Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Phi Pi Chapter

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Kokomo, 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 Phi Pi Chapter reported 96 members this year. This chapter reported 40 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 04/11/1992

Bylaws Accepted: 06/14/1996


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Alayne Cook

1815 E. Morgan St.
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765)459-0561 x 419

Advisors:
Michelle Martin
Raymond Welch

Chapter President:
Shawn Knapp

Chapter Officers:
Vicky Pierce, Vice President of Service
Mark Rice, Photographer
Tonya Smith, Vice President of Scholarship
Bethany Vandiver, Vice President of Leadership
Darla Waite, Recording Secretary

College President:
Stephen Daily

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 Phi Pi Chapter participated in 2009.

Individual Award

Gerald Lamkin 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 achieved level is the 1 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.

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Offices

Regional Office

Jessica Roberts, President


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 Member
Melinda Hornback
2009 Chapter Team Nominees
Virginia Walter
Athena Young

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.
2007 New Century Scholar
Melinda Hornback

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.
2007 Chapter Guistwhite Scholar
Melinda Hornback

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.
2009 Leaders of Promise Scholarship Recipient
Shawn Knapp

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
Athena Young, Team 1
Virginia Walter, 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 won a Pinnacle Scholarship Award last year.
Your chapter has enrolled in the Program this year and must report members.
Your chapter has already reported 96 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 Phi Pi Chapter participated in 2007 and collected 278 cans and 115 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 Phi Pi Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Phi Pi 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 Phi Pi Chapter attended Honors Institute this year.
Alpha Phi Pi 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
Alayne Cook, 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 19 NOV 2009 at 21:7:36.