Garnet & Gold Scholar Society
June 2012
The Garnet & Gold Scholar Society (GGSS) encourages student involvement beyond the classroom and reflection in the areas of Leadership, Internship, Service, International and Research.
“I have every intention of using this program to get a job offer or get into a grad program.” - Garnet & Gold Scholar
Program Completions The GGSS finished year two with over three times more students completing the program requirements. Since Spring 2011, 129 students have been recognized as Scholars.
Students Completing GGSS by Engagement Area 140 97
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photos: Above: Garnet & Gold Scholar Society Ceremony, Spring 2012 page 2: Top: Garnet & Gold Scholar Society Medallion; Bottom: Garnet & Gold Scholars, Spring 2012
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Leadership
Global Perspective 41 of the 129 GGSS Scholars have traveled to Spain, Italy, United Kingdom, Russia, South Africa, and other countries across the globe!
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Internship
Service
2011-2012
Making a Difference GGSS graduates have completed over 52,000 hours of service to the community!
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International
Research
TOTAL COMPLETIONS
2010-2011
Academics Garnet and Gold Scholars outperform their GGSS-eligible peers in the classroom with a statistically significant (p < 0.05) higher GPA. • GGSS graduate grade point average: 3.497 • Eligible FSU graduates not completing GGSS grade point average: 3.361