The biggest mistake an honor society adviser makes is assuming that the adviser before was doing it all the right way. While unfortunate, when an honor society chapter is "passed on" from one adviser to the next, the new adviser picks up and continues along, never questioning how or why things are done the way they are done. It is imperative that an honor society adviser understands the NHS/NJHS Constitution and how it must be carried out. The adviser needs to know that the chapter they are running is legit and meaningful.
Our Fall Honor Society Advisers' Workshop has been the number one training tool for honor society advisers from their first year to their 20th year. Covering everything from member selection to dismissal and discipline, this will help you grab hold of all the loose ends and make sense of your job as an adviser!
ON THIS PAGE:
- Who Should Attend?
- Benefits and Content
- Sample Agenda
- Current School Year Location & Date
- Registration Information: Fees, Payments, Online Registration
- Maps / Directions / Address
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Our Fall Honor Society Advisers' Workshop is beneficial for any chapter adviser as well as school administrators and faculty council members. Our workshop will dive into the nuts and bolts of the constitution, your school's bylaws, the selection process, induction, discipline and dismissal, service projects, faculty council and member obligations. It is important to have a fluid connection between advisers and their administrators and the faculty council and this workshop is open to all of those that have a hand in their school's honor society chapter.
BENEFITS & CONTENT
The role of the honor society adviser is to carry-out the National Constitution and their chapter bylaws. Once students are selected and inducted as members, advisers must make the experience meaningful for the members. Chapters should engage in leadership training, service projects, school improvement and student recognition throughout the year.
SPECIFIC CONTENT ADDRESSED
- National Constitution
- Chapter bylaws
- Faculty Council
- Membership selection / non-selection issues
- Student Information Forms
- Selection process by the Faculty Council
- Discipline, probation, dismissals
- Executive officer selection and obligations
- Service Projects
- Student ownership
- Unique student cases and concerns
- Legal issues and liability concerns
- Technology tools
- Resources
SAMPLE AGENDA
Our workshop is packed from the start to the finish, so please plan transportation and after-school commitments accordingly!
8:30 - 9:00 AM, Registration & Morning Snack (included in registration fee)
9:00 - 11:45 AM, Morning Session (see content addressed, above, for details)
11:45 - 12:15 PM, Lunch (included in registration fee)
12:15 - 1:45 PM, Afternoon Session (see content addressed, above, for details)
1:45 - 2:15 PM, Final Q & A Session
CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR DATE & LOCATION
October 13, 2009 (Tuesday)
This conference will take place at the MELG Building, home to MASSP and MASC/MAHS offices. See Directions link, below.
REGISTRATION: FEES, PAYMENTS, ONLINE REGISTRATION
Conference Rate: $100 per person
REDUCED RATE FOR MASC/MAHS MEMBERS: $80 per person
We recommend registering at least one month before a conference. Registrations received within two weeks of the conference will only be accepted if space allows. Register early to reserve your space and be aware of the Cancellation Policy, below.
CANCELLATION POLICY
A cancelled registration will ONLY be refunded if the request is made at least ONE WEEK prior to the conference you registered for. Cancellations after that point will NOT be refunded and will be invoiced for. Any increases will be taken only if space is available at that conference.
PAYMENT METHODS
Payments may be made by check and/or credit/debit card.
Please make checks payable to MASSP Student Leadership and mail to:
MASSP, 1001 Centennial Way, Suite 100, Lansing, MI 48917. Please reference the adviser's name and conference date & location somewhere on the check or in an enclosed document. Checks can also be hand-delivered to the conference you are attending.
Credit cards can be processed during online registration, or...
To make a credit/debit card payment over the phone, call 517.327.5315.
As soon as your registration is entered into our system, you will be invoiced every month.
MAPS / DIRECTIONS
Location/Facility addresses and maps, as well as links to their websites and their phone numbers can be viewed on our Maps/Directions page. Please know which facility you are looking for, as the page has ALL the locations/facilities we use throughout the year.
