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Introduction

Basic Degree

Academic Degree

Collegiate Degree

Scholar Degree

Academic Degree Practice Test

Collegiate Degree Practice Test

Scholar Degree Practice Test

Advisor's Note: Official exam and answer key for each degree are available upon request from the State Advisor's Office.

 

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Introduction

Welcome to the Leadership Connections Degree Program of Missouri TSA.  You are about to embark on a journey with TSA that will connect you with the effective communication skills, self-confidence, and poise to be a leader.  TSA can open many doors to exciting opportunities for you and your classmates as you accept the challenge in becoming a better leader through leadership training in TSA.  How far you go in the future will be determined by your own determination and motivation.  

This program is designed to assist each participant in preparing for leadership in your Local TSA Chapter or State TSA Association and for those who aspire for greater things, becoming a National TSA Officer.  This program is divided into three degree's of achievement that must be obtained in respective order as follows:  

1st Degree - Basic Degree "Leadership Award"  (earned by attending the Annual Missouri TSA Fall Leadership Connections Conference and completing all the requirements for the award)

2nd Degree - "Academic"

3rd Degree - "Collegiate"

4th Degree - "Scholar"

Each participant is encouraged to work at their own pace while preparing for the exam that is required for each respective degree.  The written exam will be administered by the local chapter advisor at his or her discretion.  In addition, each participant will need to keep accurate records of their achievements, including appropriate signatures where required to receive the award and degree.  The awarding of the appropriate degree will be presented during the Annual Fall Leadership Connections Conference.  Students must achieve at least 85% mastery  or higher of the content to be an eligible recipient for the respective award.

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Basic Degree  
Unit of Study

The first step in the pursuit of the Missouri TSA Connections Degree Program shall be known as the Missouri TSA Basic Degree.  This degree is available for all Missouri TSA members regardless of school grade level.  A Missouri TSA member will receive this degree upon the completion of the following requirements.

1. Participation in the Annual Missouri TSA Fall Leadership Connections Conference.

2. Successful completion of all of the requirements of the Fall Leadership Connection Conference.

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Academic Degree
Unit of Study

The second step in the pursuit of the Missouri TSA Connections Degree Program shall be known as the Missouri TSA Academic Degree.  This degree is available for all Missouri TSA members regardless of school grade level.  A Missouri TSA member will receive this degree upon the completion of the following requirements.

1. Official TSA member in good standing.

2. Serve on a local chapter committee.

3. Attend the Annual Fall Connections Conference.

4. Completion of the Missouri TSA Academic Degree written exam, scoring 85 % or better.

1. The time limit for the exam shall not exceed 30 minutes.

2. The exam shall be administered by the local chapter advisor.

3. The exam shall capture TSA general information and 46 questions shall constitute a complete exam.

4. The questions shall be acquired from the Academic Degree Unit of Study.

5. The exam questions will consist of matching and multiple-choice type.

6. The results shall be announced and awarded at the Annual Fall Leadership Connections Conference.

7. The exam for the Missouri TSA Academic Degree will consist of the following:

   The TSA motto

   The TSA colors and respective meaning

   The Officer Symbols

   The duties of the officers

   The goals and purposes of the organization

   The state officers names, schools, officer title, and

        representatives

   The key personnel of TSA (e.g., National Executive

        Director, State Advisor, etc.).

   The TSA official dress code

   Parliamentary Procedure

   General Information

   Academic Degree Practice Test

The exam for the Missouri TSA Academic Degree shall be graded at the local school by the chapter advisor and the results reported to the Missouri TSA State Advisor.  There is a $5.00 processing fee for the Academic Degree and the members who complete and/or meet all of the above requirements shall be recognized during the last session of the Annual Fall Leadership Connections Conference.  Members receiving the TSA Academic Degree will be awarded the appropriate lapel pin and certificate of achievement at the Annual Missouri TSA State Leadership and Career Development Conference in the spring.  Upon receiving the Missouri TSA Academic Degree the member now becomes eligible to pursue the Missouri TSA Collegiate Degree.

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Missouri TSA Academic Degree Information

TSA MOTTO

"Learning to live in a technical world"

TSA COLORS

Scarlet (Red):  Represents the strength and determination of the Technology Education students and teachers to obtain their goals.

White: Represents the high standards, morals, and religious beliefs we hold.

Navy Blue:  Represents the sincerity of Technology Education students and teachers in obtaining a greater knowledge of our technical world.

TSA EMBLEM

OFFICER'S SYMBOLS

President -- Gavel 

Vice President -- Star

Secretary -- Pen

Treasurer -- Balanced Budget

Sergeant-at-Arms -- Hearty Handshake

Reporter -- Beacon Tower

DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

President
"The duties vested in me by my office are to preside at regular and special meetings of this organization and to promote the cooperation in carrying out the activities and work of our organization."

Vice President
"It is the duty of my office to see that we always have a strong membership, a good work program, and are alert to the welfare of our chapter.

Secretary
"It is my responsibility to see that accurate and proper records of all funds and to see that our financial obligations are met promptly."

Treasurer
It is the duty of my office to keep accurate records of all funds and to see that our financial obligations are met promptly."

Reporter
It is my duty to see that our school, community, state, and national association have a complete report of our organization's activities."

Sergeant-at-Arms
It is my responsibility to see that the assembly is comfortable and properly welcomed.  It is also my duty to serve as doorkeeper for this organization."

GOALS AND PURPOSES

TSA    promotes Technology Education in the school, community, state, and nation.

TSA    increases knowledge and broadens understanding.

TSA    provides leadership training.

TSA    inspires students to respect the dignity of labor and to appreciate
          craftsmanship.

TSA    assists students in making informed and meaningful career choices through
           exploratory experiences in schools, laboratories, and observations  in
           business and industry.

MISSOURI TSA STATE OFFICERS

KEY PERSONNEL

OFFICIAL TSA DRESS

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

State the function of the gavel:  To aid in conducting an orderly meeting

The taps of the gavel are indicated below:

One Tap        A main motion has been passed or rejected
                         or Members sit down.
                         or The meeting is adjourned.

Two Taps      Calls the meeting to order.

Three Taps    All members stand during the opening and closing ceremonies.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Growth in Missouri TSA

TSA National Conference Locations

 

Academic Degree Practice Tests

Advisor's Note:  Official Academic Degree exam and answer key are available upon request from the State Advisor's Office

Missouri Connections Academic Degree Application

 

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Collegiate Degree 
Unit of Study

 

The third step in the pursuit of the Missouri TSA Connections Degree Program shall be known as the Missouri TSA Collegiate Degree.  This degree is available for all Missouri TSA members who have earned the Missouri TSA Academic Degree.  A Missouri TSA member will receive this degree upon the completion of the following requirements.

1. Be a TSA member of good standing

2. Must have competed for a local TSA chapter office (local chapter advisor approval).

3. Must have served on a local TSA chapter committee

4. Must give at least one TSA presentation to a school group or community organization

5. Attend a TSA Fall Connections Conference.

6. Completed the Missouri TSA Collegiate Degree written exam with 90% mastery or above.

   1. The exam shall be administered by the local advisor at the local school.

   2. A time limit of 30 minutes shall be given to complete the exam.

   3. The exam shall cover a broad range of TSA information and shall consist of 43 questions from the following topics:

      National TSA Information

      Leadership Connections Degrees

      TSA Creed

      Key Personnel

      Additional Information

       

      Collegiate Degree Practice Test

   4. The Missouri TSA Collegiate Degree test, including answer key, will be made available to each chapter advisor upon request and prior to the Missouri TSA Fall Leadership Connections Conference.

   5. The exam shall consist of multiple choice and matching questions.

The Missouri TSA Collegiate Degree exam shall be graded by the local chapter advisor at the local school and the results reported to Missouri TSA.  Members who meet all of the above requirements shall be recognized during the last session of the Fall Leadership Connections Conference.

Once a member has completed the above portion of the Collegiate Degree they are eligible to proceed to the next set of requirements for the Missouri TSA Collegiate Degree.  They are the following:

1. Must maintain a "B" average or better in all Technology Education classes.

2. Must serve on one or more local TSA chapter committee.

3. Must give one public presentation about TSA to a school group or community organization.

4. Must attend and compete in at least one competitive event at the TSA State Conference.

5. Complete and send in the Missouri TSA Collegiate Degree application by February 15th to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Industrial Education Section, Technology Education Program supervisor.

All applications will be reviewed prior to the Missouri TSA State Conference.  All of the member applicants who meet all the above requirements shall be awarded the Missouri TSA Collegiate Degree during the Missouri TSA State Conference Awards Program.  There is a $5.00 processing fee for the members who are receiving the TSA Academic Degree and they will be awarded the appropriate lapel pin and certificate of achievement at the Annual Missouri TSA State Leadership and Career Development Conference in the spring.  Upon receiving the Missouri TSA Collegiate  Degree the member now becomes eligible to pursue the Missouri TSA Scholar Degree.

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Missouri TSA Collegiate Degree Information

National TSA Information

TSA is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE), the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), and the International Technology Education Association (ITEA) as the only national student organization devoted to the needs of Technology Education Students.

Pitsco Inc. is the only company to provide official TSA items and chapter paraphernalia to TSA members and chapters.

TSA Incorporated is the legal entity of the adult group responsible for the overall operation and administration of the student program of TSA.

TSA matured in the year of 1978 to Incorporate and venture on its own from the parent organization of International Technology Education Association (ITEA), gaining its independence as a student organization.

The first TSA National Conference to be independent was convened in Memphis, Tennessee.

The TSA Board of Directors is similar to that of the Congress of the United States in that it legislates policy for National TSA.

The National TSA Student President serves as a Board of Directors member representing the student membership.

Leadership Connections Degrees

The first step of the Leadership Connections Degree is the Basic Degree.

The second step of the Leadership Connections Degree is the Academic Degree.

The third step of the Leadership Connections Degree is the Collegiate Degree.

The fourth step of the Leadership Connections Degree is the Scholar Degree.

TSA Creed

I believe that Technology Education holds an important place in my life in the technical world.  I believe that there is a need for the development of good attitudes concerning work, tools, materials, experimentation and processes of industry.

Guided by my teachers, artisans from industry, and my own initiative, I will strive to do my best in making my school, community; state and nation better places in which to live.

I will accept the responsibilities that are mine.  I will accept the theories that are supported by proper evidence.  I will explore on my own for safer, more effective methods of working and living.

I will strive to develop a cooperative attitude and will exercise tact and respect for their individuals.

Through the work of my hands and mind, I will express my ideas to the best of my ability.

I will make it my goal to do better each day the task before me and to be steadfast in my belief in my God and my fellow Americans.

Key Personnel

Additional Information

A majority of the Collegiate Degree exam will be taken from both the Academic and Collegiate Degree units of study.

Missouri Connections Collegiate Degree Application

 

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Collegiate Degree Practice Tests

Advisor's Note:  Official Collegiate Degree exam and answer key are available upon request from the State Advisor's Office

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Scholar Degree  
Unit of Study

The fourth step in the pursuit of the Missouri TSA Connections Degree Program shall be known as the Missouri TSA Scholar Degree.  This degree is the highest degree issued by Missouri TSA.  This degree is available only to those student members who have previously earned the Missouri TSA Collegiate  Degree.  A Missouri TSA member is eligible to receive this degree upon the completion of the following requirements:

1. Be a TSA member of good standing.

2. Currently holding or have held a local TSA chapter office.

3. Must have attended and/or competed in a competitive event at a past National TSA Conference.

4. Score a 90% or above on the Missouri TSA Scholar Degree exam.

Those TSA members who meet all of the above requirements shall receive recognition during the last session of the Missouri TSA Fall Leadership Connections Conference.  These student members are now eligible to proceed to remaining requirements related to the Missouri TSA Scholar Degree.  The remaining requirements include the following:

1. Must maintain a "B" average or better in all Technology Education classes.

2. Must give at least one public presentation about TSA to a community organization different from the one used to earn your collegiate degree.

3. Must serve on one or more local TSA chapter activity committees different from those served on to achieve the Collegiate Degree.

4. Participate in a competitive event at the upcoming Missouri TSA State Conference.

5. Complete and send in the Missouri TSA Scholar Degree application by February 15th to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Industrial Education Section, Technology Education Program supervisor.

6. Interview with the screening committee during the Missouri TSA State Conference.

7. Provide a professional portfolio demonstrating your TSA experiences.  Utilize photos, school newspaper articles, copy of transcript and other items as needed.

All Missouri TSA Scholar Degree applicants resumes shall be reviewed prior to the Missouri TSA State Conference.  Those members who meet all of the above requirements shall be recognized at the Missouri TSA State Conference as recipients of the Missouri Leadership Connections Scholar Degree.  There is a $5.00 processing fee for each of  member receiving the appropriate lapel pin and certificate of achievement and they shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges, and honors that accompany this degree at the Annual Missouri TSA State Leadership and Career Development Conference in the spring.

If in the event a TSA member is unable to be a candidate for the Missouri TSA Scholar Degree program due to the fact the he/she will be graduating from high school, a waiver approval must be obtained through the State Advisor's office to become an eligible candidate for completing either the Missouri TSA Collegiate  Degree or the Missouri TSA Scholar Degree during his/her senior year.

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Missouri TSA Scholar Degree Information
(Return to the five content items of the Collegiate Degree)

Missouri Connections Scholar Degree Application
Scholar Degree Practice Tests

Advisor's Note:  Official Scholar Degree exam and answer key are available upon request from the State Advisor's Office.

 

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