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NATIONAL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
During the 1982 National Convention, the chapter delegates unanimously
approved a proposal by the Michigan State University chapter to establish
a fourth position on the national council. This position, entitled the
national student representative (NSR), was established to provide direct
student input into the decisions of the national council.
Objectives in Selecting a National Student Representative
To recognize an outstanding undergraduate member of Golden Key
National Honor Society.
To provide undergraduate member leadership at the national
council level of the Society.
To allow an individual channel for undergraduate members'
viewpoints, advice and recommendations to be heard by the national
council regarding issues concerning the undergraduate members.
Powers and Duties of the National Student Representative
To attend and participate as a voting member in all meetings of
the national council for a one year term, beginning with the
representative's selection in August.
To solicit the views of undergraduate members in all discussions
of the national council.
The selection process of the national student representative is outlined
in the following pages. Nominations must be received by the national
secretary no later than April 30.
Selection Criteria for an Undergraduate Member
To be an eligible candidate, the individual must have been an
undergraduate member of Golden Key National Honor Society for at least
six months prior to his/her selection by the regional student
representatives at the national convention in August.
To be an eligible candidate, the individual must be enrolled as an
undergraduate, a graduate or graduate professional student at a college
or university that has an active Golden Key chapter during his/her term
of office.
Selection Procedures
Each chapter may nominate one outstanding member for consideration, by
submitting a nominating brochure, as described below, to the
national secretary on or before the last day in April of the year he/she
is to be nominated.
A nominating brochure shall consist of not more than nine pages of
standard typing paper, bound in a lightweight, flexible cardboard binder.
The following information shall be typewritten in the upper center of the
front cover:
(first line) candidate's name
(second line) year of nomination
(third line) name of chapter
No other wording or decoration shall appear on the cover.
The inside pages of the brochure shall be typewritten on one side of each
page only, and only in the following order:
page 1, a one page essay stating the candidate's goals and
objectives as national student representative
page 2, a certified transcript of grades, including the most recently
completed semester or quarter, prior to nomination
page 3, begin not more than two pages describing the nominee's activities
in Golden Key
page 5, begin not
more than two pages devoted to listing college employment and extracurricular
activities, offices and honors, with explanatory matter where necessary
page 7, letter of recommendation from the chapter advisor (in the event
that the chapter advisor is a current member of the national council, a
letter from an honorary member or other individual approved by the
chapter advisor shall be substituted)
page 8 and 9, not more than two letters of recommendation from responsible
people knowing the candidate (professors, employers, etc.).
Note:In the event that there are less than four pages devoted to Golden Key
and campus activities beginning on page 3, the ensuing page numbers shall be
advanced accordingly; however, no additional material or letters of
recommendation shall be permitted.
Variation from the above physical description, content and order shall be
deemed sufficient grounds for disqualification from consideration for
the position of national student representative.
The national council will review each nominating brochure and select in
May the three outstanding candidates who will be interviewed at the
national convention held each August. The three finalists should be
registered by their respective chapters as convention delegates. The
selection of these three candidates will be based on the following four
criteria:
a. Outstanding service to Golden Key
b. Good character
c. Scholarship
d. Student (campus) activities
At the national convention, each finalist will be interviewed by the
national student representative and regional student representatives.
This group, through the national student representative, will select the
new national student representative for the upcoming year. In addition,
each national student representative's name, chapter and year of office
will be inscribed on a pennanent award plaque at the Golden Key National
Honor Society Headquarters.
In the event that the national student representative is unable to
fulfill his/her obligations, the first runner-up shall be named as successor.
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