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Mortar Board (Red Tassel Chapter)

Departmental Affiliation:
University-wide

Purpose/Description:
Mortar Board recognizes academically outstanding juniors and seniors who have excelled at leadership and service.

Membership Criteria:
Students in the top 35% of the junior class are invited to apply and submit letters of recommendation.

(Such students usually need to have at least a 3.3 cumulative grade point average to qualify.)
Mortar Board seniors select new members from applying candidates during the spring semester.

Membership Costs:
A $55.00 one-time initiation fee and local dues established by the chapter.

Membership Benefits:

Students participate in campus and community service, raise funds for the organization, select new members based on applications, and are recognized at Commencement.

Advisor Contact Information:

Dr. Shawn Hitchcock, Chemistry

(309) 438-7854

Sara Schickel, Honors

(309) 438-2559

Additional Information:

National Mortar Board Web site