NSCS Announces 2009 Platinum Award Recipients

Contact: Janine Deegan
Phone: 202.454.0995

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washington, D.C. - The following chapters of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars were awarded platinum status-- the highest honor designated to an individual NSCS chapter-- at the NSCS' Honor Gala in Washington, D.C. on August 15, 2009.

• University of California - Los Angeles
• Florida International University
• University of Central Florida
• University of St. Thomas
• Winona State University

"These chapters have truly embraced the ideals of NSCS," said Stephen E. Loflin, NSCS' Executive Director "They have created an engaging experience for their members while giving back to their communities and paving the way for other chapters with innovative programs."

For these elite NSCS chapters, the reward of attaining platinum status is second only to the impact they've had on the community and the bonds it has strengthened between members.

To attain platinum status, chapters are required to hold an induction ceremony for new members, create a student mentoring program, hold campus-wide events to support NSCS' integrity initiative, create an on-campus membership recruitment campaign and engage a campus office in a chapter event.

About NSCS:
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation's only interdisciplinary honors organization to invite first- and second-year college students. Membership is by invitation only, based on grade point average and class standing. NSCS offers members exclusive access to scholarships, career resources, leadership and networking opportunities. NSCS has more than 650,000 members and 240 chapters in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.