Alpha Iota Eta Chapter

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA

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 Iota Eta Chapter reported 38 members this year. This chapter reported 34 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 05/17/1983

Bylaws Accepted: 12/18/2003


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Tara Zirkel

1750 Clairton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15122
412-469-6246

Chapter President
Vincent Krayvo

College President:
Judith Savolskis

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.


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 1 star. Your achievement goal was the 5 star.

Your chapter's last five star participation was in 2006.


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.

2007 Chapter Team Member
Vincent Harvey
2008 Chapter Team Nominees
Alwi Alwi
Neily Rosko

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.
2007 Chapter Guistwhite Scholar
Vincent Harvey

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 Member
Neily Rosko, 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 has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 38 members.
Your chapter has already reported 38 members to date.


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

Albright College
Arcadia University
Carlow University
Cedar Crest College
Chatham University
Chestnut Hill College
College Misericordia
DeVry University
Dickinson College
Drexel University
Duquesne University
Gannon University
Geneva College
Gwynedd-Mercy College
Harrisburg University of Science & Tech.
Keystone College
La Roche College
Lebanon Valley College
Marywood University
Messiah College
Moravian College
Mount Aloysius College
Pennsylvania State University, Abington
Point Park University
Robert Morris University
Rosemont College
Saint Francis University
Saint Joseph's University
University of Pennsylvania CGS
University of Scranton
Villanova University
Waynesburg University
Widener University
Wilson College

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 Iota Eta Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Beautification
Alpha Iota Eta 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 Iota Eta 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
Julia Fennell, Community College of Allegheny County
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Bucks County Community College
Butler County Community College
Community College of Allegheny County
Dickinson College
Moravian College
Northampton Community College
Penn State Univ. - Fayette Campus
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Reading Area Community College
Valley Forge Military College
Westmoreland County Community College

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Last updated on 4 SEP 2008 at 21:21:41.





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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
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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

Montgomery County Community College
Gamma of Pennsylvania Alumni Association