Non-Traditional Student Honor Society, Pinnacle, Now Taking Applications
January 22, 2004 - Filed under: Uncategorized
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama Pinnacle chapter is now accepting applications for membership.
Founded at Murray State University in 1989, Pinnacle is a national honor society for adult and non-traditional students. Since it began in 1989, Pinnacle has grown to more than 135 campuses nationwide.
Pinnacle was created to provide adults and non-traditional students with the same recognition other traditional students receive. Criteria for Pinnacle membership include leadership abilities, volunteer service, GPA and number of academic hours.
Application and information is also available at academicourtreach.ua.edu. Deadline for applications is Jan. 30.
In order to receive or submit applications contact Nina Smith in Adult Student Programs on campus in 319 Martha Parham West, 205/348-0089, or nsmith@ccs.ua.edu.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Chelsea Curtis or Linda Hill, Office of Media Relations, 205/348-8325, lhill@ur.ua.edu
SOURCE: Nina Smith, Adult Student Programs, 205/348-0089 ,nsmith@ccs.ua.edu