Beta Gamma Zeta Chapter

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Logansport, 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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Beta Gamma Zeta Chapter reported 27 members this year. This chapter reported 25 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 02/11/1996

Bylaws Accepted: 06/14/1996


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Chad Lewis

2815 East Market Street
Logansport, IN 46947
574-753-5101

Advisors:
Julie Byrd
Jane Horner

Chapter Officer:
Todd Fry, Vice President of Fundraising

College President:
Jan Bailey

Regional Coordinator:
Sheri Dunlavy

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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. Beta Gamma Zeta Chapter participated in 2007.

Individual Award

Janice Bailey 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 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.

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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.

2008 Chapter Team Nominees
Norma Saenz
Angela Southerton

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.
2008 Chapter Team Members
Angela Southerton, Team 2
Norma Saenz, 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 28 members.
Your chapter has already reported 27 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
University of Saint Francis
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.

Beta Gamma Zeta Chapter participated in 2006 and collected 60 cans and 120 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.

Beta Gamma Zeta Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Beta Gamma Zeta 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.

Beta Gamma Zeta 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 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 9 OCT 2008 at 21:12:55.