Josh Volpe Selected for FSU's 2011-2012 President's Leadership Circle

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FROSTBURG, MD (10/28/2011)(readMedia)-- Josh Volpe of Germantown, Md., has been selected to become a member of Frostburg State University's President's Leadership Circle. Through this group, FSU's top leaders will steward relevant causes through their proven capabilities in the classroom and in our community.

Volpe is a member of FSU's football team and Beta Gamma Honor Society. He is a business major and the son of Jim and Ellen Volpe. Volpe is a graduate of Northwest High School and is a team captain for FSU's football team. He has been an FSU varsity quarterback from 2008-2011 and has dedicated this football season to his best friend and teammate, Derek Sheely, who died in August. Not only is Volpe committed as an athlete and a scholar, but he also finds the time to dedicate toward helping his community. He has volunteered at Storybook Holiday, Special Olympics and other worthy causes. Volpe will graduate in December from FSU, but he plans to return in the spring to enroll in the MBA program.

The President's Leadership Circle is a group of 12 students who have been selected as this year's top senior leaders. Qualifications for PLC include 75 or more credit hours completed, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and proven demonstration of leadership on campus. As a member of this elite group, PLC students will work with FSU's President, Dr. Jonathan Gibralter, and other important FSU stakeholders for mentorship opportunities. In addition, PLC members will participate in Sloop Leadership Weekend and in an international experience.

Within this group, students will be provided a variety of opportunities to further develop their leadership skills. They may also enhance their intercultural communication skills by engaging in a service-learning project in another culture and network with distinguished alumni.

For more information about PLC, contact Douglas Baer at 301-687-4210.

Situated in the mountains of Allegany County, Frostburg State University is one of the 12 institutions of the University System of Maryland. FSU is a comprehensive, residential regional university and serves as an educational and cultural center for Western Maryland. For more information, visit www.frostburg.edu or facebook.com/frostburgstateuniversity.