Phi Theta Kappa & Benefits of Southwestern College

Southwestern Mission Statement  Southwestern Community College District serves a diverse community of students by providing a wide range of dynamic and high quality educational programs and comprehensive student services. The District provides educational opportunities in the following areas: · associate degree and certificate programs; · transfer; · professional, technical, and career advancement; · basic skills; · personal enrichment; · non-credit adult education; · community services; and · economic, workforce, and community development We promote student learning and success by committing to continuous improvement that includes planning, implementation, assessment, and evaluation. “

Cost for Yale  Tuition and fees: $40,000  Room and board: $12,200  Books and personal expenses: $3,100  Cost for one academic year: $55,300

Cost of UCSD Living w/Parents  UC system wide fees: $12,192  UCSD campus fees: $1,042  Books and supplies: $1,427  Transportation: $1,700  Personal expenses: $1,890  Health insurance fee/ allowance: $930

Cost of SDSU Living at Home  $7,076 basic tuition and registration fee  $1,638 books and supplies  $3,810 food and housing  $1,360 transportation  $2,856 fee for personal items.  Total-$16,000

Cost of Southwestern College  $36 enrollment fee per unit  $17 per semester health care fee  $4 accident fee  $1 per unit student center  $8 per semester student activities fee  $40 parking fee for a car  $ 20 parking fee for a motorcycle  Approx. $500 Books  total fees $1013- $1288. for a yr.

Benefits of Southwestern College  Dental Hygiene Program had a 100% success rate on the state test in the summer of 2010  Southwestern College's Sun newspaper was named America's best community college newspaper by the National Newspaper Association. The 26 member student staff won the San Diego Press Club Excellence In Journalism Awards  Medical Laboratory Technician Program has received full accreditation status from the National Accreditating Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The second program in the State of California to earn this designation  Police Academy & Administration of Justice Program which includes conducting investigations  Allied Health Program (Nursing), Fire/Science Program at Otay Campus  MESA program: Science program- there are a number of internship programs  There are Tons of Transfer Opportunities,

Advantages of attending a community college before going to a University  Better prepared  Receive an associates  Cheaper cost wise  Get more familiar with your major

Mission Statement of Phi Theta Kappa  "The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.“

To be eligible for membership: o Completed 12 hours of coursework that may be applied to an associate degree o Cumulative 3.5 G.P.A  Receive an invitation from college chapter  Abide by the moral standards of the society

Personal Benefits  Induction ceremony- Official recognition of joining the society and celebration of your achievements so far.  Community service involvement-paradise creek, wounded warrior project, give a spit about cancer  Being able to attend the regional/international conference  Individual growth

Benefits  Transfer Scholarships: $37 million exclusively for members at 700 institutions  Five Star Competitive Edge: hands-on leadership activities  CollegeFish.org free enrollment: Research colleges & learn about transfer scholarships  Gold Diploma Seal: symbolizes Society membership  Transcript Notation: Society membership noted on transcripts

Scholarships  Guistwhite Scholarships: $5,000 for 20 qualifying students  Hites Transfer Scholarships: $7,500 for 10 qualifying students  Jack Kent Cooke Foundation grants: tuition, room and board, books, and other required fees. Candidates must be nominated

Colleges w/PTK Scholarships o College of Saint Elizabeth: up to $25,000 o Green Mountain College: $8,000 o Lesley University: $13,000 o Colorado State University: $12,000 o To find more colleges go to

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