Organizational Management Honours Society Awards Each year, an Organizational Management student from each cohort is selected to receive the Honours Society Award. The selection for this award is completed through a voting process that is held at the end of the 19 months together as a cohort. Votes are collected from all of the students and professors in the cohort, as well as the Professional Programs administration team. Most importantly, each voter considers the following attributes when making their choice: scholarship, leadership, teamwork, positive attitude, and service.
Darya Tower – MOrgM, Class of ‘21 I have often thought about the phrase ‘seek and you shall find’ and how, often times, there is something more to such phrases. With regard to this phrase, the “something more” is another phrase: ‘knock and the door will be opened to you.’ My “knock” came in the form of an email inquiry I sent seeking information on the Master of Organizational Management (MOrgM) program here at Crandall University and ultimately receiving a warm and inviting response. I have always believed that education is the key to success, not only to my individual success, but also to the success of the country in which we live and the world for that matter. Crandall is an established university with a Master of Organizational Management program that allowed me to develop and reach my full potential, and for that I will always be immensely
thankful. I was truly taken aback by this award, and I was speechless for a few days afterwards – not knowing what to say or do. My classmates were an impressive group, to say the least, and I found myself time and again being impressed with their work and their excellent presentations. This being said, I feel my classmates are equally deserving of this award. As peers, they helped to both challenge and support me, therefore I would argue that this award is representative of our collective efforts - not just mine. I began the program afraid to take two courses, but once I started, I soon realized that the professors at Crandall were incredibly supportive and they quickly became instrumental in helping me achieve my educational goal. This award will forever be special to me and I will cherish the many memories, laughs, and conversations that I have had with my classmates and professors here at Crandall. My family was very supportive of me throughout this journey and the importance of family can never be understated. Finally, I am thankful to Crandall University for removing the clouds of doubt that held me back and for providing me with the light necessary to shape me into the person that I have become.
Julie Schofield Simard, BAOrgM, Class of ‘21 I want to thank everyone who has contributed to my successful completion of this program and also those who supported me with this award. The staff and professors that I encountered along the way each contributed to an excellent educational experience that I would recommend to anyone looking to complete their degree. My classmates – who quickly became my friends – made the journey so much more than I expected it to be. At home, my husband took on more family responsibilities while I was busy studying, and my kids (at least some of the time), granted me quiet for class and studying. Now at the end of the program, I celebrate the friendships formed with my classmates, the connections built with the instructors and professors, and the possibilities that a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management will bring me in my career.
With three young kids at home, I am proud that I was able to set an example and teach them that it is okay to further your education in any stage of life. Despite what society may try to tell us, learning is a lifelong process, and it is important to set a goal and work to achieve it.
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