Alpha Xi Rho Chapter
Pennsylvania State University
New Kensington, 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.
| Contacts | Achievements | Scholarships | Programs |
Alpha Xi Rho Chapter reported 6 members this year. This chapter reported 6 members last calendar year.
Charter Date: 10/01/1988
Contacts
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Contact Advisor: Advisors: College President: Chapter Administrator: Regional Coordinator: Online Tools for Creating and Maintaining Your Chapter's Website |
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 was designed to provide every chapter a step-by-step guide to optimizing the benefits and programs offered by Phi Theta Kappa.
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.
Scholarships
All-USA Academic Teams for Community Colleges recognize scholarly achievements and leadership accomplishments of students enrolled in community, technical and junior colleges.
 The 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 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 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 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 13 members.
Your chapter has already reported 6 members to date.
Local Scholarships are available for you at these institutions in your state:
Albright College For more detailed information on these scholarship opportunities, visit the eScholarship Directory. |
Programs
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 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 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. |
No participation reported.
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. |
[Return to the Chapter Directory] E-mail addresses of Phi Theta Kappa staff, members and associates are
provided for the sole purpose of facilitating Society-related communications
among its constituents. As such, these e-mail addresses should not be used for any
other purpose. Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 21:37:32.No participation reported.
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 Bucks County Community College
Butler County Community College
Community College of Allegheny County
Dickinson College
Harcum 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
