Sponsors/Exhibitors Friday, November 8, 2013: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sponsors/Exhibitors Friday, November 8, 2013: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel (Grand Ballroom Foyer)
Dorothy Mitstifer, Association of College Honor Societies
The Association of College Honor Societies is a visibly cohesive community of national and international honor societies, individually and collaboratively exhibiting excellence in scholarship, service, programs, and governance. A coordinating agency for these societies in chartering chapters in accredited colleges and universities, the Association sets high priority in maintaining high standards, in defining the honor society movement, and in developing criteria for judging the credibility and legitimacy of honor societies.
Ann-Marie Stephenson, Educational Testing Service
At nonprofit ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research.
Jeffery Penedo, EF College Study Tours
Shaping the future begins by building on the past. And as a part of EF Education First—the worldwide leader in international education—we have a solid foundation to build on.
For almost half a century, EF has helped break down barriers of language, culture and geography. We're driven by a desire to create a more connected, informed and dynamic world, and we're powered by a global network of 25,000 teachers, 9000 staff and 400 schools and offices in more than 50 countries. Most of all, we're determined to put education first.
Dana Faught, The Fund for American Studies
The Fund for American Studies is an educational non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1967, the organization's stated goal is to “prepare young people for honorable leadership by educating them in the theory, practice and benefits of a free society."
Eric Impraim, Geico
GEICO stands for Government Employees Insurance Company. Puzzled, are you? Well, the name goes back to the beginnings of the company. Founder Leo Goodwin first targeted a customer base of U.S. government employees and military personnel. Today, of course, the company has grown to provide insurance to a wide range of customers, whether they're employed by Uncle Sam or the private sector.
Renanda Dear, Georgia State University
Georgia State University, an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely diverse backgrounds.
Centered in the historic financial hub of downtown Atlanta, the university provides more than 32,000 students with unsurpassed connections to the city's business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations.
Julie Lohr, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad has over 20 years of experience working within the field of international education serving both students and advisors. We are a leader in study abroad known for high-quality, full service programs with excellent value in a wide range of locations throughout Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Asia, and Europe.
Holly McCaleb, Golden Key International Honour Society
At Golden Key, we are more than good students; we are scholars. We believe in the power of knowledge to transform lives and change situations for the better. We enjoy academic challenges and strive for excellence in our fields. We are not bookish; we are learned.
Cathy Lester, Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company
Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company is an architecture and planning company specializing in developing honors space.
Mary Todd, Phi Kappa Phi
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi's international community is a unique blend of students, academicians, and corporate and civic leaders from all fields of endeavor. Membership in Phi Kappa Phi recognizes and rewards academic success. Equally important, the Society provides its members access to exclusive resources and benefits designed to serve their academic and professional needs.
Naomi Yavneh Klos, Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola University New Orleans is a private, co-educational and Jesuit university located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Originally established as Loyola College in 1904, the institution was chartered as a university in 1912.
Nancy Clark, LSU Honors College
The Honors College at Louisiana State University provides an intimate learning environment with all the resources of a major research university by offering small interdisciplinary classes, valuable opportunities for independent research, and mentoring relationships with some of LSU's most prominent faculty. The LSU Honors College is led by dean Nancy Clark, who joined the University in 2002. In recent years, the Honors College has produced LSU's Rhodes, Truman, Goldwater, and Soros scholars.
Sherice Evans, National Society for Collegiate Scholars
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is not your average honors organization. We recognize academic achievement and provide opportunities for members to develop leadership skills. Members positively change their campuses and communities by participating in service activities as they prepare for future endeavors like internships, graduate school, and careers. Along the way, members often make valuable connections with fellow high-achieving students. This involvement can make college a more rewarding experience.
George Gumerman, Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University is a public university located in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and has 36 satellite campuses in the state of Arizona.
Eric Hurwitt, SMART Scholarship Program
The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion.
Shaine Marsden, Texas A & M University
Texas A&M is the state's first public institution of higher education. With a current student body of more than 50,000 and a physical campus of more than 5,200 acres, Texas A&M is also among the nation's largest universities. Its origins, however, were much humbler. Texas A&M owes its origin to the Morrill Act, approved by the United States Congress on July 2, 1862.
Leban Goldman, University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida has come a long way since its inception in 1963. It is now a thriving, multi-campus university, with more than 59,000 students and nearly 200 graduate degree programs. In addition to its physical growth, UCF has become a prominent player in graduate education, offering innovative corporate partnerships, world-renowned faculty, and cutting-edge research.
Maren Robinson, University of Chicago Graduate Programs
Since 1892, the University of Chicago has welcomed scholars and students who are committed to creative inquiry that transforms how we interact with and understand the world. We pioneered the field of sociology. We discovered the structure of DNA and new species of dinosaurs. We were the first to calculate the speed of light, and we illuminated Mesopotamian civilization with the Assyrian Dictionary. More than 80 Nobel laureates, 16 percent of all recipients since the award was first given in 1901, have been associated with the University of Chicago, including eight currently on the faculty. University of Chicago's graduate and professional students have an unparalleled opportunity to work with a community that produces ideas consistently recognized for their impact on the world.
Julia Frederick, University of Louisiana Lafayette
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, or UL Lafayette, is a coeducational, public, research university located in Lafayette, in the U.S. state of Louisiana.
Scott Delcourt, University of Maine-Orono
Located in the town of Orono along the banks of the Stillwater River, the University of Maine offers a strong traditional education at an affordable price. The state's land-grant university and the flagship institution in the University of Maine System, UMaine is one of New England's premier universities. We help students create success stories—with a wide variety of programs and opportunities—and we do so with world-class faculty members, nationally recognized research; first-rate facilities; a friendly, safe atmosphere; and easy access to some of the best year-round recreation sites in the nation.
Karen Goss, University of North Texas;
Jay Walls, University of North Texas
As one of the nation's largest public universities and the most comprehensive in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, we are dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to our 36,000 students. UNT is a student-focused public research university with 12 colleges and schools offering 97 bachelor's, 81 master's and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized.
Chelsea Brooks, University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a state research university in San Antonio, Texas, United States. With 30,968 students, it is the largest university in San Antonio and the eighth-largest in the state of Texas. Its three campuses span over 747 acres of land, with its main campus being the largest in the University of Texas System. UTSA offers a wide array of academic studies, with 133 undergraduate, 51 graduate and 24 doctoral programs. In 2012 and 2013, it was selected by Times Higher Education as one of the best universities in the world under 50 years old.
Kelly Eaton, Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, nonprofit organization serving hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and other countries by providing selected students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C. for academic credit. The largest program of its kind, The Washington Center has 70 full-time staff and more than 50,000 alumni, many of whom are in leadership positions in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
