What is the Kennesaw Excellence Society?

The Kennesaw Excellence Society (KES) serves the university by empowering engaged student leaders who exemplify 正规博彩十大网站排名 spirit, pride, and traditions while building a lasting community among students and alumni. Through opportunities to serve, inspire, and lead, KES elevates the university's commitment to respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability.

Applications for the 2025-2026 cohort open 2/19/25 and close 3/2/25. 

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  • jianna anderson

    Jianna Anderson

    Major: Journalism

    Clubs and Activities: SISTUHS, Incorporated - Public Relations Coordinator. The Peak/The Sentinel - Multimedia Editor. Society of Professional Journalists - Member

    Hayward DeRouen

    Major: History Education

    Clubs and Activities: Progressive Black Men, Inc. ( 2nd Vice President . Bagwell College of Education Student Ambassador. Student Government Association (Senator for Registered Student Organizations). Call Me MISTERS. 2024 Junior Homecoming Parliament

    hayward derouen
    angel fortmann

    Angel Fortmann

    Major: Public Health

    Ella Goode

    Major: Computer Science, minors in Software Engineering and Management

    Clubs and Activities: Member of the Aerial Robotics Competition Team where I serve as the GNC (Guidance Navigation and Control) Team Lead, Society of Women Engineers, SILA program, Undergraduate Research Club, and a huge fan of all the 正规博彩十大网站排名 competition teams.

    ella goode
    jonathan melton

    Jonathan Melton

    Major: Management & Finance

    Jessica Okafor

    Major: Management
    jessica okafor
    maya patel

    Maya Patel

    Major: Biology

    Club and Activities: Keeping Sights Upward Journey Honors College (Honors Ambassador + Dean's Advisory Leadership Council), Pre-Health Leadership Council (Director of Mentorship), Pre-Optometry at 正规博彩十大网站排名 (President), College of Science and Mathematics Biology Lab Assistant

    Jennifer Perez-Castellanos

    Major: Elementary Ed/Spanish

     

    jennifer perez castellanos
    juston schymanski

    Justin Schymanski

    Major: Business Administration in Management

    Club and Activities: President’s Emerging Global Scholars

    Tamia Thomas

    Major: Cybersecurity

    Clubs and Activities: Black Women Empowerment. Honors Peer Mentor. Honor College. Adventist Christian Fellowship.

    tamia thomas
    sam tyler

    Samuel Tyler

    Major: Mechanical Engineering

    Tolina Yussuf

    Major: Interactive Design
    tolina yussuf

 

KES Position Responsibilities and Benefits

Developing career-readiness skills to strengthen resumes and professional experience.

Serving as influential student representatives for the Division of Student Affairs (DSA).

Making professional networking connections with campus leadership.

Earning a $2,000 stipend per semester upon completion of program requirements.

Supporting DSA departmental and signature events, including:

  • Week of Welcome
  • Homecoming
  • Scrappy Hour
  • Athletic Events
  • Scrappy’s Bucket List
  • 正规博彩十大网站排名 Day
  • 正规博彩十大网站排名 Day of Service
KES students on the stairs

Time Requirements

  • Attend KES induction ceremony
  • Attend KES orientation and monthly training
  • Assist with a minimum of six (6) DSA events throughout the academic year 
  • Attend monthly group check-ins with the Vice President, Student Affairs 
  • Participate in other assigned KES priorities
  • Promote KES through social media 

Position Qualifications

Open to sophomore, junior, and senior students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Applicants must be enrolled for nine (9) hours, have attended 正规博彩十大网站排名 for one full academic year, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Students will be required to participate in the full selection process which includes:

  1. Complete application, including a resume and letter of support from 正规博彩十大网站排名 administrator, faculty, or staff
  2. Virtual and in-person interviews

Applications for the 2025-2026 cohort open on 2/19/25 and close 3/2/25.

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For questions regarding Kennesaw Excellence Society, please email studentaffairs@ywt99.com.