What
clubs and organizations, or activities are acceptable to use?
1.
Clubs and
Organizations authorized by Student Government Association
2.
Athletic
teams
3.
M2AP Board
4.
Department sponsored music groups
5.
Mount
Mercy Times – volunteer only, involvement
must be ongoing
6.
College Pastoral Council
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What
clubs and organizations,
or activities are NOT acceptable to use?
1.
Stipend governance positions including class officers, student
government officers.
2.
Paid positions such as Mount Mercy Times
3.
Credit earned activity such as choir class
4.
Emerging Leader programs attended
5.
If the activity is for renewal of another scholarship, for
example, music scholarship, speech/drama scholarship or art
scholarship |
Emerging
Leaders are expected to be actively involved in each organization
to which they have made a commitment. What is considered active
involvement?
•
Attendance at no less than 75% of the club’s meetings and
activities
•
Participation during meetings and activities
•
A willingness to take on new responsibilities
Are Emerging Leaders that are involved in an athletic
team expected to be involved in another club or organization?
Yes
What
counts for service projects during August through May?
•
Any nonprofit organization work done individually or with a group
•
Any church activity service hours
•
Any mission trips or mission work: local, in the United States
or abroad
•
Club service hours above and beyond the norm (ie: Drama Club Children’s
Theatre trips to schools), extra SIFE presentations, extra hours
for nursing requirement (ie: 4 in addition to the course’s
required 10).
•
Service to a family or individual that requires extra planning
and effort on your part (ie: taking elderly relative not living
with you to his/her grocery store or Dr. appointments).
What
does not count for service projects?
•
Anything paid in any way (food, credit, money, gift certificates,
room/board, etc.)
•
Any hours done for another class or another club as a basic requirement.
To apply for this program please contact: Office
of Financial Aid
or 319-363-8213 Ext. 1599
