“The mission and purpose of Mortar Board, Inc., a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for their distinguished achievements in scholarship, leadership, and service, is to provide opportunities for continued leadership development, to promote service to colleges and universities, and to encourage lifelong contributions to the global community.”
Our values and what we believe:
- Value of the individual: Each member brings to Mortar Board unique qualifications and backgrounds. The Society is strengthened by diversity of membership, by chapter’s respect and support for each member’s worth and dignity, and by member relationships that are positive and just.
§ Excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service: Excellence is expressed by Mortar Board members’ dedication to use intelligence, skills, compassion, and integrity to exemplify the highest ethical standards.
§ Accountability: Individually and collectively, Mortar Board members are expected to act with honesty, integrity, and openness, and take responsibility for actions and their outcomes. Honor and integrity are fundamental to Mortar Board.
§ Honor with commitment: In being selected for membership, Mortar Board members commit to continue to serve and to actively participate in the Society. Mortar Board celebrates its history and traditions, and calls upon each member and each chapter to be responsible stewards of the Mortar Board legacy.
Celebrating over 90 years of scholarship, leadership and service!
Candidates for Mortar Board membership must have the following requirements:
· Completion of at least 70 credit hours as of January 1, 2011
· Cumulative GPA of 3.2
· Exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service records
· Commitment to involvement in Mortar Board activities throughout the 2011-2012 academic year
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