Alpha Beta Kappa Chapter

Delaware Technical & Community College
Dover, DE

Middle States Region
The Middle States Region has 76 chapters in the states of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Middle States Region was the recipient of a Distinguished Region Award at the 2001 International Convention in Denver, Colorado.

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Alpha Beta Kappa Chapter reported 36 members this year. This chapter reported 66 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 06/11/1975

Bylaws Accepted: 08/26/1998


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Lester Link

100 Campus Dr.
Dover, DE 19904
302-857-1303

Advisors:
Caren Coffy
Dan Houghtaling

Chapter President
Michelle Roberts

Chapter Officers:
Kithamie Rae Gamboa, Vice-President
Aleisha Kirlin, Recording Secretary
Philip Lieberman, Historian
Shelly Shoup, Public Relations
Nathan Stanford, Webmaster
Carrie Whitney, Treasurer

College President:
Orlando George

Chapter Administrator:
Lester Link

Regional Coordinator:
Dan Houghtaling

Online Tools for Creating and Maintaining Your Chapter's Website

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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 Beta Kappa Chapter participated in 2008.


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 3 star. Your achievement goal was the 5 star.

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.

2008 Chapter Team Nominee
Erica Seney

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.
2006 New Century Scholar
Randall Grunden II

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.
2008 Chapter Team Members
Ann Comeau, Team 1
Erica Seney, 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 73 members.
Your chapter has already reported 36 members to date.


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

Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington 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.

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

No participation reported.


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
Sandra Cassady, Delaware Technical & Community College
Dan Houghtaling, Delaware Technical & Community College
Jeanette Lonia, Delaware Technical & Community College
Pamela MacPherson, Delaware Technical & Community College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Delaware Technical & Community College

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Last updated on 2 OCT 2008 at 20:46:52.