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Beka Lindeman, William Loudermilk, Erin Reese
Edison State Phi Theta Kappa Named REACH Chapter
The Edison State Community College Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) has
been named a 2021 REACH Rewards Chapter. PTK designed the rewards
program for chapters focused on Recognizing Excellence in Acceptance
and Completion with Honors. The REACH Rewards program encourages
membership by rewarding chapters who achieve or exceed 15 percent for
their membership acceptance rate.
“The faculty at Edison State continue to find ways to connect with
students and support student success throughout these challenging
times. I am so grateful to faculty members Beka Lindeman, William
Loudermilk, and Erin Reese for their efforts in student development
that have resulted in this Phi Theta Kappa award,” said Edison State
President, Dr. Doreen Larson.
Because of this achievement, Edison State will receive special
recognition in the form of PTK graduation stoles. President Larson
shared her excitement, stating, “I am looking forward to seeing those
PTK stoles at graduation.”
According to PTK.org, “a full 91 percent of PTK members will complete
an associate degree or transfer to a four-year college, compared to
just 38 percent of students nationally.”
Established in 1918, PTK is the national honorary society for two-year
college students, offering recognition for academic excellence and
opportunities to serve the college and the community. Society members
develop broader knowledge and leadership skills. The Edison State
chapter, Alpha Lambda Eta, requires students to have a 3.5-grade point
average to be eligible.
Participating members have access to 48 million dollars in
scholarships, including 1 million dollars in competitive scholarships
through the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation and more than 46 million dollars
in transfer scholarships to over 850 four-year colleges. Members also
have access to exclusive PTK curricula designed to help them navigate
transfer processes, build soft skills, and develop the capability to
secure employment.
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