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 Programs for DACC Scholars 

Danville Area Community College is a member institution of the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC).
DACC hosts two separate programs for exceptional students.

Each of these programs offers our best students opportunities to expand their learning and academic experience beyond the confines of the classroom.  Both programs are described below.  For more information, or to suggest activities for these groups, please contact Lori Garrett, Director of Scholars Programs.

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Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

 Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is the largest honor society in American higher education, with more than 1.3 million members and 1200 chapters
 located in 50 United States, U.S. territories, Canada, Germany, and Japan. More than 82,000 students are inducted into Phi Theta Kappa each year.
 DACC's award-winning Pi Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is quite active on campus, in the community, and in the region. Admission into this organization requires a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.50 and at least 12 hours of successfully completed college level course work.
Although the Pi Omega Chapter is very active, participation in the Chapter's activities are never required.  New members and their guests are invited to attend a Formal Induction ceremony upon acceptance into the program.  Membership is denoted on members' transcripts.  Tremendous opportunities, including impressive scholarships, are available to Phi Theta Kappa members.  Graduates wear gold honors stoles at graduation and receive gold diploma seals.  Phi Theta Kappa's stellar reputation can open many doors both for future education and employment.
To learn more about joining DACC's Pi Omega Chapter and the Chapter's activities please click on the first  link below.
To learn more about Ph Theta Kappa International Honor Society and the opportunities available to all members, please click on the second link below.

DACC's Pi Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa

 Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

 Phi Theta Kappa Membership Application

thinkerDACC Scholars Program

The DACC Scholars Program is for highly motivated students seeking greater academic challenge.  This program allows students to explore areas of personal interest beyond the walls of the traditional classroom through diverse scholars activities and independent study projects designed with instructor approval.  Past projects include a model of an Aztec village, a paper about mass murderers, an examination of hypnosis and its role in smoking cessation, a radio internship, a lecture on nontraditional careers for women, classroom lesson preparations, a law enforcement apprenticeship, and an internship at Walt Disney World.

Upon successful completion of the Scholars Program, you will receive:

Because this program requires independent study and participation, membership looks very impressive on scholarship and school applications, and on résumés.  In addition, because DACC is a member of the National Collegiate Honors Council, DACC's Scholars Program requirements are accepted by most four-year institutions towards fulfillment of their own Honors Program requirements. For more information, please visit the links below.

Informational links:
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Requirements
Student guidelines for undertaking a Scholars Project
Faculty guidelines for sponsoring students' Scholars Projects

Forms:
    Application for Incoming Freshmen
    Application for Continuing DACC Student
    Project Proposal Form
    Project Update Form
    Project Review Form
 

For more information, please contact:
 

Lori Garrett Lori Garrett
Director of Scholars Programs
DACC
2000 E. Main Street
Danville IL  61832
Office:   282 Mary Miller Center
Phone:  217-443-8796
Fax:      217-443-8595
EMail:   scholars@dacc.edu