Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Rho Epsilon Chapter

Florida Keys Community College
Key West, FL

Florida Region
The Florida Region has 77 chapters in the state of Florida and the British Virgin Islands.

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Rho Epsilon Chapter reported 14 members this year. This chapter reported 29 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 09/05/1967

Bylaws Accepted: 10/07/2002


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Edgardo Alvarado-Vazquez

5901 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
305-809-3222

College President:
Jill Landesberg-Boyle

Regional Coordinator:
Connie LaMarca-Frankel

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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.

2009 Chapter Team Nominee
Matthew Norris

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 Member
Matthew Norris, 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 16 members.
Your chapter has already reported 14 members to date.


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

Chipola College
Eckerd College
Edward Waters College
Embry-Riddle Aeronatical University
Florida A & M University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Institute Technology
Florida International University
Florida Southern College
Florida State University
Florida State University Panama City
Johnson Wales University North Miami
Kaplan University
New College of Florida
Nova Southeastern University
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Saint Leo University
St. Thomas University
Stetson University
University of Central Florida
University of Miami
University of South Florida
University of Tampa
University of West Florida

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.

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 Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Brevard Community College
Broward College
Central Florida Community College
Chipola College
Daytona State College
Edison State College
Florida College
Florida Keys Community College
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Gulf Coast Community College
Hillsborough Community College
Lake City Community College
Lake-Sumter Community College
Miami Dade College
Northwest Florida State College
Palm Beach Community College
Pasco-Hernando Community College
Pensacola Junior College
Polk State College
Santa Fe College
South Florida Community College
St. Petersburg College
State College of Florida, Manatee-Saraso
Tallahassee Community College
University of Central Florida
Valencia Community College

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Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 20:55:12.





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Chapter Programs
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Scholarships
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Find Scholarship Opportunities at these Senior Institutions


The Pinnacle Award
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Five Star Chapter Development Program
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Project Graduation - Feed a Body, Feed a Mind.
Project Graduation
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Honors Programs
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Leadership Development Programs
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Alumni Resources
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Your State's Alumni Associations

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Zeta of Florida

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Delta of Florida

University of Central Florida
Gamma of Florida Alumni Association

Florida Atlantic University
Alpha of Florida Alumni Association

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Assoc.

Florida International University
FIU Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Assoc. (I)

Stetson University
Stetson U Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Assoc.

Univ. of South Florida, Sarasota/Manatee
USF Sarasota-Manatee PTK Alumni Assoc.