Alpha Iota Chi Chapter

Northeast State Community College
Kingsport, TN

Tennessee Region
The Tennessee Region has 14 chapters and the Tennessee Region Alumni Association in the state of Tennessee. Patricia Bishop, Regional Coordinator, was named a Distinguished Regional Coordinator in 2007 and the Region received the Distinguished Region Award in 2006 and 2007.

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Alpha Iota Chi Chapter reported 156 members this year. This chapter reported 86 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 09/15/1984


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Jane Honeycutt

2049 Rock Springs Rd.
Kingsport, TN 37664
423-354-2596

Advisors:
Cindy McNabb
Dayna Smithers
Andrea Winkler

Chapter President:
Elaine Henry

Chapter Officers:
Kayla Carter, Vice-President of Leadership
Kimberly Coalson, Treasurer
Nathan Hitchcock, Vice President of Scholarship
LeaAnn Manz, Vice President of Service
Bethany Wilson, Secretary

College President:
William Locke

Chapter Administrator:
Carole Shaw

Regional Coordinator:
Patricia Bishop

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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 Iota Chi Chapter participated in 2008.

Chapter Award

Top 100 Chapter in 2008

Individual Awards

Kelley Hatch in 2008
Elaine Henry 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 is the 3 star. Your achievement goal is the 5 star.

Your chapter's last five star participation is in 2008.


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

Kimberly Coalson, President


Scholarships

All-USA Academic Teams for Community Colleges recognize scholarly achievements and leadership accomplishments of students enrolled in community, technical and junior colleges.

2008 Chapter Team Nominees
Elaine Henry
Debra Oglesby

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.
2007 New Century Scholar
Kelley Hatch

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.
2008 Chapter Team Members
Elaine Henry, Team 1
Debra Oglesby, 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 95 members.
Your chapter has already reported 156 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.

Alpha Iota Chi Chapter participated in 2006 and collected 736 cans and 120 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 Iota Chi Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Iota Chi 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 Iota Chi Chapter attended Honors Institute previously.
Alpha Iota Chi 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 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 27 NOV 2008 at 21:13:42.