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Volume 11, Number 1
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September, 2005
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Kappa
Omicron Nu National Office, 4990 Northwind Drive,
Suite 140, East Lansing, MI 48823-5031
Telephone: (800) 351-8335 ¦¦ Facsimile:
(517) 351-8336 ¦¦ e-mail: dmitstifer@kon.org
www.kon.org
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 This
message reports on the outcomes of the
2005 Conclave Assembly of Delegates
Meeting.
The chapter delegates passed
resolutions regarding programming for
undergraduate research and ethics. See
the "Chapters" link on the
Home page, www.kon.org,
for the text of the resolutions. Each
resolution suggests some program
activities.
We are pleased to announce the
new Student Board Members:
Tracey L. Bridges - University of
North Carolina at Greensboro
Deidra M. Cody - Berea College
Anita G. Coleman - Northwest Missouri
State University
The Delegate Forum identified the
following values: leadership,
research, scholarship, professionalism,
ethics, individuality, community,
diversity, teamwork & collaboration,
service, pride in KON, empowerment, open
communication, respect, trust,
commitment, life-long learning,
self-development, and passion. The
highest priority needs include:
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#1 - Information on Majors and
Careers - presentation formats, job
opportunities, professional
empowerment
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#2 - Collaborating &
Networking - between disciplines on
campus and across campuses
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#3 - Committed & Empowered
Leaders - profile of leadership
characteristics, information about
motivation, activities to understand
self, leadership workshops, online
resources for increasing chapter
involvement, activities, fundraising
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#4 - Board Members as chapter
mentors/contact persons - assign
regionally to support and provide
national information
and Support System for
Chapters in Changing Environment -
separated departments, distance
learning, non-traditional learning
environment
Follow-up on these priorities has
already begun:
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Plans are being developed to
provide a Career Center with links
to all the specialized professional
association career information Web
sites.
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Human Sciences has been defined on
the "About Us" link on the
KON Web site. See information below.
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The online resources have been
summarized at www.kon.org/leadership/lead_devel.html.
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Plans are being developed to
increase electronic communication
with presidents and advisers. We
need your help! At the end of
the 2004-05 academic year, only 20
chapters submitted officer lists.
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The January KON Board Meeting will
involve further planning to meet the
needs identified by the Delegate
Forum.
The Program Priorities for
2005-2007:
New Guidelines: The Chapter
Benchmarks recognize the elements that
contribute to achieving chapter
excellence. See www.kon.org/chapter_files/benchmarks.htm.
The National Office takes pride
in immediate response, so call us or
send an e-mail.
Our best wishes for a good
year.
Dorothy I. Mitstifer
Executive Director
dmitstifer@kon.org
1.800.351.8335
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2005
Undergraduate Research Conference
Presentation Awards
(Donor - Council of
Administrators for Family and
Consumer Sciences):
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Christine M. Clark, East Carolina
University
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Dixie McGary & Anita G. Coleman,
Northwest Missouri State University
Other 2005
Undergraduate Research Conference
Presenters:
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Tracey L. Bridges, University of
North Carolina at Greensboro
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Deidra M. Cody, Berea College
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Carolyn Kinsey, East Carolina
University
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Lauren Mechler, Baylor University
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Joann
E. Willis, University of Maryland
Eastern Shore
Kids
& Careers in Human Sciences
Program Award (2004-05):
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Nu
Iota Chapter, East Carolina
University
Adviser
Award of Excellence (2005)
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Diana D. Carroll, Kappa Beta Xi
Chapter, Carson-Newman College
Chapter
Award of Excellence (2003-04):
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Kappa Beta Xi Chapter, Carson-Newman
College
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Kappa Alpha Theta Chapter, Eastern
Illinois University
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Kappa Beta Rho Chapter, East
Tennessee State University
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Omicron
Tau Chapter, Penn State University
Chapter
Award of Excellence (2004-05):
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Kappa Beta Xi Chapter, Carson-Newman
College
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Kappa Delta Rho Chapter, Olivet
Nazarene University
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Kappa Beta Rho Chapter, East
Tennessee State University
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Omicron Tau Chapter, Penn State
University
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Nu Iota Chapter, East Carolina
University
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As an academic
framework the Human Sciences provide
multidisciplinary education, research, and
service focused on individuals, families,
communities, and their health and
environments for the purpose of improving
and enhancing the quality of living.
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The Human
Sciences signify a commitment to improving
social justice and developing more desirable
relations in communities, organizations, and
the wider society for the benefit of all.
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Representing
the Human Sciences and a philosophy of
improving the quality of living, membership
in Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society is
available to majors in academic programs
including (but not limited to) consumer
studies, criminal justice, design,
education, exercise science, financial
planning, food science and human nutrition,
gerontology, health sciences, human
environment and housing, individual and
family development,
institution/hotel/restaurant management,
kinesiology, leadership, merchandising
management, policy analysis and management,
resource management, social work,
textiles/apparel and clothing, wellness.
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Kappa
Omicron Nu announced that program awards would
focus on (a) Kids & Careers in Human
Sciences and (b) ethics initiatives. Award
criteria can be found on the KON Web site: www.kon.org/awards.html.
Other recognition awards include the Chapter
Award of Excellence and the Adviser Award of
Excellence. All program and recognition awards
will be presented at Conclave.
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About
Us - This new link on the Home page gives
an overview of Kappa Omicron Nu via
"Frequently Asked Questions."
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What
is an Honor Society?
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What
is Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society?
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What
is Human Sciences?
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What
is the mission of KON?
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What
are the membership requirements?
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What
are the benefits of membership?
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How
do I join?
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How
can I contact KON?
In
addition, this page highlights items elsewhere on
the Web site.
Chapters
- This link on the Home page is designed
as a one-stop page for chapter management.
Feedback to kon.org/contact.html
will be appreciated if you have difficulty finding
information.
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The
KON Chapter Newsletter features
February
15 and June 1 are deadlines for chapter editors
to submit articles regarding the following topics:
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Project
and program successes,
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Member
accomplishments, awards, and
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Successful
chapter management practices.
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October 1 -
Chapter Officers and Addresses Form
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November 1 - Form A
Chapter Annual Report
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February 15 -
Chapter News
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Mar 1 - Call for
Undergraduate Student Research Posters - AAFCS
& CCHS
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May 1 -
Coordinating Council of Honor Societies Call
for Undergraduate Student Research Papers -
The recipient of this award receives a check
for $750.
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June 1 - Chapter
Officers & Addresses Form
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June 1 - Financial
Report
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June 1 - Form B
Chapter Annual Report
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June 1 - Chapter
News
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