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Membership

Eligibility & Recruitment:

• Cumulative G.P.A. 3.4, leadership and service activities
• First semester freshmen are identified by their achievements in these areas and evaluated on involvement during their first semester at Marist
• Second semester freshmen are contacted and then invited to join
• Upperclassmen are eligible and may be invited by the Dean on a rolling basis
• Coordinated by the Graduate School Advisor
• Final selections are made by the Deans and the Academic Vice President

The Benefits

The Deans provide a special role for members:

• Advise their students directly or select an advisor appropriate to the student's curriculum
• Build relationships with students through individual meetings and special events
• Identify possibilities for research or extra curricular activities and connect students with mentors

Faculty and administrators serve as coordinators for the Deans' Circle program:

Shawn Shieh, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Meg Franklin, Interim Fellowship Advisor

• Liaison to faculty and administrators
• Facilitates application process for fellowships/scholarships
• Helps to identify opportunities and provide resources through workshops and information sessions
• Develops programs and events