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Learn about the mission and benefits of Kappa Omicron Nu for students and alumni, including scholarships, research grants, leadership opportunities, and professional development programs.
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What is Kappa Omicron Nu? Presentation by • Members of the Kappa Omicron Nu Board of Directors • Sarah Shoffner, Barbara McFall, Sammie Garner, Amelia Brown, Tracey Bridges, Deidra Cody, Anita Coleman • Fall 2005
Mission of Kappa Omicron Nu • The mission of Kappa Omicron Nu is empowered leaders through scholarship, research, and leadership development. • These three domains require • Competencies that provide leadership to professional practice • Skills to empower others to reach full potential • Strong affiliation networks to develop leaders
Benefits to You as Students:Beyond Recognition • Scholar Program Grants • Undergraduate Research Grants • Publication of Undergraduate Research • Fellowships for Graduate Study • Internship Scholarships • Preference for Federal Jobs with benefit of two pay grades higher than entry level • Leadership Opportunities • Leadership & Professional Development
Benefits to You as Alums • National Network of Colleagues • Fellowship and Research Grants • Publication Opportunities • Subscription to FORUM and Dialogue • Archived Articles and Manuscripts • “Cutting Edge” Leadership and Mentoring Training Programs for Career Advancement • Online Courses and Web Site Resources for Leadership and Professional Development
New Directions • Undergraduate Research Initiative – www.kon.org/conclave/UGR_resolution.pdf • A Matter of Ethics Initiative – www.kon.org/conclave/KON_ethics_resolution.pdf • Program Award Topics – www.kon.org/awards/awards.html • Kids & Careers in the Human Sciences • A Matter of Ethics
Required Program • www.kon.org/chapter_files/required_program.html • Professionalism/Career Networking • Making Change on Campus • Writing for Success • Developing a Research Project • Kids & Careers • A Matter of Ethics
Resources • Kappa Omicron Nu Web Site www.kon.org - Search by Using Volumes on Home Page or Site Index • National Kappa Omicron Nu Office 4990 Northwind Drive, Suite 140 East Lansing, MI 48823-5031 Telephone: 517.351.8335 Facsimile: 517.351.8336 E-mail: dmitstifer@kon.org
What Could National Do to Help Your Chapter? • Feedback is important to assure that member owners have input. • Discuss this question in dyads • Share ideas in the large group • Record the ideas on a flip chart • Vote on the two highest priorities • Return feedback to info@kon.org • This information will be compiled nationally for use by the Board in making policy.