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So your chapter has set its sights on being a Five Star chapter this year,
but planning a college project looks like a bump in the road that may
throw your plans off course. Don't call for roadside assistance just
yet. By understanding the purpose of the college project and drawing
from some of the following examples, your chapter could be on the fast
track to earning Five Star recognition plus a lot more.
Implementing a college project is a requirement for the Five Star Level
in the Five Star Chapter Development Program. This project may be any
type of activity that benefits the college and assists the administration
in reaching goals set for the college.
"The purpose of the college project is to assist chapters in building
a working relationship with the college administration, a relationship
that can lead to a positive connection between the growth of student
leaders and the college's commitment to the community," said Director
of Regional Programs Kathy Hayes. "By becoming known as the group to
call on when help is needed, chapters earn the respect of faculty and
the administration. This relationship benefits the chapter in that the
administration views the chapter members as allies when faculty, staff
and administration are in need of ambassadors and volunteers."
The chapter at Chaffey College in California is only a few months old
but is already on its way to achieving Five Star status. With its
"Adopt-a-Student" campaign, the chapter is helping the college fulfill
its mission of providing equal access to educational opportunities. The
program provides funding to pay Phi Theta Kappa membership fees for
students who would otherwise be unable to afford membership.
The chapter tapped a variety of resources including students, faculty
and local businesses to generate funds for the program. Students enrolled
in the college's accounting courses pledged funds they earned from an
online book sale in the spirit of students helping students. The
college's foundation director worked with the chapter to identify local
businesses that the chapter could approach for funding.
Even College President Dr. Marie Kane joined the ranks of donors and
encouraged all college faculty to do the same. So far, the program has
paid Phi Theta Kappa membership fees for over 50 outstanding academic
achievers.
Need more ideas?
Several Phi Theta Kappa programs can be used to fulfill the college
project requirement.
The Community College Readership Program
Is your college searching for ways to increase discussion in the
classroom and cultivate civic engagement among its students? If so,
the Community College Readership Program, established by a partnership
between Phi Theta Kappa and USA TODAY, is the perfect fit for your
chapter's college project. The program provides students convenient
access to newspapers and will promote intellectual development and
civic engagement among your student body through newspaper readership.
For information, contact USA TODAY representative Kate Bond at
1.800.872.3415,
ext. 3187, or email education@usatoday.com.
Project Graduation
Help your college show its commitment to the community by participating
in Project Graduation. This program encourages graduating students and
their invited guests to bring children's books and non-perishable food
items to their commencement ceremonies. Your chapter can take the lead
in organizing the project and arranging for the donated items to be given
to a local community agency. For more information, visit
www.projectgraduation.com.
Implementing a college project will put your chapter on the road to
Five Star status. View this project as a way to give back to your
college and become a shining star in the eyes of college administrators.
For more advice on the college project, contact Director of Regional Programs
Kathy Hayes at kathy.hayes@ptk.org or 601.984.3562.
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