NEMCC PHI THETA KAPPA MEMBERS ATTEND HONORS INSTITUTE

Cody Burchell and Justin Moody of Booneville and Joel Barron of New Site, all 2007-2008 officers of Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Iota Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, recently attended the 2007 Alabama Regional Honors Institute at the University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama. Phi Theta Kappa’s 2007 Honors Study Topic is “Gold, Gods, and Glory: the Global Dynamics of Power.” The 2007 Regional Honors Institute focused upon “The Power of the Dream: The Hero’s Journey.” Students investigated the universal archetypes that possess the power to transform people, enabling “ordinary” individuals to engage in heroic actions. Two well-known authors, Tom Hendrix and Dean Kohrs, offered perspectives on the dynamic influence of the stories, myths, and heroic themes that guide the winding path of life’s journey, both as individuals and as a culture. Hendrix, author of If the Legends Fade, shared the story of his Native American great-great grandmother’s courageous return to her homeland, after which we will visit the monumental tribute he built for her. Kohrs, who holds a Ph.D. in American Culture Studies and wrote Hacking College, conducted an educational forum at this year’s Phi Theta Kappa International Convention. Kohrs enlighten the group about the influence of Joseph Campbell (The Hero With a Thousand Faces; The Power of Myth) on popular culture. He also discussed with students on what it takes to thrive in a globalized world, and how to be successful in college. Founded in 1918, Pi Theta Kappa is an international honor society composed of 1200 chapters at colleges in the United States, US Territories such as Guam and American Samoa, Canada, Germany, British Virgin Islands, United Arab Emirates, Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands. International headquarters for the organization are located in Jackson, Miss. Phi Theta Kappa seeks to foster the development of leadership and service, to provide an intellectual climate for the exchange of ideas, and to encourage the establishment of scholarships for advanced education. Approximately 100,000 new members are initiated each year. Recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges, Phi Theta Kappa is the official honor society of two-year colleges. Northeast’s Iota Zeta chapter is a “Five Star” chapter, the highest rating given any chapter. It is open to students enrolled full-time who maintain a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Founded in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society composed of 1200 chapters at colleges in the United States, US Territories such as Guam and American Samoa, Canada, Germany, British Virgin Islands, United Arab Emirates, Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands. International headquarters for the organization are located in Jackson, Miss. Phi Theta Kappa seeks to foster the development of leadership and service, to provide an intellectual climate for the exchange of ideas, and to encourage the establishment of scholarships for advanced education. Approximately 100,000 new members are inducted each year. Recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges, Phi Theta Kappa is the official honor society of two-year colleges. Northeast’s Iota Zeta chapter is a “Five Star” chapter, the highest rating given any chapter. It is open to students enrolled full-time who maintain a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.