Pi Theta Chapter

Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, 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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Pi Theta Chapter reported 74 members this year. This chapter reported 137 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 09/04/1968

Bylaws Accepted: 12/13/2005


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Lori Spessard

11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742-6590
(301)-790-2800 XT 548

Advisor:
Jennifer Eckenrode

Chapter Officers:
Peter Black, Vice-President of Service
Brittany Crouse, Co-President
Anna Dice, Vice-President of Scholarship
Ashley Gilbert, Vice-President of Fellowship
Jeanine Horst, Co-President
Ellen Livingston, Secretarty
Ethan Lord, Vice-President of Leadership
Laura Sheffield, Executive Vice-President
Andrew Smith, Treasurer
Paul Suder, Public Relations Officer
Renee Thomas, Event Photographer Officer

College President:
Guy Altieri

Chapter Administrator:
David Cole

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. Pi Theta Chapter participated in 2008.

Individual Award

Dr. Guy Altieri 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 Nominees
Anna Dice
Laura Sheffield

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
Anna Dice, Team 1
Laura Sheffield, 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 151 members.
Your chapter has already reported 74 members to date.


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

College of Notre Dame of Maryland
DeVry University
Goucher College
Hood College
Johns Hopkins Sch Prof Studies
McDaniel College
Saint Mary's College of Maryland
Salisbury University
Towson University
University of Baltimore
University of MD University College
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland-School of Nursing
Villa Julie College
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.

Pi Theta Chapter participated in 2007 and collected 13 cans and 21 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.

Pi Theta Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Pi 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.

Pi Theta 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
Terrie Angle, Hagerstown Community College
Margaret Armstrong, Hagerstown Community College
Thomas Beecroft, Hagerstown Community College
Robert Carson, Hagerstown Community College
Vaughn Crowl, Hagerstown Community College
Benjamin Culbertson, Hagerstown Community College
Nipon Deel, Hagerstown Community College
Michael Harsh, Hagerstown Community College
Paul Jozik, Hagerstown Community College
Marlys Palmer, Hagerstown Community College
Michael Parsons, Hagerstown Community College
Laurie Shinham, Hagerstown Community College
Loretta Thornhill, Hagerstown Community College
Spring Ward, Hagerstown Community College
Louise Wine, Hagerstown 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 4 SEP 2008 at 21:3:28.





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Chapter Programs
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Scholarships
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- All-USA Academic Teams
- Guistwhite Scholar Program
- Leaders of Promise
- All-State Academic Teams
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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.
Project Graduation
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Honors Programs
- Satellite Seminars
- Honors Programs
- Honors Institute
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Leadership Development Programs
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Officer Resources
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Advisor Resources
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Regional Resources
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Your Regional Community


Regional Meetings

Regional Honors Institute
02/19/2009-02/20/2009

Host(s): Beta Alpha Tau   

Regional Convention
02/20/2009-02/22/2009

Host(s): Beta Alpha Tau   


Alumni Resources
- Alumni
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Your State's Alumni Associations

University of Baltimore
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