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The Grand Chapter is pleased to announce the addition of three new university affiliations. In its January meeting, Gamma Iota Sigma's Executive Committee approved charters for three applicant schools:  

• University of Houston-Downtown - Houston, Texas
• Butler University - Indianapolis, Indiana
• University of Colorado at Denver - Denver, Colorado

The new chapters are expected to become official in chartering ceremonies over the coming months, bringing the number of colleges and universities to which Gamma Iota Sigma has granted chapters to 60. Congratulations and welcome!

Read the full announcement.

On Saturday, February 8, 2014, 19 volunteers with Appalachian State's Gamma Iota Sigma Rho Chapter traveled to Winston-Salem, NC to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House, which is the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina's Young Agents' selected community service project for the year.

The Ronald McDonald House acts as a home away from home for families with children in nearby hospitals for both long and short periods of time. The House provides an inexpensive place to stay and amenities such as a fully equipped kitchen, multiple living and play areas, large outside decks full of rocking chairs, and a playground area for children. The GIS group was given a tour of the house followed by our volunteer assignments for the day, which varied from cleaning rooms and bathrooms to carrying gifts over to children in the hospital across the street. This was a rewarding day for our chapter.   

As we left the house, our members raved about the wonderful time they had and expressed their desire to return for another day of service!

The Alpha Epsilon chapter at Indiana State University decorated over 100 Valentine's Day cards to be delivered to the residents of a local nursing home!

Submitted by Logan Mendenhall, Alpha Epsilon Chapter President

From left to right, Robert Baker, Beth Solomon, Fahad Alsebaie, Karina Campolla go through every item to ensure it is good enough to eat.

On Friday, February 7, 2014, while most of the country was blanketed in ice and snow, members of the Beta Beta chapter took advantage of the New Mexico winter and participated in Gamma Iota Sigma's Week of Service by volunteering at Roadrunner Food Bank in Las Cruces, NM. Members took charge of sorting food from 3 industrial size refrigerators and freezers, cleaning and disinfecting the units, and cleaning the facility restrooms. The food bank is the only food supply for other local charities, like women's shelters and the soup kitchen. Local supermarkets and grocers donate food to the highly efficient organization. In fact, they are able to feed 10 people for every $1 that is donated. This just shows how a little help from an organization like Gamma Iota Sigma can go a very long way.

By Mike McGonigle, Beta Beta Chapter Advisor

Noelle spoke about the importance of perception, how different generations regard each other, and how her audience should mindfully use luxuries such as technology and social media. Noelle also emphasized how the risk management and insurance industry's looming talent gap presents a great opportunity for eager students who look to join a dynamic practice that is intrinsically important to business continuity and allows its members to touch all aspects of an organization. Her presentation provided a fair share of lighthearted moments such as a short video clip of a fellow Sigma Chapter alumnus impersonating the Sigma Chapter's long-time faculty advisor and Gamma Iota Sigma's Faculty Representative, Dr. R. B. Drennan.

The Sigma Chapter was very pleased to listen to Noelle eloquently share about her journey from choosing to pursue the risk profession, to serving as a student leader of Gamma Iota Sigma, to now leading the charge of ensuring the continuity of our industry.  

By Cathleen Gabriel, Sigma Chapter Executive Vice President

On January 15, St. John's University's School of Risk Management and Insurance hosted the 19^th Annual Insurance Leader of the Year Dinner at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York. This year, Robert H. Benmosche, President and CEO of AIG, was honored as the 2013 Insurance Leader of the Year. Members of the Alpha Iota Chapter were invited by the school to attend this event, giving them a tremendous opportunity to network with industry professionals, whether during the cocktail hour or at the dinner table. Alpha Iota members also met with prospective students and their families, who are invited to attend the dinner so they can get a chance to learn more about the St. John's program from a student's perspective. This dinner is always a special night for all those who attend. 

By Davy Limahtock, Alpha Iota Chapter President

The goals of the Collegiate Studies for CPCU program are three-fold:

1. Help students connect their university educational experience with the competencies that will be demanded of them by future employers
2. Recognize college academic work that aligns with The Institutes' credentialing
3. Make students more attractive to employers and make colleges and universities with RMI programs more attractive to students

As of January 2014, 33 colleges with 79 qualifying courses are participating in the Collegiate Studies for CPCU program. The GIS schools are:

1. Appalachian State University
2. Ball State University
3. Butler University
4. California State University - Sacramento
5. Eastern Kentucky University
6. East Carolina University
7. Florida State University
8. Georgia State University
9. Howard University
10. Illinois State University
11. Indiana State University
12. La Salle University
13. Missouri State University
14. New Mexico State University
15. Olivet College
16. St. John's University
17. St. Joseph's University
18. Temple University
19. Troy University
20. University of Central Arkansas
21. University of Central Okahoma
22. University of Georgia
23. University of Houston - Downtown
24. University of Louisiana - Monroe
25. University of Mississippi
26. University of North Carolina - Charlotte
27. University of North Texas
28. Virginia Commonwealth University

To qualify for the program, a college or university must offer a Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) major, minor, concentration, track or emphasis; have proven experience in providing RMI education and be AACSB accredited or regionally accredited; and use at least 75% of The Institutes' course material in their course content as outlined in the syllabus.

To qualify, students must complete their course work at an approved college or university, and earn a "B" or better as the final grade in the class. Students who earn two CPCU course waivers and complete Ethics 312-Ethics and the CPCU Code of Professional Conduct will earn The Institutes' Collegiate Studies for CPCU Certificate.

The Institutes' Collegiate Studies for CPCU program has been well received by students. To date, The Institutes have granted 353 waivers, and 21 students have earned the Collegiate Studies for CPCU certificate. This program is a great start to placing students on a professional designation path that will reward them throughout their careers. Full-time students who have earned all their waivers or who do not qualify can take The Institutes' assessment at a significantly reduced cost.

For more information on the Collegiate Studies for CPCU program, visit www.TheInstitutes.org/csp.

Connor M. Harrison, CPCU, AU, ARe, is director of custom products for The Institutes in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The Institutes are the leader in delivering proven knowledge solutions that drive powerful business results for the risk management and property casualty insurance industry. Harrison can be reached at harrison@TheInstitutes.org. 

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