Cochise College adult education students at the 2013 GED graduation ceremony in Douglas.
Cochise College’s Adult Education students will be recognized at Student Awards and GED Recognition ceremonies on May 19 in Sierra Vista and May 20 in Douglas.
Events at each location include both the 17th annual GED graduation and the first National Adult Education Honor Society (NAEHS) induction ceremony held at Cochise College. These ceremonies honor adult education students who passed the GED (General Education Development) test this year and welcome outstanding students into the NAEHS.
Ceremonies at each campus are by invitation only. All adult education students at Cochise College are encouraged to attend and bring their families. Students will also showcase their digital class projects from earlier this year.
The National Adult Education Honor Society started in 1991 when one adult education teacher organized an induction ceremony for 17 students. Word of this event spread to other adult education programs and the idea grew into a full-fledged organization that believes that adult educators should recognize deserving students. Unlike traditional honor societies, which require outstanding academic merit, NAEHS recognizes adult learners based on exemplary attendance, cooperative attitude, and commendable work ethic. The only obligation required of NAEHS members is that they serve as ambassadors for adult education and promote program participation.
“At Cochise College Adult Education program, teachers submitted student names and nomination forms explaining how each nominee met the criteria in early April,” said Susie Morss, Director of Adult Education at Cochise College. “The selection committee met in mid-April and had a difficult time selecting from the impressive list of students. Finally, the committee selected 10 students from Douglas Campus, 12 students from Sierra Vista Campus, three students from Benson, and one from Willcox for induction into the honor society.”
Inductees receive a certificate, a lapel pin, a letter of recommendation from NAEHS headquarters that students can use when seeking employment or promotion. Students also receive a letter of recommendation for financial assistance should they want to continue their education and apply for financial aid or scholarships. The Adult Education program will receive a certificate with the roster of students inducted into the National Adult Education Honor Society suitable for framing and motivating others to strive for this honor.
Cochise College’s Adult Education department strives to help adult learners acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the workforce or continue their education. The program focuses on academic, technology and communication skills. Classes provide instruction for high school equivalency test preparation or English language acquisition for non-native speakers. For more information about classes offered at locations across Cochise County, visit www.cochise.edu/adulteducation or call (520) 515-5456.