Membership
Eligibility & Recruitment:
- Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.6 or better; potential for leadership; commitment to 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 and Fellowship 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
The Graduate School and Fellowship Advisor serves as coordinator for the Deans' Circle program.
- 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