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TJC’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Ranked 5th in World

Posted/updated on: April 12, 2013 at 3:52 pm
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thumb_tjc-signTYLER Alpha Omicron, the Tyler Junior College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, received an overall ranking of fifth in the world during the honor societys recent 95th International Convention in San Jose, April 4-6. The chapter also received numerous other awards. Alpha Omicron was ranked fifth by virtue of its selection as Fourth Finalist for 2013 Most Distinguished Chapter.

According to a TJC news release, a total of 1,904 chapter entries were received for the 2013 Phi Theta Kappa International Hallmark Awards. These awards, based on judged applications, recognize individuals, chapters and regions for excellence in the Societys Hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship as exemplified through Honors in Action activities.

Alpha Omicrons Windsor Grove Restoration Project, an effort chaired by Officer Kyle McDougal, scored the highest in that service category, and also won a Distinguished Honors in Action Project Award for excellence in academic research, leadership roles, leadership development, service learning and collaboration. TJCs Alpha Omicron was also recognized as an International Distinguished Chapter, which is bestowed only to the top 10% of chapters worldwide.

Advisor Gigi Delk was also honored with a Continued Excellence Award for Advisors. Advisors Shannon Cross and Felecia Neely-Morris received Horizon Awards for advisors at the regional level. Any of the 1,300 Phi Theta Kappa chapters worldwide would be thrilled to win even one International Hallmark Haaward, Delk said. It is quite an honor to return to Tyler with five.



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