Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Beta Delta Kappa Chapter

Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN

Tennessee Region
The Tennessee Region has 14 chapters and the Tennessee Region Alumni Association in the state of Tennessee.

| Contacts | Achievements | Scholarships | Programs |

Beta Delta Kappa Chapter reported 50 members this year. This chapter reported 128 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 03/22/1998

Bylaws Accepted: 05/11/1998


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Monique Robinson-Wright

1480 Nashville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066
615-230-3443

Advisor:
Grady Eades

Chapter President:
Stacy Jones

Chapter Officers:
Allison French, Vice President of Scholarship
Brooke Kershaw, Recording Secretary
Dana Vick, Vice President of Fellowship
Ming Yau, Treasurer

College President:
Warren Nichols

Regional Coordinator:
David Strong

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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. Beta Delta Kappa Chapter participated in 2008.

Individual Award

Dr. Warren Nichols in 2007


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 3 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
Allison French
Candice Rose

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.
2009 Chapter Team Members
Allison French, Team 1
Candice Rose, 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 103 members.
Your chapter has already reported 50 members to date.


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

Austin Peay State University
Bethel College
Carson-Newman College
Christian Brothers University
East Tennessee State University
King College
Lambuth University
Lane College
LeMoyne-Owen College
Lee University
Lincoln Memorial University
Lipscomb University
Martin Methodist College
Maryville College
Middle Tennessee State University
Tennessee Technological University
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Tusculum College
Union University
University of Memphis
University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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.

Beta Delta Kappa Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Beautification
Clean Community
Beta Delta 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.

Beta Delta Kappa Chapter attended Honors Institute previously.
Beta Delta Kappa 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
Tim Amyx, Volunteer State Community College
Nancy Blomgren, Volunteer State Community College
Travis Ford, Volunteer State Community College
Julie Morgan, Volunteer State Community College
Monique Robinson-Wright, Volunteer State Community College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Chattanooga State Tech. Comm. College
Cleveland State Community College
Nashville State Community College
Pellissippi State Tech Community College
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Volunteer State Community College
Walters State Community College

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Last updated on 2 JULY 2009 at 21:14:59.