Zlokovich Attends Association of College Honor Societies meeting

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College Honor Society Leaders Meet in Boston

Martha S. Zlokovich, Ph.D., former Southeast Missouri State University psychology professor and current Executive Director of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, attended the annual council meeting of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS), in Boston, Massachusetts, February 18-21, 2010. Dr. Zlokovich and 60 others leaders from across the country focused on how to promote programming to accomplish their missions, increase revenue, share management responsibilities, and create partnerships for member societies that will lead to more effective operations in lieu of today's economy.

Bill Suneson, co-founder and President of the Next Generation Insurance Group, and colleagues from Bank of America and Liberty Mutual discussed ways honor societies could create partnerships that would be exclusive to their membership. These professionals imparted valuable information that would help to improve society visibility as well as yield positive financial returns for non-profit organizations.

Associate Dean Christopher Bosso, of Northeastern University in Boston, shared ideas about the role of honor societies and their social responsibilities. He affirmed that even though academic achievement is a major factor driving the honor society mission, the role of member societies should be toward promoting understanding of and service to the global community.

John Kusenski, director of pre-law programs and associate professor from North Carolina Central University, shared legal considerations regarding Honor Society Governance: Membership Organizations and the ABA Model Nonprofit Corporation Act.

The Dean of Students at Boston University, Kenneth Elmore, communicated valuable information regarding global issues, community development, and social justice concerns that need to be on the radar of student members of honor societies.

Elaine Leibsohn, Vice President of National Action Strategies at America's Promise Alliance, was the keynote speaker at the closing banquet and she disclosed information on honor societies and social action strategies. In her role with America's Promise, she leads the organization's national service learning campaign, business engagement, experiential learning, and career exploration initiatives.

Nancy Hensel, from the Council for Undergraduate Research, participated in a panel discussion with students in support of undergraduate research. Later, Will Marlow, President and Co-founder of Alumni Fidelity, discussed the importance of a positive alumni base for member societies. His company hosts an on-line fundraising platform for schools and non-profits.

The Association of College Honor Societies is dedicated to its 67-member council, which builds cohesive communities for national and international honor societies that exhibit excellence in scholarship, service, and governance. The national office is located in East Lansing, Michigan.

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