Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Beta Nu Chi Chapter

Western Technical College
LaCrosse, WI

Minn-Wi-Kota Region
The Minn-Wi-Kota Region has 63 chapters in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

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Beta Nu Chi Chapter reported 76 members this year. This chapter reported 70 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 03/29/2005

Bylaws Accepted: 11/09/2004


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Daniel Rooney

304 Sixth St. North
LaCrosse, WI 54601-3342
608-785-9216

Advisor:
Linda Duffy

Chapter President:
Ryan Knox

Chapter Officers:
Erika Gaustad, Vice President of Service
Krystal Hale, Vice President of Membership
Mary Lehrman, Treasurer
Shaun Mullikin, Vice President of Leadership
Kaei Palubicki, Historian
Lenora Parr, Vice President of Scholarship

College President:
James Lee Rasch

Chapter Administrator:
James Lee Rasch

Regional Coordinator:
Linda Tetzlaff

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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 Nu Chi Chapter participated 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 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

Lenora Parr, Wisconsin Division Vice President


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
Raji Kasilingam
Renae Schwemmer

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
Raji Kasilingam, Team 1
Renae Schwemmer, 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 80 members.
Your chapter has already reported 76 members to date.


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

Carthage College
DeVry University
Marian University
Marquette University
Northland College
Ripon College
Silver Lake College
Viterbo University

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 Nu Chi Chapter participated in 2008 and collected 78 cans and 16 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 Nu Chi Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Beta Nu 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.

Beta Nu Chi 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
Daniel Rooney, Western Technical College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Bluefield State College
Fox Valley Technical College
Madison Area Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Waukesha County Technical College
Western Technical College

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Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 21:52:48.