...If I, Ja’Vonni Sturgis, have the honor of being selected to become a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, have chosen three problematic situations that I, as a brother would like to change. Being that our band program has a laxed and unorthodox way of doing things, mainly its band members, I’d like to touch on way to change them. First and most outstanding problem is discipline. Reason I say outstanding is because of the level of discipline we had during band camp has really dwindled throughout the season. Second reason is communication, which really is the root of most of our problems. I say this because there seems to a nook in the chain of command somewhere in middle of directors to bandsmen. Third and final problem is fellowship. I as a bandsman in this band feel that our program isn’t really into the team aspect of things at which could be contradictory to the vision that the director has in place....
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...Pledge Patrick Rutenber 2303 Timber Oaks Lane Tallahassee, FL 32304 October 19,2012 Mr. Robert Toggweiler Office of the President Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta Psi Chapter 316 West College Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Beta Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi: I am a student at Florida State University pursuing two different Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Finance. Ideally, through the current process of pledging, I hope to be admitted into Alpha Kappa Psi a well-recognized professional fraternity. With the help of the brotherhood, I hope to become a young professional with the necessary skills to lead, not only myself, but also others towards a brighter tomorrow. Before attending Florida State University I held two different jobs, in addition to volunteering as a coach for little league soccer. Initially I worked for Cuttin Up Lawn and Tree Service for four years. During my time with the company, I was depended upon for thorough completion of tasks and to do these tasks the right way the first time. Much of my time, spent working, was not under supervision, and I had to have initiative and work ethic to do the work on my own. Also, I was an employee of Subway. From my experiences, I learned much of the customer service and communication skills I possess today. Through my time with the company, I learned to effectively interact with both customers and coworkers in a professional setting, and also what it takes to work as a team to accomplish certain goals...
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...The Meme of Fraternities A meme is defined as an idea that can be passed down through generations. One very interesting meme is the fraternity. A fraternity is a group of people who share a common interest, and in most cases is used as a social group amongst males at universities or colleges. My goal is to portray how fraternities were started, where and when they appear, the associations they possess, and how they have adapted over time. According to San Jose` University Division of Student Affairs, the first Greek letter organization was founded at the College of William and Mary in 1776 on December 5th; the same year our country gained independence from Britain. This Greek letter organization named themselves Phi Beta Kappa and its contents were the same as many of the modern day fraternities we see today: they had a motto, rituals, high principles, brotherhood comradery, and a strong will to expand themselves to other colleges and universities. Phi Beta Kappa was originally formed for social reasons as well as to promote academic...
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...Dayton Anthony Hershkovitz daytonhershkovitz@yahoo.com Current Address:204 Clarendon PlaceOrangeburg, SC 29115Mobile: (951) 208-9542 | Permanent Address:2270 Cahuilla St. #166Colton, California 92324 | OBJECTIVE: To use my unique skill set to obtain a career in Management where I can effectively utilize my expertise in human relations, project management, recruitment and retention, and exceptional customer service. EDUCATION: Masters in Business Administration, SC State Expected Graduation: June 2015 South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina Bachelor of Science in Business Management Graduated: May 9, 2014, Magna Cum Laude GPA: 3.5 RELEVANT COURSES: * Managerial & Financial Accounting * Entrepreneurship * Legal Environment of Business * Business Policy | * Principles of Micro & Macroeconomics * Human Resource Management &Development * Quantitative Analysis I&II | * Principles of Marketing * Financial Management * Production & Operations Management | EXPERIENCE: Office of the Dean of Sch. Of Business, Orangeburg, SC Administrative Assistant September 2011 – Present * Organize and file Documents in the office; Responsible for Posting important information * Responsible for attending to and assisting Visitors, Staff and Student via telephone and in person Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Shift Leader July 2013- Present ...
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...BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before 1964 with the intention of serving the African American community. They have always allowed admission to students of all races. There are 107 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States, including public and private institutions, community, four-year institutions, medical and law schools. Most were created in the aftermath of the American Civil War and are in the former slave states, although a few notable exceptions exist. Bowie State University is the oldest historically black university (HBCU) in Maryland. The present-day public university, located in suburban Bowie, Maryland, was founded by the Baltimore Association for the Moral and Educational Improvement of Colored People in 1865. Then known as the Baltimore Normal School, the institution’s goal was to train African Americans to become teachers. The Board of Education provided funding and assumed control of the school in 1908. The school relocated to Prince George’s County and received the name Maryland Normal School in 1914. The first four-year programs began in 1935 and the institution became a state college in 1963. The first graduate degree was in 1970 but Bowie State did not receive university status until 1988, when it became one of the first members of the just-established University System of Maryland. The school’s first doctoral...
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...Bridges’ Transitions is a self-help book that reveals a model on transitioning through difficult times in a person’s life. Using examples and straightforward notes Bridges was able to effectively deliver his explanations. Although it wasn’t a strenuous read, the topics he went over were interesting and helped detect my own transitioning process upon self-reflection after reading the book. Right from the beginning of the read, many things Bridges say make me think to myself about how it makes sense but also made me realize that I never thought of what he mentioned in the way that he stated it. However, the part of the book that made me ponder the most about my previous transitioning processes was Chapter 5, where Bridges discussed “the five aspects of the natural ending experience: disengagement, dismantling, disidentification, disenchantment, and disorientation” (109, Bridges). This chapter particularly made me reflect on my last 2 years of transitioning from someone who was overly dependent on my girlfriend and someone who was too comfortable with the small community of friends I’ve known from my high school back home in Myanmar and someone who was resistant and unopen to stepping out of my comfort zone to meet new people and make new experiences. The first step of disengagement during this transition was when my relationship ended and my daily and weekly routine that I’ve grown to ease into ended abruptly. At first coping with such a major change in my life was unbearable...
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...was during this great experience that many of our customers encouraged me to pursue a career in sales and marketing because they felt this would be a natural fit for me based upon my many interactions with them. During my time at Butler I was elected as President of my social fraternity and have served in elected positions on the Interfraternity Council, Student Government, the business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi, as well as the Butler American Marketing Association. In addition, I was elected to Beta Gamma Sigma and Mortar Board, both are honorary societies and selection is based upon academic achievement, volunteerism and service to the University. My experience in these organizations has enabled me to develop my leadership abilities and to learn the importance of working collaboratively as a team. During my time at Butler I’ve also learned to solve problems and to sharpen my critical thinking skills as a result of the experiences I gained in my Real Business Experience class. I was responsible for marketing our product and it was important for us to be first to market so that we could get it out in time for students to consider buying to take home for the Christmas holidays. One of my fraternity brothers who graduated two years ago was fortunate to be hired by Anthem as an Account Specialist and because we still live together I’m able to...
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...Culture at Tennessee State University Observing the unique culture of Tennessee State University. Founded in 1912, Tennessee State University (TSU) is a comprehensive, urban, coeducational, land-grant institution. There are currently two locations. There is the 500-acre main campus that nestles in a beautiful residential neighborhood along the Cumberland River, and the downtown Avon Williams campus that sits near the center of Nashville’s business and government district. There are many students that come from all across the country. These students bring many different cultures that make Tennessee State what it is today. In 1909, the Tennessee State General Assembly created three normal schools, including the Agricultural and Industrial Normal School, which would grow to become TSU. The first 247 students began their academic careers on June 19, 1912, and William Jasper Hale served as head of the school. Students, faculty, and staff worked together as a family to keep the institution operating, whether the activity demanded clearing rocks, harvesting crops, or carrying chairs from class to class. The school gained the capacity to grant bachelor’s degrees in 1922, reflecting its new status as a four-year teachers’ college. By 1924, the college became known as the Agricultural and Industrial State Normal College and the first degrees were awarded. In 1927, “Normal” was dropped from the name. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the college grew in scope and stature under...
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...Content A fraternity (Latin frater : "brother") is a brotherhood, although the term sometimes connotes a distinct or formal organization and sometimes a secret society. A fraternity (or fraternal organization) is an organized society of men associated together in an environment of companionship and brotherhood; dedicated to the intellectual, physical, and social development of its members. History There are known fraternal organizations which existed as far back as ancient Greece and in the Mithraic Mysteries of ancient Rome. Analogous institutions developed in the late medieval period called confraternities, which were lay organizations allied to the Catholic Church. Some were groups of men and women who were endeavoring to ally themselves more closely with the prayer and activity of the Church; Others were groups of tradesmen, which are more commonly referred to as guilds. These later confraternities evolved into purely secular fraternal societies, while the ones with religious goals continue to be the format of the modern Third Orders affiliated with the mendicant orders. The development of modern fraternal orders was especially dynamic in the United States, where the freedom to associate outside governmental regulation is expressly sanctioned in law. There have been hundreds of fraternal organizations in the United States, and at the beginning of the 20th century the number of memberships equaled the number of adult males. (Due to multiple memberships, probably only 50%...
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...Evening Post. Thurber soon after had gotten a job working at the New Yorker thanks to E.B. White, his long time friend. While working at the New Yorker white and Thurber share an office, at this time they worked together to collaborated on their first book which was called “Is sex Necessary”. “If you’re in the mood for some New Yorker humor, that deals with sex, and mocks the science of sex, then this book is for you.” (Shaun Miller). This book is an inappropriately sexual book that I would not recommend to children, but many adults find the sex jokes in the book hilarious. This book features James Thurber's stretches and E.W. White's amazing intelligence on sex. After talking for years about writing a play together, Thurber and fellow Phi Kappa Psi brother, Elliot Nugent, finally accomplished their plans for making a play. In 1940 one of Broadway's greatest hits called “The male animal”. Later on this play was recreated into a movie two years later. Thurber wrote nearly 40 books, and won a Tony Award for the Broadway play, A Thurber Carnival, in which he often starred as...
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...Jaries Thomas Dr. Forrest-Carter ENG 3302-01 05 December 2011 The Research Essay Commencing in 1837, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were established to serve the educational needs of African Americans. Cheney University of Pennsylvania marked the beginning of educational opportunities for blacks. Prior to the time of their establishment, and for many years afterwards, blacks were generally denied admission to predominately white institutions (PWI). As a result, HBCUs became the principle means for providing postsecondary education to black Americans. In an address made by former U.S. President George Bush, he stated: “At a time when many schools barred their doors to black Americans, these colleges offered the best, and often the only, opportunity for a higher education” (“HBCUs and Higher Education Desegregation”). Historically Black Colleges and Universities provide valuable educational opportunities for African Americans. Although there have been continual controversies concerning the place and role of these institutions within the larger framework of higher education, over the years changes have occurred in the functions and perceptions of these establishments (Roebuck and Mury 1). In Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Congress officially defined an HBCU as an institution whose principal mission was and is the education of black Americans (“About HBCUs”). Even after the abolition of slavery in 1865, the African American population...
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...Fraternity Hazing Google App Integrated Collab https://www.google.com.ph http://www.planetpapers.com http://www.gannett.cornell.edu http://www.termpaperwarehouse.com 1. Hazing (subjecting newcomers to abusive or humiliating tricks and ridicule) has always been seen as a secretive campus activity when it comes to fraternities and pledging. As a result, Dr. Mark Taff resorted in his article that, "..a series of 168 cases of injuries and deaths related to fraternity hazing activities...[occurred] in the United States between 1923 and 1982" (2113). Young college men are being hospitalized and even worse, dying, just for a couple of friends that give them a sense of belonging. The major causes of hazing are the students' wanting a sense of belonging in a big college campus, the college's infrequent knowledge of what occurs in fraternities, and the unwillingness of fraternities to change tradition. Since hazing has been around for more than a century, one cannot expect the practice of hazing to stop all together. It will probably take years before hazing perishes from the fraternity scene. Nevertheless, until an end is put to hazing, solutions can be used to make hazing less common, until it no longer exists. These solutions that may be able to put an eventual stop to hazing, in the long run, are better education about fraternity hazing, stricter laws to prevent hazing from occurring, and more intervention from college administrators. Stories of hazing incidents are...
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...Samuel more Walton John Agbatekwe September 10, 2015 Humanity/ 102 Professor Sherna Armstrong Sam Walton a 20th century genius Sam Walton, one of the most brilliant and successful businessmen in history, he was the founder and former CEO of one the largest retail business company in the world today. Sam Walton is the definition of success and he proved it by opening the largest retail business in the world. He transformed the way people shop in the United States of America and around the world. He brought in a great change in the tactic of business. In 1945 when he bought his first Wal-Mart store from the Butler brother, the store was only making $72000 a year. But shortly after he took over the store, he turned it into a $250,000 yearly store. Sam Walton is the epitome of success and as of today he is worth over 149 billion dollars (Samuel M Walton 1992). Samuel Walton’s early life Samuel was borne born on March 29, 1918 at Kingfisher, Oklahoma to Thomas Gibson Walton and Nancy “Nannie” Lee. Samuel, his brother (James) and his parent lived in kingfisher, Oklahoma until 1923, when they moved to chesterfield Missouri, where his father worked as a mortgage man. Samuels’s family moved around a lot from one small to another. When Samuel was in eighth grade at Shelbina, he became the youngest Eagle Scout in the state history and shortly became a recipient of the distinguished Eagle Scout award from the boy’s Scout of America. Samuel’s parents did not have money growing...
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...Jack Welch Management Institute JWI 510 Leadership in the 21st Century 10/23/2015 Abstract In this paper, I will discuss my leadership profile in depth. This will include my experiences and aspirations. I will address how these experiences have impacted be as a leader. Next I will discuss my Leadership strengths and how I plan on augmenting them going forward. I will also detail how Than I will detail my areas of Leadership in need of improvement, and provide a clear-cut action plan for improving these specific areas. With both my areas of strengths and areas in need of improvement, I will discuss how it directly is connected to my DISC profile and emotional intelligence. Following will be a conclusion of what is written in the body of this essay. Introduction ¨Ensure that everyone understands lives and breathes the organization vision, and that reward systems encourage and reinforce desired behaviors¨ (Welch, 2005, P. 843). This quote from Jack Welch's book Winning embodies the very model I have chosen to pursue my career. There has not been a single team I have been on that has won, completed or achieved a goal without every member believing in the vision. In a perfect world, every team would automatically have this installed within each member from the start. However, we do not live in a perfect, and these are concepts that have to be taught, modeled and transferred over to the next person. I took this concept and applied it to my days before entering...
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...Wesley Bannan Professor Carlton WRT202 29 April, 2013 Making College Policy Stricter Due to Alcohol Consequences Excessive alcohol consumption is a serious problem on college campuses. Students are divided into groups known as light, moderate, and heavy drinkers. While consuming alcohol a light drinker will have one to four drinks, a moderate drinker will have between five and nine drinks, and a heavy consumer may have ten or more drinks in a single session. Kevin E. O’Gradey, a professor who earned his Ph. D. in 1980 from the University of Connecticut, states, “Heavy drinkers could be differentiated from moderate and light drinkers on age of onset of alcohol use, illicit drug use, and frequency of illicit drug use”. The consumption of five or more drinks in a row for males or four or more for females at least once in a two-week period is defined as binge drinking. Binge drinking is associated with the use of a variety of other illicit drugs. The College Alcohol Study, which includes thousands of students from 119 different colleges, states, “a strong relationship is observed between the frequency of binge drinking and past-year use of marijuana . . . amphetamines, LSD, other hallucinogens . . . with frequent binge drinkers being the most likely to have reported use of these other drugs in the past year” (O’Gradey). Heavy alcohol use by college students remains as much of a current public health concern today as it was a decade ago. The consumption of alcohol has many physical...
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