Alpha Theta Theta Chapter

Essex County College
Newark, 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 Theta Theta Chapter reported 74 members this year. This chapter reported 175 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 01/01/1982

Bylaws Accepted: 01/01/1983


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
David Berry

303 University Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102-1719
(973)877-3204

Advisor:
Soraida Romero

Chapter President
Luis Grados

Chapter Officers:
Wendy Ceron, Treasurer
Bao Duong, Vice President of Communications
Sebastian Medina, Vice-President
Krystle Patrick, Secretary
Charlene Sasso, Vice-President of West Essex Campus

College President:
A. Zachary Yamba

Chapter Administrator:
Susan Mulligan

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 Theta Theta Chapter participated in 2008.

Chapter Award

Top 100 Chapter in 2008

Individual Award

Gessika Innocent 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 five star participation is in 2008.


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 Member
David Kariuki
2008 Chapter Team Nominee
Twinkle Tailor

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.
2008 New Century Scholar
David Kariuki

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.
2008 Chapter Guistwhite Scholar
David Kariuki

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
David Kariuki, Team 1
Twinkle Tailor, 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 won a Pinnacle Scholarship Award last year.
Your chapter has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 193 members.
Your chapter has already reported 74 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
Drew 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.

Alpha Theta Theta Chapter participated in 2008 and collected cans and 120 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 Theta Theta Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Theta Theta 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 Theta Theta Chapter attended Honors Institute this year.
Alpha Theta Theta 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 Berry, Essex County College
Christopher Cottle, Essex 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 9 OCT 2008 at 21:37:50.





New Members in 2007
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Member Benefits
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Chapter Programs
- Keep America Beautiful
- Hallmark Awards Program
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Scholarships
- Scholarship Listing
- eScholarship Directory
- All-USA Academic Teams
- Guistwhite Scholar Program
- Leaders of Promise
- All-State Academic Teams
- Contact Scholarship Programs


Find Scholarship Opportunities at these Senior Institutions


The Pinnacle Award
- The Pinnacle Award
- Contact Pinnacle


Five Star Chapter Development Program
- Five Star Chapter Development Program
- Contact Five Star Program


Project Graduation - Feed a Body, Feed a Mind.
Project Graduation
- Project Graduation
- Contact Project Graduation

Honors Programs
- Satellite Seminars
- Honors Programs
- Honors Institute
- Contact Honors Programs


Leadership Development Programs
- Leadership Development Programs
- Contact Leadership Programs


Officer Resources
- Officer Corner
- Contact Officer Corner


Advisor Resources
- Advisor Corner
- Contact Advisor Services Coordinator


Regional Resources
- Regions Directory
- Regional Awards
- Contact Regional Programs


Your Regional Community


Regional Meetings

Regional Honors Institute
02/19/2009-02/20/2009

Host(s): Beta Alpha Tau   

Regional Convention
02/20/2009-02/22/2009

Host(s): Beta Alpha Tau   


Alumni Resources
- Alumni
- Phi Theta Kappa Foundation
- Contact Alumni Office


Your State's Alumni Associations

Middlesex County College
Upsilon Gamma Alumni

Ocean County College
Beta of New Jersey

Brookdale Community College
Alpha Pi Theta Alumni

Hudson County Community College
Beta Alpha Phi Alumni Association

Bergen Community College
Eta of New Jersey