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MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

Active Members An active member is one whose nomination/application has been approved by the Membership Committee and the individual has paid national and chapter dues for the current year. Membership is open to students, current and retired WCU faculty and staff who meet the qualifications listed below. Applications will be considered by the Membership Committee and qualifying nominees will be sent an invitation to join.

Student Qualifications 1. Undergraduates: Junior or Senior status and a 3.0 minimum GPA. • Graduates: A minimum of a 3.5 GPA. Graduate international student applicants would be expected to establish the requisite G.P.A. after at least one semester in residence at WCU with a suggested minimum of six (6) credit hours of graduate courses. 3. Undergraduates and graduates: Participation in international activities. For international students this means enrollment in study at Western Carolina University. For U.S. students, this means participation in a study abroad program or significant overseas experiences, participation in significant activities in the U.S. with an international focus, or participation in significant academic or co-curricular activities at Western Carolina University with an international focus. [Note: Exchange students at WCU for only 1 semester may be nominated for a temporary associate/affiliate member status as a recognition of outstanding scholarship or international activity, with the opportunity to join active membership if the student decides to pursue further studies at WCU and meets other membership criteria. Associate members are not inducted through ceremony or pay dues.]

Current or Retired Western Faculty, Staff Demonstrated interest in international scholarly activities through current and/or past involvement in significant international endeavors abroad or in the U.S. (e.g., teaching, research, educational exchange, program development, service to international scholars, activities through community, government or non-governmental organizations). Interest/involvement in international activities may be supported by evidence of foreign language experience; foreign travel, study, or work; a major or minor program possessing an international focus; community service exhibiting an international or cross-cultural content. Applications should include examples of how individual meets these criteria. ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES IF NEEDED.

Dues: National dues are $15 per year, and national installation fee $25 (first year only); local chapter dues are $10 for students and $20 for faculty/staff. This would total $50 for students for the first year and $25 in subsequent years; $60 for faculty/staff in first year, $35 in subsequent years.

Return application/nomination form to: Lois Petrovich-Mwaniki, Chapter Coordinator International Programs and Services Belk Building 273 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC 28723 Nominees/applicants who meet qualifications will be notified by mail of their acceptance. Dues are payable upon receipt of acceptance letter.

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