This spring, the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Zeta Zeta Chapter of Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) inducted new members for the 2021-2022 academic year.
“PTK induction ceremonies are a time for celebration! The members of the Zeta Zeta Chapter of MDCC exemplify dedication, commitment and perseverance,” said Speech Instructor and Zeta Zeta Advisor Nicole Andrews. “Our students have shown the ability to excel in their academic studies, and I have no doubt that they will exceed our expectations and accomplish great things in their future.”
The ceremony took place in J.T. Hall Coliseum on the MDCC Moorhead campus. An introduction was given by of Counseling & Disability Support Services Coordinator Nakeshia Fipps. The attendees were then addressed by MDCC President Dr. Tyrone Jackson.
Dr. Mary Bess Pannel was the guest speaker for the event. Pannel is an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Delta State University.
Following the induction of the new members, Vice President of Instruction Teresa Webster gave closing remarks.
New local members include Marlon Dontay Brown, Austin Bailey McCausley and Waco Dylan Dendy
Electrical Instructor and PTK Advisor David Grant said the students deserve to be congratulated and said that they are the “cream of the crop.”
“Earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average with at least 15 transferrable credits in a one-semester term is no easy task,” said Grant. “They are earning scholarship monies from our four-year universities with their hard work. Congratulations and keep it up!”
As Grant alluded to, in order to be considered for PTK, students must meet several qualifications:
Be a full-time student enrolled in an approved program of study and have completed one or more semesters with at least fifteen academic/technical hours.
As a freshman, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better on fifteen semester hours during the qualifying semester.
As a sophomore, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better on at least thirty semester hours.
Transfer students must complete fifteen semester hours through Mississippi Delta Community College before being considered for membership.
Exhibit superior scholarship and leadership and show evidence of good character.
