GSU Alumni - Criteria

Criteria

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TWO CATEGORIES FOR HALL OF FAME - Class of 2009

1) ALUMNI HALL OF FAME

Grambling State University celebrates the accomplishments of exceptional alumni who make substantial and unique contributions to society and the university. These contributions demonstrate outstanding leadership and foresight and are recognized in local, national and or international communities. Alumni are honored for good character and prudence in scholarly activities, research, leadership, volunteerism, philanthropy, and service to the university.

2) ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

Qualifications and criteria shall be based upon the candidate's athletic excellence while attending or serving at Grambling Sate University. Consideration shall be given for personal conduct in life and personal contributions to the high ideals of intercollegiate athletics. Significant post-University accoomplishments should be included with nominations and will be considered in the selection process. The individual must have performed with extraordinary levels of excellence and brought honor and distinction to his or her team, the athletic program and Grambling State University.

A. Student-Athlete
A student-athlete is eligible for nomination after a minimum of 8 years following the graduation of his or her class at Grambling State University. The individual must have completed his or her collegiate athletic career at Grambling State University and must have been a varsity letter winner at the University. To be considered, a student-athlete must have achieved at least one of the following: National Player of the Year, NCAA Champion - Individual sport, All-American, All-Region, Conference Player of the Year, All-Conference, conference record holder, school record holder, national statistical champion, and/or lettered in at least one or more varsity sports.

B. Coach or Administrator
A coach or administrator is eligible a minimum of five years following his or her tenure with the University (retirement, death, departure) or in the case of active personnel, having reached the age of 60. The individual must have served the athletic program in some capacity for a minimum of five years.

C. Special Admittance
Special admittance will be made only in recognition of truly exceptional contributions and service to the athletic program at Grambling State University.

General: Current GSU employees do not qualify for induction in the HALL OF FAME until they have retired a minimum of five years from the area in which they were distinguished. All nominations must be submitted by an adult 21 years of age or older.

PROCEDURES FOR BOTH:

1. Nomination forms should be completed and submitted via this website no later than April 1, 2009.

2. Nomination forms will be received by the Division of Advancement, c/o Mrs. Glenda Jones, P.O. Box 4204 , Grambling, LA. 71245 (telephone: 318-274-6265).

3. Deadline for nominations is April 1, 2009

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