Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Beta Mu Nu Chapter

Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NM

New Mexico Region
The New Mexico Region has 18 chapters in the state of New Mexico.

| Contacts | Achievements | Scholarships | Programs |

Beta Mu Nu Chapter reported 22 members this year. This chapter reported 45 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 12/08/2003

Bylaws Accepted: 10/16/2003


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Cindy Armijo

366 Luna Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
505-454-2558

Advisor:
Twila Quintana

Chapter President:
Naomi Ortiz

College President:
Pete Campos

Regional Coordinator:
Cindy Armijo

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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. Beta Mu Nu Chapter participated in 2009.

Chapter Awards

Distinguished Chapter in 2009
Top 100 Chapter in 2009

Advisor Awards

Dr. Twila Quintana in 2009
Cindy Armijo 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 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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Offices

Regional Office

Shalena Bailey, Northern Vice President


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
Shalena Bailey

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
Shalena Bailey, 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 56 members.
Your chapter has already reported 22 members to date.


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

Eastern New Mexico University - Portales
New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Inst Mining & Tech
New Mexico State University
University of New Mexico

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.

Beta Mu Nu Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Beta Mu Nu 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.

Beta Mu Nu Chapter attended Honors Institute this year.
Beta Mu Nu 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 Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Central New Mexico Community College
Clovis Community College
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
Mesalands Community College
New Mexico Military Institute
New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
Northern New Mexico College
San Juan College
Santa Fe Community College
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Inst.
University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch

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Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 21:28:57.