Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Phi Delta Chapter

Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA

New England Region
The New England Region has 58 chapters in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

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Phi Delta Chapter reported 54 members this year. This chapter reported 60 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 03/24/1970


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Sheila Murphy

444 Green St.
Gardner, MA 01440
978-630-9331

Chapter President:
Meghan Nichols

Chapter Officer:
Kelly Fedirko, Vice President

College President:
Daniel Asquino

Regional Coordinator:
Michelle Brinck

Online Tools for Creating and Maintaining Your Chapter's Website

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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 achieved level is the 1 star. Your achievement goal is the 1 star.

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.

2009 Chapter Team Nominees
Ashley Gough
Jessica Soto

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 Members
Ashley Gough, Team 1
Jessica Soto, 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 won a Pinnacle Scholarship Award last year.
Your chapter has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 83 members.
Your chapter has already reported 54 members to date.


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

American International College
Boston University
Clark University
Elms College
Harvard University Extension School
Lesley College
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Mount Holyoke College
Northeastern University
Regis College
Salem State College
Smith College
Suffolk University
Western New England College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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.

Phi Delta Chapter participated in 2009 and collected 315 cans and 10 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.

No participation reported.


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
Peter Trainor, Mount Wachusett Community College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Anna Maria College
Middlesex Community College
Mount Ida College
Mount Wachusett Community College
North Shore Community College
Northern Essex Community College

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Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 21:12:0.