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Evolution of the University Marshals

This traditional structure remained throughout the years of the Woman’s College although Marshals became ceremonial hostesses and the emphasis shifted to recognition of achievement and a commitment to service to the institution. In the early 1970’s, following a change in name and mission, the College became The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and was an co-educational institution. With these changes came changes in the University Marshals. Class affiliations were dropped in favor of a general selection process based upon a standing criteria. Membership was now based on achieving 30 or more semester hours at UNCG, or in the case of a transfer student, completing at least one semester of enrollment; having a cumulative grade point average of 3.65 or higher; and being presently enrolled in 12 or more semester hours. Under this arrangement many more students were as University Marshals. At the end of 1999, as many as 600 or more students were eligible.

The standing criteria and the accompanying number of members it created in time became unwieldy. Few members chose to attend meetings or serve. The organization had become merely an honorary recognition of academic achievement. It became obvious that a return to the traditional roots of the organization was one means of creating a more successful and functional student community. In the spring of 2000 final approval was gained for a restructuring of the University Marshals.

The previous criteria would be used to create a new University recognition titled “The Chancellor’s List.” Those selected for this recognition would now receive an invitation to apply for a limited number of memberships in the University Marshal organization (no more than 50 students, on average). From these applicants would be selected each class of University Marshals. The first class under the new arrangement was selected in the spring of 2000.

Current Honor of University Marshals

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