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NICC
Phi
Theta Kappa Students Earn Recognition
Posted 17 March
2010
The Phi Theta Kappa
Honor Society Chapter at Northeast Iowa Community College’s (NICC)
Calmar campus received awards at the Phi Theta Kappa Regional
Conference for Iowa, Feb. 18-19, in Boone. The chapter earned a Five
Star Chapter designation, the highest honor awarded to chapters in the
organization. Two individual NICC students and a chapter co-advisor
also received honors at the conference.
The Beta Epsilon Phi Chapter won a Five Star Chapter Award for the
sixth consecutive year, and picked up a second honor, the Scholarship
Hallmark Award for the Iowa Region. The awards qualify the NICC chapter
to receive international recognition at the International Convention in
Orlando, Fla., on April 8-10. Calmar’s Beta Epsilon Phi chapter
receives annual recognition for its scholarly work and service in the
community. Locally and internationally, Calmar campus Phi Theta Kappa
members make an impact by volunteering for Better World Books, Relay
for Life, the Heart Connection, Ronald McDonald House, Project
Graduation, Operation Green, Cuddle for Cancer and college diversity
initiatives.
“Achieving and maintaining Five Star status requires the continuing
high level of members’ involvement and dedication of the members to the
goals of scholarship, leadership and service. Our members add their own
unique energy to chapter projects,” said Beta Epsilon Phi Chapter
co-advisor Kathy Howes, an NICC psychology/education instructor. “It's
an achievement that few chapters attain, and fewer still are able to
maintain. Our chapter has met this challenge with enthusiasm and
dedication each year. They are wonderful to work with, and we are
grateful for the opportunity to work with them,” said Howes.
At the regional conference Dawanda Ryder received
the
Distinguished Chapter President Award, and Phi Theta
Kappa
members elected Teresa Dehning as Northeast Vice
President
for the Iowa Region of Phi Theta Kappa. Ryder, an
NICC
Associate in Arts student from Waukon, now qualifies
for
international level competition.
Dehning, an NICC Associate in Arts-Human Services student from Decorah,
was elected to the regional officer post for her service and chapter
leadership. Chapter officers who display outstanding dedication and
leadership receive awards and greater responsibilities in the
organization.
The Phi Theta Kappa organization awarded Kathy Howes with a Special
Advisor Award. This award is given to advisors who have provided
dedicated leadership to their chapters. Phi Theta Kappa also selected
Howes to serve as a Faculty Scholar at the International Honors
Institute in Orange, Calif., on June 12-18.
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for two-year colleges
that provides qualifying students many ongoing opportunities for
scholarships and leadership development. Community college students who
join Phi Theta Kappa reap numerous academic benefits, including
portfolio development and scholarships to attend a four-year college or
university. To be eligible for Phi Theta Kappa membership, a student
must have completed at least 12 credits of transfer-level coursework
and earn a 3.5 or higher grade point average. The organization holds
induction ceremonies each spring to welcome new members and chapter
officers.
For more information about the Phi Theta Kappa organization at the
Calmar campus, contact Howes at (563) 562-3263, ext. 305.
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