Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Beta Kappa Theta Chapter

Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN

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

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Beta Kappa Theta Chapter reported 104 members this year. This chapter reported 81 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 10/28/2001

Bylaws Accepted: 10/15/2001


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Barry Gidcomb

1665 Hampshire Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
931-540-2716

Advisors:
Lacey Benns
Tammy Borren
Holly Brew
Shelly Ganter
DeMarcus Jackson

Chapter President:
Deborah Pettigrew

Chapter Officers:
Kathy Cunningham, Williamson County Campus Vice President of Scholarship
Mary Grossheim, Vice President of Service
Lesley King, Williamson County Campus President
Lindsay McCord, Vice President of Leadership
Joshua Motes, Vice President of Fellowship-Williamson County Campus
Christine Teta, Vice President of Scholarship
Jeanna Winn, Williamson County Campus Vice President of Leadership
Emilio Youmans, Vice President of Fellowship

College President:
Janet Smith

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 Kappa Theta Chapter participated in 2009.

Advisor Award

Lacey Benns in 2008


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 5 star. Your achievement goal was the 5 star.

Your chapter's last five star participation was 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
Trever Calvert
Sally Krasinski

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
Trever Calvert, Team 1
Sally Krasinski, 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 won a Pinnacle Scholarship Award last year.
Your chapter has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 114 members.
Your chapter has already reported 104 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.

Beta Kappa Theta Chapter participated in 2009 and collected 659 cans and 424 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.

Beta Kappa Theta Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Clean Community
Beta Kappa 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.

Beta Kappa Theta Chapter attended Honors Institute previously.
Beta Kappa Theta 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 Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Chattanooga State Community 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 14 JAN 2010 at 21:40:29.