Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Beta Epsilon Nu Chapter

San Jose City College
San Jose, CA

Nevada/California Region
The Nevada/California Region has 87 chapters and the Nevada/California Alumni Association in the states of Nevada and California.

| Contacts | Achievements | Scholarships | Programs |

Beta Epsilon Nu Chapter reported 72 members this year. This chapter reported 40 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 05/08/1997

Bylaws Accepted: 02/01/2001


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Phil Renteria

Office of Student Life
2100 Moorpark Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
408-288-3160

College President:
Michael Burke

Regional Coordinator:
Charles Klein

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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.


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 was in 2007.


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.

2007 Chapter Team Nominees
Sandra Fraser
Kathy Johanson

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
Dung Le

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.
2007 Chapter Team Members
Sandra Fraser, Team 3
Kathy Johanson, 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 109 members.
Your chapter has already reported 72 members to date.


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

American Intercontinental University
Antioch University
California Lutheran University
California State University Chico
California State University: Stanislaus
DeVry University
Fashion Inst. of Design & Merchandising
Fresno Pacific University
Golden Gate University
Holy Names University
Menlo College
Mills College
National University - Fresno
National University - Sacramento
National University - San Jose
Notre Dame de Namur University
Saint Mary's College of California
San Francisco Art Institute
San Francisco State University
University of LaVerne

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.

No participation reported.


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 Epsilon Nu 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
Allan Hancock College
American River College
Antelope Valley College
Bakersfield College
Barstow College
Butte College
Canada College
Cerritos College
Chapman University
City College of San Francisco
College of Marin
College of the Canyons
College of the Desert
College of the Sequoias
College of the Siskiyous
Columbia College
Copper Mountain College
Cosumnes River College
Crafton Hills College
Cypress College
De Anza College
Fashion Inst. of Design & Merchandising
Feather River College
Folsom Lake College
Foothill College
Fresno City College
Grossmont College
Laney College
Los Angeles Valley College
Los Medanos College
Marymount College
Merritt College
Mt. San Antonio College
Mt. San Jacinto College
Orange Coast College
Palomar College
Porterville College
Riverside Community College
Sacramento City College
San Bernardino Valley College
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego Miramar College
Santa Ana College
Shasta College

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Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 20:47:42.