Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Mu Beta Chapter

Holmes Community College
Grenada, MS

MS/LA Region
The Mississippi/Louisiana Region has 39 chapters in the states of Louisiana and Mississippi. The Mississippi Region was the recipient of a Regional Milestone Award at the 2001 International Convention in Denver, Colorado.

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Alpha Mu Beta Chapter reported 29 members this year. This chapter reported 49 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 05/28/1986

Bylaws Accepted: 07/28/2008


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Carla Ross

1180 West Monroe St.
Grenada, MS 38901
662-227-2363

Advisors:
Connie Cockerel
Joan Tierce
Ann Weaver

Chapter President:
Pamela Boykin

Chapter Officers:
Stacy Bloxsom, Vice President of Leadership
Warren Jones, Vice President of Scholarship
Megan Pinkston, Vice President of Fellowship
Nicole Weaver, Public Relations Secretary
Matthew Whitten, Vice President of Communications

College President:
Jack Holmes

Chapter Administrator:
Jack Holmes

Regional Coordinator:
Amy Wolgamott

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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 Mu Beta Chapter participated in 2009.

Chapter Award

Scholarship Hallmark in 2009

Advisor Award

Carla Ross in 2009


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 5 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.

2007 Chapter Team Member
Andrew Nail
2009 Chapter Team Nominees
Pamela Boykin
Catelin Fisackerly

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 Members
Pamela Boykin, Team 2
Catelin Fisackerly, 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 won a Pinnacle Scholarship Award last year.
Your chapter has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 57 members.
Your chapter has already reported 29 members to date.


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

Alcorn State University
Belhaven College
Blue Mountain College
Delta State University
Jackson State University
Millsaps College
Mississippi College
Mississippi State University
Mississippi University for Women
Mississippi Valley State University
University of Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi
William Carey 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.

Alpha Mu Beta Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Mu Beta 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 Mu Beta Chapter attended Honors Institute this year.


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
Myra Harville, Holmes Community College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Coahoma Community College
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
East Central Community College
East Miss. Comm. College-Golden Triangle
East Mississippi Community College
Hinds Community College
Holmes Community College
Itawamba Community College
Jones County Junior College
Mary Holmes College
Meridian Community College
Mississippi Delta Community College
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Mississippi State University
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Pearl River Community College
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Wood College

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Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 21:18:30.





New Members in 2008
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Chapter Programs
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Scholarships
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- Guistwhite Scholar Program
- Leaders of Promise
- All-State Academic Teams
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Find Scholarship Opportunities at these Senior Institutions


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
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- 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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Alumni Resources
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Your State's Alumni Associations

University of Mississippi
Gamma of Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi
Alpha of Mississippi

Mississippi University for Women
Epsilon of Mississippi

Mississippi College
MS College Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Assoc.

East Central Community College
Theta Xi Alumni Association

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State Phi Theta Kappa Alumni

Millsaps College
Millsaps Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Assoc.