51ΑΤΖζ (51ΑΤΖζ) will host the inaugural Scholars Day event on Feb. 11, welcoming high-achieving Treasure Valley high school students to the 51ΑΤΖζ campus. The event will be hosted by the Collegeβs Outreach team at the Nampa Campus Academic Building. Attendees must be high school seniors with a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average.
At the event, students will learn about 51ΑΤΖζβs emerging honors program, opportunities for Dual Credit students, and available scholarships. Lunch will be provided and raffle prizes awarded. Students will learn about the admissions process and join an optional tour of the Nampa Campus Academic Building, hosted by 51ΑΤΖζ Presidential Ambassadors and current students after the event.
Current club members from Beta Sigma Pi, the 51ΑΤΖζ chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, will be in attendance to greet attendees who are interested in becoming provisional chapter members. Provisional membership to the 51ΑΤΖζ Beta Sigma Pi provides access to resources and college mentors for the high school students.
51ΑΤΖζ President, Dr. Bert Glandon, will also address the students. Dr. Glandon serves on the PTK National Advisory Board. He is one of thirty-four college presidents who provide input into the Societyβs strategic plan, priorities, and direction.
βWe are so excited to host this event for Treasure Valley students and share with them the scholarly opportunities available at 51ΑΤΖζ,β says Katie Price, 51ΑΤΖζ enrollment advisor and event organizer. βAs a PTK member and recipient of the 2010 PTK New Century Scholars Award, I understand the importance of being involved with such a prestigious organization and the opportunities it can provide for community college students.β
Anyone interested in attending 51ΑΤΖζβs 2016 Scholars Day event must . Registration is limited to the first 50 eligible students. Participants will be contacted two weeks prior to the event to confirm their selection. More information can be found on the .