Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Rho Theta Chapter

Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR

Rocky Mtn-Cascade Region
The Rocky Mountain-Cascade Region has 23 chapters in the states of Oregon, Utah and Southern Idaho.

| Contacts | Achievements | Scholarships | Programs |

Rho Theta Chapter reported 169 members this year. This chapter reported 146 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 11/18/1967

Bylaws Accepted: 10/14/1987


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Beth Sammons

26000 SE Stark St.
Gresham, OR 97030
503-491-7177

Chapter President:
Onjalai Flake

Chapter Officers:
Breanna Blagg, Public Relations Secretary
Alexis McCoy, Volunteer Coordinator
Amber Mooney, Vice President of Membership
Heather Nichelle-Peres, Vice President of Fellowship
Amber Smith, Officer at large
Ana Tift, Vice President of Scholarship
Kimberly Vanderwal, Vice President of Leadership
Jacqueline Vitron, Adminstrative Assistant

College President:
John Sygielski

Regional Coordinator:
Velda Arnaud

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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. Rho Theta Chapter participated 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 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

Ana Tift, 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.


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.

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 237 members.
Your chapter has already reported 169 members to date.


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

Concordia University OR
Corban College
DeVry University
George Fox 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.

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.

Rho Theta Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Rho 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.

Rho Theta Chapter attended Honors Institute 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 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 19 NOV 2009 at 21:36:5.