Moorpark College offers numerous leadership development opportunities as well as programs designed to recognize excellence among students. Click on the name of the organization or program below to learn more.
Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society (DAPi) is an academic honor society founded to recognize high-achieving college students with disabilities. DAPi celebrates and supports academic achievement, leadership, and advocacy for post-secondary students with disabilities. Moorpark College formally created its campus's chapter, Zeta Tau, in 2020.
Who can join DAPi?
While any student can become a general member of the DAPi organization at Moorpark College, to be formally inducted into the international honor society, students must self identify as an individual with a disability, have completed at least 24 units, demonstrate an interest in disability issues, and have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.10.
What are the benefits to joining DAPi?
There are numerous benefits to becoming a member of the DAPi Moorpark College chapter and to becoming formally inducted into the international honor society, including exclusive access to scholarships, enhancing skills in leadership, developing advocacy skills, and wearing the honor cord at Commencement. See the Top 10 Benefits of Joining DAPi here: https://deltaalphapihonorsociety.org/about-us/dapi-member-benefits/
Can I join DAPi and another honor society, like PTK?
Yes, Moorpark College students who meet the eligibility requirements of multiple leadership programs or honor societies can join more than one and are encouraged to do so if it suits their interests.
Who should I contact if I have questions about DAPi?
Jolie Herzig, Ed.D.
The Moorpark College Honors Program provides novel learning experiences for high-achieving students who are committed to excellent. Its goal is to promote critical reading, writing, and thinking as necessary tools for continued academic success while preparing students to transfer to four-year institutions.
Who can join the Honors Program?
Students who meet the Program Grade Point Average (GPA criteria (3.25 unweighted high school GPA OR a college GPA of 3.00 with at least 12 units of transferable college-level courses) and who attend a mandatory Honors Program orientation may join.
Must I apply to become part of the Moorpark College Honors Program?
Yes, students will need to submit a formal application and academic transcripts, as well as attend a mandatory orientation. Please visit the Honors Program's webpage for more information.
What are the benefits to joining the Honors Program?
The Honors Program is a fun and exciting intellectual journey that challenges students to be creative, curious and reflective! You will extend your knowledge, exercise your mind, further your talents, and open up to new ideas.
Honors students take on leadership roles and are part of a team of motivated learners. They work closely with each other and their instructors to explore and research a variety of subjects and special topics in unique ways. There are multiple opportunities to make connections and receive mentoring from distinguished staff and faculty.
Those who complete the Program are most likely to stand out and make a positive difference in their higher education. Also, Honors Program graduates have increased odds of transfer admittance to UCLA!
Can I join the Honors Program and other leadership programs and honor societies?
Yes, Moorpark College Honors Program participants are welcome to partake in other campus leadership development opportunities or join honors societies if invited.
Who should I contact if I have questions about the Moorpark College Honors Program?
Nathan Bowen, PhD - Honors Program Coordinator
Nathan Bowen has been active in campus life! He has served in a variety of roles in addition to Honors Program Coordinator, including Academic Senate Secretary and Vice President, Sabbatical Committee Co-Chair, Co-Chair of Education Committee on Accreditation and Planning (EdCAP), Co-Chair of Study Aboard Advisory Committee, Co-Chair of District Instructional Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC), and student club advisor.
Giselle Ramirez - Counseling Faculty
Giselle Ramirez began her career as a student assistant in the counseling office at Moorpark College shortly after graduating high school. While a student assistant, Giselle grew a passion for helping students and knew that she had found the career for her.
Giselle completed her AA in General Studies at Moorpark College and transferred to CSU, Northridge where she completed her Bachelor degree in Sociology and her Master degree in Counseling. She has had the pleasure of working with several student populations including EOPS, Veterans and Athletes and now supports students in the Honors Program. Giselle enjoys helping students reach their educational goals, but when she isn't busy doing that, she loves to spend time with her family, to travel, and to salsa dance!
Moorpark College Leadership Education and Development for Students (MC L.E.A.D.S.) is a noncredit, extracurricular program designed to help students develop soft skills needed to excel in professional or academic settings and to shape them as emergent leaders.
MC L.E.A.D.S. offers engaging and interactive workshops that aid Moorpark College students in fostering skills that will help them succeed as students, employees, and leaders, both during their time at MC and beyond.
Visit https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/departments/student-services/student-activities/mc-leads for more information.
Who can join MC L.E.A.D.S.?
Any interested enrolled student is invited to register to be a part of the semester-long cohort program.
Visit https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/departments/student-services/student-activities/mc-leads to register for the upcoming semester.
What are the benefits to joining MC L.E.A.D.S.?
In addition to developing leadership and professional skills that will help set them up for success, students who attend a specified number of sessions offered by the MC L.E.A.D.S. program can qualify to receive a Certificate of Recognition, a Custom Medallion or Graduation Cord, a Transcript Notation, denoting their involvement in the Program, and a Letter of Recommendation* that explains the student's involvement in the program (*letter is a form template).
Are there costs associated with participating in MC L.E.A.D.S.?
No, this extracurricular program is offered free of charge to currently enrolled Moorpark College students.
Can I participate in MC L.E.A.D.S. and other leadership programs simultaneously?
Yes, if the scheduling works out to where students can participate in more than one extracurricular leadership development program, they are welcome to do so.
Who do I contact for more information?
Kristen Robinson - Student Activities Specialist
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is an organization that provides a life-changing leadership program that helps students achieve personal growth, career success, and empowers them to have a positive impact in their communities. With 736 chapters, the NSLS currently has 1,540,622 members nationwide.
How do I join the NSLS?
Moorpark College will be chartering its own official NSLS chapter in spring 2022. Students who meet chapter eligibility requirements will automatically receive an email invitation, soliciting their involvement.
What are the benefits to joining the NSLS?
Mentorship and learning opportunities, access to exclusive scholarships and awards, and invitations to community events are just some of the benefits offered to NSLS members.
Visit the "Benefits" section of the NSLS website for more information.
Is there a cost associated with joining this leadership society?
NSLS members pay a one-time fee of $95 when applying to join the organization. The fee includes all membership benefits and partner discounts. Membership does not expire or need renewal.
Can I be a part of the NSLS and other Moorpark College honor societies or leadership programs simultaneously?
Yes, students who are invited to participate in multiple honor societies are welcome to participate in whichever ones interest them.
Who do I contact for more information?
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) is an honor society specifically for high-achieving community college students. PTK has existed for over 100 years and has over 3.5 million members around the world. PTK is the only honor society named by the American Association of Community Colleges as an official honor society for two-year colleges.
Learn more about PTK at Moorpark College by visiting the Beta Sigma Rho Chapter page.
What are the eligibility requirements to join PTK?
Moorpark College students who have completed at least 12 units and who have earned a 3.50 Grade Point Average or higher are eligible to be inducted into PTK.
How do I join PTK?
Students who meet the induction requirements of the Moorpark College PTK Beta Sigma Rho chapter automatically receive an email invitation to join. The email invitation includes instructions on how to become a lifelong inductee.
Does it cost money to join PTK?
Yes, there is a one-time $75 membership fee to join PTK.
What are the benefits to joining PTK?
PTK members receive exclusive access to scholarships and become connected with a powerful academic and professional network. Visit PTK's Benefits webpage for more information about the perks associated with becoming a lifelong PTK member.
Can I be a part of PTK and other honors societies at Moorpark College?
Yes, students who meet the eligibility requirements of more than one honor society at Moorpark College are welcome to become members in multiple societies.
Who do I contact for more information?
The Moorpark College President's Student Leadership Forum (PSLF) introduces students to extraordinary leaders across various sectors such as government, corporate, non-profit, and professional sports, among others. The PSLF is led by Moorpark College President Dr. Julius Sokenu, and it provides students with opportunities to learn from campus and local community leaders while allowing them to develop their own understanding of exemplary leadership.
Who can participate in the PSLF?
All enrolled students are invited to apply in the fall to participate in the PSLF. View the PSLF Brochure or contact MCPresident@vcccd.edu for more information about the forthcoming PSLF cohort application cycle.
How do I join the PSLF?
Students apply in August of each fall semester to participate in sessions offered throughout the year. Contact MCPresident@vcccd.edu for more information.
What are the benefits to participating in the PLF?
In addition to furthering your understanding of what it takes to be a successful leader across a variety of sectors, students who attend the minimum requisite number of sessions are eligible for a certificate of participation, recognition medal, and a letter of recommendation from President Sokenu.
The PSLF is not offered for unit credit.
Does it cost money to apply and participate in the PSLF?
No, this extracurricular program is offered free to students who apply and are selected for the year-long forum.
Who do I contact for more information?
Moorpark College President's Office
