Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Beta Xi Lambda Chapter

Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids, MN

Minn-Wi-Kota Region
The Minn-Wi-Kota Region has 63 chapters in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

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Beta Xi Lambda Chapter reported 33 members this year. This chapter reported 13 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 11/01/2005

Bylaws Accepted: 07/14/2005


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
John Sarich

1851 E Hwy 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-322-2375

Advisor:
Jackie Gallop

College President:
Michael Johnson

Chapter Administrator:
Barbara McDonald

Regional Coordinator:
Linda Tetzlaff

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 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.


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.

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 members.
Your chapter has already reported 33 members to date.


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

Augsburg College
Bemidji State University
Bethel University
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John Uni
College of St. Catherine
College of St. Scholastica
DeVry University
Gustavus Adolphus College
Hamline University
Minnesota State Univ Moorhead
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Northwestern College
St. Cloud State University
University of St. Thomas
Winona State 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.

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 Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Alexandria Technical College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Central Lakes College
Century College
Dakota County Technical College
Minneapolis Comm. & Tech College
Minnesota State Comm. & Tech. College
Minnesota West Comm & Tech College
Normandale Community College
Northwest Technical College
Rainy River Community College
Ridgewater College
Riverland Community College
Rochester Community & Technical College
Saint Paul College
St. Cloud Technical College

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Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 21:16:3.