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What
is Phi Theta Kappa?
Phi
Theta Kappa is the only nationally recognized honor society
for the two-year and junior colleges. The Society strives to recognize
and encourage scholarships amount associate degree students. To achieve
this purpose, it has developed four Hallmarks
to create opportunities for its members: Leadership, Scholarship, Fellowship,
and Service. Another goal of the chapter is to provide an intellectual
climate for continued academic excellence.
How
do I become a member of Alpha Iota Beta?
Alpha Iota Beta is the J. Sargeant Reynolds - Parham Road Chapter of
Phi Theta Kappa. Membership to Phi Theta Kappa is by invitation only.
To be considered eligible for membership a student must:
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Be enrolled in a regionally accredited institution offering an associate
degree program.
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Have accumulated 12 credit hours toward an Associate degree.
- Have
a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Be
of good moral character and possess recognized qualities of citizenship.
Why
should I join Phi Theta Kappa - Alpha Iota Beta?
Membership in the Society is an enlightening experience that is an excellent
addition to your scholastic resume. A very nice benefit is a letter of reference
by Chapter Advisors for active members. Besides providing leadership opportunities
through serving as a Chapter, Regional and/or International Officer, the scholarships
available to transfer institutions are great ways to minimize educational
loans. Go to our web site: www.ptk.org to
view the many colleges listed.
This
past semester Alpha Iota Beta set its sights on achieving the goal of
Five Star level, the highest one possible. Some of the activities we
participated in to accomplish this were:
- Carver’s
Promise — tutoring and mentoring inner city 5th graders
of George Washington Carver Elementary School on Leigh Street.
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Adopting the American Cancer Society as our Program of Service by
participating in Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer on October 20th at Byrd Park, along with various
activities pertaining to prevention, service and advocacy.
- Hosting
seminar series on our Honors Topics: genetics, mind/body connection,
lifestyle choices, aging and infectious
diseases. Another topic, 'Environment', will be explored in
Spring Semester 2003.
- College
activities we will be involved with will be an Arts
and Crafts Fair (all proceeds for the American Cancer Society),
Blood Drive as well as Voter Registration.
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