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Leadership society accepting nominees Nominations for the MUSC Student Leadership Society are being accepted through March 24.   The purpose of the MUSC Student Leadership Society is to recognize students who have made notable contributions to the university through their character, service and commitment to enhancing the university environment.   Students selected for the society personify the ideals of the university by being caring, compassionate, ethical, proficient and creative individuals who have demonstrated the qualities needed to be effective leaders and members of interprofessional teams.   Criteria for selection include evidence of having made the university a better place through service and contributions by the example they set for others through their character, integrity and spirit of giving;  embodying the characteristics of servant leadership, including listening, empathy, awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, foresight, stewardship, commitment to the growth of others, and building community; commitment to working effectively with diverse groups, including other health professional students; promoting interprofessional and interpersonal respect and understanding; significant accomplishments and service to universitywide or interprofessional initiatives; and potential for future contributions as a leader, not only in their own profession, but also in the broader context of health care or biomedical research.   Faculty, administrators and fellow students annually nominate candidates for the leadership society. Students in any year of study may be nominated. Nominees should be in good academic standing. A nomination form will be provided with documentation requested that addresses the criteria. A two-page resume/curriculum vitae will also be required.   A selection committee consisting of faculty, staff and administrators who serve at the university level will review nominations.   Approximately five to 10 students will be selected each year to be inducted into the society at an annual student leadership celebration. MUSC Student Leadership Society nomination form Student name:____________________________________________________ College: ___________________  Date of expected graduation:_______ Please attach evidence to support each of the following criteria: Criteria for selection include evidence of: Having made the university a better place through service and contributions by the example set for others through their character, integrity and spirit of giving Embodying the characteristics of servant leadership, including listening, empathy, awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, foresight, stewardship, commitment to the growth of others, and building community Commitment to working effectively with diverse groups, including other health professional students Promoting interprofessional and interpersonal respect and understanding Significant accomplishments and service to universitywide or interprofessional initiatives Potential for future contributions as a leader, not only in their own profession, but also in the broader context of health care or biomedical research Attach a two page resume highlighting the student's accomplishments. Nominator information: Name:____________________________Title: ___________________________ Contact information: Phone__________e-mail__________________________ Submit nominations and all materials by March 24 to Dr. Valerie T. West, Associate Provost for Education and Student Life, Colcock Hall. E-mail westvt@musc.edu.     Friday, March 7, 2008 Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Island Publications at 849-1778, ext. 201.