Kappa Delta Pi at Seton Hall University: October 2010

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

NJ Proposal to Toughen Bullying Laws

ANTI BULLYING “BILL OF RIGHTS” Four major points of proposed legislation designed to combat incidents of bullying, harassment and intimidation at public schools and colleges: 1. Requires new teachers and administrators hired in the 2011-12 school year to complete an anti-bullying training program, and mandates all teachers must learn about bullying as part of the suicide prevention training they already complete. School board members would also undergo training. 2. Disciplines school administrators who fail to investigate an incident of bullying. 3. Includes “harassment, intimidation and bullying’’ in the types of conduct that may cause a student to be suspended or expelled. 4. Mandates school superintendents deliver a report twice a year at an open school board meeting on “all acts of violence, vandalism, harassment, intimidation or bullying.’’ The report would be used to “grade” schools and districts on their efforts to identify and respond to incidents of bullying under a program devised by the state Education Commissioner. The state’s School Report Cards would also include statistics about bullying. Xi Gamma, feel free to share your thoughts. "Education is a kind of continuing dialogue, and a dialogue assumes different points of view."-- Robert M. Hutchins

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Great Xi Gamma Meeting!

Kudos to Xi Gamma Chapter for a very successful Meet & Greet on October 20th! Members contributed great ideas for programming and group service. Looking forward to a great year!

Friday, October 22, 2010

2010 Big East Virtual Career Fair!

Have you registered for the 2010 Big East VIRTUAL Career Fair? Dozens of industry leading employers will have interactive booths where you can apply for jobs, visit employer websites, chat with recruiters, submit your resume, and secure live video interviews! To register, visit: www.bigeastcareerfair.com

Monday, October 11, 2010

Undergrad Volunteers Needed! Stole Pts Awarded

HONOR STOLE POINTS AVAILABLE FOR VOLUNTEERS! If you are a sophomore/junior/senior undergraduate CEHS student and would like to volunteer to speak with prospective students about your SHU experience at the following Open House: Sunday, November 7, 10am-11am, Chancellor's Suite, University Center, please contact Dr. Manina Urgolo-Huckvale at Manina.Urgolo-Huckvale@shu.edu by Noon on Friday, November 5th.

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How Can I Become a Xi Gamma Member?

In order to join Kappa Delta Pi-Xi Gamma Chapter, undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors and seniors) enrolled under the College of Education and Human Services are required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Graduate students enrolled in the college are required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or above. Every spring semester from mid to the end of February, CEHS undergraduate and graduate students meeting the GPA requirement by the previous fall semester are sent an invitation to become members of Kappa Delta Pi - Xi Gamma Chapter.

It is vital that your mailing address is up-to-date with Seton Hall University's Office of Enrollment Services (973-761-9332) as this is the information used to invite candidates to the Annual Kappa Delta Pi Induction Ceremony held in April.

Service Honor Stole (Optional for Graduating Members)

Kappa Delta Pi members who demonstrate service and commitment to the Honor Society goals throughout the year can earn a special stole to wear at graduation. Honor stoles are awarded to graduating members who have satisfied the optional service requirements at the KDP Annual Induction Ceremony held in April.

Ideally, Service Honor Stole activity should be a mixture of service to the chapter, to the profession, and to the community at large. At least 30 points must be accrued per year in order to earn the Service Honor Cord.

There are three ways to earn points:

• Attending meetings/programs/co-sponsored programs: 5 points for each meeting/program attended. Meetings/Programs are very important, as we use these for planning and carrying out chapter goals.

• Serving on KDP committees/attending KDP webinars: 5 points. (i.e. Participating in a fundraiser, Assisting in KDP functions and activities, Attending a KDP conference)

• Volunteer Service: 30 hrs = 15 points. (i.e. Any educationally or community oriented service such as library storytelling, the YMCA, tutoring, SHU Pirate Mentor, SHU 500, Mary Jennings Scholarship fundraiser, etc. )

For Service Honor Stole verification forms, click here.

Additional information on service points, Service Honor Stole hours submission forms, etc. can be received by contacting Omayra Arocho at 973-761-9661.

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