Leadership Studies | North Central College

Realizing the Vision Through Academics and Engagement Outside the Classroom

Danielle Cifonie ’10 admits she didn’t know what the new Blue Key Society was all about when she was inducted in May 2008. Now president of North Central College’s chapter, which honors campus leaders, she is part of a very visible effort to help students integrate Leadership, Ethics and Values (LEV) into their college careers.

“Blue Key members serve as LEV ambassadors and get the word out to students about how to get involved in LEV activities and how they can add a minor or concentration in LEV,” says Cifonie, organizational communication major.

The Schneller Family Legacy

The Schneller sisters’ generosity will leave a lasting legacy at North Central College. Their philanthropy, announced following the death of Mary Schneller ’33 Rosar in January, when combined with earlier contributions, will provide direct benefits to students for generations to come and create a total endowment of nearly $10 million, among the largest in North Central College’s nearly 150-year history.