Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Eta Delta Chapter

South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ

Arizona Region
The Arizona Region has 24 chapters and the Arizona Community Alumni Association in the state of Arizona. The Arizona Region was the recipient of a Regional Milestone Award at the 2007 International Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Alpha Eta Delta Chapter reported 20 members this year. This chapter reported 22 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 04/30/1981

Bylaws Accepted: 05/05/2003


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Amy MacPherson

7050 South 24th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-305-5714

Advisors:
Alice Chichisan
Jennifer Mansfield
Helen Smith

Chapter President:
Gabriel Bernal

Chapter Officer:
Jesse Beneventi, Vice President of Scholarship

College President:
Kenneth Atwater

Chapter Administrator:
Ken Roberts

Regional Coordinator:
Helen Smith

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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 Eta Delta Chapter participated in 2009.

Chapter Awards

Service Hallmark in 2009
Top 100 Chapter 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 was the 5 star. Your achievement goal was the 5 star.

Your chapter's last five star participation was in 2008.


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

Ashley Ahlers, Vice President of Central District
Gabriel Bernal, President


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
Miles Manning
Andrew Sapiens

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 Members
Andrew Sapiens, Team 2
Miles Manning, Team 3

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 28 members.
Your chapter has already reported 20 members to date.


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

Arizona State University Tempe
DeVry University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Northcentral University
Northern Arizona University
Prescott College
University of Arizona

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 Eta Delta Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Eta Delta 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 Eta Delta Chapter attended Honors Institute this year.
Alpha Eta Delta 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 Certified Faculty of Leadership Development Programs
Helen Smith, South Mountain Community College
LynnAnn Wojciechowicz, South Mountain Community College
Cori Wright, South Mountain Community College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Arizona Western College
Central Arizona College
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Cochise College
Coconino Community College
Glendale Community College
Mesa Community College
Mohave Community College
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix College
Pima Community College
Scottsdale Community College
South Mountain Community College

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Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 20:44:45.