NEMCC PTK named one of the top chapters in the nation
Booneville, MS (04/25/2022) — Traditionally, Northeast Mississippi Community College's Iota Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is as decorated a chapter as any in the country. This year is no different.
Having just returned from the annual International convention in Denver, Colorado., Northeast's Iota Zeta chapter can once again claim "Top 100 Chapter" status, a Beta Alpha Award (top 10 percent of chapters three consecutive years) and Ninth Finalist for Most Distinguished Chapter. The chapter was also recognized as having a Distinguished Honors in Action Project and Distinguished College Project.
"Once again, it has been proven that our PTK chapter is one of the elite chapters in the country," Northeast president Dr. Ricky G. Ford said.
"These awards aren't earned without countless hours of hard work and dedication by the members of our chapter as well as the team of advisers. We are extremely proud of everyone involved in PTK at Northeast. Our tradition of excellence is likely unmatched by any chapter in the country."
On the regional level the Iota Zeta chapter was named the Most Distinguished Chapter in the Miss./La. Region, the number one Reach Awards Chapter in the nation, was elected Northern District Representative for the Miss./La. Region, second place, College Project, second place, Honors in Action and Theme 2 Award "Natural and Constructed Environments."
Chapter president Phillip Henson of Booneville received the Golden Key Award. Jake Dunahue and Melissa Hart both of Kossuth were named Distinguished Officers.
Adviser Dr. Ray Harris garnered both the Miss./La. Horizon Award and the Continued Excellence Advisor Award. Robbie Coleman won the Paragon New Advisor Award and Northeast's team of chapter advisors, which includes Harris, Coleman, Andrea Mathis, Morgan Ricks and Dr. Justin Treloar was recognized with a Distinguished Advisor Team Award.
Additionally, Joseph Guzman of Myrtle was named to the first team All-Miss. Academic Team (transfer category). Celia Luster of Corinth earned second team honors.
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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College
Northeast Mississippi Community College, located in Booneville, Mississippi, is continually moving forward.
In the spring of 2020, Northeast became just one of four community colleges in the world to reach the prestigious Apple Distinguished School designation. NEMCC was the recipient of the Ellucian Impact Award for 2020 that recognizes the college's advancements in technology and is the only school in the nation to receive the award with the second award going to the University of Greenwich in London and Kent, United Kingdom.
Northeast has been named one of the top colleges and universities in Mississippi and was recognized by the Mississippi Business Journal as the Healthiest Workplace in Mississippi as it pertains to colleges and universities.
In addition to being one of the top colleges and universities in the nation, OnlineColleges.com recognized Northeast as the top school in the state of Mississippi for online education out of all colleges and universities, including four-year colleges and universities.
ZIPPIA has honored Northeast as the top community college in Mississippi in preparing students for the workforce and Northeast became the first college or university to offer a Z-degree (zero textbook cost) degree in the state of Mississippi as well.
Northeast athletics can also boast that it is home to a new ultramodern baseball and softball facility and currently holds the record for largest video boards for both sports in the community college ranks in the state.
The Chronicle of Higher Education has designated the college as one of its 'Best Places to Work For,' and CollegeChoice.net has named Northeast a Top 25 Community and Junior College in the country while The Center for Digital Education has recognized Northeast as a Top 10 Digital Community College in the nation.
Campus Labs recently named Northeast as one of two educational institutions in the nation as a Campus Labs Trailblazer Award honoree. The Campus Labs Trailblazer Award is based on the college creating a culture of assessment on campus through Campus Labs Planning to increase institutional adoption, focus on continuous improvement, and closing the loop in the institutional assessment priorities.
For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.
- Arts and Humanities
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- Corinth, MS
- Booneville, MS
- Arts and Humanities
- Class of 2022
- Corinth, MS
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