Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Eta Sigma Chapter

Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE

Nebraska/Wyoming Region
The Nebraska/Wyoming Region has 22 chapters in the states of Nebraska and Wyoming.

| Contacts | Achievements | Scholarships | Programs |

Alpha Eta Sigma Chapter reported 91 members this year. This chapter reported 105 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 04/27/1984

Bylaws Accepted: 07/13/1989


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Lynn Bradman

30th and Fort Streets
Bldg 9, Room 108B
Omaha, NE 68103
402-457-2217

Advisors:
Molly Engdahl
Jenni Fauchier
Valerie Smith

College President:
Randy Schmailzl

Chapter Administrator:
Julie Langholdt

Regional Coordinator:
Arshi Nisley

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 chapter's last achieved level was the 4 star. Your achievement goal was the 4 star.

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.

2009 Chapter Team Nominees
Ilias Gibigaye
Amy Matt

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
Allison Ehite, Team 1
Ilias Gibigaye, Team 1
Amy Matt, 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 94 members.
Your chapter has already reported 91 members to date.


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

Bellevue University
Chadron State College
College of Saint Mary
Concordia University Ne
Dana College
Doane College
Hastings College
Midland Lutheran College
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Peru State College
University of Nebraska, Omaha
University of Nebraska-Kearney
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Wayne State 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 Eta 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 Eta Sigma Chapter participated in Satellite Seminars 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
David Carter, Metropolitan Community College
Frank Edler, Metropolitan Community College
Ralph Grippen, Metropolitan Community College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Central Community College
McCook Community College
Metropolitan Community College
Northeast Community College
Southeast Community College

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Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 21:25:53.