Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Omicron Theta Chapter

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Middle States Region
The Middle States Region has 76 chapters in the states of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Middle States Region was the recipient of a Distinguished Region Award at the 2001 International Convention in Denver, Colorado.

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Omicron Theta Chapter reported 288 members this year. This chapter reported 355 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 03/19/1967

Bylaws Accepted: 09/02/2008


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Christine Storck

101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
410-777-7044

Chapter President:
Cheryl Schmidt

Chapter Officers:
Miranda Lee, Vice President of Fellowship
Sarah Storch, Vice President of Service

College President:
Martha Smith

Regional Coordinator:
Dan Houghtaling

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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. Omicron Theta Chapter participated in 2008.

Chapter Award

Top 100 Chapter 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.

2009 Chapter Team Nominees
Katlin Chubb
Daniel Toman

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
Katlin Chubb, Team 2
Daniel Toman, 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 has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 316 members.
Your chapter has already reported 288 members to date.


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

College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Goucher College
Hood College
Johns Hopkins University, Carey Business
Kaplan University
McDaniel College
Saint Mary's College of Maryland
Salisbury University
Stevenson University
Towson University
University of Baltimore
University of MD University College
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Washington College

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.

Omicron Theta Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Omicron Theta 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.

Omicron Theta Chapter attended Honors Institute previously.
Omicron Theta Chapter participated in Satellite Seminars this year.


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
Carlene Cassidy, Anne Arundel Community College
John Palmer, Anne Arundel Community College
Gary Thomas, Anne Arundel Community College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Allegany College of Maryland
Anne Arundel Community College
Baltimore City Community College
Carroll Community College
Community College of Baltimore County
Frederick Community College
Garrett College
Hagerstown Community College
Harford Community College
Howard Community College
Montgomery College
Prince George's Community College

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Last updated on 5 NOV 2009 at 21:14:10.