Dear Current UNL Student, Omicron Delta Kappa Is a National Leadership Honor Society That Recognizes and Encourages Superior

Dear Current UNL Student,

Omicron Delta Kappa is a National Leadership Honor Society that recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership, and exemplary character. Membership in Omicron Delta Kappa is a mark of highest distinction and honor.

Omicron Delta Kappa was founded December 3, 1914, at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia by fifteen student and faculty leaders. The society recognizes achievement in: · Scholarship · Athletics · Campus or community service, social, religious activities, and campus government · Journalism, speech and the mass media · Creative and performing arts Chartered here at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in November 1998, the members of The Circle have ideal character, responsible leadership and service in campus or community life, superior scholarship, genuine fellowship, and consecration of democratic ideals. Emphasis is placed on the development of the whole person, both as a member of the college community and as a contributor to a better society.

What makes The Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa a unique society at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln is our inclusion of undergraduate and graduate students and faculty as active members of our leadership circle. We strive to bring members of the University community together on a basis of mutual interest, understanding, and collaboration.

The Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa has established and participated in a variety of activities that fulfill the Omicron Delta Kappa ideal by continually connecting with faculty, staff, and other student organizations.

If you have questions concerning the selection process, completing the application, or Omicron Delta Kappa, contact a member of the Membership Committee:

Trevor Jorgensen [email protected] Vicki Liu [email protected] Michael Shively [email protected] Gillian Tvrdik [email protected]

Members of the 2015-2016 class: Joshua Abels, Taylor Brown, Andrew Fehr, Sam Fuller, Kelsey Harrington, Annie Himes, Nate Hoffman, Logan Husa, Trevor Jorgensen, Kenzee Kucera, Kaitlin Kueny, Kelli Kuntz, Vicki Liu, John Ryan MacDonald, Jennifer Nawrocki, Cody Preisler, Taylor Schelstraete, Michael Shively, Taylor Shueth, Emma Thomas, Gillian Tvrdik, and Megan Tynecki.

Return your completed application in a sealed manila enveloped labeled “Omicron Delta Kappa” to 106 Canfield Administration Building by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2016. If applying to more than one senior honor society, one preference form is also due at this time, but separate from your application. APPLICATION FORM

Return to 106 Canfield Administration by 4:00 p.m on Friday, January 22, 2016.

To qualify for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Undergraduate students must have completed at least five semesters as a full-time student (three semesters for transfer students) at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. 2. Senior or Graduate Student standing during the 2016-2017 school year. 3. Cumulative grade point average must be in the top 35% of class within respective college. 4. An achievement of distinction in one of the five areas of leadership listed on this application.

Name (First, Middle, Last)______

Date______Student ID______Birthday______

College(s) ______# of Credit Hours Earned______

Major(s)______Minor(s)______

Class Year______Expected Graduation Date______Cumulative GPA______

Email Address______Phone Number______

Current Address______

Parents’ Names______

Permanent Address______

By signing below, I give my permission for the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs to verify my class standing and grade point average. I also acknowledge that all information provided on my application is accurate. I realize that Omicron Delta Kappa is an active society and has regular weekly meetings. I understand that failure to sign will disqualify me from eligibility for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa.

Signature ______

I. Resume

Please create a detailed resume listing all of your college activities that relate to the Omicron Delta Kappa “Idea” of the five major phases of campus life (Note: For evaluation purposes, do not include your name on any of the following information. Applicants need not be involved in all five phases to apply.):

1. Scholarship (i.e. membership in honor societies; awards; research projects; scholarly papers presented) 2. Athletics (i.e. Intramural sports; varsity sports) 3. Campus or Community Service/Social and Religious Activities (i.e. membership in organizations; volunteer activities; campus and community service {beyond those required for membership within a specific group} 4. Journalism Speech and Mass Media (i.e. participation in Daily Nebraskan, Cornhusker Yearbook, and other publications; membership in forensics or debate, involvement in KRNU) 5. Creative and Performing Arts (i.e. participation in university ensembles; theatre and dance productions (beyond class requirement); art exhibits; writings published)

II. Letter of Recommendation

Please include one sealed letter of recommendation in a signed envelope.

III. Essay Questions

Using a separate sheet of paper for each question, answer the following questions. Please limit each answer to 300 words.

1. Describe who or what inspired you to pick your major. 2. Pick one organization (on or off campus) you are passionate about and explain why. If you feel this question will be better answered through a creative project, feel free to do so. Either option will be weighed equally. 3. When is a time you worked with someone different than yourself to accomplish a common goal? How did you embrace this difference? 4. Why do you want to be a member of Omicron Delta Kappa?

On this form, list your spring semester class schedule with all weekly extra-curricular activities (Including location of classes and organization meetings).

Meeting Time/Days Activity/Class Location Professor/Contact Info

______

Any student who applies to more than one UNL senior honorary must complete this confidential preference form. This form will be viewed only by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. No member of any senior honorary will know who has applied to what organizations, nor will any member know what preferences were indicated. This form will be destroyed after the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs assures that individual student preferences are honored.

If applying to all three organizations, please rank the order of your preferences by placing a “1” next to your first choice, a “2” next to your second, and a “3” by your third.

I, ______(print name), if chosen for membership in multiple senior honoraries would prefer membership in this order:

______Omicron Delta Kappa ______Mortar Board ______Innocents Society

______Signature Date

Please return this form separate from your application in a sealed envelope addressed to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 106 Canfield Administration Building by 4:00 p.m. on January 22, 2016. On the outside of the envelope, please write “Confidential Preference Form.”You need to submit this form only once for all three organizations.