Kappa Psi Chapter

Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS

Kansas Region
The Kansas Region has 28 chapters in the state of Kansas. The Kansas Region was the recipient of a Distinguished Region Award at the 2001 International Convention in Denver, Colorado.

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Kappa Psi Chapter reported 24 members this year. This chapter reported 27 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 04/21/1960

Bylaws Accepted: 09/07/2006


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Chuck Pfeifer

2501 N. 14th Ave.
Dodge City, KS 67801-2399
620-227-9325

Advisor:
Fransiska Durant

College President:
Richard Burke

Regional Coordinator:
Ruth Randall

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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. Kappa Psi Chapter participated 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 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 Nominee
Lars-Fredrik Haakonsen

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
Robert Fant, Team 1
Lars-Fredrik Haakonsen, Team 1

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 30 members.
Your chapter has already reported 24 members to date.


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

Benedictine College
Bethany College Ks
Bethel College Ks
Emporia State University
Kansas State University
Ottawa University
Pittsburg State University
Southwestern College
Sterling College
University of Kansas
Washburn University
Wichita State 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.

Kappa Psi Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Kappa Psi 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.

Kappa Psi Chapter participated in Satellite Seminars 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
Fransiska Durant, Dodge City Community College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Allen County Community College
Barton County Community College
Butler Community College
Cloud County Community College
Coffeyville Community College
Dodge City Community College
Donnelly College
Garden City Community College
Hutchinson Community College
Independence Community College
Johnson County Community College
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Labette Community College
Neosho County Community College
Pratt Community College
Seward County Community College
Sterling College
Tabor College

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Last updated on 28 AUG 2008 at 20:52:0.





New Members in 2007
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Member Benefits
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Chapter Programs
- Keep America Beautiful
- Hallmark Awards Program
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Scholarships
- Scholarship Listing
- eScholarship Directory
- All-USA Academic Teams
- Guistwhite Scholar Program
- Leaders of Promise
- All-State Academic Teams
- Contact Scholarship Programs


Find Scholarship Opportunities at these Senior Institutions


The Pinnacle Award
- The Pinnacle Award
- Contact Pinnacle


Five Star Chapter Development Program
- Five Star Chapter Development Program
- Contact Five Star Program


Project Graduation - Feed a Body, Feed a Mind.
Project Graduation
- Project Graduation
- Contact Project Graduation

Honors Programs
- Satellite Seminars
- Honors Programs
- Honors Institute
- Contact Honors Programs


Leadership Development Programs
- Leadership Development Programs
- Contact Leadership Programs


Officer Resources
- Officer Corner
- Contact Officer Corner


Advisor Resources
- Advisor Corner
- Contact Advisor Services Coordinator


Regional Resources
- Regions Directory
- Regional Awards
- Contact Regional Programs


Your Regional Community


Regional Meetings

Regional Honors Institute
11/07/2008-11/08/2008

Host(s): Beta Eta Xi Mu Delta  

Regional Leadership Conference
09/26/2008-09/27/2008

Host(s): Kappa Psi Alpha Xi Upsilon  
HQ Rep(s): Garon Tate, Chapter Relations Manager


Alumni Resources
- Alumni
- Phi Theta Kappa Foundation
- Contact Alumni Office


Your State's Alumni Associations

Kansas State University
Alpha of Kansas INACTIVE

Emporia State University
Emporia State U Phi Theta Kappa Alumni

Coffeyville Community College
Eta Gamma Alumni Association

Southwestern College
Southwestern Phi Theta Kappa Alumni