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Awards

Ohio Alumna Elected to Alumni Advisory Council, Alumni Awards Presented

Jackson, MS – Connie Myers-Kerr, a student and public relations consultant of Grove City, Ohio, was elected to serve on Phi Theta Kappa’s Alumni Advisory Council during the Society’s 2013 Annual Convention in San Jose April 4-6.

Twenty-One College Presidents Receive Shirley B. Gordon Awards of Distinction

Jackson, MS – Twenty-one college presidents/campus CEOs received 2013 Shirley B. Gordon Awards of Distinction at Phi Theta Kappa's Annual Convention in San Jose, April 4-6.

2013 Hallmark Award Winners Announced

Phi Theta Kappa’s 95th Annual Convention in San Jose, California, culminated Saturday, April 6, with the presentation of the 2013 Hallmark Award Winners, including Most Distinguished Chapter to Alpha Zeta Iota from Northwest Shoals Community College in Phil Campbell, Alabama.

Alpha Zeta Iota Named Most Distinguished Chapter

The Alpha Zeta Iota Chapter from Northwest Shoals Community College in Phil Campbell, Alabama, has been named Phi Theta Kappa’s 2013 Most Distinguished Chapter!

Twenty-five Named Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished College Administrators

Jackson, MS - Twenty-five college administrators will be honored with 2013 Distinguished College Administrator Awards, presented by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society during the Annual Convention in San Jose, California, April 4-6.

Eight College Presidents to Receive Bennett Lifetime Achievement Awards

Jackson, MS –Eight retiring college presidents/campus CEOs will be honored with the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award during Phi Theta Kappa's Annual Convention in San Jose, California, April 4-6.

Pattie Van Atter to Receive Board of Directors Alumni Achievement Award

Jackson, MS – Middle States Regional Coordinator Pattie Van Atter, Coordinator of Instructional Support Services at the Wilmington Campus of Delaware Tech & Community College, has been chosen as Phi Theta Kappa’s 2013 Board of Directors Alumni Achievement Award winner

Phi Theta Kappa Literary Award Named for Long-time Staff Member Nell Ewing

Jackson, MS – The Citation Award for the best entry in Phi Theta Kappa’s annual Nota Bene literary competition has been renamed the Nell Ewing Citation Award in honor of Nell Ewing, who retired December 31, 2012, after serving on the staff for 26 years.

Staff Members Honored for Years of Service

Phi Theta Kappa recently recognized and honored staff members who have reached milestone years of service with the Honor Society, including Executive Director Dr. Rod A. Risley for 35 years of service.

Marshall Awards To Provide Recognition, Scholarships for Advisors

Jackson, MS – Phi Theta Kappa is pleased to announce an exciting new professional development opportunity for chapter advisors.

Dr. Jo Marshall

Phi Theta Kappa Wins NCSD Achievement of Excellence Award

Phi Theta Kappa has received the prestigious Achievement of Excellence Award from the National Council on Student Development (NCSD), in recognition of the Society's cumulative contributions over many years.

Acheivement of Excellence Award

Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Trustee, Fulbright Scholar Travels to Russia

JACKSON, MS - Dr. E. Ann McGee, President of Seminole State College in Florida and a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Board of Trustees, received a 2012 Fulbright Community College Administrator Seminar Program Award that recently took her to Russia for meetings with higher education administrators to determine opportunities for partnerships with U.S. community colleges.

Dr. E. Ann McGee with Russian college president Victor Demin.

Lou Oberndorf Named Trustee of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation

JACKSON, MS - The Phi Theta Kappa Foundation has named former METI CEO Lou Oberndorf as a member of the Board of Trustees. The Foundation was created to direct the Society's fundraising and development programs.

Lou Oberndorf

2012 All-USA Community College Academic Team Announced

Jackson, MS – Twenty students have been named to the 22nd annual All-USA Community College Academic Team, honored for their outstanding intellectual achievement and leadership. Each team member will receive a $2,500 scholarship.

Holmes Community College Members Honored for Society Accomplishments

Jackson, MS – Phi Theta Kappa members and advisors from the three campuses of Holmes Community College in Mississippi were honored on the floor of the legislature at Mississippi's State Capitol recently for their accomplishments at the Society's Annual Convention in Nashville April 12-14.

Holmes Chapters honored at Mississippi's Capitol

Outgoing Phi Theta Kappa Regional Coordinators Awarded Honors

Jackson, MS – Outgoing Phi Theta Kappa Regional Coordinators Kay Helms, Dr. Nancy Woods and Dr. Dan Houghtaling were honored for their service during the Society’s 2012 Annual Convention April 12-14 in Nashville.

Dr. Nancy Woods

Minnesota Faculty Advisor Receives 2012 Mosal Scholarship

Jackson, MS – Dr. Peggy Lee LePage, a biology professor at North Hennepin Community College in Minnesota, has been selected to receive a 2012 Mosal Award, which carries a stipend of $5,000 for personal professional development.

Dr. Peggy Lee LePage

Twenty-five Named Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished College Administrators

Jackson, MS - Twenty-five college administrators were honored with 2012 Distinguished College Administrator Awards, presented by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society during the Annual Convention in Nashville April 12-14.

Twelve College Presidents Receive Bennett Lifetime Achievement Awards

Jackson, MS –Twelve retiring college presidents/campus CEOs were honored with the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award during Phi Theta Kappa's Annual Convention in Nashville  April 12-14.

Twenty Receive Shirley B. Gordon Awards of Distinction

Jackson, MS – Twenty college presidents/campus CEOs  received 2012 Shirley B. Gordon Awards of Distinction at Phi Theta Kappa's Annual Convention in Nashville, April 12-14.

Colorado Community College System President Named Distinguished State Community College Director

Jackson, MS – Dr. Nancy McCallin, President of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), was presented with the Distinguished State Community College Director Award  during Phi Theta Kappa's 2012 Annual Convention in Nashville April 12-14.

Dr. Nancy McCallin

Phi Theta Kappa Honors Two Advisors with Lifetime Achievement Awards

Jackson, MSSteve Meier of Florida and Larry Polk of Texas have received Phi Theta Kappa's first-ever Lifetime Achievement Awards for their service and leadership.

Steve Meier

ACCT Receives 2012 Alliance for Educational Excellence Award

JACKSON, MS – The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has received the 2012 Alliance for Educational Excellence Award, presented by Phi Theta Kappa to organizations providing exceptional support for higher education.

Roberto Uranga, ACCT Chair

2012 New Century Scholars Named

Jackson, MS – Fifty-one community college students from the United States, Canada and Guam have been named 2012 New Century Scholars – receiving over $100,000 in scholarships. The New Century Scholars Program is sponsored by Coca-Cola Refreshments, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundat

Phi Theta Kappa Receives ACPA Student Development Technology Award

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has received the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Commission for Student Development Award for “Outstanding Use of Technology” for the organization’s combined completion initiatives – including CollegeFish.org, C4 (Community College Completion Corps) and

Jennifer Stanford, Directorate Chair Patty Munsch, and Luke Davis

Dr. Duane Hood to Receive Board of Directors Alumni Achievement Award

Jackson, MS – Dr. Duane Hood, retired Administrator of Student Services for Western Texas College, has been chosen as Phi Theta Kappa’s 2012 Board of Directors Alumni Achievement Award winner. Dr.

Dr. Duane Hood

Wes Moore Is Society's 2012 Distinguished Alumnus

Social advocate, best-selling author and television host Wes Moore will be honored at the Annual Convention in Nashville as Phi Theta Kappa's Distinguished Alumnus for 2012.

Convention Scholarships for Advisors, Members, Awarded

Twenty advisors have received 2012 Annual Convention Scholarships, covering registration for them and a chapter member. The member’s registration in the pre-Convention Phi Theta Kappa Academy is also included (advisors pay no Academy registration fees).

Alumni Association Hallmark Awards Applications Due February 1, 2012

Applications for Phi Theta Kappa's Hallmark Awards must be submitted no later than 5 p.m.

Athens State Alumni

Submit Hallmark Awards Applications Online by February 1

Online applications for Phi Theta Kappa’s Hallmark Awards must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. CST February 1– less than a month away.  The 2012 Hallmark Awards will be presented at Phi Theta Kappa's Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, April 12-14.

Center for Excellence Staff Recognized for Service, Contributions

Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters staff members were recognized for outstanding leadership, dedication and service in recent ceremonies at the Center for Excellence, which also celebrated Society achievements in 2011.

Above and Beyond Award

Phi Theta Kappa Names 2011 Nota Bene Authors

Jackson, MS - Literary works from 16 Phi Theta Kappa members have been chosen from 950 entries for publication in the 2011 edition of Nota Bene, the Society's honors anthology.

Lanza Scholarships Increase; All Application Processes Streamlined

Two very important changes to Phi Theta Kappa's scholarship opportunities have been announced: In 2012, $50,000 in Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarships will be awarded, doubling the amount available; and all Society-administered scholarships will now use a common application with two application per

51 Members Receive 2011 Jack Kent Cooke Scholarships

A total of 51 Phi Theta Kappa members are among the 60 recipients of 2011 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships, the nation's largest private scholarship program.

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