Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Upsilon Lambda Chapter

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Muncie, IN

Indiana Region
The Indiana Region has 25 chapters and the Indiana Alumni Association in the state of Indiana. The Indiana Region was the recipient of a Distinguished Region Award at the 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 International Conventions.

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Alpha Upsilon Lambda Chapter reported 23 members this year. This chapter reported 63 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 11/15/1991

Bylaws Accepted: 10/27/1994


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Betty Wingrove

4301 S. Cowan Road
Muncie, IN 47302
765-289-2291 ext. 1395

Advisor:
Claire Berger

Chapter President:
Mary Ross

Chapter Officers:
Rhonda Cantu, Treasurer
Mary McFalls, Public Relations Secretary
Joy Sours, Vice President of Scholarship

College President:
Gail Chesterfield

Regional Coordinator:
Susan Jackson

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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 Upsilon Lambda Chapter participated in 2009.

Chapter Award

Top 100 Chapter in 2007

Advisor Award

Betty Wingrove in 2008


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

Rhonda Cantu, Vice President North


Scholarships

All-USA Academic Teams for Community Colleges recognize scholarly achievements and leadership accomplishments of students enrolled in community, technical and junior colleges.

2007 Chapter Team Nominees
Billie Atkinson
Melissa Moles

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.
2007 Chapter Team Members
Billie Atkinson, Team 2
Melissa Moles, Team 3

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 has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 69 members.
Your chapter has already reported 23 members to date.


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

Ball State University
Butler University
DeVry University
Franklin College
Goshen College
Hanover College
Holy Cross College
Indiana State University
Indiana University East
Indiana University, Bloomington
Indiana University/Purdue University -In
Manchester College
Marian College
Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology
Saint Mary's College
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Trine University
University of Evansville
University of Indianapolis
Valparaiso 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 Upsilon Lambda Chapter participated in 2007 and collected 50 cans and 25 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 Upsilon Lambda Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Upsilon Lambda 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 Upsilon Lambda Chapter attended Honors Institute previously.
Alpha Upsilon Lambda 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
Laura LeMaster, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Sharon Stoops, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Kimberly Watts, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Betty Wingrove, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Vincennes University

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Last updated on 5 NOV 2009 at 21:7:46.