STC students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College inducted more than 20 students into its 2016 class for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Beta Xi Tau Chapter recently in the Eckburg Auditorium. To be eligible for membership, students must have completed a minimum of 12 degree-level semester credit hours and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The STC Beta Xi Tau Chapter now has more than 450 members.

In the ceremony, STC President Dr. Kathy Love challenged the new members to continue their hard work here at Savannah Tech and at future colleges or universities or occupations. She said, “Phi Theta Kappa is not the end of your studies. It is, in fact, just the beginning.”

The American Association of Community Colleges recognizes Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges.

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#1639 | April 27, 2016
STC Director of Communications/Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.

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