Sigma Zeta Chapter

Lane Community College
Eugene, OR

Rocky Mtn-Cascade Region
The Rocky Mountain-Cascade Region has 22 chapters in the states of Oregon, Utah and Southern Idaho.

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Sigma Zeta Chapter reported 126 members this year. This chapter reported 152 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 05/02/1968

Bylaws Accepted: 10/07/2008


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Velda Arnaud

4000 East 30th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97403
541-463-5682

Chapter President
Jeffery Phillips

Chapter Officers:
Ashley Bertucci, Officer At Large
Mia Cadwell, Vice President
Sharon Henson, Vice President
Elizabeth Pratt, Communications Officer
Shadow VanDusen, President Elect

College President:
Mary Spilde

Chapter Administrator:
Barbara Delansky

Regional Coordinator:
David Arter

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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. Sigma Zeta Chapter participated in 2008.

Chapter Awards

Scholarship Hallmark in 2008
Distinguished Chapter in 2008
Top 100 Chapter in 2008

Individual Award

Dr. Mary Spilde in 2008

Advisor Award

Velda Arnaud in 2008


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 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

International Office

Dee Lauzon, International Vice President

Regional Office

Teresa Sullivan, 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.

2008 Chapter Team Nominees
Dee Lauzon
Jeffery Phillips

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.
2008 Leaders of Promise Scholarship Recipient
Kamalraj Thangarajah

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.

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 168 members.
Your chapter has already reported 126 members to date.


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

Concordia University OR
Corban College
DeVry University
Lewis & Clark College
Linfield College
Marylhurst University
Pacific University
University of Portland
Warner Pacific College
Willamette 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.

Sigma Zeta Chapter participated in 2006 and collected 225 cans and 87 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.

Sigma Zeta Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Sigma Zeta 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.

Sigma Zeta Chapter attended Honors Institute this year.
Sigma Zeta 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
Judy Boozer, Lane Community College
Christopher Culver, Lane Community College
Barbara Delansky, Lane Community College
Velma Jesser, Lane Community College
Jamie Kelsch, Lane Community College
Connie Mesquita, Lane Community College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Clackamas Community College
Columbia Gorge Community College
Lane Community College
Mt. Hood Community College
Portland Community College
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Tillamook Bay Community College
Treasure Valley Community College
Umpqua Community College

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Last updated on 9 OCT 2008 at 21:46:33.