YSU PIN AWARD FOR OuTSTANdINg gRAduATINg STudENT lEAdERS ClAY MilleR

HOMETOWN: Wooster, Ohio

MAJOR: Integrated Mathematics Education

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT:

Honors College (Member, Fall 2018 ‐ Spring 2023) • BCLASSE Dean's Dozen (Chair, Fall 2020 ‐ Spring 2021)

• Residential Housing Association (President, Fall 2020 ‐ Spring 2021; National Communications, Fall 2019 ‐ Spring 2020)

• Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity (President, Spring 2020 ‐ Fall 2020; V.P. of Member and Community Engagement, Spring 2022 ‐ Fall 2022) • Presidential Mentors (Member, Fall 2020 ‐ Spring 2022)

• Order of Omega Greek Honors Society (Secretary, Fall 2020 ‐ Spring 2021; Vice President, Fall 2021 ‐ Spring 2022)

• Presidents Residential Housing Association (President, Fall 2020 ‐ Spring 2021)

• YSU Robotics (Educational Outreach, Spring 2021)

• Greek Campus Life Council (Social Media, Fall 2021 ‐ Spring 2022)

• Interfraternity Council (President, Spring 2022 ‐ Fall 2022) • Rich Center for Autism Research (Classroom Assistant, Fall 2018 ‐ Spring 2020) • Office of Alumni Events (Data Analyst, Spring 2021 ‐ Spring 2022) • Academic Success Center (Mathematics Tutor, Fall 2022) • First Year Student Services (Peer Leader & Ignite Leader, Fall 2022)

COMMUNITY SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

Wooster Trinity Church Free Breakfast Program (Cook and Server, Fall 2018 ‐ Present) • Angel's for Animals (Volunteer, Fall 2020 ‐ Spring 2021) • Pink Ribbon Cheer Classic (Volunteer, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, & Fall 2021) • OH Wow (Volunteer, Fall 2020 ‐Spring 2021)

IN CLAY’S WORDS:

“I believe that I will leave a legacy of someone who truly cared. I've always cared deeply about our school and its reputation. At national conferences, I was always proud to represent our school well amongst all other institutions. I think this place has a lot of good to offer, and I love talking about it every chance I get. Beyond YSU, soon after I arrived in Cafaro Residence Hall, I also fell in love with the Mahoning Valley and have enjoyed being integrated into this new community. When regarded by my teachers, I will be regarded as someone who cared enough to do more than what was expected. I am an avid learner and reader, and I never missed an opportunity to further enrich my academics. When regarded by my fellow student, I think that they will remember me as someone who cared to fight. In my time, I served on the BCLASSE Dean's Dozen and the Presidential Mentors as a voice for the student body. In these positions, I was able to bring forward the ideas of my peers to a bigger audience and really push for positive change for our students. From my first day to my last semester, I have always truly cared about YSU, because it cared so dearly for me.”

ADVISOR’S THOUGHTS:

“Clay is very involved on campus both inside and outside of the classroom and has developed into a very passionate leader that quickly earns the respect of his peers. Beyond his extensive involvement in Greek Life, Clay has without a doubt shown a commitment to service. He has given countless hours through Sigma Tau Gamma, PRHLs service opportunities and served as an IGNITE Ambassador. Clay always approaches situations with professionalism and a determination that is contagious. Once you get to know Clay, it is not surprising that he has chosen a teaching profession. He never stops teaching brothers or fellow peers, while continuously applying knowledge from his own experiences and by learning from others.”

– Carrie Anderson, Associate Director, Student Activities

“Clay Miller exemplifies what it means to be a hard-working, well-rounded YSU student. Highly involved on campus and dedicated to his career path, Clay brought the same level of organization and dependability to his work in the Office of Alumni Engagement. He was charged with managing multiple data projects, and other office duties, in the midst of a cumbersome database conversion. His meticulous attention to detail was essential in correcting data, coding involvement, researching alumni, and providing valuable information to other departments. Without a full-time staff member serving data needs at the time, Clay filled a crucial void in our operations. He has the maturity and professionalism of someone with years of experience.”

– Heather Belgin, Director, Alumni Engagement