Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Kappa Psi Chapter

Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, 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 Kappa Psi Chapter reported 93 members this year. This chapter reported 79 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 01/01/1985

Bylaws Accepted: 02/22/2005


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Colette Higgins

4303 Diamond Head Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96816
808-734-9174

Advisor:
Charlotte Toguchi

Chapter President:
Sebastian Szewczyk

Chapter Officers:
Leila Marie McKendrick, Corresponding Secretary
Blanka Mooney, Vice President of Scholarship
Reiko Naula, Vice President of Leadership
Robert Richards, Regional Representative
Rachel Rivers, Vice President of Service

College President:
Leon Richards

Chapter Administrator:
Leon Richards

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 Kappa Psi Chapter participated in 2009.

Chapter Award

Top 100 Chapter in 2007

Individual Award

Scott Pirscher in 2007

Advisor Award

Candy Branson in 2007


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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Offices

Regional Office

Robert Richards, Honors Chair


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 Member
Nari Okui
2009 Chapter Team Nominees
Leon Santinizio
Phonyee Siau

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.
2009 New Century Scholar
Leon Santinizio

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 96 members.
Your chapter has already reported 93 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.

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 Kappa Psi Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Kappa Psi 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 Psi Chapter attended Honors Institute 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
Charlotte Toguchi, Kapiolani Community College
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 21:2:41.