Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Beta Delta Phi Chapter

Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR

Oklahoma/Arkansas Region
The Oklahoma/Arkansas Region has 40 chapters and the Oklahoma/Arkansas Region Alumni Association in the states of Oklahoma and Arkansas.

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Beta Delta Phi Chapter reported 85 members this year. This chapter reported 81 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 11/07/1996

Bylaws Accepted: 09/12/1996


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Linda Moss

Hwy 304 E
Pocahontas, AR 72455
870-248-4000 ext 4136

Advisors:
Gary Buxton
Phillip Dickson
Joan Linnstaedter
Ruth Schaa

Chapter President:
Samantha Johnson

Chapter Officers:
Brandon Collins, Treasurer
Summer Dale, Vice President of Fellowship
Karen Dodd, Vice President of Leadership
Christine Mcintire, Recording Secretary
Christina Riddle, Vice President of Scholarship
Joetta Whitaker, Public Relations Secretary

College President:
Richard Gaines

Chapter Administrator:
Jack McCord

Regional Coordinator:
James Mauldin

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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. Beta Delta Phi Chapter participated in 2009.


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 five star participation is 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.


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.

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 won a Pinnacle Scholarship Award last year.
Your chapter has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 105 members.
Your chapter has already reported 85 members to date.


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

Arkansas Tech University
Hendrix College
John Brown University
Lyon College
Ouachita Baptist University
University of the Ozarks
Williams Baptist College

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.

Beta Delta Phi Chapter participated in 2007 and collected 200 cans and 1000 books.


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.

Beta Delta Phi Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Beta Delta Phi 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.

Beta Delta Phi Chapter participated in Satellite Seminars this year.


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
Arkansas State University - Newport
East Arkansas Community College
Mid-South Community College
National Park Community College
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Phillips Comm. Coll. of the Univ. of AR
University of Arkansas Community College
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

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Last updated on 5 NOV 2009 at 20:42:53.