The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is the largest and only accredited collegiate leadership development program in the United States. Our local chapter is part of this national organization with more than 800 chapters and over 2 million existing members.
The NSLS program helps alumni from North Dakota State University develop key leadership skills that are necessary for success — such as collaboration, creative problem-solving, and communication — while providing a deeper understanding of their personal leadership style. All while joining an active, nationwide community of peers who are also engaged in furthering their careers.
Through this program, alumni will learn real-world skills while making a real-world impact. Besides growing as a leader and connecting with peers, alumni receive a range of perks:
Visit NSLS.org to learn more and accept your invitation.
What do I have to do to become inducted?
The Steps to Induction take approximately 9-10 hours and you can complete it at your own pace.
What is the cost of the program?
The one-time registration fee for alumni members is $95. This fee includes the self-paced, online program as well as lifetime membership in the NSLS, including a range of member benefits.
Is the NSLS recognized at North Dakota State University?
The NSLS is a recognized student organization. Alumni members in our chapter will join more than 2 million members nationwide.
Michael Thomas
NSLS Representative
Assistant Director of Events & Programs – Affinity Engagement
701.231.4348 | Email
Margaret and her husband, Hugh Veit ’79, established the Eleanor S. Fitzgerald Memorial Graduate Student Scholarship to support NDSU students earning advanced degrees in the Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences or the Department of Human Development and Family Science.
Core areas of home economics remain part of current NDSU degree programs such as accounting; apparel, retail merchandising, and design; education; family and consumer science; financial planning; human development and family science; interior design; and nutrition science.
Home economics programs opened doors, particularly for women, to earn college degrees and pursue careers in education, Extension, state and federal government, business and industry, health care, and more. NDAC listed domestic economy as one of its courses in its founding year, 1890.
Established by Dr. Teresa Conner, dean of the NDSU College of Health and Human Sciences, and co-chaired by Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald ’83 and Col. Esther Meyers ’75, the Wisdom Keepers provide support and share their knowledge and expertise with students, faculty, staff, and leadership in the College.
The home management house at NDAC was the first facility built on a college campus specifically for home management practice. In 1954, it was named in honor of Alba Bales, the first female academic dean at NDAC.