Xi Sigma Chapter

Southeast Community College
Cumberland, KY

Kentucky Region
The Kentucky Region has 20 chapters and the Kentucky Region Alumni Association in the state of Kentucky. Margo Hamm, Regional Coordinator was the recipient of a Distinguished Regional Coordinator Award in 2006, and the Region was a recipient of a Regional Milestone Award in 2006.

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Xi Sigma Chapter reported 19 members this year. This chapter reported 46 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 02/11/1966

Bylaws Accepted: 11/18/2002


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Patricia Baker

700 College Road
Cumberland, KY 40823
606-589-2145 XT 2024

Advisors:
Robin Haggerty
Sandy Holbrook
Michael Rose

Chapter President
Deborah Halcomb

Chapter Officer:
Karissa Austin, Vice President of Leadership

College President:
W. Bruce Ayers

Chapter Administrator:
Roger Noe

Regional Coordinator:
Margo Hamm

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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.


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 was in 2007.


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.

2006 Chapter Team Nominee
Joshua Nantz

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.
2006 Chapter Team Member
Joshua Nantz, 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 51 members.
Your chapter has already reported 19 members to date.


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

Bellarmine University
Campbellsville University
Eastern Kentucky University
Georgetown College
Lindsey Wilson College
Morehead State University
Murray State University
Transylvania 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.

Xi Sigma Chapter participated in 2007 and collected 53 cans and 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.

Xi Sigma Chapter was 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.

No participation reported.


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
Ashland Community and Technical College
Big Sandy Community & Tech. College
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Hazard Community and Technical College
Hopkinsville Community College
Jefferson Community College
Madisonville Community College
Maysville Community & Technical College
Somerset Community College
St. Catharine College

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Last updated on 9 OCT 2008 at 21:15:35.





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The Pinnacle Award
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Five Star Chapter Development Program
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Project Graduation - Feed a Body, Feed a Mind.
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Honors Programs
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Your Regional Community


Regional Meetings

Regional Fellowship-Holiday Celebration
12/20/2008-12/20/2008

Host(s): Alpha Lambda Delta Regional Officer Team  

Regional Leadership Conference
10/16/2008-10/18/2008

Host(s): Mu Theta Regional Officer Team  
HQ Rep(s): Maggie Webster, Vice President - Division II

Regional Bootcamp-Writing Hallmarks
11/08/2008-11/08/2008

Host(s): Alpha Beta Epsilon Regional Officer Team  


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