National Society for Leadership & Success

What has this organization done to positively impact student life on campus this year?

“With this being the first year of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) being a chapter on campus, it is vital to the organization to impact student life to the greatest extent. Once a student registers to become part of the organization, the NSLS executive board is with them every step to allow a personalized leadership experience for every member! This organization fosters leadership and allows students to work collaboratively to grow their skills and make meaningful connections. Every NSLS member has to complete four steps to be inducted into the lifetime organization. These steps include orientation, leadership training day, speaker broadcasts, and success networking teams. These steps rightfully challenge each student and allow them to be the best they can be!”

Successes and challenges this organization has experienced since its founding.

“One of the successes NSLS has had is the environment it creates for all members during the events it hosts. NSLS ensures a comfortable, stress‐free, and fun environment for all members, no matter what event is hosted. NSLS understands that some students may feel uncomfortable talking to others during events such as orientation or the success networking teams. Regardless, the environment NSLS creates cultivates casual and enjoyable discussions so that even shy students feel relaxed! Although growing the member’s leadership skills is very important to the organization, creating an environment that allows growth is even more important!”

“One challenge the NSLS faces is the decreasing number of students coming to the events in person. To be inducted into NSLS, students must complete the four steps outlined above. These four steps are offered in‐person and online, as some members cannot attend every event. Unfortunately, the online offerings have caused a decrease in attendance to in‐person events. Due to this, NSLS has created a point system to increase attendance at in‐person events. Members who attend the most events get awards and recognition; at every event, there is a chance to win prizes such as gift cards.”

“Another challenge NSLS has had is figuring out how to engage all members, so everyone feels a part of the organization. This was a challenge as members come from all different backgrounds. For example, some members take only online courses, so they are not familiar with the campus; some members are commuters making it difficult for them always to make it to campus for events; and almost all members have jobs or other responsibilities, making it a challenge to commit all their time to NSLS. Due to this challenge, NSLS decided to increase the number of events hosted to allow members a better chance to participate.”

About the novA AWARD

puRpoSe

Recognizes a newly registered student organization exhibiting initiative in organizational development and strong potential to contribute to the quality of life as a recognized student organization at Youngstown State University.

CRiteRiA

• Contribution to the overall YSU community (i.e., students, staff, faculty, programs)

• Contribution to the community through service projects

• Contribution to the development of its members

• Demonstrated commitment to the organization’s purpose and those served by it

• Communication with related YSU departments and other student organizations

SeleCtion

The Nova Award is selected by the Student Awards Committee based upon application materials submitted.

NSLS Officers:

President: Cassandra Snopik

Vice President: Rebecca Catlos

Treasurer: Hannah Labonte

Secretary: Morgan Scott

SNT Coordinator: Elizabeth Williams

Fundraising Chair: Nina Alachniewicz

Membership Chair: Evan Fink

Social Events Chair: Gabe Vass-Gal

Society Events Chair: Isaac Russo

Community Service Chair: Alicia Lonsinger

Media Chair: LeeAnn Harsha

About the Club SpoRt of the YeAR AWARD puRpoSe

Recognizes a club sport that has not only had success on and off the field of play but has shown positivity and good sportsmanship week after week.

CRiteRiA

• Success on both on and off the field of play

• Demonstrates club culture

• Excels in community service and outreach

• Strong student leadership

• Communication with Club Sports Administration

• Competes at a high level

• Shows good sportsmanship

SeleCtion

This award is selected by the Campus Recreation Coordinator of Competitive Sports & Summer Camps and his/ her designee(s) based on nomination materials submitted.