FRC Blogged - Something New – FIRST Dean’s List Changes

[Brandon_L]

Originally Posted by Samwaldo

I wanted it as something to remember my dedication and the organization that changed me into a leader.

This is the part that FIRST is missing - while intended to help with college admissions (which it does), many would honestly just like to see their efforts recognized. College brownie points are just a plus to these kids. As said somewhere before in the thread, some of these kids pour their hearts and souls into these programs in an attempt to grow them and, thus, inspire even more students. Isn't that what FIRST is all about? I believe these are the students that should be recognized.

Originally Posted by MechEng83

I think the big underlying issue is that FIRST and Teams view the Dean's List award very differently.

Yes. I do not think, at least without warning, that the correct way to "fix" the award is to brute force us into the intent of the award.