Alpha Rho Nu Chapter

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI

Michigan Region
The Michigan Region has 31 chapters and the Michigan Region Alumni Association in the state of Michigan. Thomas Obee, Michigan Regional Coordinator, was the recipient of a Distinguished Regional Coordiantor Award in 2006. The region was named a Distingished Region in 2007.

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Alpha Rho Nu Chapter reported 137 members this year. This chapter reported 208 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 04/29/1990

Bylaws Accepted: 01/18/2008


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Natalie Patchell

6767 West "O" Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070
269-488-4362

Advisor:
Steve Walman

Chapter President
Brieanne Koster

Chapter Officers:
Steven Askew, Vice President of Records
Ekaterina Emelyanova, Vice President of Fellowship
Joyce Hays, Campus Liaison
Staci Jackman, Vice President of Service
Megan Lipp, Vice President of Scholarship
Andrew Schultz, Vice President of Leadership
Stephanie Strong, Vice President of Finances
Allison Walker, VP of Public Relations

College President:
Marilyn Schlack

Chapter Administrator:
James Turcott

Regional Coordinator:
Thomas Obee

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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 Rho Nu Chapter participated in 2008.

Advisor Award

Lynne Morrison in 2006


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 5 star.

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
Mary Barkholz-Ingber
Amber Fierke

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
Mary Barkholz-Ingber, Team 1
Amber Fierke, 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 229 members.
Your chapter has already reported 137 members to date.


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

Albion College
Alma College
Aquinas College Mi
Baker College
Baker College Auburn Hills
Baker College Cadillac
Baker College Cass City
Baker College Flint
Baker College Muskegon
Baker College Owosso
Baker College Port Huron
Baker College-Clinton Township
Central Michigan University
Ferris State University
Grand Valley State University
Kettering University
Lawrence Tech University
Madonna University
Marygrove College
Michigan State University
Northern Michigan University
Oakland University
Saginaw Valley State University
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Michigan - Dearborn
University of Michigan Flint
Walsh College of Accountancy
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University
William Tyndale 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.

Alpha Rho Nu Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Alpha Rho Nu 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
William Lay, Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Alpena Community College
Bay de Noc Community College
Delta College
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kellogg Community College
Lansing Community College
Macomb Community College
Mid Michigan Community College
Montcalm Community College
Mott Community College
Northwestern Michigan College
Oakland Community College
Washtenaw Community College
Wayne County Community College

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Last updated on 2 OCT 2008 at 21:3:18.





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Chapter Programs
- Keep America Beautiful
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Scholarships
- Scholarship Listing
- eScholarship Directory
- All-USA Academic Teams
- Guistwhite Scholar Program
- Leaders of Promise
- All-State Academic Teams
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Find Scholarship Opportunities at these Senior Institutions


The Pinnacle Award
- 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
- Project Graduation
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Honors Programs
- Satellite Seminars
- Honors Programs
- Honors Institute
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Leadership Development Programs
- Leadership Development Programs
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Officer Resources
- Officer Corner
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Advisor Resources
- Advisor Corner
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Regional Resources
- Regions Directory
- Regional Awards
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Your Regional Community


Regional Meetings

Regional Honors Institute
10/17/2008-10/19/2008

Host(s): Alpha Rho Pi   

Regional Convention
05/15/2009-05/17/2009

Host(s): Alpha Xi Mu   


Alumni Resources
- Alumni
- Phi Theta Kappa Foundation
- Contact Alumni Office


Your State's Alumni Associations

Western Michigan University
Alpha of Michigan

St. Clair County Community College
Blue Water Alumni Association