Upsilon Upsilon Chapter
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA
Virginia Region
The Virginia Region has 49 chapters and the Virginia Region Alumni Association in the states of Virginia and West Virginia. The Virginia Region was the recipient of a Regional Milestone Award at the 2007 International Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.
| Contacts | Achievements | Scholarships | Programs |
Upsilon Upsilon Chapter reported 61 members this year. This chapter reported 50 members last calendar year.
Charter Date: 01/22/1970
Bylaws Accepted: 05/11/1998
Contacts
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Contact Advisor: Advisors: Chapter President: Chapter Officers: College President: Chapter Administrator: Regional Coordinator: Online Tools for Creating and Maintaining Your Chapter's Website |
Achievements
Hallmark Awards honor individual, chapter and region accomplishments in the disciplines of the Society's four Hallmarks: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship. Upsilon Upsilon Chapter participated in 2008.
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Individual Award Dr. Charles King in 2007 |
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.
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Your chapter's last achieved level was the 2 star. Your achievement goal was the 2 star. Your chapter's last five star participation was 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.
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 Nominee | |
| Ellen Berry |
 The 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 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 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 Member |
| Daphne Cordle, Team 2 |
 The 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 68 members.
Your chapter has already reported 61 members to date.
Local Scholarships are available for you at these institutions in your state:
Averett University For more detailed information on these scholarship opportunities, visit the eScholarship Directory. |
Programs
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 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 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. |
Upsilon Upsilon Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean CommunityUpsilon Upsilon Chapter is participating in the International Service Program.
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. |
Upsilon Upsilon Chapter attended Honors Institute 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 Brady Surles, Southwest Virginia Community College Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars Blue Ridge Community College
Central Virginia Community College
Danville Community College
Eastern Shore Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College
Mountain Empire Community College
Paul D. Camp Community College
Richard Bland College
Southside Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Tidewater Community College
Wytheville Community College
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