Matthew Maurer is a New Initiate of Kappa Delta Pi at Ashland University

2013 Oct 28

Matthew Maurer of New Philadelphia, OH, is a new initiate of Kappa Delta Pi at Ashland University.

Maurer is majoring in early childhood education. He is the son of Jerry and Susan Maurer of New Philadelphia. Maurer is a 2011 graduate of New Philadelphia High School.

The group's purpose is to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to education and to promote development of worthy educational ideals. The group strives to enhance continued professional growth. Its activities include an annual College of Education chicken barbeque, initiation ceremony and meetings on topics related to professional growth. Membership in Kappa Delta Pi requires a 3.2 grade point average and specific academic requirements.

Ashland University, ranked in the top 200 colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report's National Universities category for 2012, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.