Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Beta Iota Epsilon Chapter

Arkansas State University Mountain Home
Mountain Home, 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 Iota Epsilon Chapter reported 35 members this year. This chapter reported 42 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 04/09/2000

Bylaws Accepted: 03/14/2006


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Rebecca Baird

1600 South College
Mountain Home, AR 72653
870-508-6139

Advisors:
Cynthia Crisel
Steve Johnson
Troylene Perry

College President:
Ed Coulter

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 Iota Epsilon 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 achieved level is the 4 star. Your achievement goal is the 5 star.

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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Offices

Regional Office

Zafer Ceto, Vice President-East


Scholarships

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

2007 Chapter Team Member
Janet Atkinson
2009 Chapter Team Nominees
Cynthia Buckland-Brummund
Rachel Hoff

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.
2009 Leaders of Promise Scholarship Recipient
Zafer Ceto

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 has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 36 members.
Your chapter has already reported 35 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 Iota Epsilon Chapter participated in 2008 and collected 87 cans and 176 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 Iota Epsilon Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Clean Community
Beta Iota Epsilon 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 Iota Epsilon Chapter attended Honors Institute 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
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 19 NOV 2009 at 20:44:2.