Memberships

3 Pillars

Scholarship

• ATHS members are required to sign a release of academic information waiver that authorizes ATHS Advisors to review member’s academic progress each semester
• Grad Prep Institute attendance is mandatory. Please click on the following link to obtain more information about this great opportunity: http://www.niu.edu/engagedlearning/grad_school_prep/index.shtml

Leadership

• Professional development opportunities
• Networking events, job fairs, leadership academy, etc
• Emphasize that members represent ATHS at all times

Service

• Two service learning projects required of all members during the academic year
• Connections with other NIU organizations on the campus community
• Emphasize the need of unity in diversity, potential presentations
• Develop identity of a strong Latino coalition at NIU’s campus

Membership Responsibilities

• Embody the vision of ATHS
• Uphold missions and values of ATHS
• Maintain academic expectations
• Willingness and passion to get involved in the DeKalb community and surrounding areas
• Time commitment to attend ATHS meetings and events
• Ethical conviction to strengthen the Latino identify and presence at NIU

Benefits

• Recognition for scholarly achievements
• Academic support
• Mentorship
• Networking
• Professional development series
• Make long lasting relationships with other Latino students at NIU!