Phi Theta Kappa

Top Community College Students Named to All-USA Academic Team

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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BOSTON and JACKSON, Miss., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 64th consecutive year, 20 of the nation's top college students have been named to the 2024 All-USA Academic Team. In recognition of this distinction, each student will receive a $5,000 scholarship.

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  • 20 students across the U.S. recognized for outstanding scholarship, citizenship and leadership
    BOSTON and JACKSON, Miss., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 64th consecutive year, 20 of the nation's top college students have been named to the 2024 All-USA Academic Team.
  • The 2024 All-USA Academic Team will be officially recognized during a session at the American Association of Community Colleges' annual convention on April 8 in Louisville, KY.
  • "Congratulations to the exceptional students named to the 2024 All-USA Academic Team," said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa.
  • The students named to the 2024 All-USA Academic Team are:
    David Nguyen, Des Moines Area Community College, IA
    To learn more about the All-USA Academic Scholarship Program, visit the Phi Theta Kappa website .

Oklahoma City Community College student named 2024 Phi Theta Kappa Hites Scholar

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) student Dominion Etsegbe is one of 15 Phi Theta Kappa members selected as a 2024 Hites Scholar from a pool of 3,000 applicants.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) student Dominion Etsegbe is one of 15 Phi Theta Kappa members selected as a 2024 Hites Scholar from a pool of 3,000 applicants.
  • The $7,500 Hites Transfer Scholarship is the largest scholarship Phi Theta Kappa awards to its members and is tailored for members transitioning to four-year institutions.
  • "Dominion Etsegbe is well-deserving of the honor of Phi Theta Kappa 2024 Hites Scholar," said Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, president of OCCC.
  • "Oklahoma City Community College is proud to have Mr. Etsegbe as a member of our campus community, and we wish him the best of luck in his future studies at the University of Oklahoma."

Tulsa Community College's Holistic Approach to the Development of Social Capital

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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The concept of social capital was brought up to me by TCC Science and Aeronautics Assistant Professor Mona Easterling.

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  • The concept of social capital was brought up to me by TCC Science and Aeronautics Assistant Professor Mona Easterling.
  • TCC establishes social capital on its campuses through mentorship programs, workforce partnerships, community engagement, and with initiatives like the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Pathways Project and Unlocking Opportunity.
  • TCC is evolving beyond its purpose of providing an affordable, quality education, and is preparing students to establish social capital of their own.
  • Community service increases civic participation, social networks, and builds trust and a sense of belonging for students, all of which are crucial components of social capital.

Arcadia University Named Among Nation's Top Schools for Transfer Students

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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GLENSIDE, Pa., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadia University is proud to announce it has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) 2023 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the dynamic pathways it has created to support community college transfer students.

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  • GLENSIDE, Pa., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadia University is proud to announce it has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) 2023 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the dynamic pathways it has created to support community college transfer students.
  • The Transfer Honor Roll is determined by 40 key metrics related to the support and success of transfer students, including college cost and financial aid, campus life for transfer, admission practices, and bachelor's degree completion.
  • "Here at Arcadia we have dedicated staff to ensure our transfer students' transition is as seamless as possible," said Collene Pernicello, assistant vice president for Admissions & Enrollment Management at Arcadia University.
  • Spotlighted at the 2022 American Council on Education (ACE) conference, the Transfer Honor Roll recognizes the importance of creating strong transfer pathways that lead to excellence and success among community college transfer students.

Florida Southern Recognized as a Top College for Transfer Students

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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LAKELAND, Fla., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) again recognized Florida Southern as a leader in supporting transfer students in their quest to complete a four-year degree, including the College on its list of best schools in the nation for transfer students.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) again recognized Florida Southern as a leader in supporting transfer students in their quest to complete a four-year degree, including the College on its list of best schools in the nation for transfer students.
  • Florida Southern joins only 208 colleges and universities on the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society's 2023 Transfer Honor Roll, which acknowledges four-year higher education institutions for building dynamic resources and pathways to support transfers.
  • "PTK students are high-achievers who seek to make the most of their community college experience and hence are natural fits among Florida Southern's driven student body."
  • "Florida Southern's transfer-specific admissions counseling and flexible credit policies make transferring to Florida Southern a seamless process," explains Madigan.

Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. Awards Aviation Scholarship to Yavapai College Student

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2") announced it has awarded an Aviation Scholarship to Matthew West, a Yavapai College (“YC”) student pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in Aerospace Science with a UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) Operator Concentration.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2") announced it has awarded an Aviation Scholarship to Matthew West, a Yavapai College (“YC”) student pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in Aerospace Science with a UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) Operator Concentration.
  • While attending Yavapai College, Mr. West has maintained an impressive GPA, is a current Honor Roll member, and is a lifetime member of Phi Theta Kappa.
  • Ashley Hust, Yavapai College Foundation, commented, “Yavapai College and community colleges in general are the best places for people like Matthew to re-skill when they are ready to change or upgrade their careers.
  • I would like to thank Yavapai College and its related foundation for the continued high standard of excellence.

Cengage, Phi Theta Kappa and American Association of Community Colleges Award $100K in Scholarships to the Nation's Top Community College Students

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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BOSTON and JACKSON, Miss., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty of the nation's top college students have been named to the 2023 All-USA Academic Team and will each receive a $5,000 scholarship.

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  • The 2023 All-USA Academic Team is sponsored by education technology provider Cengage , with additional support from Phi Theta Kappa and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).
  • The All-USA Academic Team will be officially introduced and recognized during the American Association of Community Colleges' annual convention today in Denver.
  • "The All-USA Academic Team represents the very best students from our nation's community colleges," said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa.
  • The members of the 2023 All-USA Academic Team are:
    To learn more about the All-USA Academic Scholarship, click here .

Amid Inflation Concerns and Enrollment Declines, College Administrators Offering More Flexible Learning Formats and Microcredentials to Reach New Students

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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BOSTON, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As college increasingly becomes financially out of reach for many students and enrollments wane, concerned administrators are implementing new programs, flexible learning formats and marketing to new demographics to help ease the decline, according to new research from education technology provider Cengage, Bay View Analytics and industry partners. The Fall 2022 installment of the Digital Learning Pulse Survey found that more than 80% of administrators, faculty and students think inflation will pose a problem for students and 88% of administrators are concerned about future enrollments.

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  • More than 80% of administrators, faculty and students across two- and four-year institutions agree that the cost of education is becoming financially out of reach for students.
  • Administrators at two-year institutions were the most concerned about inflation with 98% agreeing inflation is a problem.
  • Colleges are offering more flexible online and hybrid courses, microcredentials and marketing to new demographics to increase enrollments.
  • Our textbooks, homework tools, and flagship online learning platforms, MindTap and WebAssign, help educators and students achieve their goals.

Kaplan Educational Foundation Honors Dr. Jesse Jackson and Dr. Nancy Lee Sánchez-Badillo for Commitment to Inclusivity and Student Success

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Jackson and Snchez-Badillo will accept the Leadership Award at the Foundations annual benefit on October 26th in New York City.

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  • Jackson and Snchez-Badillo will accept the Leadership Award at the Foundations annual benefit on October 26th in New York City.
  • The Award recognizes lifelong commitment to inclusivity and diversity, as well as impact on enhancing academic excellence and promoting student access and success by strengthening resources around the whole student experience.
  • As the founding Director of Academic Advisement and Student Development for the Kaplan Educational Foundation, Dr. Snchez-Badillo was responsible for the design and implementation of the Kaplan Leadership Program (KLP) model.
  • It is beyond an honor to be recognized by an organization of the caliber of the Kaplan Educational Foundation due to its hard work and commitment to educational and economic equality, said Dr. Jackson.

Crystal Group announces 2022 Innovation Scholarship recipients

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Crystal Group, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged computer and electronic hardware, is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of its Crystal Group Innovation Scholarship : Makaila L. Forkell from Aurora, Colorado, Sam Gibson from Harrisburg, South Dakota, and Jed R. Wyse from Center Point, Iowa.

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  • Crystal Group, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged computer and electronic hardware, is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of its Crystal Group Innovation Scholarship : Makaila L. Forkell from Aurora, Colorado, Sam Gibson from Harrisburg, South Dakota, and Jed R. Wyse from Center Point, Iowa.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220823005162/en/
    The 2022 Crystal Group Innovation Scholarship recipients are Makaila Forkell, Sam Gibson and Jed Wyse.
  • The Crystal Group Innovation Scholarship is an annual recognition of the academic accomplishments, leadership and participation in both school and community activities of fulltime students pursuing an undergraduate degree in business, engineering or related major.
  • Scholarship recipients receive a $1,000 scholarship payable directly to the institution in which they are enrolled.