This Event was conceived by our former VP of scholarship in direct collaboration with our former VP of Public Relations and our former Treasurer over the summer of 2009. Once shared with the rest of the officer team, the project was embraced as one of the components of a chapter effort titled Honors in Art. The mission for this project was to encourage the study of our Honers Study Topic:The Democratization of Information: Power, Peril, and Promise in our student community. By using an artistic medium as a form of interpretation.
The coordination of this project was ed by our former VP of scholarship with the help of our current VP of Public Relations; who brought on board the support of both the Art Society and the Art Department of UCC.
The project also served as a medium to reach out to the college community in the Elizabeth campus, where the actual exhibit took place.
Initially, our former president and former VP of scholarship contacted the provost of the Elizabeth campus Dr. Gaba to reserve a space in the new Kellogg building, with great pleasure, she consented our request and supported our cause making it clear that our presence is always welcome on that campus. Another key element to the setup of the exhibit as the input and collaboration from the facilities department who not only but met all of the logistic needs but went out of their way to guarantee the safety of the art work.
Our current VP of Public Relations Kristy Lopez and our former VP of Scholarship approached the faculty of arts department to request permission to put up posters, do class visits, and distribute applications during their class period.
A link as posted on our chapter website to inform in further detail interested students about the Honors Study topic and the go green cause involved in the art exhibit. Furthermore, arrangements were made with the libraries across all 3 campuses to post flyers and hold the in-boxes were participating students were supposed to drop their registration form.
The registration form developed by our Current VP of public relations and our former VP of scholarships, aimed at enticing artistic insight in the students and to assure that the art work submitted met the necessary criteria.
Prof. Yoskowitz, from the Arts Department, volunteered his office space to store the art pieces a week before the actual exhibit. committees were created to carry on the workload involved in this project such as publicity, logistics, refreshments, and decorations A total of fourteen tentative art pieces participated in this exhibits with the involvement of approximately ten student artists. besides the participation and attendance of the artists, we had two students musicians perform on the opening night. One student Lora, celebrating the honors in the art with the soothing notes of her Violin and the second student Jacqueline C. with pure rhythms of her acoustic guitar and her voice.
The art work remained on display for a week at the Elizabeth Campus with a total of forty registered visitors.
Although adversities were faced along the way by both the faculty and student members involved the out come was very successful. for we got our message of scholarship across. building lasting relationships with members of our college community.
The Spring 2010 Membership for the Iota Xi Chapter Begins
Established by Missouri two-year college presidents in 1918. Phi Theta Kappa serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through Honors, Leadership and Service programming. Today, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 1.3million members; and 1,200 chapters located in 50 United States, U.S. territories, Canada and Germany. In 1929, the American Association of Community Colleges recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two year colleges. Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society which aims to promote scholarship, develop character, cultivate fellowship, and foster servant leadership development among students of two-year colleges. Iota Xi is the chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Union County College.
Requirements for Membership:
Candidates for membership must have a 3.6cumulative GPA or higher,
must have earned 12 or more credits at Union County College,
and classes marked as incomplete must be satisfied.
must attend one of the orientation meetings, Wednesday February 11th, or Saturday February 20th,
Complete the membership application,
pay the $70 application fee,
submit a signed copy of your transcripts,
and meet with the chapter advisor before the March 5th Induction
Membership Benefits
Transfer Scholarships – Members may apply for more than $37 million in transfer scholarships, provided exclusively to Society members by more than 700 senior institutions.
Five Star Competitive Edge – Sharpen your competitive edge for transfer, scholarships and job interviews by participating in Five Star Competitive Edge. This professional development plan designed exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa members helps strengthen highly sought-after skills such as communication, critical thinking, teambuilding and goal setting through hands-on leadership activities and online video courseware. Members will build an online portfolio that will showcase their accomplishments in one convenient location that can be easily shared with scholarship providers, admissions officials and potential employers.
CollegeFish.org free enrollment – Members have free access to Phi Theta Kappa’s online transfer tool. Research colleges, learn about transfer scholarships, manage important transfer dates and deadlines and communicate with four-year college representatives to ensure a smooth transfer to a four-year college.
Membership Credentials – The Golden Key Membership Pin, Membership Certificate and Membership ID Card are mailed to the member’s home address.
Press Release Announcing Membership – At the member’s request, a press release is sent electronically to a newspaper of the member’s choosing.
Phi Theta Kappa Graduation Regalia – The Society’s Honors Stole, Tassel and additional graduation regalia may be purchased and worn at college commencement exercises, contingent on college policy.
Gold Diploma Seal – The Diploma Seal may be affixed to the member’s community college diploma to denote Society membership.
Transcript Notation – Society membership may be noted on the member’s community college transcripts, contingent on college policy.
Letters of Recommendation – Request letters of recommendation from Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to a college admissions counselor, scholarship official or potential employer.
Career Resource Center – The Career Resource Center provides members with career trends, research, tips and tools for navigating the job market.
Civil Service Jobs Benefit – Members applying for GS5 federal jobs and who completed a baccalaureate degree with superior academic achievement, as defined by the Federal Office of Personnel Management, would be upgraded to a GS7 classification, meaning an increase in starting salary over the GS5 grade. GS5 federal jobs are entry level jobs requiring completion of a baccalaureate degree or four years of study beyond high school.
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