Archive for December, 2011

Attendees of the Michigan Region Mini Honors Conference put their commitment to complete in writing.

I had the privilege of attending the Michigan Region Mini Honors Conference this fall.  Part of the conference program was a Commit to Completion event where attendees were encouraged to sign a banner committing to complete their associate degree or credential.  The banner which read “Michigan Region of Phi Theta Kappa Commits to Complete” was displayed in the atrium area of the College Center at St. Clair County Community College, the host college for the conference, for the duration of the conference.

To kick off the event St. Clair Professor Emeritus and Lambda Mu Chapter Advisor Tom Obee, former Coordinator for the region, shared his personal story of growing up on a peppermint farm in rural Michigan and his family’s commitment to ensure he had a quality education, starting at Port Huron Community College, now St. Clair County Community College. He challenged attendees to commit to complete; take advantage of resources available for completion, particularly those offered by Phi Theta Kappa; and become productive members of Society.

Regional Officer Hope Buell shared statistics related to college completion spoke about barriers that must be addressed to ensure students complete.  Over 100 members and advisors signed the banner, publicly committing to complete and support others in their quest to complete.  The region also raised funds to support scholarships for college completion.

Congratulations Michigan Region!  I was excited and honored to be a part of your event.