April 5th from 1:00 to 2:30
Location: Conference Room A
The College Completion seminar will cover key information about the different resources RVCC offers to help you complete your degree. It will include information about financial aid, specially since tuition went up for the fall semester. You don't want to miss it. Bring some friends!
Refreshments will be served.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Induction Ceremony
Congratulations to the new Phi Theta Kappa members!
Raritan Valley Community College would be inducting the new Phi Theta Kappa members 2012. The ceremony would celebrate students for their academic achievement. The event would be on April 5th at the Nash theater starting at 7:00PM. Inductees need to arrieve at 6:00PM, the dress code is bussiness casual.
Refreshments would be served.
Raritan Valley Community College would be inducting the new Phi Theta Kappa members 2012. The ceremony would celebrate students for their academic achievement. The event would be on April 5th at the Nash theater starting at 7:00PM. Inductees need to arrieve at 6:00PM, the dress code is bussiness casual.
Refreshments would be served.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Spring Semester General Meetings
General Meetings:
SPRING 2012
Tuesday 2/21 1PM room E-109
Thursday 2/23 7:30PM TBD
Tuesday 3/20 1PM room E-109
Thursday 3/22 7:30 TBD
Tuesday 4/17 1PM room E-109
Thursday 4/19 7:30 TBD
SPRING 2012
Tuesday 2/21 1PM room E-109
Thursday 2/23 7:30PM TBD
Tuesday 3/20 1PM room E-109
Thursday 3/22 7:30 TBD
Tuesday 4/17 1PM room E-109
Thursday 4/19 7:30 TBD
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
College Completion. "Achieving the Dream"
PowerPoint presentation script.
SLIDE 1:
Hi my name is __________ and my name is _____________ and we are active members of Phi Theta Kappa, the honors society at RVCC. Today we are going to talk to you about the resources on campus to help improve college completion.
Hi my name is __________ and my name is _____________ and we are active members of Phi Theta Kappa, the honors society at RVCC. Today we are going to talk to you about the resources on campus to help improve college completion.
SLIDE 2:
College Completion Corps is a national campaign to support the importance of completing college and earning a degree, whether it is an associate’s degree or a higher education degree.
College Completion Corps is a national campaign to support the importance of completing college and earning a degree, whether it is an associate’s degree or a higher education degree.
SLIDE 3:
There are obviously many long-term, positive outcomes to completing college and earning your degree.
There are obviously many long-term, positive outcomes to completing college and earning your degree.
SLIDE 4:
Some startling facts about college completion are 85% of students aspire to complete an Associates degree but only 45% complete the degree. 50% of students aspire to complete a Baccalaureate degree but only 10-20% complete.
Some startling facts about college completion are 85% of students aspire to complete an Associates degree but only 45% complete the degree. 50% of students aspire to complete a Baccalaureate degree but only 10-20% complete.
SLIDE 5:
54% of students need to work to support themselves or families and could not balance work and classes. 31% cannot afford college. 62% of all college students who drop out are responsible for paying for their own education. While 65% of students who drop out plan to return, only about 38% do. Students at RVCC are very lucky to have the resources to change these statistics, so please take advantage of them.
54% of students need to work to support themselves or families and could not balance work and classes. 31% cannot afford college. 62% of all college students who drop out are responsible for paying for their own education. While 65% of students who drop out plan to return, only about 38% do. Students at RVCC are very lucky to have the resources to change these statistics, so please take advantage of them.
SLIDE 6:
Why commit to complete? Students who complete their associate degree or certificate can expect to earn about $400,000 more in a lifetime than a high school graduate. If that isn’t motivation, then what is?
Why commit to complete? Students who complete their associate degree or certificate can expect to earn about $400,000 more in a lifetime than a high school graduate. If that isn’t motivation, then what is?
SLIDE 7:As you can see, completing college is an essential part of holding a promising future. Many students feel that they are at a disadvantage and cannot graduate with their associate’s degree from RVCC. There are numerous possible roadblocks to academic success but the campus offers solutions to help overcome most personal issues and achieve the highest education.
SLIDE 8:
Poverty is one of America’s hidden epidemics. It is defined as a lack of resources and affects all age groups and cultures. Many people suffering from poverty cannot afford health insurance.
Poverty is one of America’s hidden epidemics. It is defined as a lack of resources and affects all age groups and cultures. Many people suffering from poverty cannot afford health insurance.
SLIDE 9:
Did you know that the college offers health insurance? Full time students automatically obtain health insurance as part of their tuition. Part-time students have the option to receive these benefits by paying $45.00 extra with their tuition each semester.
Did you know that the college offers health insurance? Full time students automatically obtain health insurance as part of their tuition. Part-time students have the option to receive these benefits by paying $45.00 extra with their tuition each semester.
SLIDE 10:
Are you aware that you might be covered under your parents’ insurance? Federal law states that if your parents have health insurance, you may be eligible to receive benefits until the age of 26.
Are you aware that you might be covered under your parents’ insurance? Federal law states that if your parents have health insurance, you may be eligible to receive benefits until the age of 26.
SLIDE 11:
To get insurance from RVCC, obtain an insurance application from the finance office or speak with a representative for further information. If you are interested, please note that the college only offers basic medical health insurance.
To get insurance from RVCC, obtain an insurance application from the finance office or speak with a representative for further information. If you are interested, please note that the college only offers basic medical health insurance.
SLIDE 12:
Students may have a hard time finding an affordable place to live while pursuing their education.
Students may have a hard time finding an affordable place to live while pursuing their education.
SLIDE 13:
If eligible, there are many local organizations that help people who are in financial trouble have a safe place to live. These are some possible organizations to contact.
If eligible, there are many local organizations that help people who are in financial trouble have a safe place to live. These are some possible organizations to contact.
SLIDE 14:
Many students at RVCC are also parents. You might think that this inhibits you from attending class and doing homework.
Many students at RVCC are also parents. You might think that this inhibits you from attending class and doing homework.
SLIDE 15:
If any of these questions apply to you, then there are a few possible solutions.
If any of these questions apply to you, then there are a few possible solutions.
SLIDE 16:
The Children’s Campus Center is a great service for RVCC students with young children (three months through five years of age.) The children participate in many on-campus opportunities provided by the College.
The Children’s Campus Center is a great service for RVCC students with young children (three months through five years of age.) The children participate in many on-campus opportunities provided by the College.
SLIDE 17:
If interested, here is some more information and who to contact.
If interested, here is some more information and who to contact.
SLIDE 18:
Sometimes, students feel they cannot continue their education because they are discouraged by poor grades.
Sometimes, students feel they cannot continue their education because they are discouraged by poor grades.
SLIDE 19:
If any of these apply to you, there are many options on campus to help you overcome this and be the best student you can be.
If any of these apply to you, there are many options on campus to help you overcome this and be the best student you can be.
SLIDE 20:
The Academic Support Center is a great, free resource at the college. The tutors are very helpful and willing to help as much as necessary.
The Academic Support Center is a great, free resource at the college. The tutors are very helpful and willing to help as much as necessary.
SLIDE 21:
Outside of the Academic Support Center, students can visit professors during designated office hours, form a study group with classmates, spread studying out over the week, or many other options.
Outside of the Academic Support Center, students can visit professors during designated office hours, form a study group with classmates, spread studying out over the week, or many other options.
SLIDE 22:
Another roadblock many students face is having trouble focusing on their schoolwork. This affects a lot of students but it doesn’t have to hold them back from their education.
Another roadblock many students face is having trouble focusing on their schoolwork. This affects a lot of students but it doesn’t have to hold them back from their education.
SLIDE 23:
There are great people on campus to help with any personal issues. Do not be afraid to contact them. Other, more personal issues also stand in the way of completing college. RVCC takes sexual harassment and stalking issues very seriously. If you wish to file a complaint or just talk to someone, contact the advising and counseling office. Also, contact Dr. Chan if you have issues with abusive relationships or depression.
There are great people on campus to help with any personal issues. Do not be afraid to contact them. Other, more personal issues also stand in the way of completing college. RVCC takes sexual harassment and stalking issues very seriously. If you wish to file a complaint or just talk to someone, contact the advising and counseling office. Also, contact Dr. Chan if you have issues with abusive relationships or depression.
SLIDE 24:
Getting an education is expensive today. A very common issue that students face is not having the financial means to support their education.
Getting an education is expensive today. A very common issue that students face is not having the financial means to support their education.
SLIDE 25:
There are many great job resources on campus. A benefit of getting work through the school is that it does not take away as much from your classes and study time.
There are many great job resources on campus. A benefit of getting work through the school is that it does not take away as much from your classes and study time.
SLIDE 26:
Another way to overcome the roadblock of financial troubles is financial aid.
Another way to overcome the roadblock of financial troubles is financial aid.
SLIDE 27:
The Financial Aid Department offers Raritan Valley Community College students assistance with FAFSA forms which you can view online through the student’s Lion’s Den account.
The Financial Aid Department offers Raritan Valley Community College students assistance with FAFSA forms which you can view online through the student’s Lion’s Den account.
SLIDE 28:
Anyone who demonstrates financial need is eligible. There are many different types of financial aid available. If you have any questions, visit the RVCC website or stop by the financial aid office.
Anyone who demonstrates financial need is eligible. There are many different types of financial aid available. If you have any questions, visit the RVCC website or stop by the financial aid office.
SLIDE 29:
Raritan Valley also offers many diverse academic scholarships. For more information about them visit the RVCC home page, click students services link, and then click financial aid.
Raritan Valley also offers many diverse academic scholarships. For more information about them visit the RVCC home page, click students services link, and then click financial aid.
SLIDE 30:
The world needs your leadership, your drive and your commitment. Commit to complete!
The world needs your leadership, your drive and your commitment. Commit to complete!
Thank you for listening and thank you ____________ (Professor’s name) for allowing us to use class time to present this information.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
College Completion Volunteers needed!
We are looking for volunteers to participate in The College Completion "Achieving the Dream" project.
This is a great opportunity to earn points, develop your leadership skills, and network with your fellow kappans.
Members would receive 64 point, equivalent to one star level.
If you are interested please e-mail us at ptk@smail.raritanval.edu.
This is a great opportunity to earn points, develop your leadership skills, and network with your fellow kappans.
Members would receive 64 point, equivalent to one star level.
If you are interested please e-mail us at ptk@smail.raritanval.edu.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
October General meetings
Tuesday, October 18th at 1:00 in room E-109
Thursday, October 20th at 7:30 in room C-133
Thursday, October 20th at 7:30 in room C-133
Thursday, September 22, 2011
New Members Orientations Dates
Phi Theta Kappa Orientations
Monday, September 26 - 12:30 Room PM C-133
Tuesday, September 27- 1 PM Room H-120
Thursday, September 29- 1 PM Room H-120
Thursady, September 29- 6 PM Room C-133
Friday, September 30 - 10 AM Room C-133
Friday, September 30 - 7 PM Room C-133
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
September Meeting Agenda
PHI THETA KAPPA
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 1:00pm
Thursday, September 22, 2011 7:30 PM
Welcome to the Fall Semester!
Point System Reminder
2011-2012 Chapter Officer Team
Christopher R. Speakman- President
Maribel Santos-Vice President
Kelsey Drain-Vice President of Membership & Secretary
Paul Hopkins- Vice President of Scholarship & Hallmarks
Jill Marie Winters- Vice President of Leadership & Service
Phi Theta Kappa Programs
2010-2012 Honors Study Topic
Democratization of Information: Power, Peril, and Promise
To learn more, visit http://www.ptk.org/honors/guide/
Five Star Competitive Edge
College Fish
Upcoming Events
Leadership Seminar Series <Noon-Conference Center A>
September 21st, 2011 “What is Leadership and What is Leadership Style?” by Audrey Loera
Enabling Garden (October 1st-10 AM)
8 Points per hour-in front of the Science Building
Bring your own Shovel
Agape House Cleanup
Date TBA
Honors in Action Project
Achieving the Dream: Eliminating Roadblocks to Academic Success
Many Voices, One Community
Thursday, October 22nd (1-2:20 PM-Atrium)
Our regional officer Maria Palar, will be one of the speakers.
In Addition…
Resources
Please take the time to check out our blog on the Alpha Epsilon Pi website! We will be updating it regularly with upcoming events and news.
Regional www.ptkms.org
International www.ptk.org
**Attention Prospective Members
Mandatory Orientation Dates & Times will be announced via email within the next week. If you are not already signed up to receive email please do so this afternoon.
Mandatory Induction Ceremony
- Thursday, October 6th, 7:00 PM
Nash Theatre
All Members are welcome to help at induction; 5PM to 9 PM (8 points per hour)
Or call x 8981
SGA/PTK Leadership Series fall 2011
Leadership Series for the fall 2011
All workshops are held on Wednesdays, from noon to 1pm
Light Refreshments Will Be Served!
Attend 4 and you will receive a certificate of completion
Attend all 6 and you are in the drawing for a free 3 credit course.
Location/Date: Sept. 21st Conference Center A
Location/Date: Oct. 5th Atrium
Location/Date: Oct. 19th Atrium
Location/Date: Nov. 2nd Atrium
location/ Date: Nov. 16th Conference Center A
Location/Date: Dec. 7th Conference Center A
All workshops are held on Wednesdays, from noon to 1pm
Light Refreshments Will Be Served!
Attend 4 and you will receive a certificate of completion
Attend all 6 and you are in the drawing for a free 3 credit course.
- What is leadership?/What is your Leadership style?
Location/Date: Sept. 21st Conference Center A
- Ethical, Social &Moral Leadership
Location/Date: Oct. 5th Atrium
- Team Building/Charismatic Leadership
Location/Date: Oct. 19th Atrium
- Transforming Through Leadership
Location/Date: Nov. 2nd Atrium
- Body Language
location/ Date: Nov. 16th Conference Center A
- Power & Politics In Leadership
Location/Date: Dec. 7th Conference Center A
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Welcome to the fall semester
Hello Kappans!
Welcome back to the fall semester I hope you all had a great summer. Please make sure you get to meet your new officers for 2011-2012
President -Christopher Speakman
Vice President- Maribel Santos
VP of Hallmarks and scholarships- Paul Hopkins
VP of leadership and service- Jill Marie Winters
VP of membership and secretary- Kelsey Drain
Our first general meeting is scheduled for september 20th at 1:00 in room E-109
members will receibe 8 points for attending.
Have a great semester! and if you have any question please email, call or stop by the office.
Make sure to check back for more updates!
Welcome back to the fall semester I hope you all had a great summer. Please make sure you get to meet your new officers for 2011-2012
President -Christopher Speakman
Vice President- Maribel Santos
VP of Hallmarks and scholarships- Paul Hopkins
VP of leadership and service- Jill Marie Winters
VP of membership and secretary- Kelsey Drain
Our first general meeting is scheduled for september 20th at 1:00 in room E-109
members will receibe 8 points for attending.
Have a great semester! and if you have any question please email, call or stop by the office.
Make sure to check back for more updates!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Media Cut-Off Documentary
Participants were given a straightforward challenge: abstain from using social media for one week. This means no cellphones, internet, TV, or video games. The results are not only as equally interesting as they are entertaining, but also an apt reflection of our relationship with social media and technology.
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