as needed Coordinate and follow up with volunteers who participate in service-based activities including scheduling the set-up, clean-up and work schedules for service activities Perform other duties as delegated and as needed by the Chapter President and Advisor Vice President of Fundraising (Tentative Opening for 2009-2010) • • • • • MUST be available to serve for both semesters (Fall & Spring) Oversee and implement all fundraising activities for the chapter including Bake Sales, Book Sales, and other activities as decided by a majority of the chapter Coordinate and follow up with volunteers who participate in fundraising activities including scheduling the set-up, clean-up and work schedules for fundraising activities Work in conjunction with the VP for Service to coordinate joint activities as needed Perform other duties as delegated and as needed by the Chapter President and Advisor Vice President of Fellowship (Tentative Opening for 2009-2010) • • • • • • • MUST be available to serve for both semesters (Fall & Spring) Encourage scholarly fellowship at all levels of the Society Coordinate all activities related to membership, including new member recruitment, induction ceremony and coordinate the luncheon event Develop and implement strategies to increase membership acceptance Enroll the chapter in the Pinnacle Scholarship Award Program Coordinate the chapter’s member participation program Perform other duties as delegated and as needed by the Chapter President and Advisor Vice President for Public Relations • • • • • • • • Promote and provide publicity for the chapter at all levels of the Society Write and submit articles to campus and community newspapers Produce and distribute issues of the chapter newsletter Oversee the development and updates to the chapter website Take photographs at all chapter events or select a designee to do so Send chapter newsletters to the Chapter Programs Coordinator at Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters Work in conjunction with the Recording Secretary to coordinate and publicize up-coming chapter events Perform other duties as delegated and as needed by the Chapter President and Advisor Secretary/Recording Officer (Open for 2009-2010) • • • • • Take and present minutes at each chapter meeting Maintain the chapter calendar of events Maintain a record of chapter events, including photos, flyers and newspaper articles, for the Chapter Record Book Compile and update contact information for members Perform other duties as delegated and as needed by the Chapter President and Advisor Treasurer • • • • • • • MUST be available to serve for both semesters (Fall & Spring) Open and/or maintain a financial accounting/records for the chapter Receive all money and write all checks (with Faculty Advisor) Keep a set of financial records to be audited and notarized at the end of the officer term Present the chapter’s financial records at business meetings File all financial records in the chapter’s official files at the end of each academic term Perform other duties as delegated and as needed by the Chapter President and Advisor Note: Many colleges require that a chapter advisor approve expenditures. Officers should consult the advisor to determine the college’s policies on finances for campus organizations. Traditional Committees/ Committee Leadership Positions (New Positions—All are open for 2009-2010) Honor/ Scholarship Committee (1-3 positions available) • • • • • Work with VP of Honors/ Scholarship to implement chapter activities in this area and in all of the following ways: Lead Honors Study Topic activities Coordinate faculty and student recognition Provide information on scholarships (CollegeFish.org) Oversee chapter-sponsored scholarships (if applicable) Leadership Committee (1-3 positions available) • • • • Work with VP of Leadership to implement chapter activities in this area and in all of the following ways: Coordinate new officer /committee leaders selection process Assist with new officer / committee leader orientations Implement chapter-sponsored leadership events / in-service training meetings Service /Fundraising Committee (6-8 positions available) • • • • Work with VPs of Service and VP of Fundraising to implement chapter activities in this area and in all of the following ways: Oversee International Service Program activities Facilitate campus and community service projects Assist with the coordination of all fundraising activities including the book sale, bake sales and other activities as needed Fellowship/ Membership Committee (4-6 positions available) • • • • • • • • • Work with VP of Fellowship and the Faculty Advisor to implement chapter activities in this area and in all of the following ways: Coordinate activities with other PTK chapters Cultivate a relationship with campus organizations, faculty, staff and community members in terms of chapter events and programming Assist the advisor in planning travel to regional and international PTK meetings Assist the advisor in preparing membership invitations for eligible students Oversee a phone-a-thon inviting eligible students to attend orientation Prepare for orientations and inductions Contact members regarding the chapter’s calendar of events (if needed) Coordinate evening or online meetings, which provide opportunities for members with varied schedules to participate (if needed) New Officer/ Committee Leaders Calendar of Events All individuals who accept an officer position/ Committee Leadership position MUST be available and comply the following: • • • Attend Chapter Annual Dinner at the Spanish Tavern Restaurant in Mountainside, NJ on May 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Attend New Officer /Leader Training and Orientation August/ September 2009 (date TBA) Attend Iota Xi chapter meetings for the Fall 2009 & Spring 2010 Semesters held Thursdays 12:30-1:30 p.m. Position Application Timeline and Procedures What to do from here? • • Complete a candidate application and turn it in BY NO LATER THAN Friday, 4/17 at 5 p.m. EARLIER IS ALWAYS BETTER!!! Schedule an brief interview with the Selection Committee (Consisting of the Faculty Advisor, Current Chapter President, a Returning Officer, and a Chapter Member-at-large)—see dates below All individuals interested in applying for an officer/ committee leader position MUST take note of all of the following: • • • Friday, April 17th—All completed applications are due to Prof. Stokes by 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 20-Monday, April 27th—Candidate Interviews Conducted Tuesday, May 5th—Candidates are notified of decisions via email

Induction Ceremony Program Procession Spring 2009 Inductees Iota Xi Chapter Officers Spring 2009 Inductees Lindsey Archambault Shereida Austin Zahra Bedar Kyle Bernard Jordan Best Eddie Brack Geraldine Browne Michael Buggy Donna Burrell Kevin Byron Michael Calimano Bruce Davis Vincent DeLuca Denisa Dundova Molly Dwyer Robert Fernandez Jorge Gonzalez Thomas Hercel Lina Iddisah Binu Jacob Rachel Jehuda Christine Keeley Judith Kemunto Eric Kern Muhammad Khan Amanda Kiniery Sabina Klimala Angelika Komolibio Walae Kourani Jessica Kovacs Rukiatu Lawal Mario Lee Dale Liquori Kristy Lopez Pauline Mangilaya Carla Marza Mendez Rachel Masterson Julian Mejia Martha Mendo Elizabeth Minski Aram Najarian Martin Nuernberger Lady Paez Bernate Miguel Orlando, Jr. Joan Pavon Kevan Pidgeon-Hammock Sean Price Michael Reniva V.R David Reyes Kemar Richards Garnet Roberts-Batson Marina Rodrigues Pablo Salazar Ingrid Santos Sharon Scaldini Kevin Sergeon Denis Shcherbakov Nejuwah Singley Allana Skarzynski Talisha Slaughter-Green Yielleen St Amour Dennis Szafran Esther Thompson-Quartey Lucja Truszkowska Julliet Unegbu Jean Uwimana Mayra Via Jorge Villacreses Jacqueline Ziarek Opening Remarks Message from Union County College President Dr. Thomas Brown Honorary Member of Phi Theta Kappa Message from the Iota Xi Chapter President Ms. Maria Conneran Keynote Speaker Mr. Philip Martin, Graduate Student Teachers College, Columbia University Former Iota Xi Chapter President and Union County College Alumnus ‘06 Phi Theta Kappa Legend Iota Xi Chapter Faculty Advisor Professor Nicole Stokes DuPass Oath of Membership Iota Xi Chapter Officers and the Spring 2009 Induction Committee Induction / Closing Remarks Presentation of Outstanding New Member Award Induction of New Members to Iota Xi The Officers and Members of Iota Xi chapter invite you to join them for refreshments and fellowship immediately following this evening’s proceedings. Oath of Membership I do solemnly promise on this 6th day of March to uphold the standards of Phi Theta Kappa, and to keep this object and aim in my mind, and do solemnly pledge allegiance to my fellow members and promise to aid them in all worthy endeavors. The Iota Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is under the student leadership of: President: Ms. Maria Conneran VP of Fellowship: Ms. Megan Andrade VP of Fundraising: Mr. Christopher Mauro VP of Honors: Ms. Diana Gonzalez VP of Leadership: Mr. Alvaro Gallegos VP of Public Relations: Mr. Joseph Eulo VP of Service: Ms. Ana Maria Lopez Treasurer: Ms. Sheila Casey Committee Leaders: Ms. Melodie Asman, Ms. Ursula Espinoza, Ms. Vanessa Gonzalez, Mr. Ivan Morocho, and Ms. Rachel Pribish Faculty Advisor: Professor Nicole Stokes-DuPass, celebrating her first year as advisor. Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Iota Xi Chapter Phi Theta Kappa History Established by Missouri two-year college presidents in 1918. Phi Theta Kappa serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through Honors, Leadership and Service programming. Today, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 1.3 million members and 1,200 chapters located in 50 United States, U.S. territories, Canada and Germany. In 1929, the American Association of Community Colleges recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two year colleges. Celebrating 51 Years of Service and Academic Excellence Spring Induction Ceremony March 6, 2009 7:00 p.m. Union County College Campus Commons