Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter

Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO

Colorado Region
The Colorado Region has 23 chapters and the Colorado Regional Alumni Association in the state of Colorado. The Colorado Region was the recipient of a Regional Milestone Award at the 2001 International Convention in Denver, Colorado.

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Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter reported 197 members this year. This chapter reported 155 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 05/05/1985

Bylaws Accepted: 08/16/2006


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Carolyn Mattern

13300 West 6th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80228-1255
303-914-6372

Chapter President:
David Clark

Chapter Officers:
Melissa Cary, Public Relations Officer
Kalia Jamal-Alaoui, Vice-President
David Shannon, Vice-President

College President:
Michele Haney

Regional Coordinator:
Leigh Bessey

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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 Kappa Sigma Chapter participated in 2009.

Chapter Awards

Distinguished Chapter in 2007
Top 100 Chapter in 2007

Advisor Award

Carolyn Mattern 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 1 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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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 Nominee
Timothy Vickery

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
Samuel Townsley, Team 1
Timothy Vickery, 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 members.
Your chapter has already reported 197 members to date.


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

Adams State College
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
DeVry University
Johnson & Wales University-Denver
Jones International University
Mesa State College
Regis Univ, School for Prof. Studies
Regis University
Univ of CO at Denver & Health Sci. Ctr.
University of Northern Colorado
Western State College of Colorado

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.

Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter participated in 2009 and collected 55 cans and 282 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.

Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Kappa Sigma 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 Kappa Sigma Chapter attended Honors Institute previously.
Alpha Kappa Sigma 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 Certified Faculty of Leadership Development Programs
Jim Jones, Red Rocks Community College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Aims Community College
Arapahoe Community College
Colorado Mountain College
Community College of Denver
Front Range Community College
Otero Junior College
Pikes Peak Community College
Pueblo Community College
Red Rocks Community College
Trinidad State Junior College

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Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 20:49:59.