Month: November 2012

Make A Difference Day Chapter Awards

Make A Difference Day Chapter Awards

Service is one of Golden Key’s three pillars and giving back to the community is a core value of Golden Key.  We are proud to support Make A Difference Day and our members made up a large part of the millions of people around the country […]

Golden Key Dollars for Scholars: Bringing Academics and Athletics Together

Golden Key Dollars for Scholars: Bringing Academics and Athletics Together

The Chick-fil-A Bowl is the ninth oldest bowl game in the United States, now operating in its 45th year. The bowl game highlights the longest standing rivalry game between the ACC and the SEC. This bowl has been sold out every year for the past fifteen […]

Advisor Spotlight: Clayton Smith

Advisor Spotlight: Clayton Smith

At Golden Key, we value our Advisors and all they do to ensure our chapters succeed. These hardworking university faculty, staff and administrators volunteer their time to help Golden Key develop and maintain high standards of education.  In order to show our appreciation, we’ve decided to spotlight some of these great people. This month is Clayton Smith from the University of Windsor in Canada.

  1. What is your role at the University of Windsor?
    I am the Vice-Provost, Students and International.  This is really 2 roles.  I serve as Dean of Students and in that role oversee the student experience across the University.  I also serve as Vice-Provost International and in that role oversee an institution-wide campus internationalization  initiative.
  2. How long have you been a Golden Key Advisor?   3 years
  3. How do you make an impact as a Golden Key advisor?
    My role is to mentor the president and the executive of the Golden Key Windsor Chapter.  My impact is made when our student leaders take full responsibility for Golden Key’s values and its compelling program of activities.  Tell us a little about your chapter.  The Windsor Chapter of Golden Key is an award winning chapter, having won awards at the chapter level.  We have also been recognized at the individual level.  Our chapter is frequently cited as one of the most effective chapters in Canada.
  4. What do you enjoy most about being a GK Advisor?
    I enjoy working with students the most and especially seeing them use their keen intellectual wit to impact those less fortunate in our community.
  5. What is your favorite GK-related experience or memory?
    The memory that stands out the most is when I received my honorary membership.  I was so impressed with the magic of the moment.  That our students would think to honor me in this way was indeed (and still is) very humbling.
  6. How do you think Golden Key members Stand Out, Stand Up and Stand Together?
    Golden Key makes a difference every day by encouraging outstanding students to do exceptional things in our community.
  7. What are some of your hobbies?
    I am an avid gardener, swimmer and walker.  But what I really like to do is to spend time with my family.  My wife, Shannon, and I have 3 wonderful children.
  8. Where are you from/ where did you grow up?
    I was born in New Jersey, grew up in Maine and have lived throughout the eastern United States (Florida, New Jersey, Maine, Washington DC) and Canada (Ontario).
  9. Where is your favorite place you have ever traveled to?
    I have travelled extensively throughout the world and have many favorites.  But perhaps the one I think about the most is the Canadian Rockies.  It is peaceful and awesome at the some time.
  10. Beach or mountains? I like them both.

 
Know a great Golden Key Advisor?  Email marketing@goldenkey.org with their info and we may spotlight them next!

University of Hawaii at Manoa Wins Chapter Website Contest!

University of Hawaii at Manoa Wins Chapter Website Contest!

Golden Key chapter’s creativity and determination was put on display during the 2012 Golden Key Chapter Website Contest that began on August 1, 2012 following the Golden Key International Summit and concluded on October 1, 2012. The hundreds of submissions were narrowed down and eventually […]

I Stand For Video Series (2)

I Stand For Video Series (2)

The “I Stand For” video series is designed to showcase all the causes and values that Golden Key members stand for. Our second video is called “GK Members Stand For.”  In this video, Golden Key members from various countries, backgrounds and ages share what they […]

New Associate Director Spotlight: Kiandra Jones

New Associate Director Spotlight: Kiandra Jones

Finally we would like to introduce you to Kiandra Jones.  She is the Associate Director of US Region 6.  Get to know her better with this Q&A.
Where are you from/ where did you grow up? I am from New Jersey, but I grew up in Gwinnett County, GA
Where did you go to college? Valdosta State University
What did you study in school/ major in? I have a BFA in Mass Media- Broadcast Journalism and a Masters of Public Administration
What are some of the things you were involved in, in college? Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
What are your hobbies? School has been my hobby the past six years!
What is your favorite quote? Most people want patience and consistency; in order to receive those, we must be patient and consistent.
What is your favorite sport? Football- MN VIKINGS!!
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Michelle Obama
What is the best gift you ever received? The best gift was a random Thank You card from a dear friend….Just for being me. (I love giving and receiving sincere cards!!)
What excites you the most about working at Golden Key? I love the idea of supporting an organization that’s genuinely geared towards enhancing the personal and professional development of members.
Fun Fact: I was a cheerleader for seven years, and I still do not have rhythm!
You can find Kiandra on Facebook and Twitter.