Phi Theta Kappa to Honor Outstanding Teacher Education Programs at Community Colleges

Five exceptional community college teacher education programs will be honored by Phi Theta Kappa at the annual National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP) Conference on March 2, 2007, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The chosen schools will receive national recognition and their programs will be highlighted in a monograph sent to presidents of community colleges nationwide.

As the number of education students beginning their academic careers in community college grows, the need for enhanced teacher education programs has increased significantly over the years. NACCTEP's mission is to support these programs by increasing awareness of the community college's role in quality teacher education programs.

NACCTEP's conference gives colleges the opportunity to showcase their current work and share their experiences and ideas with other schools.

Phi Theta Kappa will recognize five competitively selected community college teacher education programs at the opening ceremony of the conference this year. The teacher preparation programs selected as exemplary programs are honored for best demonstrating the values of leadership, service, scholarship and professional development.

A recipient honored last year says the award helped strengthen awareness of their school's program.

"The award meant a lot for our program. It gave us recognition for the excellent preparation we are providing for teachers, as well as all of the effort and enthusiasm that our faculty and administration have put into this," said Dr. Meg Moss, Teacher Education Coordinator at Pellissippi State Technical Community College in Tennessee.

Dr. Moss says publicity from the award helped recruit new students to their program.

Community colleges interested in entering this competition may do so by visiting the Society's website for complete information and a downloadable application form. The deadline for application is Friday, December 1, 2006.

All entries will be reviewed by a five-member Selection Committee representing the teacher education community and selected colleges will be notified of their award by Friday, December 15, 2006.

Contact Wendy Taylor, Phi Theta Kappa Special Projects Coordinator, at 601.984.3518 with questions pertaining to the award.

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