Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Zeta Iota Chapter

Northwest Shoals Community College
Phil Campbell, AL

Alabama Region
The Alabama Region has 32 chapters in the state of Alabama. The Alabama Region received a Rgional Milestone Award at the 2007 Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee and a Distinguished Region Award at the 2008 Annual Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Alpha Zeta Iota Chapter reported 40 members this year. This chapter reported 43 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 05/08/1980

Bylaws Accepted: 11/21/1991


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Rachel Trapp

2080 College Road
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256)331-5237

Advisors:
Karen Berryhill
Nora Lee
Pam Peters

Chapter President:
Rebecca Jones

Chapter Officers:
Dinah Bridgmon, Vice President of Fellowship
Jyl Taylor, Vice President of Leadership
Kolby Weaver, Vice President of Scholarship
Emily Yadacus, Vice President of Membership

College President:
Humphrey Lee

Chapter Administrator:
Karen Berryhill

Regional Coordinator:
Humphrey Lee

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Achievements

Hallmark Awards honor individual, chapter and region accomplishments in the disciplines of the Society's four Hallmarks: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship. Alpha Zeta Iota Chapter participated in 2009.

Chapter Awards

Scholarship Hallmark in 2009
Service Hallmark in 2009
Distinguished Chapter in 2009
Top 100 Chapter in 2009

Advisor Award

Nora Lee in 2008


The Five Star Chapter Development Program

The Five Star Chapter Development Program was designed to provide every chapter a step-by-step guide to optimizing the benefits and programs offered by Phi Theta Kappa.

Your chapter's last achieved level was the 5 star. Your achievement goal was the 5 star.

Your chapter's last five star participation was in 2009.


Your Regional Awards - Each of Phi Theta Kappa's 29 Regions sponsors an annual awards program, honoring outstanding chapters, members and advisors within the region.

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Scholarships

All-USA Academic Teams for Community Colleges recognize scholarly achievements and leadership accomplishments of students enrolled in community, technical and junior colleges.

2009 Chapter Team Nominees
Jordan Dollar
Sarah Nichols

New Century ScholarsThe Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, the American Association of Community Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa are pleased to announce New Century Scholars, an additional scholarship and national recognition opportunity available only to students nominated to the All-USA Academic Team. The highest scoring All-USA applicant from each of the 50 states will be named a New Century Scholar. Each New Century Scholar will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Guistwhite Scholar ProgramGuistwhite Scholar Program, a merit-based program, enhances Phi Theta Kappa members' attainment of baccalaureate degrees and serves to recognize the scholarly achievements of Phi Theta Kappa members.

Leaders of PromiseLeaders of Promise provides new Phi Theta Kappa members with financial resources to help defray educational expenses while enrolled in a two-year college in order to develop leadership potential through participation in Society programs.

All State Academic Teams are co-sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, two-year college presidents, and community college state associations. Students nominated to the All-USA Academic Team are automatically named to the All-State Academic Team. Ranking on the All-State team is determined by the student score in the national competition.
2009 Chapter Team Member
Sarah Nichols, Team 1

The Pinnacle AwardThe Pinnacle Award is a membership enhancement program that rewards both chapters and regions with scholarship stipends, in recognition of their success in recruitment of new members.

Your chapter has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 45 members.
Your chapter has already reported 40 members to date.


Local Scholarships are available for you at these institutions in your state:

Athens State University
Auburn University
Auburn University at Montgomery
Birmingham-Southern College
Huntingdon College
Judson College
Samford University
Spring Hill College
Troy University
University of Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Montevallo
University of North Alabama
University of South Alabama
University of West Alabama

For more detailed information on these scholarship opportunities, visit the eScholarship Directory.

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Programs

Project Grad uation - Feed a Body. Feed a Mind. Project Graduation encourages graduating students and their invited guests to bring children's books and non-perishable food items to their commencement ceremonies.

No participation reported.


The Community College Readership Program The Community College Readership Program will provide newspapers to colleges and their students. By participating in the Readership Program, Phi Theta Kappa chapters can provide a healthy supplement to the education of community college students.

No participation reported.


Keep America Beautiful Keep America Beautiful is collaborating with Phi Theta Kappa for the International Service Program, Operation Green: Improving Our Communities. The program focuses on Awareness, Recycling, Beautification and Clean Communities.

Alpha Zeta Iota Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Zeta Iota Chapter is participating in the International Service Program.


Gold, Gods, and Glory: The Global Dynamics of Power The Honors Study Topic, Gold, Gods, and Glory: The Global Dynamics of Power, brings important, current issues to the fore and encourages Phi Theta Kappa members to examine how these issues affect their lives. Participation reported is based on a chapter's subscription to the Honors Satellite Seminar Series or attendance at the International Honors Institute.

Alpha Zeta Iota Chapter attended Honors Institute previously.
Alpha Zeta Iota Chapter participated in Satellite Seminars previously.


Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Programs seeks to build and equip the next generation of our nation's leaders at the grassroots level.

Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Alabama Southern Community College
Auburn University
Bevill State Community College
Calhoun Community College
Central Alabama Community College
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Enterprise-Ozark Community College
Gadsden State Community College
George C. Wallace Community College
Jefferson Davis Community College
Jefferson State Community College
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Northeast Alabama Community College
Northwest Shoals Community College
Shelton State Community College
Snead State Community College
Southern Union State Community College
University of North Alabama

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Last updated on 4 FEB 2010 at 20:43:57.





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Scholarships
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The Pinnacle Award
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Five Star Chapter Development Program
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Project Graduation - Feed a Body, Feed a Mind.
Project Graduation
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Honors Programs
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Leadership Development Programs
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Your State's Alumni Associations

University of Montevallo
Gamma of Alabama

University of Alabama
Alpha of Alabama

University of North Alabama
UNA Alumni Association

Athens State University
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Iota of Alabama

Troy University
Delta of Alabama