Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Rho Epsilon Chapter

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH

Ohio Region
The Ohio Region has 38 chapters and the Ohio Region Alumni Association in the states of Ohio and West Virginia.

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Alpha Rho Epsilon Chapter reported 187 members this year. This chapter reported 290 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 03/01/1990

Bylaws Accepted: 03/13/1990


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Tywan Banks

550 E. Spring Street
EB 105
Columbus, OH 43215
614-287-3628

Advisors:
Tom Erney
Charles Gallucci

Chapter President:
Amber Davidson

Chapter Officers:
Shane Anderson, Historian
Sagar Dave, Vice President of Communications
Abdelhaq Elhabti, Vice President of Membership
Sarah Garno, Vice President of Scholarship
Angeline Grant, Vice President of Public Relations
Erin Kinser, Web-Designer
Laura McDaniel, Vice President of Fundraising
Whitney McKenzie, Co-Treasurer
Perry Meyer, Vice President of Leadership
Connie Myers, Alumni Liaison Officer
Frank Myers, Co-Web-Designer
Nurikram Noor, Vice President of Service
Lisa Ottenberg-Diehl, Vice President of Fellowship
Carmen Perez Garcia, Vice President of Marketing
Mark Roberson, Treasurer

College President:
Maria Moeller

Chapter Administrator:
Tom Erney

Regional Coordinator:
Cindy Carbone

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. Alpha Rho Epsilon Chapter participated in 2009.

Advisor Award

Mary Hooker-Myers 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 was the 5 star. Your achievement goal was the 5 star.

Your chapter's last five star participation was 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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Offices

Regional Office

Dianne Bricker, President
Connie Myers, Alpha of Ohio, President
Lisa Ottenberg-Diehl, Central District Representative


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
Sarah Garno
Robert Knode

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
Robert Knode, Team 1
Sarah Garno, Team 3

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 277 members.
Your chapter has already reported 187 members to date.


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

Ashland University
Baldwin-Wallace College
Bluffton College
Bowling Green State University
College of Mount St. Joseph
DeVry University
Defiance College
Franciscan University
Franklin University
Heidelberg College
Hiram College
John Carroll University
Kent State University
Lourdes College
Marietta College
Miami University
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Muskingum College
Myers University
Ohio Dominican University
Ohio University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Otterbein College
The University of Toledo
Tiffin University
Univ Cincinnati
University of Akron
University of Cincinnati
University of Dayton
University of Rio Grande
Urbana University
Ursuline College
Wittenberg University
Wright State University
Xavier 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 Rho Epsilon Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Rho Epsilon 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 Rho Epsilon Chapter attended Honors Institute this year.
Alpha Rho Epsilon 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
Tywan Banks, Columbus State Community College
Celeste Bland, Columbus State Community College
Lane Brooks, Columbus State Community College
Amy Brubaker, Columbus State Community College
Charles Gallucci, Columbus State Community College
Mary Hooker-Myers, Columbus State Community College
Stuart Rayfield, Columbus State Community College
Ann Signet, Columbus State Community College
Jay Young, Columbus State Community College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Belmont Technical College
Chatfield College
Clark State Community College
Columbus State Community College
Cuyahoga Community College
Edison Community College
Hocking College
Jefferson Community College
Lakeland Community College
Lourdes College
Marion Technical College
North Central State College
Northwest State Community College
Ohio State University at Newark
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Owens Community College
Rhodes State College
Sinclair Community College
Stark State College
Terra State Community College
Univ. of Toledo C & T College
University of Akron
University of Cincinnati
Washington State Community College
Zane State College

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Last updated on 2 JULY 2009 at 21:11:42.