Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Eta Kappa Chapter

Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC

Carolinas Region
The Carolinas Region has 79 chapters and the Carolinas Regional Alumni Association in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina.

| Contacts | Achievements | Scholarships | Programs |

Alpha Eta Kappa Chapter reported 115 members this year. This chapter reported 211 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 06/22/1981

Bylaws Accepted: 02/26/2009


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Kim Lander

1260 Lexington Drive
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803)822-3250

Advisors:
Tony Scotti
Kitty Spires

Chapter President:
Morgan Sullivan

Chapter Officers:
Sara Oswald, Recording Secretary
Shayne Patterson, Vice President of Scholarship
Sabryna Wright, Vice President of Service

College President:
Marshall White, Jr.

Chapter Administrator:
Sandi Oliver

Regional Coordinator:
John Sharpe

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.


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 3 star. Your achievement goal is the 5 star.

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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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
Kevin Sheppard
Bianca Williams

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.
2008 New Century Scholar
Theresa Pope

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
Kevin Sheppard, Team 1
Bianca Williams, 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 186 members.
Your chapter has already reported 115 members to date.


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

Anderson University
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
Columbia College
Converse College
Francis Marion University
Newberry College
Winthrop 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.

Alpha Eta Kappa Chapter participated in 2008 and collected 40 cans and 1500 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.

Alpha Eta Kappa Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Eta Kappa 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 Eta Kappa Chapter participated in Satellite Seminars this year.


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
Vanessa Brown, Midlands Technical College
Tara Houston, Midlands Technical College
Thomasina Hughey, Midlands Technical College
Melissa Hurst, Midlands Technical College
Kim Lander, Midlands Technical College
Janet Lindner, Midlands Technical College
Mary Beth Russell, Midlands Technical College
Kitty Spires, Midlands Technical College
Patricia Tondini, Midlands Technical College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Aiken Technical College
Greenville Technical College
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Midlands Technical College
Technical College of the Lowcountry
The Citadel
Trident Technical College
York Technical College

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Last updated on 5 NOV 2009 at 21:47:34.