Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Phi Kappa Chapter

Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Lexington, 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.

| Contacts | Achievements | Scholarships | Programs |

Alpha Phi Kappa Chapter reported 108 members this year. This chapter reported 117 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 04/08/1992

Bylaws Accepted: 06/05/2008


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Cindy Tucker

204 Academic Technical Building
470 Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40506-4634
859-246-4634

Advisor:
Lucinda Baker

College President:
Augusta Julian

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. Alpha Phi Kappa Chapter participated in 2008.

Advisor Award

Karen Mayo 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 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.

2007 Chapter Team Nominees
Maria Church
Esther Hulshizer

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
Maria Church

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.
2007 Chapter Team Members
Maria Church, Team 1
Esther Hulshizer, 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 109 members.
Your chapter has already reported 108 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.

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.

Alpha Phi Kappa Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Alpha Phi Kappa 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.

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 Certified Faculty of Leadership Development Programs
Pat Lefler, Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Karen Mayo, Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Charlene Walker, Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Steve White, Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Laura Williams, Bluegrass Community & Technical College
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 19 NOV 2009 at 21:10:57.