Alpha Iota Omega Chapter
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, 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 Iota Omega Chapter reported 57 members this year. This chapter reported 50 members last calendar year.
Charter Date: 09/01/1984
Bylaws Accepted: 06/14/2004
Contacts
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Contact Advisor: Advisor: Chapter President: Chapter Officers: College President: Chapter Administrator: 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 Iota Omega Chapter participated in 2009.
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Chapter Awards Service Hallmark in 2008 Advisor Award Marcia Hovinga in 2007 |
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 3 star. Your achievement goal is the 5 star. 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.
Offices
Regional Office Jennifer Gehrls, Northeast 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.
| 2009 Chapter Team Nominees | |
| Emileigh Eilderts Amanda Nelson |
 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. |
| 2008 New Century Scholar |
| Kristin Bass |
 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. |
| 2009 Leaders of Promise Scholarship Recipient |
| Jayne Berglund |
| 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 Members |
| Amanda Nelson, Team 1 Emileigh Eilderts, 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 members.
Your chapter has already reported 57 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 Iota Omega Chapter participated in 2008 and collected 330 cans and 1019 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 Iota Omega Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean CommunityAlpha Iota Omega 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 Iota Omega Chapter attended Honors Institute this year. Alpha Iota Omega 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 Certified Faculty of Leadership Development Programs Marcia Hovinga, Ellsworth Community College Local 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
Grand View 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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Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 21:3:7.
