Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Sigma Omega Chapter

West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV

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.

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Sigma Omega Chapter reported 14 members this year. This chapter reported 50 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 09/29/1968

Bylaws Accepted: 02/22/2000


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Dianne Davis

#97 Old Dutch Ridge Road
Parkersburg, WV 26104
304-428-0305

Advisors:
Violet Mosser
Alita Sellers

College President:
Marie Gnage

Chapter Administrator:
Joseph Badgley

Regional Coordinator:
Michael Brown

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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. Sigma Omega Chapter participated in 2009.

Individual Award

Dr. Marie Foster-Gnage 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 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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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 Member
JoAnn Norman
2008 Chapter Team Nominees
Marie Butler
JoAnn Norman
Adam Stover

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.
2008 New Century Scholar
JoAnn Norman

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
Ashli Carte, Team 1
Morgan Smith, 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 23 members.
Your chapter has already reported 14 members to date.


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

Concord University
Shepherd University
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Wheeling Jesuit 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.

Sigma Omega Chapter participated in 2008 and collected 650 cans and 12 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.

Sigma Omega Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Sigma Omega 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.

Sigma Omega 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 Certified Faculty of Leadership Development Programs
Dorothy Bibbee, West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Dianne Davis, West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Fairmont State University
Marshall Comm-Tech College
Southern WV Community & Tech. College
West Virginia Northern Community College
West Virginia University at Parkersburg

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Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 21:52:56.