AU’s College Mentors for Kids vice president earns national award
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Anderson, Ind. — Kalyn Dilts of Anderson University’s College Mentors for Kids has been awarded the Vice President of Activity Planning of the Year award by the national office of the organization. This is the second consecutive year the school’s chapter has received national recognition.
AU’s chapter of College Mentors for Kids serves approximately 20 children from Anderson Elementary School in first to fifth grade. Students from Anderson Elementary meet with mentors from AU once a week on campus to engage in activities that inspire them for careers they might pursue in the future.
“It is important to us that each child feels represented in our program, said Trey Whitted, chapter president. “For example, at the beginning of the school year, Kalyn asks each elementary student what they want to be when they grow up. She uses this information to find professionals in the fields that the children are interested in learning about.”
In the two years that Kalyn has been the Vice President of Activity Planning, the chapter has welcomed guest speakers to share from their own experiences about what it is like being doctors, engineers, dancers, vets, business owners, FBI agents, curators, teachers, presidents, and scientists.
“Kalyn is one of the kindest and most dedicated people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She has the natural ability to bring people together and get them excited to achieve a goal. The hard work she puts in behind the scenes to ensure that our kids have a fun and meaningful experience on campus shows how much she cares about making a difference in our community,” said Whitted. “She has made this program a priority on top of all of the other commitments she has on campus, and we’re grateful that she has lent us her talent. Next year, she will be taking over my role as president, and I could not be more confident about the future of our chapter. Her enthusiasm is truly contagious!”
Anderson University educates students for lives of faith and service, offering more than 50 undergraduate majors, 30 three-year degrees, 20 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports, alongside adult and graduate programs. The private, liberal arts institution is fully accredited and recognized for excellence in business, computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, music, nursing, psychology, and teacher education programs. Established in 1917 in Anderson, Indiana, by the Church of God, the university remains committed to its Christ-centered mission.