Annual Report 2013-2014 NSCS

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2014 ANNUAL REPORTTHE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS

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2014 ANNUAL REPORT

CONTENTSLetter From the Founder & Chief Executive Officer

NSCS Mission

NSCS Values

NSCS Members Matter Most

Who We Are

Board of Directors

Community College Honorary & Advisory Board Members

NSCS Honorary Board of Regents

2013 National Leadership Council

2013 Alumni Board

NSCS Chapters

NSCS Growth and Statistics

Inaugural Chapters

Finances

What We Do

NSCS Chapters Make A Difference

NSCS Publications

NSCS Partners

The NSCS Community

The Society of Torch & Laurel

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I hope you are reading this following a summer filled with fun, relaxation, travel, or whatever helps you recharge and flour-ish. The coming of fall is always a great opportunity to pause, catch our breath af-ter busy summers, and find new inspiration to close out the year well.

This year alone, NSCS has reached three enormous milestones that I could only have dreamed about when I founded the organization in 1994. First, we welcomed in February our one millionth lifetime member! I was overjoyed and humbled to realize that a relatively young organi-zation could have impacted so many lives for good. Then, in April, we celebrated our 20th anniversary with a very special gala event that brought together so many of the friends who have been part of our journey – from leaders like the Honorable General Colin Powell, who drew from years of experience to remind us of the impor-tance of service and education, to current chapter officers and members who are using their NSCS experience to shape, chase, and realize their dreams. It was an incredibly significant opportunity to re-flect on the roots of everything we have accomplished, the present life and leader-ship of the organization, and the potential

that lies in the next twenty years. Finally, in July, another crazy idea became a reality when we held the first ever ScholarCon®! Hundreds of students came together for four days of daring to take risks, dreaming of their futures, and discovering the tools, resources, and inspirational relationships that will help them succeed.

I’m so thankful to be able to look back at these achievements – but I don’t intend to stop there! Milestones are also opportunities to look at the future with fresh eyes. When we gather to celebrate our fortieth anniver-sary, what new crazy ideas will we be able to say became reality? What tangible value will we have added to the lives of our next million members? How will we have maintained and developed the member experience so that high-achievers are recognized and elevated at every stage of their lives? These are the questions that will actively shape our efforts as we look ahead because, as we always say, members matter most.

Thank you for helping us reach this point; without each of our members, friends, and partners, this crazy idea could never have become such a thriving community (over one million strong!). I hope you’ll continue the journey with us!

Stephen E. LoflinFounder & Chief Executive OfficerThe National Society of Collegiate Scholars

FROM THE FOUNDER


WHAT WE BELIEVENSCS Mission: We exist to recognize and elevate high achievers.

NSCS ValuesSCHOLARSHIP

NSCS offers over one million dollars in scholarships each year to help our members attain their goals and commend them for their outstanding aca-demic excellence as well their leadership and service achievements.Schol-arships are one of the most direct ways NSCS impacts our members and we are continually adding new and diverse scholarships to reach and assist as many members as possible.

LEADERSHIP NSCS members are high-achieving students and leaders on campuses nationwide – making leadership an important part of their college career and future goals. Members who are engaged with their campus chapter develop a variety of leadership skills through service, mentorship and net-working, which will help provide transferable skills and a professional edge over others after grad-uation.

SERVICENSCS is comprised of members who go the extra mile to make a difference within their communities. Through service, NSCS members are able to reach out to those with fewer opportunities, take action and initi-ate change in their communities.

Emily Schutzenhofer (left) NLC President 2014-2015, with Rylee Stenberg (right), NLC Member after attending a

2014 board meeting.


QUOTES & TESTIMONIALSMEMBERS MATTER MOST

“I honestly believe our info session was so packed because we advertised with the promise of a representative from the National Office (I’m sure the free pizza helped too!). Having our Member Engagement Representative at the meeting truly demonstrated to our potential members that the National Office is supportive of the Chapter’s efforts and of the individual students’ academic accomplishments.”JILL MITCHELLChapter Advisor, Northern Virginia Community College

“I love NSCS. It really is a great society that I feel like all college students should strive to be a part of. The opportunities they provide will help you in the long run. I’m getting the experience now that will help me later on in life. Not to forget, they are keeping me on track encouraging me to keep my 3.4 and higher! It’s such a great society.”

RACHEL SOLOMON NSCS Member, Howard University

As a member of NSCS, or more specifically an officer, I’ve learned what it takes to make a successful event come to fruition. To someone who is considering the possibility of joining NSCS, I would say it’s an invaluable society that’s definitely worth becoming a part of because it’s all about the members. Everything we plan and do is to help the members do community service, network, or strengthen some other necessary skill.”

KAYLEE MATHEWSChapter Vice President, Community Service

Rochester Institute of Technology

“I started the Northern Kentucky University chapter and was inspired because I wanted to be able to help students at my school reach their full potential. It is often hard at my university to receive not only financial aid, but also the resources, encouragement, and opportunities that NSCS has to offer. By bringing NSCS to NKU, I was able to reach out to those who needed a little push in the right direction.”

HOLLY RITCHIE NSCS Founding Officer, Northern Kentucky University

Being a part of NSCS is like being a part of a giant nerdy family. NSCS has provided me with friendships with others outside of

my major as well as multiple opportunities for my voice to be heard. When I first joined and became an officer, I knew only one

other person on the officer board. Now, as the president, I feel comfortable voicing my opinions with my board and I love that we

are more than just ‘co-workers,’ we are real friends. My experience with NSCS at UVA have been one of the best parts of my college

experience.” CHI ZHANG

Chapter President, University of Virginia Engaging Race Award Recipient

NSCS provides [community college students] an opportunity to make connections with folks at the institution to which they’re aspiring to transfer so when they get there they already know people and don’t feel lost trying to navigate the maze of a new institution. Having a group that you’re already familiar with to make that transition easier is great. NSCS is student focused so it will give them a leg up if you will, to make that transfer.”

DR. BELLE WHEELAN President, Southern Association of Colleges

and Schools Commission on Colleges & Co-Chair, NSCS Community College Honorary Board


The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)

is an honors organization that recognizes and

elevates high achievers. NSCS provides career and

graduate school connections, leadership and service

opportunities and offers over one million dollars in

scholarships annually. NSCS members are deeply

committed to scholarship, leadership and service

and as a result, are impacting their campus and local

communities every day.

WHO WE ARE



BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Summer, Chair

FounderTalenginEducation:

B.A., Psychology, Seattle University

Anne BerkowitchCo-founder and CEO of SelectMindsEducation:MBA, Finance, MIT’s Sloan School of ManagementB.S., Applied Math and Biology, Brown University.

Susan HoffSenior Vice President, Community InvestmentUnited Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc.Education:B.A., Bilingual/Bicultural Education, Ft. Lewis College

Dr. Stacy L. JonesDirector of Student Involvement and LeadershipUniversity of AlabamaEducation:B.A. Communication (Advertising and Graphic Design), University of AlabamaM.A. Education (Higher Education Administration), University of AlabamaEd.D. Education, University of Alabama

Mira King President National Leadership Council 2013-2014Education:Majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology The Pennsylvania State University

Jillian KinzieAssociate Director, Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research and the NSSE Institute for Effective Educational PracticeEducation:Ph.D., Higher Education, Indiana University Bloomington

Stephen E. Loflin CEO & Founder The National Society of Collegiate ScholarsEducation:B.S., Marketing, University of South CarolinaM.S., Higher Education, Florida State University

Stephanie MorrillExecutive Vice President National Leadership Council 2013-2014Education:Majoring in Business Administration and MusicUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln

Larry Solomon Accenture, PhiladelphiaNorth America Operating OfficerEducation:B.S. Business Administration, The State University of New York at Albany


NSCS HONORARY BOARD OF REGENTS

Joan Ganz CooneyChairman, Sesame Workshop

Marian Wright EdelmanFounder and President, Children’s Defense Fund

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Director, W.E.B. DuBois Institute for Afro-American Research

Daniel GoldinAdministrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (1992-2001)

Vartan GregorianPresident, Carnegie Corporation,New YorkPresident, Brown University (1989-1997)

Alexis M. HermanSecretary of Labor (1997-2001)

Peter R. KannChairman and CEO, Dow Jones & Company (1991-2006)

James V. KimseyFounding CEO and Chairman Emeritus, America Online, Inc.

Wendy KoppCEO and Founder, Teach For America

J.W. Marriott, Jr.Chairman & CEO, Marriott International, Inc.

Federico F. PeñaManaging Partner, Vestar Capital PartnersSecretary of Energy (1997-1998)Secretary of Transportation (1993-1997)

Richard W. RileySecretary of Education (1993-2001)Governor, South Carolina (1979-1987)

Harold T. ShapiroPresident, Princeton University (1988-2001)

William C. Steere, Jr.Chairman Emeritus, Pfizer (since 2001)

Harris WoffordChairman, America’s PromiseCEO, Corporation for National Service (1995-2002)

Bob Woodward Associate Editor, The Washington Post

COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADVISORY BOARD Dr. Paula Gastenveld, Chair

Provost, Southside Virginia Community College

Bruce BermanDirector, College Foundation and Community RelationsGolden West College

Casandra Balssingame PresidentWashington Career and Technical Education Center

Angela Cabellon Director, Department of Human ResourcesMD Department of Human Services

Dr. Charles A. DownsFormer PresidentVirginia Western Community College

Dr. Ramona EdelinExecutive Director DC Public Charter School Association

William Flynn Managing Director EmeritusNational Council for Continuing Education and Training

Dr. Pradeep Ganguly Exectutive Vice President, Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation


Dr. Charles A. Green Former ChancellorHouston Community College System

Erica Wheelan Heyse National DirectorThe Congressional Award

Michael Holmes Executive DirectorSLATE Missouri Career Center

Angela LagdameoSr. Analyst, Office of PolicyOffice of the Governor of Maryland

Steve Loflin CEO & FounderNSCS

Carol Belle-Thomas Moss Professor & Media SpecialistCity College of San Francisco

David Silk Camp ManagerPromise Camp Family Guidance, Inc.

Dr. Stanley Viltz Associate Provost for Student AffairsBennett College for Women

Dr. Ronald WilliamsVice PresidentCollege Board

COMMUNITY COLLEGE HONORARY BOARD MEMBERSDr. Belle Wheelan, Co-Chair

PresidentCommission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Dr. Charles Downs, Co-ChairFormer PresidentVirginia Western Community College

Dr. Ken AtwaterPresidentHillsborough Community College

Dr. Constance CarrollChancellorSan Diego Community College District

Dr. Jack Daniels, IIIPresident Los Angeles Southwest College

Dr. Charles DassancePresidentCentral Florida Community College

Dr. Roy FloresChancellorPima Community College

Dr. Gregory GrayChancellorRiverside Community College

Dr. Zelema HarrisChancellorSaint Louis Community College

Dr. Brenda HellyerChancellorSan Jacinto College

Dr. Byron McClenneyProject Director & Senior LecturerThe University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Henry ShannonSuperintendent/PresidentChaffey College

Dr. Mary SpanglerChancellorHouston Community College System

Dr. Robert Templin, Jr.PresidentNorthern Virginia Community College


NATIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Mira King

NLC President (2013-2014)The Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Stephanie MorrillNLC Executive Vice PresidentUniversity of Nebraska - Lincoln

Marc MangurayUniversity of California, Santa Cruz

Carl PrinterSan Diego State University

Monique ParksUniversity of Colorado Boulder

Kendra MinozaHouston Community College

Daniel KillbackUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Members of the NSCS National Leadership Council at the 2013 National Leadership Summit in Houston, Texas.


ALUMNI BOARD Nathaniel Simpson, Chair

NSCS Alumni BoardMorehouse College – 2006

Maryann GriffinNSCS Alumni Board MemberUniversity of Delaware – 2006

Tiffany EdwardsNSCS Alumni Board MemberUniversity of Houston – 2003

Ciara Ginyard, Co-ChairNSCS Alumni BoardSyracuse University – 2002

Jacqueline Gamboa VarelaNSCS Alumni Board MemberUniversity of Texas-El Paso – 2012

NSCS ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS The NSCS Alumni Board had a successful second term as a full operating board. During the year, the Board implemented strategies to connect with and engage the alumni population. Known as the “sleeping giant” of the NSCS population, NSCS has reached a point where the alumni pop-ulation is larger than the undergraduate member population. The NSCS Alumni Board is proud of elevating and recognizing high achievers through fundraising, engagement, and scholarship.

The Alumni Board contributed to the Thanks a Million scholarship, an initiative to make sure that NSCS could double the scholarship amount available to members, from half a million dollars annually to one million dollars annually. In addi-tion, the Alumni Board raised over $600 for the First in the Family Scholarship Fund, which pro-vides awards to first-generation students, who have fewer financial resources and less financial support than their college-legacy peers.

Throughout the year, the Alumni Board has in-creased its Interaction with undergraduate and alumni NSCS members. Representatives from the Alumni Board attended 10 Induction Cere-monies, two Senior Send-offs, and the 20th An-niversary Gala. In the future, the Alumni Board plans to encourage alumni NSCS members to attend events and engage with undergraduate NSCS members.

To support NSCS’ commitment to alumni scholarship funding, the Alumni Board uses social media, including LinkedIn, Facebook,

and Twitter to promote the Debt Reduction Scholarship and the Geico Graduate Award. The Alumni Board is looking forward to work-ing with the NSCS National Office, as well as corporate sponsors and alumni donors, in the future to establish additional scholarship fund-ing that can be made available to alumni mem-bers

Ciara Ginyard, NSCS Alumni Board Co-Chair and Nathaniel Simpson, NSCS Alumni Board Chair.

NSCS CHAPTERS


NSCS is a recognized student organization at over 300

campuses, in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and

Puerto Rico. With over one million lifetime members

and growing each year, NSCS offers members

exclusive access to scholarships, career resources,

leadership, networking opportunities and more.


ALABAMAAuburn University

Jacksonville State University

Lawson State Community College

The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of South Alabama

ALASKAUniversity of Alaska Anchorage

University of Alaska Fairbanks

ARIZONAArizona State University

Mesa Community College

Northern Arizona University

The University of Arizona

ARKANSASArkansas State University

Arkansas Tech University

University of Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas

CALIFORNIACalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

California State University, Dominguez Hills

California State University, Fresno

California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Northridge

California State University, San Bernardino

California State University, San Marcus

California State University, Stanislaus

Chapman University

Los Angeles Mission College

Los Angeles Southwest College

Loyola Marymount University

Mills College

Pomona College

San Diego State University

Solano Community College

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Davis

University of California, Irvine

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Merced

University of California, Riverside

University of California, San Diego

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Santa Cruz

University of San Diego

University of San Francisco

University of Southern California

COLORADOColorado State University

Colorado Technical University

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Regis University

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Denver

University of Denver

University of Northern Colorado

CONNECTICUTFairfield University

University of Connecticut

Western Connecticut State University

DELAWAREDelaware State University

University of Delaware

D.C.American University

Georgetown University

Howard University

The George Washington University

FLORIDAEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Florida A&M University

Florida Atlantic University

Florida International University

Florida Memorial University

Hillsborough Community College

Rollins College

The Florida State University

University of Central Florida

University of Florida

University of Miami

University of North Florida

University of South Florida

GEORGIAColumbus State University

Georgia College & State University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Perimeter College

Georgia State University

Kennesaw State University

Morehouse College

Paine College

Spelman College

The University of Georgia

University of West Georgia

HAWAIIUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa

IDAHOBoise State University

Idaho State University

Univeristy of Idaho

ILLINOISColumbia College Chicago

DePaul University

Eastern Illinois University

Illinois State University

Loyola University Chicago

Northern Illinois University

Roosevelt University

Saint Xavier University

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Western Illinois University

INDIANABall State University

Butler University

DePauw University

Indiana State University

Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Purdue University

University of Evansville

University of Southern Indiana

IOWAIowa State University

The University of Iowa

University of Northern Iowa

KANSASBaker University

Barton Community College


Fort Hays State University

Kansas State University

The University of Kansas

Wichita State University

KENTUCKYEastern Kentucky University

Morehead State University

Murray State University

Northern Kentucky University

University of Kentucky

University of Louisville

Western Kentucky University

LOUISIANALouisiana State University

Southeastern Louisiana University

The University of Louisiana at Monroe

Tulane University

MAINEThe University of Maine

MARYLANDBaltimore City Community College

Morgan State University

Prince George’s Community College

The Johns Hopkins University

Towson University

University of Maryland

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

University of Maryland, University College

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

MASSACH- USETTSBoston University

Brandeis University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

MICHIGANCentral Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University

Ferris State University

Grand Valley State University

Madonna University

Michigan State University

Saginaw Valley State University

University of Michigan

Wayne State University

Western Michigan University

MINNESOTACrown College

Minnesota State University, Mankato

St. Cloud State University

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Winona State University

MISSISSIPPIMississippi State University

The University of Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi

MISSOURIMissouri State University

Northwest Missouri State University

Saint Louis University

Truman State University

University of Missouri-Columbia

MONTANAMontana State University

NEBRASKACreighton University

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

NEVADAUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas

University of Nevada, Reno

NEW HAMPSHIREDartmouth College

Keene State College

Southern New Hampshire University

NEW JERSEYFairleigh Dickinson University

Montclair State University

New Jersey City University

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Princeton University

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Rutgers University, Newark

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Seton Hall University

NEW MEXICONew Mexico State University

The University of New Mexico

NEW YORKBinghamton University

College of Staten Island

Cornell University

Dowling College

Mercy College

New York City College of Technology

Purchase College, SUNY

Queens College

Rochester Institute of Technology

Stony Brook University

Syracuse University

The College at Brockport

The Cooper Union

University at Albany

University at Buffalo

University of Rochester

NORTH CAROLINAAppalachian State University

East Carolina University

North Carolina State University

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The University of North Carolina at Asheville

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Wake Forest University

Western Carolina University

Winston-Salem State University

NORTH DAKOTANorth Dakota State University

University of North Dakota

OHIOBowling Green State University

Case Western Reserve University

Kent State University

Miami University

Ohio University

The Ohio State University

The University of Akron


The University of Toledo

University of Cincinnati

University of Dayton

Wright State University

Youngstown State University

OKLAHOMAOklahoma State University

The University of Oklahoma

OREGONLane Community College

Oregon State University

Portland State University

Southern Oregon University

University of Oregon

Willamette University

PENNSYLVANIADrexel University

La Salle University

Lehigh University

Robert Morris University

Saint Joseph’s University

Temple University

The Pennsylvania State University

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh

University of the Arts

Villanova University

PUERTO RICOUniversity of Puerto Rico

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

RHODE ISLANDProvidence College

Rhode Island College

University of Rhode Island

SOUTH CAROLINABenedict College

Clemson University

College of Charleston

University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina Upstate

Winthrop University

SOUTH DAKOTAThe University of South Dakota

TENNESSEEMiddle Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University

The University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

TEXASAustin Community College

Baylor University

Eastfield College

Houston Community College

Lone Star CyFair

Midwestern State University

North Lake Community College

Prairie View A&M University

Rice University

San Jacinto College

Southern Methodist University

Stephen F. Austin State University

Texas A&M University

Texas Christian University

Texas Southern University

Texas State University

Texas Tech University

Texas Woman’s University

The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Dallas

The University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas-Pan American

Trinity University

University of Houston

University of North Texas

University of the Incarnate Word

Wiley College

UTAHSalt Lake Community College

Southern Utah University

Utah State University

Weber State University

VIRGINIAGeorge Mason University

James Madison University

Northern Virginia Community College

Old Dominion University

Radford University

Southside Virginia Community College

The College of William & Mary

University of Mary Washington

University of Virginia

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

VERMONTThe University of Vermont

WASHINGTONEastern Washington University

University of Washington

University of Washington Bothell

Washington State University

Western Washington University

WISCONSINUniversity of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

University of Wisconsin - Madison

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

WEST VIRGINIAMarshall University

West Virginia University

WYOMINGUniversity of Wyoming

ONLINEAmerican Military University/American Public University

Argosy University Online

Baker College Online

Capella University

Davenport University

Everest University Online

Franklin University

Jones International University

Kaplan University

NSCS National Chapter

South University

Southern New Hampshire University- Online

Stevens-Henager College

Strayer University

University of Maryland University College

University of Phoenix

Western Governors University


GROWTH & STATISTICS

Top Ten NSCS Majors

NSCS enjoyed a year of steady growth during the 2013-2014 fiscal

year with the Chapter Development TEAM establishing 14 new

chapters across the country. These inaugural chapters allowed

NSCS to invite and welcome 5,475 new members at brand-new

chapters to the Society.

1) Business 2) Biology 3) Psychology 4) Nursing 5) Accounting 6) Engineering 7) Pre-Medicine 8) Education 9) Mechanical Engineering 10) Computer Science

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Inaugural Chapters

Austin Community College9/6/2013

Ohio University 9/12/2013

The University of Texas at Dallas10/17/2013

Colorado Technical University 10/18/2013

Purchase College, SUNY5/8/2013

Prince George’s Community College11/25/2013

Metropolitan State University of Denver1/1/2014

Paine College 2/1/2014

Madonna University 2/1/2014

Southern New Hampshire University2/1/2014

The University of Southern Mississippi 4/1/2014

University of Phoenix 4/1/2014

Jacksonville State University 5/1/2014

Southern New Hampshire University- Online

5/1/2014

Finances

Report of Independent Auditors

Board of DirectorsNational Society of Collegiate ScholarsWashington, DC

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars("the Society") which comprise the statements of financial position as of August 31, 2014 and 2013, andthe related statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to thefinancial statements.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial StatementsManagement is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements inaccordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includesthe design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fairpresentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud orerror.

Auditor’s ResponsibilityOur responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. Weconducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States ofAmerica. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assuranceabout whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performingprocedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Theprocedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of materialmisstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments,the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of thefinancial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but notfor the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly,we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policiesused and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well asevaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis forour audit opinion.

OpinionIn our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, thefinancial position of the Society as of August 31, 2014 and 2013 and the changes in net assets and cashflows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the UnitedStates of America.

Falls Church, VirginiaDecember 4, 2014

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Statements of Activities

Years ended August 31,2014 2013

Change in unrestricted net assetsRevenueMembership dues $ 8,302,415 $ 7,337,098Conferences, seminars and workshops 304,374 98,317Merchandise sales 188,325 184,698Partnership income 313,267 376,229Other income 35,832 19,473

9,144,213 8,015,815Net assets released from restriction 56,300 214,500

Total revenue 9,200,513 8,230,315

ExpensesProgram services:

Membership 4,536,250 4,273,593Programs 3,343,375 2,237,937Total program services 7,879,625 6,511,530

Supporting services:General and administrative 1,117,614 916,251Total expenses 8,997,239 7,427,781

Change in unrestricted net assets 203,274 802,534

Change in temporarily restricted net assetsContributions 40,000 210,500Net assets released from restriction (56,300) (214,500)Change in temporarily restricted net assets (16,300) (4,000)

Change in net assets 186,974 798,534Net assets, beginning of year 3,006,543 2,208,009

Net assets, end of year $ 3,193,517 $ 3,006,543

See accompanying notes to the financial statements.3

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Statements of Financial Position

August 31,2014 2013

AssetsCash and cash equivalents $ 2,526,920 $ 2,605,549Accounts receivable 29,582 12,511Deposits 35,871 26,717Prepaid expenses 186,978 234,968Inventory 45,524 48,427Fixed assets, net 632,237 553,176

Total assets $ 3,457,112 $ 3,481,348

Liabilities and net assetsAccounts payable and accrued expenses $ 139,141 $ 396,694Deferred revenue - 4,500Deferred rent 96,089 73,611Capital lease obligation 28,365 -

Total liabilities 263,595 474,805

Net assetsUnrestricted net assets 3,193,517 2,990,243Temporarily restricted net assets - 16,300Total net assets 3,193,517 3,006,543

Total liabilities and net assets $ 3,457,112 $ 3,481,348

See accompanying notes to the financial statements.2


Scholarship is one of the three pillars of NSCS, and one

of our most important goals is to continuously increase

the financial support we are able to provide through

scholarships distributed to our members each year.

In 2014, NSCS administered, awarded, and made available

over one million dollars in scholarships. These scholarships

helped students reach their goals of studying abroad,

furthering their education with graduate school, creating a

service project or spending a semester learning at sea with

the Semester at Sea program.

WHAT WE DO


SCHOLARSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Engaging Race Award Through the Engaging Race Award, NSCS members can compete for scholarships that will take their ser-vice initiatives to the next level. NSCS selects the five best applicants and helps fund $2000 towards

their service projects.

2014 RecipientsSARAH KIM University of Houston

“Service has always been a major part of my life. I believe it is one of the few things that

one can do to truly make an actual, positive difference in the community. Earning the sup-

port of NSCS through the Engaging Race Schol-arship inspires me to strive for greatness. I feel that it is a confirmation of my own ideas and abilities as a student, volunteer, and a leader.

This scholarship will enable me to carry out my dream of bringing music to the community. Other student volunteers and I will now be able to use music to help and comfort those in need. With this scholarship, I expect to bring music lessons to stu-dents in the community who may not be able to afford private lessons. I also hope to bring the gift of music to hospitals, senior care homes, and more. I would like to say thank you to the National Society of Collegiate Scholars for giving me the opportuni-ty to make my dream a reality. I would also like to thank the organization’s leaders in advance on be-half of the students, patients, and senior care home residents who will benefit from this scholarship.”

Also a recipient…CHI ZHANG NSCS Chapter President University of Virginia

Community College Transition AwardNSCS offers $2,500 to outstanding community col-lege students who are transferring to a four year institution. This is awarded to help NSCS members make a successful transition to a four-year institution.

2014 RecipientsKEVIN LODER Lane Community College (Transferring to University of Oregon)

“Receiving this award is not only financially helpful, but emotionally supportive as well. Starting at a community college was the right path for me, how-ever, transferring to a university presents the chal-lenges of learning a new campus. I value time on campus outside of classes as much as I do in them, for I believe learning outside of the classroom has been key to my college success. This award amount is equivalent to over three months of part time employment. Now instead of all that time working a cash register at the mall, I can dive deeper into both my studies and my extra-curricular activities, such as the NSCS chapter I’m transferring to at the University of Oregon..”

NICHOLAS BROUSSARD Northern Viriginia Community College (Transferring to Georgetown University)

“I am honored and deeply appreciative to be a recipient of the 2014 NSCS Community College Transition Award. To receive this reward is a re-minder to me that there has been no greater deci-sion in my life then to invest in my own education and I have been fortunate enough that through the pillars of the NSCS organization: Scholarship, Leadership, and Service, I belong to a community filled with individuals that has helped me in that endeavor. Thank you very much. ”

Also a recipient..

IZUCHUKWU ABEL,

University of the District of Columbia (Transferring to Bowie State University)TOTAL

$1,006,957Direct Awards: $676,796Non-Cash/Made Available or dispersed by partners: $330,361

SCHOLARSHIP BREAKDOWN


NSCS CHAPTERS MAKE A DIFFERENCENSCS members are deeply committed to scholarship,

leadership and service and as a result, are making

a difference in their campus and local communities

every day.


THE 2014 NSCS NATIONAL MARCH TO COLLEGETM DAY This March, middle and high school students in states across the country visited college campuses to be inspired to plan for college as part of their own futures. March to College DayTM is one component of NSCS’ signature service program, Planning to Achieve Collegiate Excellence (PACE). Through year-round men-toring and tutoring throughout the year, along with a college visit, PACE aims to improve high school graduation rates and college readiness. March to College DayTM events are held across the country by individual NSCS chapters that partner with local middle school or high school students from their area. Throughout the day, the visiting students have the opportunity to speak with current college students, learn about classes and life on campus, receive a full tour of the university, and begin to picture themselves living and studying at college one day.

This year, the chapter selected to host the offi-cial National March to College DayTM (NM2CD) was the University of Maryland. On March 6, 2014, the UMD chapter of NSCS welcomed forty excited students from Northwood High School. To start off the morning, members greeted the high school for registration and a high-energy kick-off.

The festivities continued on campus with a College Jeopardy Game, followed by a stu-dent panel and discussion with UMD students. From there, the high school students experi-enced typical college dining by having lunch on campus in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union. After lunch, the Northwood students attended a discussion about admissions and what they can already start doing to prepare for college. The day then concluded with a full campus tour hosted by the UMD Admis-sions Office.

When high school students don’t know anyone who attended college, planning to enroll them-

selves is an intangible goal. Through NM2CD, younger students experience for themselves what the future could look like after they finish high school and pursue higher education. In addition to fortifying the real attainability of col-lege acceptance, young students become aware of the financial support available if they continue to work hard, which provides one more incentive to encourage high school graduation, collegiate success, and a brighter future.

High school students participating in an activity for NSCS National March to CollegeTM Day.

High school students visiting the University of Maryland For National March to CollegeTM Day


UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON NAMED OUTSTANDING STUDENT ORGANIZATION Out of more than 300 student organizations at the University of Texas at Arlington, the UTA chapter of NSCS has been named Outstanding Student Organization for the 2013-2014 school year. Deemed the highest award available to all student clubs and organizations on campus, this NSCS chapter swept the competition and claimed this best-overall honor, which they attribute to the number and quality of activities they organized.

The NSCS chapter started the year off strong in September. Along with other UTA student

groups, they formed a volunteer team for River Legacy’s W.A.T.E.R. Festival to raise awareness of water-related conservation issues.

“It was a day to educate children through interac-tive stations about the importance of preserving our most precious resource,” says NSCS Chapter President Reesha Ahmed. “Children could pick out an invertebrate from a pond water sample and look at it through a microscope. The more invertebrates present in a sample, the cleaner the water. Children could test the pH of the water by doing a litmus test,” says Ahmed.

NSCS members at Ball State University participate in the NLC and USO Letter Writing Campaign

Syrian Refugee Clothes Drive; (From left to right) President Reesha Ahmed, VP of Public Relations Stephanie Gutierrez; VP of Community

Service Filza Khan, Historian Arlina Lara


NSCS Members at the University of Louisville

NSCS Members at Michigan State UniversityUTA NSCS’ March to College Day 2014

UTA NSCS volunteering for Mission Arlington

UTA NSCS volunteering for Trinity Trash Bash

In addition, the chapter also held two successful, campus-wide donation drives. In November, they collected 20 boxes of much needed items Terrell State Hospital, a state-funded psychiatric center. Items intended to help restore a sense of normal-cy for patients included hygiene products, read-ing glasses, card or board games, sketchbooks, DVD’s, winter coats, and more. Another drive re-sulted in five cars being filled with clothing for Syrian refugees in Turkey. NSCS at UTA also conducts a PACE (Planning to Achieve Collegiate Excellence) program through-out the year, during which they visit local elementa-ry school students weekly to provide tutoring and mentorship. This March, the PACE program cul-

minated in March to College Day, which brought middle school students to UTA for a campus tour, scavenger hunt, and discussion about college life.

Social events throughout the year allowed mem-bers to get to know other high-achieving, ser-vice-minded peers. The chapter relaxed with mov-ie nights, pizza socials, and breakfast with their advisor.

Reesha Ahmed served as Chapter President throughout the award-winning year. She said, “We were honored to receive this award. NSCS has completely changed my college experience and I’m glad that we were able to make a mark on the campus and in the community.”

NSCS PUBLICATIONS


NSCS produces several high quality publications each year

to connect with and update members and supporters.


Members have a unique opportunity to have their creative work published in The Collegiate Scholar, NSCS’ literary magazine that is published once a year during the spring semester.

The official magazine of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Society magazine includes highlights from the national office and chapters, scholarship recipients’ stories and more.

NSCS PARTNERS


NSCS collaborates with many great organizations who

share our values and commitment to ensuring our

members have access to resources and opportunities that

will help them succeed.


CAREER PARTNERS Accenture

Dolly Wolf - One Day Immersion

Dream CareersLiberty MutualStudy Hall

Teach for AmericaTFAS (DC Internships)Universum

EDUCATION PARTNERS2U

Discover Student Loans

GradSchoolMatch.com

GRE

Hult International Business SchoolKaplanNovaDebt Pearson

Princeton ReviewSmarterbucks

Washington Media Scholars

EVERYDAY PARTNERSAffinity ConsultantsDiscover Credit CardsGEICOLenovo

MetlifeNSCS BookstoreNSCS Bookstore (widget)

Pijon

Red GiantRetail BenefitsRx Cut CardScholarPerks

SERVICE PARTNERSBetter World BooksCo-Founders Lab

The Fuller CenterThe Fuller Center for Housing

USO

SCHOLARCON® PARTNERSRed Bull

TRAVEL PARTNERSDollar Envision

Hertz

NSCS Car RentalNSCS Hotel FinderThrifty

THE NSCS COMMUNITYNSCS’s social media presence is not only growing, but evolving with our member and prospective member demographics. Social media has become a key communications channel for member benefits, scholarships, partners, celebratory news, chapter events and NSCS programs.

Our Facebook presence grew to well over 75,000 fans, our Twitter account is picking up with over 5,000 followers and our LinkedIn group hit 12,000 mem-bers. We launched both an Instagram and a Tumblr account, which we are looking to grow in 2014 in response to the new generation of NSCS scholars. Our Alumni Facebook and Twitter accounts were launched this year and are growing rapidly.

Our strategy has changed from en-gagement focused, to leveraging our social media networks for marketing communications. We can now see our social media community as a revenue source and a key communications channel for our NSCS initiatives.


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THE SOCIETY OF TORCH AND LAUREL

About It’s been less than a year since The Society of Torch & Laurel began to recognize high school students, and about 7,000 have already be-come Torch & Laurel Scholars. Here’s how Torch & Laurel helps prepare them to be high-achiev-ing college freshmen.

EligabilityHigh school sophomores, juniors, or seniors who meet at least one of the following criteria are eligible to join The Society of Torch & Lau-rel: SAT score of 1900, PSAT score of 190, ACT score of 27, or GPA of 3.5 or above.

3.5+ G.P.A.

190 PSAT

1900 SAT

27 ACT

is an honors program developed by The National Society of Collegiate Scholars to support high school high achievers and their families in making a successful transition to college.

Access to more than $100,000 in col-lege scholarships

Opportunity to participate in The Torch & Laurel Mentorship Program

Opportunity for Torch & Laurel Seniors to participate in ScholarCon®, a conference for collegiate high-achievers

Advice on all things college for both scholars and their families

Discounts on services ranging from Princeton Review prep courses to Lenovo laptop and desktop discounts

Torch & Laurel Student Perks

How to Join: Participation in the program is free-- there are no dues or fees. If you received your invitation, visit torchandlaurel.org/join to enter your invitation code and complete the process. If you’re eligible and didn’t receive an invitation, please visit torchandlaurel.org/selfnominate for further instructions.


Student participating in The Society of Torch & Laurel Mentorship Program

2014 College Bound Award Scholarship Recipients

ASA COOKWashington University

in St. Louis

CALLIE DENGJohns Hopkins

University

JULIANNE GOODMAN University of Pennsylvania

LIZZIE ROBERT Baylor

University

Partners and BenefitsTHE SOCIETY OF TORCH & LAUREL MENTORSHIP PROGRAMThis fall, Torch & Laurel Scholars were invited to complete an application to be matched with a member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars who shares their intended major, interests, or attends one of their top choice colleges. The mentors will be provided a curricu-lum so that all important aspects of the college transition are discussed over the school year.

THE CONGRESS OF FUTURE MEDICAL LEADERSGreat studiers aren’t born, they’re made. We will teach you the secret sauce to studying. When you log into study, Study Sauce automati-cally detects good and bad study behaviors. You are already putting in the time, use it effectively! Become a great studier and improve your retention, performance, and your grades.

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2014 SCHOLARCON® DIARYBy Marc MangurayUniversity of California, Santa CruzNational Leadership Council Board Member

Day One: ScholarConverge

I trickled into the registration table along with some new faces. A couple of officer training sessions, led by the friendly staff and joined by one or two NLC members, were held in the convention rooms. Those sessions were generally informative, and the staff were eager to answer the questions that we threw at them.

I learned about the new techniques, programs, and solutions that might be able to help my home NSCS chapter evolve and grow! NLC also had their own panel where they answered questions about who they are and what they do for the society.

Then things started to get crazy! We had contests, more dancing, and chocolate desserts! Tom Deluca, an eccentric hypnotist by no exaggeration, seized the center stage and mesmerized us with the mystery of hypnosis and the power of suggestion. Tom even slipped a nice lesson into the show about how our subconscious is powerful, and how negative and positive outlooks can change the course of our actions. Volunteers had to openly step outside their bubbles to participate in the incredibly interactive soiree. By the end of the show, everyone had their fill of laughter and bonding.

Day Two: ScholarConvene

Breakfast began with a running start. The room was alive! Mr. Steve Loflin took the stage with inspiring words. With over a million members and two decades, NSCS’ founder explored where the society is headed next. Follow-ing him, Grace Bush and Jullien Gordon inspired us to pursue our passions and to reach beyond that 4.0 GPA. Though Grace and Jullien shared their amazing success sto-ries, it was eye opening and humbling to have them share almost the same struggles, anxieties, and pressures we were all facing. I realized my dreams were reachable if I strived enough for them; that “goal” would be incomplete without “go.”


Marc Manguray with fellow NLC members at ScholarCon®!


2014 SCHOLARCON® DIARY


Afterward, NSCS members attended Leadership Summit. Everyone dressed in their best business ca-sual suits for the Honor Gala Luncheon. There, fancy food was enjoyed, photos taken, and conversa-tions exchanged as Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond STAR Statuses were awarded to their

respective chapters. Day Three: ScholarConnect

I was especially excited for day three, industry celebrities and entrepreneurs such as Eric Kuhn, Jerry Greenfield, Jenna Bush, and Russel Romanella from NASA! There were so many exciting panels to visit. There were countless of new insights, stories, and ice cream, courtesy of Jerry Greenfield, which each and every one of us at Scholarcon would take to heart during the presentations.

The musical genius of John Legend and his call for humanitarians inspired the rest of the evening. While talking about his life story, “The Opposite of Love is Fear”, and his struggles with his parent’s divorce, John amusingly sneaked his song lyrics into his speech. Legend swooned the audience with his soulful timbre and classic R&B hits like “Tonight” and “All of me”. After the concert, Scholarcon 2015 was an-nounced.

But the party wasn’t over! Scholarcon was coming to a close, but beach balls, bass drops, and conga lines dominated the dance floor as friends, who were previously strangers, shared sweat, dance moves, and tears of farewell. The music carried on until the last dancer was exhausted and final goodbyes were exchanged. It was an emotional rollercoaster ride that brought on new friendships, new ideas, and new stories.

Looking back at all the hours spent exploring, dancing, screaming, and networking, I realized that three days wasn’t enough for me to take in the overwhelmingly “unconventional” convention. My new friends were spread across the country and I probably won’t see many of them for a very long time, so it’s bit-tersweet. I’ve learned many life lessons and I’ve made many friends that I am surely going to contact when I have access to Facebook. Through it all, Scholarcon was a heck of an adventure.

Epic Celebrations!

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