“I couldn’t be prouder of the students and their accomplishments.
The announcement of the fifth-place national ranking out of 1,290 chapters nationwide “speaks volumes about our students’ dedication, hard work and exceptional leadership,” said Denise Woolsey, YC PTK chapter advisor. She and four PTK officers and members were on hand to accept the award during the PTK national conference known as “Catalyst’ earlier this month in Orlando, Florida.
The group accepted the following additional national awards on behalf of the YC PTK chapter:
- Distinguished Chapter Award
- Distinguished Honors in Action Project Award
- Distinguished Chapter Project Award
- Distinguished Theme Award for Honors In Action
- Distinguished Chapter Member, Jackie Mench
“I couldn’t be prouder of the students and their accomplishments. These awards are not just accolades but a testament to the relentless effort and passion the PTK members and officers poured into the projects and research this year,” Woolsey said. “They have set a shining example of the high academic excellence and achievement we have fostered at Yavapai College.”
Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has a presence on nearly 1,300 community college campuses in 11 nations. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges in 1929. PTK provides scholarship and leadership opportunities for its approximately 250,000 active members. The organization boasts more than 3.8 million alumni.
During the Arizona Regional PTK Conference in March, hosted at the Prescott campus, the YC chapter captured the following awards in addition to its ranking as the top regional chapter:
- Distinguished Chapter Member – Jackie Mench
- Distinguished Chapter Officer – Heidi Howden
- Distinguished Officer Team
- Distinguished Chapter Advisor – Denise Woolsey
- Distinguished New Advisor – Sarah Cooper
Yavapai College operates six campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates, two baccalaureate degrees, student and community services, and cultural events and activities. QCBN
By Lisa B. Rhine
To learn more about YC, visit www.yc.edu.
Lisa B. Rhine is the president of Yavapai College.
In February 2019, Dr. Lisa B. Rhine became the 10th president of Yavapai College, bringing to the institution over 30 years of leadership experience across a number of leading colleges and universities in Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia. Dr. Rhine assumed this role with a commitment to advance the mission of the college while ensuring access and support to those for whom opportunities may have been historically limited or denied.
Yavapai College offers over 100 degrees and certificates, student and community services, and cultural events and activities at six locations throughout Yavapai County, including campuses in Prescott and Clarkdale, and centers in Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Sedona, and the Prescott Airport.
Courtesy Photo: YC President Dr. Lisa Rhine (Right) and Student Government Association Past President Jamie Oltersdorf mark the opening of Ruff’s Closet with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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