Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Psi Epsilon Chapter

Hawaii Community College
Hilo, HI

Pacific Region
The Pacific Region has 15 chapters in the state of Hawaii and the US territories of American Samoa and Guam. The Pacific Region received a Distinguished Region Award at the 2002 International Convention and the Regional Milestone Award at the 2006 International Convention.

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Alpha Psi Epsilon Chapter reported 51 members this year. This chapter reported 28 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 04/23/1993

Bylaws Accepted: 09/14/2007


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Kenoalani Dela Cruz

200 W. Kawili St.
Hilo, HI 96720
808-974-7741

Advisor:
Karen Crowell

Chapter President:
Michele Henderson

Chapter Officers:
Melinda Alles, Public Relations Secretary
Jasmin Eleneki, Treasurer
Melissa Garland, Vice President of Service
Harmony Moses, Vice President of Leadership
Denise Oguma, Vice President of Membership
Luz Pondok Nudelman, Recording Secretary

College President:
Rockne Freitas

Chapter Administrator:
Barbara Arthurs

Regional Coordinator:
Charlotte Toguchi

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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 Psi Epsilon Chapter participated in 2009.

Individual Award

Anetazha Correa 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 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.


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.

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 members.
Your chapter has already reported 51 members to date.


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

Chaminade University of Honolulu
Hawaii Pacific University

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 Psi Epsilon Chapter participated in 2009 and collected 50 cans and 332 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 Psi Epsilon Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Psi Epsilon 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 Psi Epsilon Chapter attended Honors Institute previously.
Alpha Psi Epsilon 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
Kapiolani Community College
Leeward Community College

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Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 21:2:52.