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New Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapters
UNIVERSITY OF ALBANY
RHO ZETA
MARTIN UNIVERSITY
UPSILON PI
HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
UPSILON OMEGA
CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
OMEGA RHO
RE-ESTABLISHED CHAPTERS
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
ETA UPSILON PI
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY
OMEGA MU
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Gabrielle Hill | 2019 Scholarship Recipient
Raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and passionate about art and design, Gabrielle Hill is currently a senior at Salem College, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Design with a concentration in Interior Design. In November 2018, Gabrielle was inducted into the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. Prior to her time at Salem College, Gabrielle obtained an Associates in Arts degree from Forsyth Technical Community College, graduated with honors and received the Dr. Dallas Herring Student Achievement Award.
Gabrielle, knows firsthand the challenges and sacrifices an adult student must face when seeking a higher education and the importance of scholarship opportunities. These opportunities aid dreams into reality, brings value to one’s education and makes degree completion victorious.
When Gabrielle isn’t vigorously working on her own art and design, She maintains a part-time position as a Design Associate for a small company, that specializes in home downsizing, organizing and interior design. She enjoys going to art museums, spending time with her family and spotting iconic chair cameos.
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society is committed to helping students like Gabrielle achieve their dreams! You can help us make their academic dreams come true by making a donation.
2020 William C. Hine Awardee | Elizabeth Kane
Elizabeth Kane is a professional in the area of adult pedagogy and the delivery of courses in non-traditional formats. Upon leaving her first career, Ms. Kane served as an advisor, mentor and director of the School of Professional and Continuing Studies (SPCS) at Saint Peter’s University for less than one year before being promoted to Dean in 2007.
Among her many accomplishments, she was responsible for moving the school from trimesters to 8-week hybrid terms, a model which is still in effect today. Her vision was, and continues to be, to facilitate degree completion by offering the convenience of online learning with the option of attending class face to face on a limited basis to bolster the confidence of adult learners.
While at SPCS Ms. Kane was the founding councilor for Alpha Sigma Lambda, introduced evening convocation and honors ceremonies to recognize working students, started a scholarship specifically for SPCS students, and revamped the experiential learning process for the benefit of working adults.
As the Associate Vice President for Adult, Graduate and Online Education at Centenary University, Ms. Kane continues to serve nontraditional students. In just over a year she has revamped the leave of absence policy, changed the definition of full-time studies and added two majors and five concentrations, all designed for the success of nontraditional learners. She continues to be an advocate for policies and procedures which may not align with traditional University model but which are created to recognize the unique needs of this vulnerable subset of undergraduate students.
Ms. Kane serves has served as consulting expert for other schools in the adult realm, has overseen the development of fully online programs at both institutions, created advisory boards of students, faculty and corporate partners to identify areas of opportunity, and oversees curricula with a focus on traditional academics partnered with practical experience.
Learn more about the William C. Hine Award.
Carolyn Witrock | 2019 Scholarship Recipient
I am honored to have been chosen as a recipient of an Alpha Sigma Lambda Scholarship award as a student attending Rider University’s College of Continuing Studies. Being inducted into the Omega Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society has provided this opportunity to be a recipient of this generous award. My passion and determination to complete my education has contributed to my academic success.
“Making the decision to come back to school to complete my academic career has its challenges, especially as an older adult and a mother of an eight year old daughter. However, my passion for Applied Behavioral Analysis and to help children with disabilities has driven me to succeed.”
I desire to contribute more to our family needs and finishing my degree will enable me to do that. After overcoming adversity growing up, I did not have the financial support to be able to go to college after I graduated High School, thus pushing my schooling off further. My husband is older and it is difficult for him to continue working two jobs at his age. We also have an eight year old daughter that is ill and is currently being treated at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Being awarded this scholarship will definitely aid in some of the financial burden that comes along with attending school. I am deeply grateful for that!
I transferred from Bergen Community College, but it had been twelve years since I had been in a classroom as a student. Since I have returned to Rider University in the fall of 2017, I have a 4.0 GPA. I am a full time student, ready to complete my last semester as an undergraduate at Rider. Besides having the honor of being inducted into the Omega Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society and now being a recipient of a scholarship award, I am a member of Psi Chi International Honor’s Society for Psychology, an Andrew J. Rider Scholar in the top 1% of my class, have made the Dean’s List every semester, and have also had the honor of receiving the Shirley Johnson Prize award in Psychology for the highest GPA.
“Coming back to Rider has opened doors that I didn’t even know were possible for me.”
I have always wanted to work with children with disabilities. I have been volunteering with Thea’s Star of Hope for nine years now. I was trained in how to care for Thea, a little girl with an Optic Glioma brain tumor. I also volunteer at Limitless Behavioral Services in Lawrenceville NJ, where I help children with Autism and other disabilities with social skills on Saturdays.
Through the science of Applied Behavioral Analysis, these individuals can be empowered to become independent and self-sufficient. They deserve to be able to function in society and feel confident in their ability to do so. Although I want to work directly with Autistic and disabled children, there are various settings and professions that ABA can be used. ABA is not limited to Autism. Learning and studying the science of Applied Behavioral Analysis these past two years, I have come to realize the endless possibilities and miracles that exist for individuals with disabilities using ABA. This would never have been possible, had I not come back to complete my academic career.
“I could not be completing my academics without the financial assistance from Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society. For that, I am forever indebted with gratitude to Alpha Sigma Lambda.”
Alpha Sigma Lambda awards scholarships to assist nontraditional students financially while earning an undergraduate degree. You can help by making a donation and help us provide scholarships to other students like Carolyn who are continuing their education.
Jessica Curtis | 2019 Scholarship Recipient
Jessica Curtis, originally from California, served 6 years in Air Force Special Operations as an airborne linguist. She crewed gunships and was the first female linguist to qualify on the CV-22 Osprey.
She has since studied wildlife biology at Eastern New Mexico University and wants to continue her education in bioinformatics and computer science. Jessica enjoys video games, fostering dogs, and spending time with her husband, Brock, and son, Noah.
Alpha Sigma Lambda awards scholarships to assist adult learners financially while earning an undergraduate degree. You can help us continue to support nontraditional students by making a donation and provide assistance to other students like Jessica who are on their continuing education journeys.
Learn more about Alpha Sigma Lambda Scholarships here.
Upcoming Events
Alpha Sigma Lambda staff and board of directors will be representing ASLHS at the following upcoming conferences.
ACHE 2019 Conference: Partnerships: Innovation & Collaboration
October 14-16, 2019 | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Register for the Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter Councilor Breakfast being held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at the Omni Interlocken Hotel in Bloomfield, CO. The ASLHS Board of Directors and Home Office Staff will be present to meet you and assist you with any needs that you may have. We are looking forward to seeing you!
$25 per person
NACADA | The Global Community for Academic Advising Annual Conference
October 20-23, 2019 | Louisville, Kentucky | Kentucky International Convention Center
Alpha Sigma Lambda is a proud Silver Sponsor of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education 2019 Conference
St. Louis, Missouri | October 8 -11, 2019
Mikela A. Mulleneaux | 2019 Scholarship Recipient
Currently serving in the United States Air Force, I am pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Networks and Cyber Security through the University of Maryland Global Campus. My passion for the Cyber Security field bloomed upon first enlisting in the service as a systems administrator. Upon completion of my degree, I hope to further my education through IT Certifications as well as obtain a Master’s degree. In my free time, I enjoy producing music, writing, and running.
“I am so very honored to be a part of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society and want to thank everyone who gave me this opportunity.”
Alpha Sigma Lambda awards scholarships to assist adult learners financially while earning an undergraduate degree. You can help us continue to support nontraditional students by making a donation and provide assistance to other students like Mikela who are on their continuing education journeys. Learn more about Alpha Sigma Lambda Scholarships here.
Spring 2019 | Board of Directors Meeting at Eastern Illinois University
Photo 2019 June Board Meeting @Eastern Illinois University 7.22.19
The Board of Directors recently met in Blair Hall at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. The home office of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society has been located in Blair Hall on EIU’s campus since 1996.
The Alpha Sigma Lambda Board of Directors met on June 22, 2019, at Eastern Illinois University for the mid-year meeting. There were many agenda items discussed, including the celebration of the 75th anniversary in 2020-21. At the conclusion of the meeting, the board toured the beautiful EIU campus.
Featured in the photo(s):
Alpha Sigma Lambda’s Past President and current Executive Director, Esther Powell (left) and Treasurer, Maria Altobello (right) snap a photo while touring the beautiful Doudna Fine Arts Center on the campus of Eastern Illinois University.
The Alpha Sigma Lambda board members stayed at the Unique Suites Hotel in Charleston. Robin Rennels, Cheryl Hines, and Sharon Nichols enjoy the evening relaxing at the Brick House Bar and Grill inside the hotel.
Matt Hlinka, Maria Altobello, and Guy D’Onofrio show off their ASLHS pride by wearing ASLHS matching ball caps.
The Alpha Sigma Lambda board members and office staff stop for a photo in front of the ‘Old Main Castle’ also known as the Livingston C. Lord Administration Building at Eastern Illinois University following the board meeting.
Pictured left to right are: Matt Hlinak, Society President; Esther Powell, Society Past President; Karen Cordova; Society Secretary; Regis Gilman, Executive Director; Robin Rennels, Office Manager; Shelley Hintz, Vice President; Back row: Guy D’Onofrio, Asset Manager/Assistant Executive Director; Cheryl Hines, Member-at-Large; and Sharon Nichols, Office Assistant. Maria Altobello, Society treasurer (front).
Tanika Woodard | 2019 Scholarship Recipient
“I am a native of Mobile, Alabama, and I have been pursuing my Bachelor’s degree at the University of Mobile. This scholarship will allow me to afford to student teaching this coming academic year. After graduation, I plan to obtain a degree in Counseling. I was also inducted into our Iota Eta Sigma Lambda in January 2019.”
Alpha Sigma Lambda awards scholarships to assist adult learners financially while earning an undergraduate degree. Make a donation and help support students like Tanika Woodard on their academic journeys. Learn more about Alpha Sigma Lambda Scholarships here.
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