Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

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 has not yet reported any members this year. This chapter reported members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 02/11/1996

Bylaws Accepted: 06/14/1996


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Krysten Hinkle

1 Ivy Tech Way Room 176
Logansport, IN 46947
574.753.5101 x2176

Advisors:
Julie Byrd
Jennifer Hughes

Chapter President:
Elizabeth Raub

Chapter Officers:
Carol Dutchess, Treasurer
Nichole Foster, Recording Secretary
Kyle Kerr, Vice President of Service

College President:
Kevin Bostic

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. Beta Gamma Zeta Chapter participated in 2007.

Individual Award

Janice Bailey in 2007

Advisor Award

Sheila Wiggins 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 was the 5 star. Your achievement goal was the 5 star.

Your chapter's last five star participation was 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.

2010 Chapter Team Nominee
Melissa Mcvay

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.
2009 Chapter Team Member
Teresa Cassell, Team 2

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 44 members.
Your chapter has not yet reported any members this year.


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
Huntington University
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.

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.

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.


The Democratization of Information: Power, Peril, and Promise The Honors Study Topic, The Democratization of Information: Power, Peril, and Promise, 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 Certified Faculty of Leadership Development Programs
Julie Byrd, 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 16 MAR 2010 at 9:2:30.