Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chapter

Minneapolis Comm. & Tech College
Minneapolis, MN

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

| Contacts | Achievements | Scholarships | Programs |

Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chapter reported 77 members this year. This chapter reported 144 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 10/15/1979

Bylaws Accepted: 01/01/1985


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Joe Rine

1501 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-659-6709

Advisors:
Jamal Adam
Peter Mortenson

Chapter President:
David Kraft

Chapter Officers:
Hashim Ali, Vice-President of Hallmarks and Leadership
Bridgette Bethke, Vice-President
Pasarlay Najibi, Director of Public Relations

College President:
Phillip Davis

Chapter Administrator:
Phillip Davis

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. Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chapter participated in 2008.

Individual Award

Phillip Davis 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 achieved level is the 3 star. Your achievement goal is the 5 star.

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 Nominee
Arif Awes

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 Member
Arif Awes, 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 130 members.
Your chapter has already reported 77 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.

Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chapter participated in 2008 and collected 100 cans and 250 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.

Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Epsilon Sigma 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.

Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chapter attended Honors Institute 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
Jamal Adam, Minneapolis Comm. & Tech College
Ron Gates, Minneapolis Comm. & Tech College
Peter Mortenson, Minneapolis Comm. & Tech College
Raul Ramos, Minneapolis Comm. & Tech College
Mary Thurow, Minneapolis Comm. & Tech College
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 21:15:40.