Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Psi Pi Chapter

Gloucester County College
Sewell, NJ

Middle States Region
The Middle States Region has 76 chapters in the states of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Middle States Region was the recipient of a Distinguished Region Award at the 2001 International Convention in Denver, Colorado.

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Alpha Psi Pi Chapter reported 223 members this year. This chapter reported 219 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 05/05/1994

Bylaws Accepted: 01/01/1992


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
John Ortiz

1400 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ 08080-4222
856.415.2198

Chapter President:
Demaris McManus

Chapter Officers:
Kristen Abdallah, Vice President of Scholarship
Jennifer Berkle, Honors In Action Coordinator
Larae D'Angelo, Recording Secretary
Mariel DiCiano, Vice President of Leadership
Michelle Gotti, Vice President of Communications
Frank Hayden, Operation Green Coordinator
Tara Henry, Vice President of Membership
Deja Johnson, Vice President of Service
Barbara Santos, Vice President of Finance
Letitia Scanlon, Executive Vice President
Cassandra Strong, Corresponding Secretary
Megan Wadsworth, Vice President of Fellowship

College President:
Russell Davis

Regional Coordinator:
Dan Houghtaling

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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 Psi Pi Chapter participated in 2009.

Chapter Award

Top 100 Chapter in 2009

Individual Award

Jessica Cerveny in 2007


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 2 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
Lisa Charon
2009 Chapter Team Nominees
Dianna Mathews
Sade van Wijk

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.
2007 New Century Scholar
Lisa Charon

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
Dianna Mathews, Team 1
Sade van Wijk, 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 228 members.
Your chapter has already reported 223 members to date.


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

Bloomfield College
Caldwell College
Centenary College
College of Saint Elizabeth
DeVry University
Fairleigh Dickinson U Madison
Georgian Court University
Kean University
Monmouth University
New Jersey City University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Richard Stockton College
Rider University
Rutgers University
Saint Peter's College
Seton Hall University
Stevens Institute Tech
William Paterson 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 Psi Pi Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Psi Pi 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 Psi Pi Chapter participated in Satellite Seminars 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
William Anderson, Gloucester County College
John Ortiz, Gloucester County College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Bergen Community College
Brookdale Community College
Burlington County College
Camden County College
Cumberland County College
Essex County College
Gloucester County College
Mercer County Community College
Passaic County Community College
Raritan Valley Community College
Sussex County Community College
Union County College

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Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 21:27:40.





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