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Build a Campus Relations Program:
Reviewing Resumes
Reviewing
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If you recruit on many campuses, you realize how much time it takes to recognize key organizations, activities, and honors that help you target appropriate students. We have summarized information to help you to review Carolina students' resumes:
Academics
GPA/QPA
Our grading system is on a 4-point
scale, where 4 points = A. Students may refer to either a GPA (grade
point average) or QPA (quality
point average), which are the same. A student may receive gradations
such as "B+" or "B-," which are reflected by different
point values. See here for a grade distribution [link to text from doc-Spring
2004 Senior Class GPA] for the last graduating class.
Dean's List
A student is named to the Dean's List each semester
in which she/he 1) has a 3.2 with no grade lower than a C for 15 or more
hours, or 2) a 3.5 GPA with no grade lower than a C for 12-14 hours.
Order
of Omega
This national greek leadership honor society
is limited to the top 3% of sorority and fraternity members.
Phi Eta Sigma
The
national scholastic honorary for first-year students requires 15 academic
hours with a GPA of 3.5 and no grade lower than a C.
Phi Beta Kappa
A student in the Division of Academic Affairs may
be selected to this academic honorary as a Junior with a 3.85 GPA and
75 credit hours
or as a senior with a 3.75 GPA and 105 credit hours. Less than 1% of
college seniors qualify for this high honor.
Golden Key National Honor Society
An
academic national honorary based on ranking in the top 15% of the junior
or senior class.
Gamma
Sigma Alpha
This
national greek academic honorary requires a 3.5+ GPA.
Scholarships/Awards/Special Programs
John Motley Morehead Award
Called
the "most prestigious merit scholarship program in the
U.S," this award is patterned after the Rhodes Scholarship and emphasizes
leadership potential, academic excellence, character, and motivation.
There are approximately 60 Morehead Scholars chosen each year from high
schools throughout the U.S. and Great Britain. No one may apply for this
Award, but must attend an eligible secondary school and be recommended
by its Morehead nominating committee. The John Motley Morehead Awards
provide four-year all-expense-paid scholarships, travel, and summer internship
stipends.
North Carolina Fellows Program
Approximately 20 entering students are selected from
over 300 applicants each year to participate in this four-year leadership
development program. Students are selected based on exceptional leadership
potential, responsibility, intelligence, creativity, and social sensitivity.
They attend leadership retreats and interact with community leaders.
James M. Johnston Award
This Award is presented by the University to entering
students with superior academic and leadership ability. The most respected
scholarship given by the University, the Johnston Award varies according
to financial need and ranges from $500 to the total cost of education.
Joseph E. Pogue Scholarships
All North Carolina students are
eligible for this scholarship, with special attention to outstanding
minority students.
Marvin B. Smith Scholarships
Eligible students for this scholarship
include juniors and seniors in the School of Business Administration,
based on academic
achievements and financial need.
Honorary Service Societies
Order of the Golden Fleece
Recognizes
outstanding endeavors, especially contributions to the University community.
Selection is based on character, leadership, and prominence in special
fields.
Order of the Grail-Valkyries
Selection
is based on leadership, scholarship, character, and outstanding service
to the University.
Order of the Old Well
Recognizes
students who have shown unselfish commitment and service to fellow students.
The Society of Janus
Recognizes students who have made outstanding
and lasting contributions to the quality of residence hall life.
Student Life
Residence Hall Association
An elected, student-run legislative body which helps institute and maintain
policies related to residence halls.
Golden Laurel/Society of Janus
These residence hall honoraries
select students who have excelled in leadership and service to residence
hall life.
Resident Assistants
Students serve as sources of information,
advise, and enforce rules for groups of students in the residence halls.
Orientation Commission/TOPS
The Testing and Orientation Program Session is designed
to introduce entering students and their parents to college life. Selected
students serve as Orientation Counselors to a group of entering students.
Campus Y
Many
students perform volunteer work through one of the 27 programs of the
Campus Y.
This includes the Big Buddy program (similar to Big Brothers/Big Sisters),
working with juvenile offenders at the Dillon School, nursing home visits,
tutoring, etc.
Alpha Phi Omega
This
service organization sponsors activities such as the campus Community
Chest fund-raiser, Red Cross bloodmobile, and campus tours.
Carolina Union
Activities Board
This
board is responsible for student programming. Student officers plan a
wide range of programs including concerts, speakers, and human relations
workshops. Many students serve on the Board's 11 committees.
Order of the Bell Tower
This
service honorary is the student alumni organization and serves as a link
between students, alumni, and the University.
Questions, comments? Email us
at ucs@unc.edu
919-962-6507
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