1-31-2017

6:00 pm
Nichols 236

Executive Members present:

Joe Kohle - Advisor
Heidi forland - President
Claire Daniels - VP
Amanda Reichenberger - Secretary
Maggie Stanton - PR
Sarina Irwin - Treasurer

Members present:
Noelle Doty
Madeline Frankel
Grace Gregory
Tara Jackson
Miranda Larkin
Miranda Moore
Brett Sitts
Caylin Smith
Logan Stacer
Taylor Thompson
Callie White
Paige Wiley
Callie White

Guest Speaker: Dr. Colene Lind

Introductions
Dr. Lind - Graduate School
KSU offers a Communication Studies Masters program: 30 hours - 4 semesters
Specialize in PhD prep but also a great option for those seeking professional
development (generalist program).
Tuition waived with stipend ranging from $10,000-$13,000 per year.
As long as grades meet expectations, this is a 4 semester deal.
GTA position is unique - KSU grads actually teach and assign grades to
their students.
Accepting applications through March 15th.
Submit as early as possible - most of the positions will likely be assigned by the
end of February.
Application Requirements
Personal Narrative ~1,000 words (Why do you care about Communication
Studies and the research you are pursuing? Why does it matter?)
 People reviewing the application are trying to determine if you
would be a good fit for the University and vice versa.
3 Academic References (1 could be from an employer but academic
references are preferred)
Seek out references that can attest to your dedication,
studiousness, creativity, curiosity, excellence, etc.
Resume
Transcript
(Other Universities require GRE)
Advice for Juniors
Take both Research Methods (COMM 433) and Criticism of Public Discourse
(COMM 431).
Speak to advisors about undergraduate research.

Meeting Discussion:

1. Fundraiser - February 13th & 14th: 9:00am - 3:45pm

a. Bake Sale - Work shifts over the course of two days in the atrium of Nichols Hall.
2. Community Service Projects
a. Developing recycling within Nichols Hall
i. Green Campaign
ii. Potentially a competition with another honor society/theater
b. More information to be sent at a later date.
3. Brett Sitts - Announcement
a. Brett is the president of the Arts and Sciences Ambassadors. Speak with
him if you have any interest in joining.

Lambda Pi Eta Social Media

Website - ksulambdapieta.weebly.com
Twitter - @KStateLPH
Facebook - Facebook.com/KStateLPH

Meeting Adjourned:
7:00pm