Alpha Eta Rho Chapter
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
Iowa Region
The Iowa Region has 28 chapters in the state of Iowa. The Iowa Region was the recipient of a Distinguished Region Award at the 2006 International Convention. Nancy Woods, Iowa Regional Coordinator, was the receipient of a Distinguished Regional Coordinator Award in 2007.
| Contacts | Achievements | Scholarships | Programs |
Alpha Eta Rho Chapter reported 128 members this year. This chapter reported 122 members last calendar year.
Charter Date: 03/31/1982
Bylaws Accepted: 02/23/1984
Contacts
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Contact Advisor: Advisors: Chapter President Chapter Officers: College President: Regional Coordinator: Online Tools for Creating and Maintaining Your Chapter's Website |
Achievements
Hallmark Awards honor individual, chapter and region accomplishments in the disciplines of the Society's four Hallmarks: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship. Alpha Eta Rho Chapter participated in 2008.
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.
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Your chapter's last achieved level is the 1 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.
Offices
Regional Office Sarah Griffith, Southeast District Vice President |
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 Nominees | |
| Darla Eide Traci Zieser |
 The 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 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 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. |
| 2007 Leaders of Promise Scholarship Recipient |
| Darla Eide |
| 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 |
| Darla Eide, Team 2 Traci Zieser, Team 3 |
 The 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 135 members.
Your chapter has already reported 128 members to date.
Local Scholarships are available for you at these institutions in your state:
Buena Vista University For more detailed information on these scholarship opportunities, visit the eScholarship Directory. |
Programs
Project
Graduation encourages graduating students and their invited guests
to bring children's books and non-perishable food items to their commencement
ceremonies. |
Alpha Eta Rho Chapter participated in 2008 and collected 100 cans and 700 books.
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 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 Eta Rho Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green Beautification Alpha Eta Rho Chapter is participating in the International Service Program.
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 Eta Rho Chapter attended Honors Institute 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 Certified Faculty of Leadership Development Programs Jay Campbell, Kirkwood Community College
Kayt Conrad, Kirkwood Community College
Anne Duffy, Kirkwood Community CollegeLocal Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars Clinton Community College
Des Moines Area Community College
Ellsworth Community College
Hawkeye Community College
Iowa Western Community College
Kirkwood Community College
Muscatine Community College
North Iowa Area Community College
Northeast Iowa Community College
Northwest Iowa Community College
Southeastern Community College
Waldorf College
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