Member Spotlights & Achievements

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS ON THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS THIS YEAR!!!

2016 Outstanding Student Leader Award

Michael (Mike) Green

Rachel Vis

Kappa Kappa's Chapter President Mike Green and Vice President Rachel Vis were selected as two of the three recipients of this year's APUS Outstanding Student Leader. Mike and Rachel will receive their awards on June 18, 2016 at the annual awards breakfast in National Harbor, MD.

2016 APUS Alumni University Service Award Recipient

Michael (Mike) Green

Kappa Kappa Chapter President Mike Green was been selected to receive the 2016 Alumni University Service Award on June 18, 2016 at the annual awards breakfast in National Harbor, MD.

The Alumni University Service Award recognizes exceptional alumni who have made significant contributions in the spirit of the university’s motto of service and who have rendered distinctive service to the university. This award honors graduates whose selfless commitment and consistent involvement to the university as a whole have exemplified the university’s ideals.

The Selection Criteria in order to be considered for nomination of this award, Mike had to:

• Provide evidence of regular and sustained service to the university.
• Participate in activities that have enhanced the stature, reputation, and overall strength of the university.
• Commit personal time and energy to the university.
• Accomplish criteria during their academic tenure at the university and/or after graduation.

Mike was nominated by Kappa Kappa Co-Advisor Dr. Michelle Beshears for the award and had to further provide required documentation that included:

• One letter of recommendation from a faculty member or supervisor. The letter had to specifically address how he met the requirements for the award.
• Mike had to write an original essay of no more than 1,000 words that outlined why he was an exceptional candidate for the award including concrete examples of how he met each of the requirements for this award.
• Provide evidence that he received state or national recognition for significant achievements in his chosen field.
• His current professional resume and;
• Any additional information such as news articles, recognition awards, and volunteer service, that supported the nomination.

2015/2016 Member's Achievements

Michael Green – Graduating, Outstanding Student Leadership award, 2016 Alumni University Service Award

Christopher Butler - Graduating, Dean's List, Certified in Homeland Security Level V, Article Published in InPublicSafety Blog

Bryce Leinan – Graduating, Promoted to an IT Professional II for the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation

Karen McKeag - Graduating, President's List, Dean's List, Class of 2016 Undergraduate Recipient of the School of Security and Global Studies Academic Scholar Award

Katarra McKinney - Graduating, Dean’s List

Trish Redford - Graduating, Dean's List

Rosemary Barrios - Graduating, Dean's List

Andrew Jamal - Graduating, Dean's List

Nancy Zorilla - Graduating, Dean's List

Rita York – Graduating

Glenn Letteer - Graduating

Sharon Stewart - Graduating

Rochelle Hollis - Graduating

Nicholas Kross - Graduating

Autum Stroop - Graduating

Ashley Brambilla - Graduating

Michelle Campbell - Graduating

Keith Dennis - Graduating

Marty Anderson - President's List, Dean's List

Myrna Figueroa Lopez - Dean's List

Nicholas Weaver - Dean's List

Elizabeth Lewis - Dean's List

Patricia Bruno – Dean’s List

Tracy Castle - Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges

Rachel Vis - Outstanding Student Leadership award

MEMBER OF THE QUARTER

1st Quarter 2016

Daniel Scorza

Daniel Scorza earned his high school diploma he attended Daytona State College to continue his education. While attending Daytona State College he enrolled at the Basic Law Enforcement Academy to get a better understanding of overall police procedures and earned membership into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. One of his achievements was earning the President’s List Award for academic achievements. Upon graduating from Daytona State College he continued his education journey which took him to American Military University where he is currently pursuing a B.A. in Criminal Justice with a certificate in Legal Studies. He was inducted as member of Kappa Kappa on 20 August 2015. Daniel plans to always continue his education through life and to pursue a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice later with American Military University. In his time with American Military University he has not only joined Alpha Phi Sigma but has also joined Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society and other university clubs. He has contributed a number of articles to American Military University’s In Public Safety Blog. Daniel is striving to work in the field of law enforcement or pursue a career in the United States Air Force as a commissioned officer and work with Security Forces.

Best of luck Daniel and congratulations on being our Chapter Member of the Quarter!

4th Quarter 2015

Jennifer (Jen) Rowe

Jennifer Rowe’s journey in law and criminal justice began in 1994 when she worked in a law office. This passion and her desire to learn more lead her to enrolling and pursuing a degree with American Military University in February 2002. In October 2008 she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice however this sparked an even greater desire so she went back to AMU to pursue her Master’s Degree. Jennifer completed her program and was conferred her degree this past February. Throughout her studies Jennifer mentions that it continues to peak her interest and desires to give back and achieving this goal of receiving this degree would allow her to do just that.

Jennifer would begin volunteering with the Willard Police Department in Willard, MO prior to finishing her degree which would help her gain the needed experience she desired in the Criminal Justice field. Her willingness and desire to learn about law enforcement and criminal justice quickly lead to her doing grant writing and research for the department. She has written five (5) grant proposals and has received one community grant through Wal-Mart for equipment and computer upgrades. Some of the grant proposals she’s worked on is for the purchase of body cameras and systems for active officers assigned to the department and assisted with finalizing the DUI grant for the department which they’ve completed work for. Jennifer has assisted in getting the department into the DOD 1033 program which allows them access to DOD items that are no longer needed and for free. These items range from clothing, vehicles, and computers to name a few thus saving the department money.

Jennifer’s desire is to get into Law Enforcement specifically working research and solving cases.

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