Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Beta Pi Pi Chapter

AIB College of Business
Des Moines, 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 |

Beta Pi Pi Chapter reported 25 members this year. This chapter reported members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 01/23/2008

Bylaws Accepted: 08/10/2007


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Ray Fredregill

2500 Fleur Dr.
Des Moines, IA 50321
515-246-4023

Advisor:
Angie Houk

Chapter President:
Bryant Blay

Chapter Officers:
Nakita Carter, Vice President of Leadership
Amanda Smith, Public Relations Secretary

College President:
Nancy Williams

Chapter Administrator:
Susan Cigelman

Regional Coordinator:
Nancy Woods

Online Tools for Creating and Maintaining Your Chapter's Website

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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.


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 Award last year.
Your chapter has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 96 members.
Your chapter has already reported 25 members to date.


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

Buena Vista University
Central College
Clarke College
Coe College
Cornell College
Drake University
Graceland University
Grand View College
Iowa State University
Kaplan University
Kaplan University - Cedar Rapids
Loras College
Luther College
Mount Mercy College
Simpson College IA
St Ambrose University
University of Dubuque
University of Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Wartburg College
William Penn 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.

No participation reported.


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.

No participation reported.


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
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 21:4:20.