Beta Theta Tau Chapter

Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, 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 Theta Tau Chapter reported 97 members this year. This chapter reported 61 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 12/10/1999

Bylaws Accepted: 12/27/1999


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Laura McGlauchlen

1300 145th Street E. Co. Rd. 42
Rosemount, MN 55068
651-423-8330

Advisors:
Nicole Meulemans
Jaime Pieper
Diana Sullivan

Chapter President:
Julie Wychor

Chapter Officers:
John Butenhoff, Vice President of Membership
Jane Longen, Vice President of Fellowship
Hussein Sheikh, Vice President of Scholarship
Kimberly Thole, Vice President of Service

College President:
Ronald Thomas

Chapter Administrator:
Karen Halvorson

Regional Coordinator:
Linda Tetzlaff

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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. Beta Theta Tau Chapter participated 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 five star participation was in 2006.


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
Paul Cartwright
Contessa Smith

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
Paul Cartwright, Team 1
Contessa Smith, 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 has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 68 members.
Your chapter has already reported 97 members to date.


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

Augsburg College
Bemidji State University
Bethel College
Capella 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 Minnesota-CFANS
University of St. Thomas

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.

Beta Theta Tau 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
Nicole Meulemans, Dakota County Technical College
Cam Stoltz, Dakota County Technical College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Alexandria Technical College
Anoka-Ramsey Comm. 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 20 NOV 2008 at 21:21:25.