Mortar Board
National College Senior Honor Society
Scholars... Chosen for Leadership...United to Serve
Membership Application Packet
“The mission and purpose of Mortar Board, Inc., a national honor society that recognizes college
seniors for their distinguished achievements in scholarship, leadership, and service, is to provide
opportunities for continued leadership development, to promote service to colleges and
universities, and to encourage lifelong contributions to the global community.”
Our values and what we believe:
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Value of the individual: Each member brings to Mortar Board unique
qualifications and backgrounds. The Society is strengthened by diversity of
membership, by chapter’s respect and support for each member’s worth and
dignity, and by member relationships that are positive and just.
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Excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service: Excellence is expressed by
Mortar Board members’ dedication to use intelligence, skills, compassion, and
integrity to exemplify the highest ethical standards.
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Accountability: Individually and collectively, Mortar Board members are
expected to act with honesty, integrity, and openness, and take responsibility for
actions and their outcomes. Honor and integrity are fundamental to Mortar Board.
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Honor with commitment: In being selected for membership, Mortar Board
members commit to continue to serve and to actively participate in the Society.
Mortar Board celebrates its history and traditions, and calls upon each member
and each chapter to be responsible stewards of the Mortar Board legacy.
Celebrating over 90 years of scholarship, leadership and service!
www.k-state.edu/mortarboard
www.mortarboard.org
Candidates for Mortar Board membership must have the following requirements:
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Completion of at least 75 credit hours as of January 1, 2014
Cumulative GPA of 3.0
Exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service records
Commitment to involvement in Mortar Board activities throughout the 2014-2015
academic year.
***Important Dates to Remember – please keep***
Friday, February 14, 2014 by 12:00 pm (noon) – Application deadline
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Turn in application to room 103, Leadership Studies Building
Sunday, February 17, 2014 - Selection process begins
*Note: Individual interviews are not part of the selection process based on our national
guidelines. Candidates will be evaluated on the merit of their leadership, scholarship
and service.
Monday, March 3, 2014 – Tapping Day
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New members will be informed of their selection in one of their classes on this
day.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 – Tapping Ceremony and Reception
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Pizza Social – 7:00pm in Student Conference Room, Leadership Studies Building
Tapping Ceremony – 8:30pm in Amphitheater, Leadership Studies Building
Sunday, April 7, 2014 – Formal Initiation Banquet
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K-State Student Union Ballroom – 12:00 noon
Celebration of new members and invited family members/guests
We thank you for your interest in Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society, and
will be happy to address any questions you might have about the selection process.
Please direct any inquiries to Amanda Oakley, Mortar Board Director of Selections:
aoakley@k-state.edu or 785.458.2954
Mortar Board
National College Senior Honor Society
Scholars... Chosen for Leadership... United to Serve
Mortar Board Information Sheet
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY IN BLUE OR BLACK INK
Full Name: _______________________ Phone: __________________
K-State E-mail Address: _________________________
Current Address: ________________________ ZIP: _________
Name(s) of Parent(s): _______________________________
Home Address: _____________________ ZIP: __________
K-State GPA: ___________
Transfer Hours: ____ GPA: ____
Major(s): _________________ Minor(s): __________________________
Total Credit Hours Completed at K-State: _____ Intended Graduation Date: _________
Transfer College: _________________________________
I certify that all of the above information listed is true to the best of my knowledge and realize that Mortar
Board advisors may verify official GPA information and completed credit hours using the Kansas State
Student Information System.
Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
How did you hear about Mortar Board? Select all that apply
Facebook
A friend in Mortar Board
A friend outside of Mortar Board
College or Departmental Listserv
Other:
*Please return completed application to Leadership Studies Building, Room 103.
Membership criteria requires LEADERSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP, AND SERVICE
Please respond to the following questions on separate sheets of paper, typed.
Section I. LEADERSHIP
Leadership is more than simply obtaining a position. Summarize ONE leadership contribution to Kansas
State University or the Manhattan community. What valuable lessons have you learned from this
experience? (150 word limit)
Section II. SCHOLARSHIP
Some types of scholarship may last a short while, but learning is a lifelong journey. How do you plan to
apply what you have learned throughout your collegiate experiences post-graduation? (150 word limit)
Section III. SERVICE
How have your accomplishments related to community service helped shape you into the person you are
today? Please address what service personally means to you. (150 word limit)
Section IV. RESUME
Please attach a one-page resume of your collegiate experiences.
Confidential Preference Form
Name: ________________________
**NOTE TO APPLICANTS**
You only need to fill out this form if you applied to
BOTH Mortar Board and Blue Key. You only need to fill out this form once.
Recognizing the difficulties in serving two very active senior honor societies at Kansas
State, Blue Key and Mortar Board have developed the following agreement:
If you are applying to both Mortar Board and Blue Key, in the instance that both
organizations choose you for their membership, in which organization would you prefer
to be a member?
_____ Mortar Board
______ Blue Key
During the selections process, no member of either Mortar Board or Blue Key will know who
has applied to both organizations, nor will any member know what preferences were indicated.
The form will be destroyed after individual student preferences are honored. If you have any
questions, please contact:
Amanda Oakley
Mortar Board Director of Selections
785.458.2954
aoakley@ksu.edu
Tyler Johnson
Blue Key Director of Membership
620.717.1753
tmj1992@ksu.edu
Please return this form along with your application to:
Leadership Studies Building, Room 103 by
Friday February 14, 2014, at 12:00 pm (noon)
Be sure to put only your preference form in a sealed envelope with
your name on the outside.