Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Epsilon Alpha Chapter

Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN

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

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Alpha Epsilon Alpha Chapter reported 71 members this year. This chapter reported 82 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 03/14/1979


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
David Strong Jr.

1510 Lake Rd
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731)286-3343

Advisors:
Larenda Fultz
Shawn Gilbreath
Jane Hicks
Sharon Hudson
Tanga McCullough
Charles Myrick

Chapter Officers:
Elizabeth Burnett, Secretary for Tipton County
Dorothy Copping, Vice President for Tipton County
Monica Halton, Recording Secretary
Brittany Harden, Vice President of Fellowship
Tracie Langley, Vice President of Service

College President:
Karen Bowyer

Chapter Administrator:
Karen Bowyer

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. Alpha Epsilon Alpha Chapter participated in 2009.

Chapter Awards

Leadership Hallmark in 2009
Top 100 Chapter in 2009


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 1 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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Offices

Regional Office

Tracie Langley, Vice President
Mariah Pahl, Secretary


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
Joshua Caviness
Rachel Clark

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
Joshua Caviness, Team 1
Rachel Clark, 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 72 members.
Your chapter has already reported 71 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.

Alpha Epsilon Alpha Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Epsilon Alpha 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 Epsilon Alpha Chapter attended Honors Institute this year.
Alpha Epsilon Alpha 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 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 19 NOV 2009 at 21:39:19.