Students Join National Society of Leadership and Success

The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) welcomed 17 inductees from Edison State Community College during the spring semester. Student President Mersedes Beasley led the induction ceremony, and Dr. Melissa Wertz, Edison State Provost, delivered a welcome.

“I’m an NSLS member, and I’m excited that you’re joining this group,” said Dr. Wertz. “Leadership is such an important piece of any job you’ll take on, no matter what you’re coming to Edison State for, no matter what you decide to do in your life. You can be a leader without actually having a title, which I think is great. NSLS and the people involved are very dedicated to helping you realize what you can do as an individual.”

Those inducted into the NSLS include Nicole Ashley of West Milton, Owen Bronston of Fairfield Township, Marissa Corner of Sidney, Kimberly Cox of Camden, Brooklyn Dean of Greenville, Kinzie Fourman of Greenville, Delainey Goodstein of Troy, Bryce Henry of Sidney, Katie Jackson of Vandalia, Mackenzie Jessup of Urbana, Taylor Kaeff of Tipp City, Cheyenne Kroeker of Sidney, Haley Lane of Troy, Dianna Miller of Greenville, Mindy Reynolds of Sidney, Liam Stein of Troy, and Samuel Whitaker III of Columbus.

Students initially receive an invitation to join the Society based on academic criteria. To achieve induction into the Society, members must attend Orientation, Leadership Training Day, three Speaker Broadcasts, and three Success Networking Team meetings. Members have until they graduate from Edison State to acquire the minimum of 12 hours of leadership training required for induction.

The Edison State Chapter also honored staff members during the ceremony for their support throughout the year. Leah Baumhauer, Coordinator of the Tutoring Center, and Dr. Wertz received Impact Leader awards. Chapter leaders selected them based on their embodiment of the NSLS mission, demonstrated leadership qualities in personal and professional capacities, and willingness to provide and aid in opportunities for student growth and development.

The mission of the NSLS is to build leaders who make a better world. It is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. The Society offers life-changing lectures from the nation’s leading presenters and a community where like-minded, success-oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed. The NSLS also serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by encouraging and organizing action to better the world.

For more information about the Edison State Chapter of NSLS, email Kevin Coghlan, Yvonne Koors, or Karen Baker.