http://www.ptkfoundation.org Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:58:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Born in Zimbabwe, Dharmesh Patel saw his local college close due to political violence and economic depression. After getting a green card he came to the United States and went to work in the oil fields of Texas before he had the opportunity to attend Richland College in Dallas. Soon ... http://www.ptkfoundation.org/donors-story/transfer-opportunities-give-student-a-chance-to-succeed/ The Missouri Region has contributed more than $5,000 to the Hites Scholarship Challenge, and has pledges of almost $500 more. Anne Parks, Missouri Regional Coordinator and her Regional Officers presented a check for the donation while visiting the Center for Excellence. From left are, front row, Rod Risley, ... http://www.ptkfoundation.org/foundation-news/missouri-region-rises-to-the-challenge/ Athena Legacy Society The Athena Society consists of individuals who have made a planned gift to Phi Theta Kappa. Planned gifts include bequests, trusts, life insurance and other deferred giving options that allow individuals to contribute to Phi Theta Kappa while making plans beneficial to their individual financial circumstances. ... http://www.ptkfoundation.org/giving-opportunities/2008-honor-roll-of-donors/ The Hites Scholarship Challenge is a unique opportunity to build a stronger future for Phi Theta Kappans and provide much-needed transfer scholarships. Imagine a world where all members gave at least $1. Every dollar makes a difference. Learn more... With your help, we can establish scholarships for deserving Phi Theta Kappans ... http://www.ptkfoundation.org/hites/regional-participation/ Athena Society The Athena Society consists of individuals who have made a planned gift to Phi Theta Kappa. Planned gifts include bequests, trusts, life insurance and other deferred giving options that allow individuals to contribute to Phi Theta Kappa while making plans beneficial to their individual financial circumstances. The ... http://www.ptkfoundation.org/giving-opportunities/honor-roll-of-donors-january-1-december-31-2007/ Longtime Phi Theta Kappa advisor Harvey Cooke of Missouri and his wife Phyllis have established a Planned Gift for Phi Theta Kappa, to endow scholarships to the International Convention and International Honors Institute. Cooke was charter advisor at Metropolitan Community College, Penn Valley Campus, in Kansas City, from 1969 ... http://www.ptkfoundation.org/newspublications/friends-of-society-to-establish-endowment/ Meet the 2007 New Century Scholars The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, the Coca-Cola Foundation, the American Association of Community Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa are pleased to announce New Century Scholars, an additional scholarship and national recognition opportunity available only to students nominated to the All-USA Academic Team. The student receiving the highest ... http://www.ptkfoundation.org/newspublications/new-century-scholars/ Phi Theta Kappa, USA TODAY, and the American Association of Community Colleges sponsor the All-USA Academic Team program annually. The All-USA Academic Team program recognizes 60 outstanding two-year college students. First, Second, and Third Teams, each consisting of 20 members, are selected. The 20 First Team members receive stipends of ... http://www.ptkfoundation.org/newspublications/all-usa-community-college-academic-team/ Phi Theta Kappa, two-year college presidents, and community college state associations co-sponsor All-State Academic Team recognition programs in 35 states. Students nominated to the All-USA Academic Team are automatically named to the All-State Academic Team. Ranking on the All-State team is determined by the student's score in the national competition. ... http://www.ptkfoundation.org/newspublications/all-state-academic-teams/ Faculty Scholar and Honors Institute Lectures recognize friends of Phi Theta Kappa who have made distinguished contributions to the Society, especially in the area of honors programming, and who have provided significant financial support for the Faculty Scholar Conference and Honors Institute. Serving as Lecture Sponsors are Robert Blank, June Cordier, ... http://www.ptkfoundation.org/newspublications/faculty-scholar-and-honors-institute-lectures-recognize-friends-of-phi-theta-kappa/