The 2019-20 class of Alpha Nu Lambda, Clark State Community College’s chapter of the international honor society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), received numerous kudos at the PTK Ohio Region Awards ceremony in March.
Clark State was scheduled to induct new members of Alpha Nu Lambda on April 30, but the ceremony has been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak and Ohio Governor DeWine’s directive for social distancing.
This year’s Alpha Nu Lambda chapter awards included:
- Catch a Shining Award for “Accelerated Performance for the 2019 Honors in Actions Conference”
- Hosting Award for Honors in Action – Alpha Nu Lambda hosted the Honors in Action Conference in July 2019
- Honors in Action Theme Award for Theme #7 Power of Connection
- 1st Runner Up for the Honors in Action Project
- 1st Runner Up for Most Distinguished Chapter
- 2 out of the top 10 chapters (up from No. 7 out of 42 chapters in 2019)
- Recognized as a 5-Star chapter
“It is an honor to advise such bright and talented students,” said Nina Wiley, dean of student engagement and support services at Clark State. “When students participate in opportunities through Phi Theta Kappa, their lives are literally transformed.”
Wiley received the Horizon Advisor Award, and co-advisor Jessica Adams, English instructor at Clark State, was selected for the 2020 Honors Institute.
Kayleen Wiant, chapter recorder, and Karen Greenwood, chapter president, won the Scholar Bowl. Wiant also won the prepared speech contest.
Clark State President Dr. Jo Alice Blondin was selected by the Ohio Region of the international honor society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) to receive the 2020 Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction.
This award is given to college presidents who have shown strong support of student success on their campus by recognizing academic achievement, leadership and service among high-achieving students at their colleges. Recipients are nominated by students on their campus and are only eligible to receive the award once over the course of their career.
There are more than 40 PTK chapters in Ohio. To be an eligible candidate for PTK, students must have completed at least 12 college-level credit hours and have a minimum 3.5 grade point average. Clark State students pay $40 of the one-time $80 membership fee due to the support from Dr. Blondin who matches half of the cost for students with College funds. Membership benefits include scholarships; free access to Five Star Competitive Edge, a personal and professional development plan for building marketable skills and an online portfolio; increased pay grade for entry-level federal jobs; tuition discounts; and more.
“We are proud to offer opportunities for our Phi Theta Kappa members to gain valuable leadership skills, participate in community service efforts and work together on meaningful college projects,” said Wiley.
Spring inductees into Alpha Nu Lambda include 43 Clark State students. The students have been invited to participate in the fall 2020 induction scheduled for November 18.
Spring 2020 Alpha Nu Lambda Inductees:
Beavercreek
Maria Burkhardt
Abigail Kalis
Cable
Hannah McManaway
Columbus
Dusttin Nicholson
Dayton
Kizzy Hope
Musa Khanyile
Julie Sheets
Eaton
Scott Hartman
Fairborn
Erin Hoffman
Gahanna
Julie Rabe
Galloway
Jennafer Sargent
Hilliard
Melissa Cooper
Huber Heights
Brittani Jensen
London
Evan Music
Marysville
Austin Swiatek
Morgan Swiatek
Mechanicsburg
Robert Hill
Ava Mayo
New Carlisle
Katarina Lee
Quincy
Sheila Clarkson
South Charleston
Connor McCorkle
Springfield
Rebecca Agle
Gabrielle Baldridge
Cecily Brunton
Alessa Deal
Seth Flora
Tatyana Guittar
Phyllis Harding
Danielle Hower
Cindy Matharu
Chloe McCormick
Nicolas Sparrow
Ella Stevens
West Jefferson
Jessica Foster
West Liberty
Kelsie Blair
Wilmington
Tessy Hunter
Xenia
Winter Bailey
Emily Graham
Anna Holmes
Misty Kurrek
Jeanne McGlone
Ashley Newsome
Kevin Turvy