Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter

Athens Technical College
Athens, GA

Georgia Region
The Georgia Region has 34 chapters and the Georgia Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association in the state of Georgia.

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Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter reported 63 members this year. This chapter reported 100 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 03/01/1991

Bylaws Accepted: 04/20/1998


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Kay Helms

800 HW 29 North
Athens, GA 30601
706-355-5141

Advisor:
Randall Fameree II

Chapter President
Cheri Griffin

Chapter Officers:
Lisa Baskins, Vice President of Chapter Development
Brian Beasley, College Project Director
Dorothy Burnett, Vice President of Service
Eric Coile, Honors Seminar Series Director
Stacy Garrett, President-Elect
Rattanaporn Lloyd, Vice President of Finance
Lindsey Miller, Vice President of Communications
Linda Pridgen, Vice President of Leadership
Kathleen Roberts, Vice President of Scholarship

College President:
Flora Tydings

Chapter Administrator:
Joyce Sansing

Regional Coordinator:
Kay Helms

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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 Tau Zeta Chapter participated in 2008.

Chapter Award

Top 100 Chapter in 2008

Individual Award

Dr. Flora Tydings in 2008

Advisor Awards

Dr. Randall Fameree in 2008
Kay Helms 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 is the 3 star. Your achievement goal is the 5 star.

Your chapter's last five star participation is 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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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
Lisa Baskins

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.
2008 Chapter Team Member
Lisa Baskins, 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 won a Pinnacle Scholarship Award last year.
Your chapter has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 110 members.
Your chapter has already reported 63 members to date.


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

Agnes Scott College
Berry College
Brewton-Parker College
DeVry University
LaGrange College
Macon State College
Mercer University
Oglethorpe University
Reinhardt College
Savannah College of Art and Design
Shorter College
Wesleyan 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.

Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter participated in 2006 and collected 1500 cans and 50 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 Tau Zeta Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Tau Zeta 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 Tau Zeta Chapter attended Honors Institute this year.
Alpha Tau Zeta 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 Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Andrew College
Columbus State University
Dalton State College
Darton College
DeKalb Technical College
Gainesville State College
Georgia College & State University
Macon State College
North Georgia College & State University
Young Harris College

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Last updated on 2 OCT 2008 at 20:51:50.