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2009 Phi Theta Kappa Awards
April 16, 2009 2009 Phi Theta Kappa Awards Tucson, AZ – Pima Community College’s (PCC) Alpha Beta Chi Chapter was recently honored at the 2009 Phi Theta Kappa, Arizona Regional Convention, held at Arizona Western College in Yuma, Arizona from February 27 – 29, 2009. At the convention, PCC’s Alpha Beta Chi Chapter received recognition for the Scholarship Hallmark Award and Leadership Hallmark Award, in appreciation of superior achievements. Out of the 24 competing chapters in Arizona, Alpha Beta Chi was only one of two to receive these awards. The chapter was also recognized as a Five Star Chapter. Several PCC administrations and students were honored at the convention. PCC Chancellor, Dr. Roy Flores was selected as a recipient of Phi Theta Kappa’s prestigious Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, based on his outstanding support of Phi Theta Kappa. PCC West Campus Vice President of Student Development, Nancy Sorenson, was selected as a recipient of the prestigious Administrator Award of Distinction. Dr. JodyLee Estrada Duek received the Distinguished Advisor Award, which recognizes distinguished service by advisors. Chapter member Lisa Ryan received recognition as a Distinguished Chapter Member. Phi Theta Kappa is the oldest, largest and most prestigious honor society recognizing the academic achievements of two-year college students in the world today. Phi Theta Kappa is made up of over 1.2 million members on 1,200 community college campuses in all 50 states, Canada, U.S. territorial possessions, and military installations abroad. Alpha Beta Chiis Pima Community College's award-winning chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Charted in 1976, ABX is the largest Phi Theta Kappa chapter in the Arizona Region. ABX is a prominent, influential student organization here at PCC and is competitive at local, Regional and International levels. The ABX commitment to excellence focuses on the Four Hallmarks of our Society: Leadership, Scholarship, Fellowship and Service. CONTACT:
A. Rachelle Howell, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Marketing
(520) 206-4850 ### Founded in 1969, Pima Community College (PCC) serves more than 75,000 students annually and is the sixth largest community college in the United States. PCC offers degrees and certificates in more than 100 transfer and occupational programs on six conveniently located campuses and more than 180 teaching sites throughout Pima County. The College provides flexible course options, affordable tuition, and a wide array of support services. To learn more, visit www.pima.edu or call (520) 206-4500.
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