Adela de la Torre Latino Honor Society (ATLHS)
Mission and Values
Our mission is to recognize and achieve excellence amongst Latinos and those who wish to explore Latinx cultures and identities through scholarship, to promote leadership in students and help render service through a unified effort.
Our values contribute towards members' leadership growth, scholarship and service opportunities to promote excellence among its members; to center efforts that explores and celebrates the presence of Latino identities and cultures on campus; and to strengthen students' understanding of Latino heritage and culture.
Application Process and Information
You can apply for the ATLHS program during mid-fall and spring semesters. After inductions, if you wish to apply for the program, please contact atlhs@niu.edu.
Requirements
- Academic achievement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher based on a 4.0 scale
- Community involvement or work experience
- Demonstrate leadership abilities
- Ability to work effectively as an individual and team member
- Strong willingness to promote a positive Latino identity
- Time and commitment to fulfill ATLHS expectations, including meetings and events
Application Process
All documents including personal statement, resume, and unofficial transcripts must be submitted in the application. However, letters of recommendation can be sent to atlhs@niu.edu.
Application Materials
- The ATLHS online application.
- One-page typed personal statement. Please refer to the application for guidance on your personal statement topic.
- Extracurricular involvement: Please include a document showing any extracurricular activities, academic honors, leadership awards, community service involvement, employment, etc.
- Two recommendation letters: Please have the person writing the letter of recommendation (professor, employer, etc.) submit the letter directly to atlhs@niu.edu.
Recommendation letters from staff and faculty at the Latino Resource Center will not be accepted. - Unofficial transcripts. Please submit your unofficial transcript which can be found on your "MyNIU" page.
Emily Prieto, Ph.D., founder, had a vision to create an honor society at NIU in which Latino students would identify their potential and collaboratively advance together. On August 25, 2011, in honor of her great mentor, Prieto decided to name this new honor society the Adela de la Torre Honor Society (ATHS) so that the legacy of success through education can be envisioned and embodied by all future members. In 2017, the name was changed to Adela de la Torre Latino Honor Society (ATLHS).
Scholarship
The Adela de la Torre Latino Honor Society fosters academic excellence and achievement of its members. Exploring and engaging in experiences that foster life-long learning to advance Latinx cultures and communities through research, artistry, and creative activity is advanced in the honor society.
ATLHS members are required to sign a release of academic information waiver that authorizes ATLHS advisors to review a member's academic progress each semester.
ATLHS Members are required to maintain their grade point average of at least a 3.0. By participating in the honor society, Latino Resource Center staff will actively check your academic progress to ensure member maintain eligibility and assist them to get back on track if necessary.
Leadership
- Engage in professional development opportunities.
- Expand your network at events, job fairs, leadership academy, etc.
- Mentor other ATLHS members and represent ATLHS in a positive manner.
Service
- Connections with other NIU programs or organizations on the campus community.
- Emphasize the need of unity in diversity and inclusive excellence.
- Develop identity of a strong Latino coalition at NIU's campus.
- Make long lasting relationships with ATLHS members and a diverse groups of students at NIU.
- Members must attend biweekly general meetings and be active participants.
- To remain active in program, members must fulfill a minimum of 8 points associated with the pillars each semester(maximum of 15 points possible per semester).
- Two service-learning projects are required of all members during the academic year.
- Our members are required to engage in one of the following each semester:
- Research project
- Creative or artistic scholarship
- Capstone project
- Presentation or infographic
- Academic publication or op-ed
- Taking at least one honors course
Additionally, members must maintain a 3.0 GPA or above for duration of membership; support and guidance are provided by staff.
- Gain professional development within meetings and activities
- Expand networking skills and social capital through connections with presenters and alumni
- Increase competencies in field of study through transferable skills
- Make long lasting relationships with other students at NIU and staff
Contact Us
Adela de la Torre Latino Honor Society (ATLHS)
lrc@niu.edu
atlhs@niu.edu