Southwestern Student Leadership Candidate

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TU-14-photo-Laszik-Stephanie Stephanie Laszik
Candidate for Southwestern Student Representative, 2014-2015
Graduate Student, Epsilon Omega Chapter, University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Positions, other memberships, offices, etc., currently or recently held:

  • Sigma Tau Delta: Epsilon Omega Chapter Member since 2012
  • Publication Committee President 2012-2014
  • Vice-President Fall 2013-2014
  • Other: Phi Alpha Theta 2013
  • Sigma Alpha Pi 2012 (National Engaged Leader Award)
  • Walter Prescott Webb Historical Society 2012 (Secretary, 2013)
  • Spanish Club 2012
  • Significant Practicum Experience: Pixels, Panels, and Prose, Tyler, TX, 2013 (Presenter)
  • Student Research Conference, Tyler, TX, 2013 (Presenter)
  • Phi Alpha Theta 2014 Biennial Convention, Albuquerque, NM, 2014 (Presenter)

Explain why you are running for office and comment on any skills, experience, or personal qualities you possess that would contribute to your performing the following duties: promoting communication among chapters other than your own, producing official publications, assisting your Regent, serving on the Student Leadership Committee. Further comments or ideas are encouraged. Include your region and your first and last name at the top of the page. Please do not include sensitive personal information in your essay. Candidate essays will be displayed publicly before the election. Do not exceed 500 words:

As a seasoned representative of student interests through my contributions to various academic organizations, I would be honored to rise to the occasion and offer my dedication to the interests of my fellow Southwestern Sigma Tau Delta members. With a firm belief in the opportunities and necessity in networking, I will promote communication across the Southwestern region and further develop active participation throughout chapters. I look forward to having the opportunity to represent my chapter and region and assist the Regent and Student Leadership Committee in the following year. The ability to promote the core beliefs and goals of Sigma Tau Delta is important to the continued growth, success, and integrity of the field of English studies.

There is still time to apply for a student leadership position for any region. Simply bring your completed application form to the convention and turn it in at the convention registration desk any time before the Regional Networking meetings on Thursday afternoon.

Eastern Student Leadership Candidate

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Courtney Dunn
Candidate for Eastern Student Representative, 2014-2015
Junior, Theta Kappa Chapter, Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA

Positions, other memberships, offices, etc., currently or recently held:

Explain why you are running for office and comment on any skills, experience, or personal qualities you possess that would contribute to your performing the following duties: promoting communication among chapters other than your own, producing official publications, assisting your Regent, serving on the Student Leadership Committee. Further comments or ideas are encouraged. Include your region and your first and last name at the top of the page. Please do not include sensitive personal information in your essay. Candidate essays will be displayed publicly before the election. Do not exceed 500 words:

I have decided to run for a student representative position for two specific reasons. The first reason I have decided to run is to gain the professional knowledge that is sure to accompany such a position. The second reason is to meet and connect with new people. Although I am currently involved in many organizations at my university, I recognize the benefits of expanding and meeting new people in new places.

Throughout my college career, I have held numerous student leadership positions pertaining to my Psychology and English majors. I have worked in the Psychology Department at Bloomsburg University for over two semesters. This position provides me with the opportunity to interact with students and faculty on a daily basis. This therefore allows me to gain experience communicating effectively and providing useful information in response to questions and concerns. Along with this job, I am an officer in the Psychology Association in which I assist in planning and facilitating numerous volunteer and group events. I also co-manage and update the Psychology Association Facebook page and therefore am responsible for informing fellow members about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Volunteering has been a passion of mine from the start of my college career, and so I enjoy getting other students involved. I have accumulated over seventy hours of community service during my college career. By getting involved with the community and campus organizations, I have not only learned how to be organized and prepared. I have learned how to care for others and help them reach their goals.

Along with volunteering and providing assistance for campus events, I am a GRE preparation program instructor. In this position, I am responsible for holding preparation classes and instructing students on how to improve their English and writing skills. I am also a writer for “The Voice”, the university newspaper. I have recently received my own column and put a lot of time and research into my articles in order to guarantee the validity of each piece. This position requires meeting deadlines, coming up with new material, and having a clear understanding of the needs and interests of college students. In addition to my articles published each week, I have had a piece published in “Warren”, the university literary journal. I will also be presenting a piece at the 2014 Sigma Tau Delta International Convention.

Over the past few years, I have gained a great amount of new knowledge and skills. I have learned to be organized and prepared for the benefit of a larger group. I have learned to communicate effectively with both students and faculty. I have even had the benefit of being published for a larger audience. By running for a student representative position, I am simply hoping for the opportunity to put these skills and this knowledge to use. By doing so, I hope to gain new experiences for myself as well as the people I am privileged to work with.

There is still time to apply for a student leadership position for any region. Simply bring your completed application form to the convention and turn it in at the convention registration desk any time before the Regional Networking meetings on Thursday afternoon. 

Eastern Student Leadership Candidate

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Schollert head shotJeanette Schollaert
Candidate for Eastern Student Representative, 2014-2015
Junior, Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter, Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

Positions, other memberships, offices, etc., currently or recently held:

  • Founder and President, Beyond the Page Book Club (May 2012 – Present)
  • Humanities Tutor, Chatham University PACE Center (August 2012 – December 2013)
  • Vice-President, Sigma Tau Delta Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter (April 2013 – Present)
  • Executive Vice-President, Chatham College for Women Student Government (April 2013 – Present)
  • Social Committee Chair, Chatham Scholars Advisory Board (Fall 2013 – Present)
  • Late Night and Traditions Coordinator, Chatham University Office of Student Affairs (October 2013 – Present)

Explain why you are running for office and comment on any skills, experience, or personal qualities you possess that would contribute to your performing the following duties: promoting communication among chapters other than your own, producing official publications, assisting your Regent, serving on the Student Leadership Committee. Further comments or ideas are encouraged. Include your region and your first and last name at the top of the page. Please do not include sensitive personal information in your essay. Candidate essays will be displayed publicly before the election. Do not exceed 500 words:

I am running for Student Representative of the Eastern Region in order to build connections and collaboration throughout the region to foster a more engaged community. My experience as Vice-President of the Alpha Delta Lambda chapter at Chatham University has greatly inspired my desire to expand the connections between chapters. As Vice-President, I assisted in organizing the fourth annual Revise the World Carson conference at Chatham University this past fall. Although the conference was a success, greater participation in the Eastern Region could better improve chapter relations resulting in increased support of fellow society members’ events. In addition to the Revise the World conference, I encouraged submissions to the international convention through classroom visits and advertising, as well as implemented member recruitment strategies to grow the Chatham chapter into a more vibrant community.

I believe I have the experience necessary to facilitate community growth on a regional level. Beyond my involvement in the Sigma Tau Delta chapter, I also serve as Executive Vice-President of Chatham Student Government as well as founder and President of Chatham’s Beyond the Page Book Club, a student organization designed to foster community among Humanities majors and book lovers across disciplines. Through these endeavors, I have planned various events such as monthly student organization advocacy forums, two annual Banned Book Week celebrations featuring insightful speakers, volunteering at the Squirrel Hill Carnegie Library’s Read Across America and Halloween celebrations, as well as book drives with Better World Books. It is through the Book Club that Chatham began its relationship with Better World Books, hosting two drives during the 2012-2013 school year that yielded enthusiastic results. After my induction to Sigma Tau Delta last spring, I learned of the honors society’s partnership with the Better World Books organization, and began plans to expand the book drive to encourage maximum participation. As a result, this spring, Chatham will sponsor a drive that includes not just the Book Club and the university’s Sigma Tau Delta chapter, but also the Creative Writing Club, collaborating to further the progress of a mission dear to each literary organization.

After a successful year of chapter leadership, I hope to continue working for this organization that provides such valuable opportunities for students. Be it a trip to Savannah to connect with members from across the country, presenting a critical work in front of peers and professors at a local conference, or donating books to advance literacy and sustainability on a global scale, Sigma Tau Delta is committed to encouraging the absolute best from its members while stressing a collaborative spirit. I hope to continue this mission as a Student Representative for the Eastern region, furthering greater chapter relationships to produce a more synergized region of the society.

There is still time to apply for a student leadership position for any region. Simply bring your completed application form to the convention and turn it in at the convention registration desk any time before the Regional Networking meetings on Thursday afternoon.