{"id":915,"date":"2020-09-28T11:35:33","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T15:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/?page_id=915"},"modified":"2025-08-06T14:20:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T18:20:23","slug":"deans-circle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/deans-circle\/","title":{"rendered":"Dean\u2019s Circle of Student Scholars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Celebrate Your Achievements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The highest-achieving students in the Faculty of LA&amp;PS are given the opportunity to become more engaged in the York community and develop leadership skills as part of the Dean\u2019s Circle of Student Scholars (DCSS).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All DCSS students will receive a welcome letter from the Dean sent via email.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.yorku.ca\/york-gpa-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPA Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/campus-life\/\">Campus Life<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/student-awards\/\">Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/support-services\/peer-mentorship\/\">Peer Mentorship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/deans-circle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 has-text-align-center\">You\u2019re automatically invited to the Dean\u2019s Circle if you are:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns infographics-block card-deck is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-light p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Incoming Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High school Students \u2013 admittance from an Ontario High school with an average of 90% or higher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-light p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Continuing Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enrolled in 12 credits or more during the current academic year (Fall\/Winter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining a cumulative 8.0 GPA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/Deans-Circle-of-Scholars-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"Students at a meeting for the Dean's Circle of Scholars\" class=\"wp-image-381289\" style=\"width:551px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/Deans-Circle-of-Scholars-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/Deans-Circle-of-Scholars-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificate of Recognition for graduating DCSS members.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official note added to your transcript recognizing your membership in DCSS.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to the DCSS Dedicated Study Space (N837), North tower of the Ross building.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exclusive programming curated for DCSS Members.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to engage with senior LA&amp;PS academic leadership.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking opportunities to engage with LA&amp;PS &amp; DCSS alumni and each other.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make friends, have fun and create a DCSS community!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated eClass portal for DCSS members.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth of the DCSS community to establish a strong network of DCSS alumni and long-term friendships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continued development of programming to enhance YOUR growth and development as YOU become future leaders!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" 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data-permalink=\"\/laps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/915?wpv_view_count=383752\">\n<style>.kb-advanced-slider-_28ddd7-8f .kb-slider-size-fixed .kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap{min-height:1px;}.kb-advanced-slider-_28ddd7-8f .kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-advanced-slider-_28ddd7-8f .kb-slider-pause-button{color:#000;background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);border:1px solid transparent;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slider kb-advanced-slider kb-advanced-slider-_28ddd7-8f carousel-quote\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slider-inner-contain\"><div class=\"kb-blocks-advanced-carousel kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark\"><div class=\"kb-blocks-advanced-slider-init kb-slider-loading kb-blocks-slider kt-carousel-arrowstyle-blackonlight kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-size-fixed kb-slider-ratio-12-5 kb-slider-tab-ratio-inherit kb-slider-mobile-ratio-inherit\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-type=\"slider\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"false\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-_e7611e-d8\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;background-size:cover;background-position:center center;background-repeat:no-repeat\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n\n  \n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h3 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><p>Being part of the Deans' Circle of Student Scholars (DCSS) has been a truly meaningful experience. It\u2019s an honour to be recognized alongside so many hardworking and inspiring students. What I appreciate most is the supportive community and being surrounded by people who care deeply about learning and growth motivates me to keep pushing forward. DCSS reminds me that hard work, consistency, and staying true to your goals really do pay off. I\u2019m grateful to be part of this group and excited to continue learning and growing with everyone.<\/p>\n\n<p> \u2014 Menal Mohammed<\/p>\n  \n\n  \n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large border-md border-laps\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/07\/Menal-Mohammed-350x350-1.png\" alt=\"Photo of Menal Mohammed\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-_e7611e-d8\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;background-size:cover;background-position:center center;background-repeat:no-repeat\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n\n  \n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h3 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><p>Being a member of the Dean's Circle of Student Scholars has been instrumental in shaping my success throughout my undergraduate journey. The privilege of engaging directly with the Dean has given me a unique platform to share my thoughts and contribute ideas for the betterment of the YorkU community. Also, I love that the DCSS organizes events where I can connect and collaborate with fellow scholars.<\/p>\n\n<p> \u2014 Eghemen Ehiagwina<\/p>\n  \n\n  \n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large border-md border-laps\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/07\/Eghemen-Ehiagwina-350x350-1.png\" alt=\"Photo of Eghemen Ehiagwina\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-_e7611e-d8\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;background-size:cover;background-position:center center;background-repeat:no-repeat\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n\n  \n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h3 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><p>Being part of the Dean\u2019s Circle of Student Scholars has been such a privilege. I have had the opportunity to meet many like-minded people and make many meaningful connections within the Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies. The events organized by the DCSS have been fun, interactive and insightful. I am extremely excited and looking forward to more!<\/p>\n\n<p> \u2014 W P Senugi Jayawardana<\/p>\n  \n\n  \n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large border-md border-laps\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/07\/W-P-Senugi-Jayawardana-350x350-1.png\" alt=\"Photo of W P Senugi Jayawardana\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n  <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photo Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpv-view-output\" data-toolset-views-view-editor=\"299f58daa9c40f3fe076c32201240204\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-views-view-editor\">\n\n\n<link rel='stylesheet' id='kadence-blocks-pro-slider-css' href='https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/plugins\/kadence-blocks-pro\/dist\/style-blocks-slider.css?ver=2.6.0' type='text\/css' media='all' \/>\n<link rel='stylesheet' id='kadence-kb-splide-css' href='https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/plugins\/kadence-blocks-pro\/includes\/assets\/css\/kadence-splide.min.css?ver=2.6.0' type='text\/css' media='all' \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/plugins\/kadence-blocks-pro\/includes\/assets\/js\/splide.min.js?ver=2.6.0\" id=\"kad-splide-js\"><\/script>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/plugins\/kadence-blocks-pro\/includes\/assets\/js\/kb-splide-slider-init.min.js?ver=2.6.0\" id=\"kadence-blocks-pro-slider-init-js\"><\/script>\n\n    \n\t\t\n\n\n<section id=\"highlights\" name=\"highlights\"><div class=\"container\"><!--<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\">DCSS Photo Gallery<\/h2>--><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slider kb-advanced-slider kb-advanced-slider-_cf0faa-3f carousel-quote\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slider-inner-contain\"><div class=\"kb-blocks-advanced-carousel kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark\"><div class=\"kb-blocks-advanced-slider-init kb-slider-loading kb-blocks-slider kt-carousel-arrowstyle-blackonlight kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-size-fixed kb-slider-ratio-12-5 kb-slider-tab-ratio-inherit kb-slider-mobile-ratio-inherit\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-type=\"slider\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"false\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\">\n\n    \n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-_43fcc9-cd\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF;background-size:cover;background-position:center center;background-repeat:no-repeat\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n  \n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container pt-4 mt-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck headshots onetoone is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n  \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/DCSS-Welcome-Event-1-550x550-1.png\" alt=\"Group photo of Students with the Dean JJ at a DCSS Welcome Event\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/DCSS-Welcome-Event-2-550x550-1.png\" alt=\"Students at a DCSS Welcome Event\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/DCSS-Welcome-Event-3-550x550-1.png\" alt=\"Students at a DCSS Welcome Event\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center\"><p>This is the launch event for DCSS members! Annually, the Dean hosts a Welcome Event for current and new DCSS members.\u00a0 Here, members get to meet the Dean and Associate Deans of LA&amp;PS and get a sneak peek into the upcoming social events and development workshops for the year. As well, members have the opportunity speak with the Dean, Associate Deans, and get to know them more personally.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n  \n  <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-_43fcc9-cd\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF;background-size:cover;background-position:center center;background-repeat:no-repeat\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n  \n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container pt-4 mt-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck headshots onetoone is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n  \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/DCSS-Social-3-550x550-1.png\" alt=\"Students at a DCSS Social Event\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/DCSS-Social-1-550x550-1.png\" alt=\"Students at a DCSS Social Event\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/DCSS-Social-2-550x550-1.png\" alt=\"Students at a DCSS Social Event\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-center\"><p>Our DCSS members are part of the top percentile of students. Being and staying at the top means a lot of time put into hard work and studying. To help relieve some of the stress and to ensure that our members get a chance to meet one another and have fun, we host social events. This means that our DCSS members get to mingle, play competitive games (sometimes for prizes!) and even take up professors on challenges!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n  \n  <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns learnmore-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/yu-blockpatterns\/img\/learnmore.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11892\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 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